How scary?

karliebug · 07-13-2006

How scary in EE? My DD Karlie,7, loves thunder mt. rr and rock'n roller coaster. Splash mt. used to be her fav. but now she says she really doesn't like that last big drop. She doesn't care for dinosaur but I think it is more the jerkiness of the ride rather than being scared. She is okay with space mt. also. Do you think she'll be okay with EE? I hope so because her sister (11) and I can't wait!

**WishUponAStar** · 07-13-2006

I think it's DEFINATELY more fun than scary. I was a scary-cat as a kid and I think i might have shut my eyes a bit during the scene with the big yeti but it's SO brief, I wouldn't worry about it. It does go backwards in the dark for a bit, but you said she is ok with Space Mountain so I am sure it will be fine! I CANNOT wait to go on it again either, it REALLY is an amazing attraction!

**llama** · 07-13-2006

It's so hard to tell.

On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd put EE at about a 6, thrill-wise. There are no big drops, and you don't go upside down, but you do go backwards - fast. The Yeti isn't as scary as the dinosaurs in Dinosaur. He's big and loud - but it goes by really fast.

catfish1999 · 07-13-2006

It's really like a jacked up version of BTMRR that also goes backwards. I agree that it's much more FUN than SCARY, but some kids might not agree!

**WishUponAStar** · 07-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by catfish1999

It's really like a jacked up version of BTMRR

haha, never thought about it that way!

DayDreamer · 07-13-2006

I think she'll love it. I saw kids of all ages riding it over and over again.

Boss Mouse · 07-13-2006

We found it to be more of an 'attraction' than a thrill ride.

DayDreamer · 07-13-2006

My thoughts on Everest after my first ride.

DisneyBride94 · 07-21-2006

She must be tall if she's only 7 and already been on RnR...isn't that a 48 inch ride (I'll have to check). My son is 6 this year and about 46 1/2 inches in his bare feet (as of this year's annual check up last week). He's been DYING to go on RnR ever since he was 2 and old enough to go on Goofy's Barnstormer...lol... He also loves Big Thunder and Splash Mountains... So far he's not been brave enough to try Space Mountain, but perhaps this year...

He's smack dab average in height... My 4 year old daughter, on the other hand, is tall... (95th percentile for height)...so maybe she'll be tall enough for such things sooner...

I think my son would try EE...he was inteterested in the building of it last year... He hasn't tried dinosaur yet as the idea of it it scares him a bit...

My daughter doesn't like the final plummet of Splash Mountain either...though she likes the rest of the ride... I'm going to have to do a lot of coaxing and a little arm twisting to get her to go on that this year!

We still have to baby swap this year as my youngest is only 2... I'm hoping to try him on Goofy's Barnstormer and see how he responds to that... :) My daughter HATED that too... whereas her very cautious older brother loved it from the get go...

I wish I could get DS#1 to try ToT because I think he'd enjoy it!

karliebug · 07-21-2006

Karlie is very tall for her age, 53", she has been going on Rockn roller coaster since she was 5. She is usually very brave but just recently has become a little wary. When she went on space mountain at age 4 she said "I didn't really like that. It was kinda scary". Before I could respond she added "Can we do it again?" LOL

maelstrom · 07-21-2006

I'm 20 and I thought EE was terrifying. I had my eyes closed and my face buried in my dad's shoulder the entire ride. Very intense.

**roxie** · 07-21-2006

My 5 year old DD loves EE. She wasn't scared at all and wanted to go again....and again.....and again. It's a great ride!

Minnie Mommie · 07-21-2006

can anyone tell me about how long the ride goes backwards?

quakercub · 07-21-2006

I've never ridden either ride yet, but, from what I've read about both of them, if she can handle RNRC, she should not have a problem with EE

**llama** · 07-21-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnie Mommie

can anyone tell me about how long the ride goes backwards?

Not long - I doubt if it's even a minute. But it's FAST! (and fun).

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	How scary? How scary in EE? My DD Karlie,7, loves thunder mt. rr and rock'n roller coaster. Splash mt. used to be her fav. but now she says she really doesn't like that last big drop. She doesn't care for dinosaur but I think it is more the jerkiness of the ride rather than being scared. She is okay with space mt. also. Do you think she'll be okay with EE? I hope so because her sister (11) and I can't wait!

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: How scary? I think it's DEFINATELY more fun than scary. I was a scary-cat as a kid and I think i might have shut my eyes a bit during the scene with the big yeti but it's SO brief, I wouldn't worry about it. It does go backwards in the dark for a bit, but you said she is ok with Space Mountain so I am sure it will be fine! I CANNOT wait to go on it again either, it REALLY is an amazing attraction! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 23 days 16 hours 25 minutes

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: How scary? It's so hard to tell. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd put EE at about a 6, thrill-wise. There are no big drops, and you don't go upside down, but you do go backwards - fast. The Yeti isn't as scary as the dinosaurs in Dinosaur. He's big and loud - but it goes by really fast. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 33 days 3 hours 25 minutes

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,184	Re: How scary? It's really like a jacked up version of BTMRR that also goes backwards. I agree that it's much more FUN than SCARY, but some kids might not agree! __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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DisneyBride94 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 230	Re: How scary? She must be tall if she's only 7 and already been on RnR...isn't that a 48 inch ride (I'll have to check). My son is 6 this year and about 46 1/2 inches in his bare feet (as of this year's annual check up last week). He's been DYING to go on RnR ever since he was 2 and old enough to go on Goofy's Barnstormer...lol... He also loves Big Thunder and Splash Mountains... So far he's not been brave enough to try Space Mountain, but perhaps this year... He's smack dab average in height... My 4 year old daughter, on the other hand, is tall... (95th percentile for height)...so maybe she'll be tall enough for such things sooner... I think my son would try EE...he was inteterested in the building of it last year... He hasn't tried dinosaur yet as the idea of it it scares him a bit... My daughter doesn't like the final plummet of Splash Mountain either...though she likes the rest of the ride... I'm going to have to do a lot of coaxing and a little arm twisting to get her to go on that this year! We still have to baby swap this year as my youngest is only 2... I'm hoping to try him on Goofy's Barnstormer and see how he responds to that... :) My daughter HATED that too... whereas her very cautious older brother loved it from the get go... I wish I could get DS#1 to try ToT because I think he'd enjoy it! __________________ AP Holder Polynesion '76 Off site '78, '80, '85, '90 Port Orleans '94 (Honeymoon) Port Orleans '96 (2nd anniv.) Dixie Landings '96 Offsite '98, '98 (work & more work) Boardwalk '99 Coranado Springs '01 (Hunter's 1st trip) Old Key West '02 (Summer's 1st trip) Star Island Resort Villa, Kissemee, '03 Coronado Springs '04 (Parker's 1st trip, 10th anniv.) Coronado Springs '05 (11th anniv.) Beach Club Resort '06 (12th anniv.) Coronado Springs Sept 7-16 '07 MNSSHP 9-14

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: How scary? Karlie is very tall for her age, 53", she has been going on Rockn roller coaster since she was 5. She is usually very brave but just recently has become a little wary. When she went on space mountain at age 4 she said "I didn't really like that. It was kinda scary". Before I could respond she added "Can we do it again?" LOL

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maelstrom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brava Centauri Posts: 193	Re: How scary? I'm 20 and I thought EE was terrifying. I had my eyes closed and my face buried in my dad's shoulder the entire ride. Very intense. __________________ Sep. 88 offsite, Feb. 89 offsite, Aug. 89 Hilton , Jun. 90 CBR, Jul. 91 POFQ, Jul. 92 POR, Jan. 93 Dolphin, Jul. 93 offsite, Aug. 94 offsite, Jun. 95 offsite, Aug. 96 Disneyland, Jun. 97 offsite, Aug. 98 Contemp, Jul. 99 Contemp, Jun. 00 Disneyland, Feb. 03 CBR, May 03 Contemp, Dec. 03 Poly, May 04 Contemp, Jan. 05 WL, May 05 POFQ & Contemp, Dec. 05 POR, Jun. 06 WL, May 07 AKL & Poly

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,548	Re: How scary? My 5 year old DD loves EE. She wasn't scared at all and wanted to go again....and again.....and again. It's a great ride!

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Minnie Mommie Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 96	Re: How scary? can anyone tell me about how long the ride goes backwards?

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quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,088	Re: How scary? I've never ridden either ride yet, but, from what I've read about both of them, if she can handle RNRC, she should not have a problem with EE __________________ WDW MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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