Visiting while pregnant may make it feel like an even bigger deal, but the good news is that there's no reason to cancel your trip if you're expecting. Although there are some things you'll want to avoid when you visit, for the most part, Disney World is easy to navigate during pregnancy.
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In general, the rule of thumb for pregnancy and Disney World rides is height restrictions. Any ride with a height restriction (of any height) is not recommended for pregnant people, and you'll see signs notifying guests of these restrictions outside the entrance of these rides.
As long as there are no underlying complications, I'm fairly certain she'll get a green light. All of that being said, she'll need to take it easy, take breaks, stay well hydrated, and avoid the 'thrill' rides (i.e. Thunder Mountain, Space Mountain, Test Track, etc).
Unless advised otherwise by a medical professional, there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy a vacation to Disney World while pregnant. That said, you'll want to take extra care before embarking on your trip, especially if you're traveling from far away. There are tons of rides you can go on while pregnant.
If you're pregnant, you should avoid riding roller coasters. Any ride with sudden drops, jerky turns, or lots of force on the body increases the risk of placental abruption, which can be life-threatening for a baby.
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.
Disney Fan Tries to Induce Labor At Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Believe it or not, this myth has sent dozens of pregnant Disney fans rushing to the Parks once contractions have started in desperate attempts to have their baby born on Disney property.
Unfortunately, pregnancy is not deemed as a disability, and is not a part of the DAS program. However, what you can do is look into wheelchair or ECV scooter rentals to make travel throughout Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park easier for you.
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.
Water or a Refillable Water BottleTo help keep you hydrated and to prevent swelling, you'll need to be drinking a lot of water. If you have a place to store pre-filled water bottles (like in a stroller or locker) bring them with you. Bring a refillable water bottle and fill at the fountains.
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.
Most miscarriages - 8 out of 10 (80 percent) - happen in the first trimester before the 12th week of pregnancy. Miscarriage in the second trimester (between 13 and 19 weeks) happens in 1 to 5 in 100 (1 to 5 percent) pregnancies. Pregnancy loss that happens after 20 weeks is called stillbirth.
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.
Rider Switch is a very simple concept; it allows you or other members of your party to stay outside of a ride with the child/children while other members of your party wait in line. Once they're finished, guests with the Rider Switch pass don't have to stand in the standby line to enjoy the attraction.