Rides while pregnant

PrincessPooh · 04-20-2007

When we go back this year for free dining, I will be about 7 1/2 months pregnant.

I know that I won't be doing any of the mountains, and I wouldn't do MS again even if I wasn't pregnant, but what else do you think I should really stay away from. Everything seems to have a warning for pregnant women, just to be cautious, I'm sure. But I don't think Dumbo, or Kiliminjaro Safari are really "stay away" rides for me. Anybody have some advise??

**ddoll** · 04-20-2007

You are really limited at that stage. You need to avoid anything that has pressure changes (ie: drops) and/or jerky movements. So, some of the baby rides are okay and the shows. I would think rides like Haunted Mansion were okay or any other ride that has a slow moving car. Fortunately, there are plenty of them at WDW, unlike typical amusement parks.

I remember going to a Six Flaggs park when I was pregnant and there wasn't anything for me to do there.

Daisee · 04-20-2007

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Originally Posted by ddoll

You are really limited at that stage. You need to avoid anything that has pressure changes (ie: drops) and/or jerky movements. So, some of the baby rides are okay and the shows. I would think rides like Haunted Mansion were okay or any other ride that has a slow moving car. Fortunately, there are plenty of them at WDW, unlike typical amusement parks.

I remember going to a Six Flaggs park when I was pregnant and there wasn't anything for me to do there.

I agree... no jerky rides at all! The safari ride may seem calm but it is jerky. The driver speeds up at times and turns corners, goes through ruts, etc.. would not advice that one either. Definitely stay away from Dinosaur also. Of course nothing that requires a tight lap belt.. being you won't have much of a lap at that stage... oohhh.. sorry...

lovemysons · 04-20-2007

Yes, I think you will be limited. I would stay away from the Safari ride because it is jerky, like the others have said, and Dumbo has a lap belt, so I don't think that one is a good idea either. Neither are the indy cars, since you shouldn't take the risk of being hit from behind.

dznylvr · 04-20-2007

I went to WDW when I was 29 weeks pregnant. I did the Safari, but it did shake me up a good bit. It is like your body is going one way, and your belly is going another!

I did do the Kali River Rapids and POC. I didn't think the drop on either of them would be too rough. I (of course) stayed away from all the roller coasters and dropping rides. I did do all the "kiddie" rides with my other two kids, and of course the shows were fine. HM and Jungle Cruise are also fun rides, and not too "kiddie" in nature. It is hard to be somewhere like WDW, and be limited in what you can ride.
Just use your best judgement as far as rides go. Also, listen to your body, if you need to rest, rest. Drink lots of water!! (Getting dehydrated can cause you to start having contractions!) Enjoy your trip!!

dznylvr · 04-20-2007

Oh, I forgot, I did ride the Indy cars, but I made sure my husband was behind me. He kept a safe distance from me, in case someone bumped him from behind, he didn't bump into me. If you are careful not to bump into the person in front of you and you know the person behind you won't bump into you, you should be safe.

zefyr · 04-20-2007

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Originally Posted by PrincessPooh

When we go back this year for free dining, I will be about 7 1/2 months pregnant.

I know that I won't be doing any of the mountains, and I wouldn't do MS again even if I wasn't pregnant, but what else do you think I should really stay away from. Everything seems to have a warning for pregnant women, just to be cautious, I'm sure. But I don't think Dumbo, or Kiliminjaro Safari are really "stay away" rides for me. Anybody have some advise??

You might want to stay away from the Safari. Depending on your driver you may hit EVERY bump and that's not good while pregnant.

Just to be safe you should talk to you doctor to find out what they recommend.

unamadreditre · 04-20-2007

I would pass on anything with a warning. There is a reason behind the warning. It's better to be safe than sorry.

DayDreamer · 04-20-2007

Its A Small World!! Just kidding. You might want to stay away from the simulation rides like Star Tours. They jerk you around pretty good, not to mention it might make you a little motion sick.

dislover · 04-20-2007

We went to Disney while I was 6 months pregnant. We didn't even go to Animal Kingdom because I couldn't ride EE and I wouldn't ride the safari. I thought it was too jerky to risk it. MK has a ton of things you can do, we spent most of our time there. Have a good time and congrats!!

rlcarmichael · 04-20-2007

Does walking around count? ALOT. Of course, it won't be hot then.

Congrats.

**Cincy** · 04-20-2007

DW was pregnant when we went 3 years ago and she was amazed at all the things she could do. This trip she will be about 6 months pregnant. She is looking forward to the trip since she knows there will be a lot that she can do. She doesn't worry about what she can't do, she can do that next year.

Allyson · 04-20-2007

I'll be 5 months pregnant when we go in late May and I don't plan on riding anything with a warning. We've been to Disney many times before, and we'll go many times in the future. It's not worth the risk to me.

And, yes, the safari definitely has a warning. It's VERY bumpy. My DH doesn't like it for that reason alone.

iluvwdw · 04-20-2007

I went to WDW when I was 7 1/2 months pregnant and I only rode the kiddie attractions and watched the shows. I didn't go on ANYTHING with a warning. (maybe except PoTC...does that have a warning???) It was also the worst trip of my life. I had such bad sciatica, I had to rent a wheelchair a couple of days simply because I couldn't walk. PLUS it was mid August.

I hope your trip is different and you have a WONDERFUL pregnancy! I went at just under 5 months preggo and DID go on the Safari and even Splash! DH was NOT a happy camper about it....

**ddoll** · 04-20-2007

But what about the Safari ride?

J/K.......just thought it was funny that everyone mentioned it after the OP said she would avoid it

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PrincessPooh Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365	Rides while pregnant When we go back this year for free dining, I will be about 7 1/2 months pregnant. I know that I won't be doing any of the mountains, and I wouldn't do MS again even if I wasn't pregnant, but what else do you think I should really stay away from. Everything seems to have a warning for pregnant women, just to be cautious, I'm sure. But I don't think Dumbo, or Kiliminjaro Safari are really "stay away" rides for me. Anybody have some advise?? __________________ ~~PrincessPooh~~ "Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy" ...9/05 POR~12/06 WL~9/07 POFQ~9/08 POLY~1/09 SSR~5/09 SSR~8/09 SSR... Your friendly DVC neighbor at Kidani Village, AKL!

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Rides while pregnant You are really limited at that stage. You need to avoid anything that has pressure changes (ie: drops) and/or jerky movements. So, some of the baby rides are okay and the shows. I would think rides like Haunted Mansion were okay or any other ride that has a slow moving car. Fortunately, there are plenty of them at WDW, unlike typical amusement parks. I remember going to a Six Flaggs park when I was pregnant and there wasn't anything for me to do there. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 13 days 11 hours 51 minutes

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,716	Re: Rides while pregnant Yes, I think you will be limited. I would stay away from the Safari ride because it is jerky, like the others have said, and Dumbo has a lap belt, so I don't think that one is a good idea either. Neither are the indy cars, since you shouldn't take the risk of being hit from behind. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 5 days 16 hours 21 minutes

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: Rides while pregnant I went to WDW when I was 29 weeks pregnant. I did the Safari, but it did shake me up a good bit. It is like your body is going one way, and your belly is going another! I did do the Kali River Rapids and POC. I didn't think the drop on either of them would be too rough. I (of course) stayed away from all the roller coasters and dropping rides. I did do all the "kiddie" rides with my other two kids, and of course the shows were fine. HM and Jungle Cruise are also fun rides, and not too "kiddie" in nature. It is hard to be somewhere like WDW, and be limited in what you can ride. Just use your best judgement as far as rides go. Also, listen to your body, if you need to rest, rest. Drink lots of water!! (Getting dehydrated can cause you to start having contractions!) Enjoy your trip!! __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: Rides while pregnant Oh, I forgot, I did ride the Indy cars, but I made sure my husband was behind me. He kept a safe distance from me, in case someone bumped him from behind, he didn't bump into me. If you are careful not to bump into the person in front of you and you know the person behind you won't bump into you, you should be safe. __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,553	Re: Rides while pregnant I would pass on anything with a warning. There is a reason behind the warning. It's better to be safe than sorry. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxx ~Redtire~ *´¨)

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Rides while pregnant Its A Small World!! Just kidding. You might want to stay away from the simulation rides like Star Tours. They jerk you around pretty good, not to mention it might make you a little motion sick. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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dislover Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 15	Re: Rides while pregnant We went to Disney while I was 6 months pregnant. We didn't even go to Animal Kingdom because I couldn't ride EE and I wouldn't ride the safari. I thought it was too jerky to risk it. MK has a ton of things you can do, we spent most of our time there. Have a good time and congrats!!

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,998	Re: Rides while pregnant Does walking around count? ALOT. Of course, it won't be hot then. Congrats. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 13 days 23 hours 36 minutes

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Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: Rides while pregnant DW was pregnant when we went 3 years ago and she was amazed at all the things she could do. This trip she will be about 6 months pregnant. She is looking forward to the trip since she knows there will be a lot that she can do. She doesn't worry about what she can't do, she can do that next year. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: Rides while pregnant I'll be 5 months pregnant when we go in late May and I don't plan on riding anything with a warning. We've been to Disney many times before, and we'll go many times in the future. It's not worth the risk to me. And, yes, the safari definitely has a warning. It's VERY bumpy. My DH doesn't like it for that reason alone. __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,414	Re: Rides while pregnant I went to WDW when I was 7 1/2 months pregnant and I only rode the kiddie attractions and watched the shows. I didn't go on ANYTHING with a warning. (maybe except PoTC...does that have a warning???) It was also the worst trip of my life. I had such bad sciatica, I had to rent a wheelchair a couple of days simply because I couldn't walk. PLUS it was mid August. I hope your trip is different and you have a WONDERFUL pregnancy! I went at just under 5 months preggo and DID go on the Safari and even Splash! DH was NOT a happy camper about it.... __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 78 days 4 hours 21 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Rides while pregnant But what about the Safari ride? J/K.......just thought it was funny that everyone mentioned it after the OP said she would avoid it __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 13 days 11 hours 51 minutes

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