Must be 40 tall to ride; not recommended for pregnant women or people prone to motion sickness.
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“Rides that can be safe are those where there is no excessive spinning or drop from a height,” notes Dr. Masghati. “A slow spinning carousel ride can be deemed safe, or railroad rides or rides that don't involve sudden drops in height.”
There are a few rides that are safe to ride while pregnant, such as the bumper cars, carousel, and ferris wheel. However, it is best to avoid any rides that involve sudden drops or high speeds, as these could potentially be dangerous for the baby.
Epcot is a great option for those who are pregnant at Disney World. Most of its rides are available to those who are expecting. Only these three rides have an advisory: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
It's wise to avoid their rapid starts and stops and jarring motions, which could put an excessive amount of pressure on your abdomen and possibly lead to placental abruption or other complications — not to mention the fact that some of these rides are enough to make anyone hurl, morning sickness aside.
This rigorous activity creates additional jarring forces within the uterus that may lead to premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus, which is called placental abruption.
PREGNANCY: Guests who know or believe they may be pregnant should follow all rules, guidelines and restrictions listed for each ride. Those who are pregnant should not ride a ride that specifically lists pregnancy as a rider restriction. Please closely review all rules and guidelines at the entrance of each ride.
Otherwise, popular rides you may want to check out include classics such as the PeopleMover, Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise and many more.
Roller coasters, bumper cars, and water slidesRoller coasters, bumper cars, and other rides with jerky, bouncy movements are a definite no, since a forceful landing or sudden, jarring start or stop could be dangerous. Also avoid water slides, which can cause you to hit the water with too much force.
Pregnancy Safe RidesAny ride without a height restriction is typically considered safe, which means tons of classic Disney rides like Dumbo the Flying Elephant, “it's a small world,” and Peter Pan's Flight are not restricted. Shows, parades, and character meet-and-greets are also safe options!