Space Mt w/Child ?

[GlendaO]

Hi All,

My youngest is finally tall enough to go on Space with me this year. However, she wants to sit with me. Now, she is 7 and in the 3rd % so she's small and would quite easily fit. As an example, on Astro both my 7 and 8 fit with me and room to spare.

Does anyone know if this is allowed?

Glenda:veryconfu

 

[Mr Bill]

The rows of seating on Space Mountain are only one person wide, and due to the design of the lap bar, it would be nearly impossible for a second person to "squeeze into" the seat.

 

[GlendaO]

The rows of seating on Space Mountain are only one person wide, and due to the design of the lap bar, it would be nearly impossible for a second person to "squeeze into" the seat.

Right, I've ridden many times by myself. She really would fit quite neatly in front of me. I just wondered if it was allowed...

 

[lilmizpixie3]

nope:ROFLOL:

 

[Splashman]

absolutely not...each seat and lap constraint is designed for one and for safety reasons they will not allow you to ride together

 

[TwoTigersMom]

my 5 year old had to ride in the seat in front of me. He's on the small side as well. They wouldn't allow him to sit with me or mt husband. Not that we tried, but he asked and they said no way.

 

[mouselvrmom]

It would be nice if they would allow it, we have a tiny six year old who is tall enough but is very scrawny. I know why they do not allow it because it is really designed for one person. But we won't let her go on Space Mountain because it is just too jerky for her and we wouldn't be able to hold on to her and buffer her at all- like we can in BTMRR. She'll have to get quite a bit stronger before we let her go on Space Mountain.

 

[GlendaO]

It would be nice if they would allow it, we have a tiny six year old who is tall enough but is very scrawny. I know why they do not allow it because it is really designed for one person. But we won't let her go on Space Mountain because it is just too jerky for her and we wouldn't be able to hold on to her and buffer her at all- like we can in BTMRR. She'll have to get quite a bit stronger before we let her go on Space Mountain.

That's why I was wondering. She's tall enough but really tiny framed and we usually buffer her on other rides.

Thanks all!! Question answered!! :animwink:

 

[TwoTigersMom]

It would be nice if they would allow it, we have a tiny six year old who is tall enough but is very scrawny. I know why they do not allow it because it is really designed for one person. But we won't let her go on Space Mountain because it is just too jerky for her and we wouldn't be able to hold on to her and buffer her at all- like we can in BTMRR. She'll have to get quite a bit stronger before we let her go on Space Mountain.

I was able to lean foward and hold on to my sons shoulders to hold him down in the ride. He's right at 44 inches. I'm 5'7 if that gives you guys a little reference.

 

[DisJosh]

If your child sits in front of you you should be able to reach up and hang on. I wouldn't worry though. So long as they reach the height requirement the ride restraints and seat padding will do it's job. Everyone gets tossed around on roller coasters. That's the way they are designed. If that is the big issue then just don't ride.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

If your child sits in the seat in front of you, you should be able to reach around their waist or shoulders with your arms - nearly as good as sitting with you

 

[GlendaO]

If your child sits in the seat in front of you, you should be able to reach around their waist or shoulders with your arms - nearly as good as sitting with you

Exactly what I was hoping for!

 

[Lee]

If your child sits in the seat in front of you, you should be able to reach around their waist or shoulders with your arms - nearly as good as sitting with you

No way.
If you are in one seat and the kid is in the seat in front of you...you MAY be able to lean forward enough to reach up and touch a shoulder. Maybe. Impossible to put arms around them.

No way you could go through the whole ride like that, though. Just leaning forward that far on SM would be nearly impossible.

Sorry.

 

[GenerationX]

I was nervous when my first son wanted to ride, because I knew he'd have to ride in his own seat. I remember sitting right behind him and reeeeaaaaching to tap him on the shoulder to remind him to keep his hands inside the car. As Lee said, there's just no way to maintain physical contact once the ride starts. I had to ask him at the end of the ride what he thought about it, because I had no real way of knowing while it was in motion. His first words after were "Let's go again!"

 

[The Mom]

The first time I brought my son to ride, he ended up not riding because he wanted to be closer to me. (He had already ridden BTMRR and Splash with me) So, we waited until he was ready, which was on our next trip. That's part of being a parent; not forcing your child to do something just because you've waited in line for an hour. :lol:

 

[Craig & Lisa]

I brought my youngest son on SM, and for awhile all I had to do was have him infront of me and keep my hand on one side where he could feel my hand. He had no problem, had to do that for a few rides but he got over his fear. When we went on Splash I kept him calm by saying here another small hill, here's another one. But after the last one he said "No more hills daddy". But after we came off and told mom and big brother I asked him do you want to go on again, he said yes!!!

 

[TwoTigersMom]

No way.
If you are in one seat and the kid is in the seat in front of you...you MAY be able to lean forward enough to reach up and touch a shoulder. Maybe. Impossible to put arms around them.

No way you could go through the whole ride like that, though. Just leaning forward that far on SM would be nearly impossible.

Sorry.

I was nervous when my first son wanted to ride, because I knew he'd have to ride in his own seat. I remember sitting right behind him and reeeeaaaaching to tap him on the shoulder to remind him to keep his hands inside the car. As Lee said, there's just no way to maintain physical contact once the ride starts. I had to ask him at the end of the ride what he thought about it, because I had no real way of knowing while it was in motion. His first words after were "Let's go again!"

Hey you guys, maybe you are talking about the "reaching around the waist part", and if that's the case then no it can't be done unless your an orangutang (sp). But if your talking no extended physical contact during the ride, then yes it can be done. I was able to lean foward through the whole ride and hold my 44 inch tall son's shoulders. It wasn't uncormfortable leaning foward though the ride or anything (a little nerve racking maybe :lol: ). I just did it a month ago, so this isn't something I'm remembering from years gone past.

 

[righttrack]

If the child wants to go on space mountain, shouldn't be a problem. The dillemma is this. Sit them in front of you if you want to watch them, sit them behind you if they'd prefer to watch you. You can put a hand on shoulder if you have them in front. Despite the free-form feel of the restraints in SM, I think they do a pretty good job of keeping you in your seat. The lap bars on BTMRR are only good if they are pulled down all the way. A large adult sits next to a small child, and the safety is compromised, and thus you need to hang onto your child. Not the same thing on SM.

 

[maggiegrace1]

I agree Heidi..

I rode it with my nephew and I reached forward and held on to his shoulders the whole time while he reached up and held on to my hands..It CAN be done.

 

[DDuckFan130]

My mom held on to my shoulders the first time I rode SM. I held on to my brother and sister the first time they rode...my arms got a little cramped but it wasn't a big deal :lol: