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Can a 5 year old ride Expedition Everest?

The minimum height requirement for Expedition Everest is 44 inches, so hopefully your daughter is that tall. My daughter loves roller coasters too and she impatiently waited to be tall enough to ride Expedition Everest.



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Is Expedition Everest Kid-Friendly? Expedition Everest isn't for the faint of heart. Not only is there a steep 80 foot drop, but it reaches high speeds of 50 mph and goes both forwards and backwards. It's a thrilling, intense ride.

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The minimum height requirement for Expedition Everest is 44 inches, so hopefully your daughter is that tall. My daughter loves roller coasters too and she impatiently waited to be tall enough to ride Expedition Everest.

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If you think he's ready go for it. If he gets in & sees the ride vehicles & wants to back out, there's always an escape hatch for those space travelers that want to abort the mission. I've had parents tell me that they've taken their 5 year olds on SM & they loved it - others were terrified.

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A: The best Disney park for a 5-year-old will be Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom has over 15 attractions with no height requirement, and plenty of magic for your little ones. You will also find the most character meet and greets in Magic Kingdom if that is what your little one is excited to do!

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Expedition Everest gets our vote for scariest roller coaster in Disney World. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Space Mountain both take place entirely in the dark, but even their surprises don't compare with what Expedition Everest brings to the table.

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A tall 3-year-old should also be a fairly mature and brave 3-year-old to enjoy this ride. We suggest you ride one time for yourself if you have any concerns about the suitability of this attraction for your family. As far as an age rating, we also suggest most kids be at least 6 years old before riding this attraction.

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Mount Everest is 29,035 feet or 8848 meters high and over 60 million years old.

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Expedition Everest isn't for the faint of heart. Not only is there a steep 80 foot drop, but it reaches high speeds of 50 mph and goes both forwards and backwards. It's a thrilling, intense ride. There are also a lot of dark moments and a scary yeti that appears.

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There's no upper age limit for this trek, but it would be wise to approach it extremely carefully if you're over 70 years old. You can do it, of course, just visit your GP for a full medical and be honest with yourself about your stamina. In the past, people aged from 18 to 80 have trekked to Everest Base Camp.

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Climbers who ascend higher than 26,000 feet on Mount Everest enter the death zone. In this area, oxygen is so limited that the body's cells start to die, and judgment becomes impaired. Climbers may also experience heart attack, stroke, or severe altitude sickness.

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Kids ages 4-6 can have an absolute blast at Disney, or they can spend the whole time begging to go back to the hotel pool. You know your children best, so consider how you think they'd handle the lines and stress of a long day at the park – and remember that spending a full day in a crowded park is tiring.

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Of course, a 5-year-old will be able to remember a Disney trip when they're older. Still, children under 5 probably won't remember much. My first Disney trip was when I was about 8, and I do remember it (ok, not every detail, but I do remember bits and pieces).

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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park. Let's investigate the perfect age range to go to Disney theme parks.

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