Without height and weight restrictions, there's a risk that people who are too small or large for a ride may fall out, break bones or get stuck. This can result in serious injuries or even death.
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The Design of the SlidesWater also plays a part in the design of the rides. Deeper water propels heavier riders along to keep them moving smoothly. Lighter riders get swept up in the water and go about the same speed as the water until they reach the bottom.
Rider Safety InformationMaximum weight limit 300 pounds per rider. Riders are required to maintain the proper riding position – arms crossed over their chest, legs crossed at the ankles, and back flat against the slide.
Not to be morbid, and this isn't going to happen if you slightly exceed the weight limit, but if you go totally overboard the whole slide could break and you'll all get seriously injured or killed. A heavier group will keep more of their momentum through the turns and therefore more of their speed.
Guests are welcome to bring bottles, cups and mugs into the theme parks provided that they are not glass containers and they do not bring alcohol into the theme parks.
If you fall off a tube, you may be struck by other tubes or rafts on your way down. This can push you forcibly into concrete or plastic walls. If riders hit their head, they risk falling unconscious and face a high risk of drowning.
Always go down slides with your feet down not your head! It is extremely dangerous to go down slides with your head first because you move at a very high speed while sliding putting you at a risk of injuries. Always wait for your turn. Do not hold hands with others while sliding as this may injure you both.
A water slide is a large slide that has water running down it and slides into a landing pool, or “catch” pool. A free-fall drop slide (also called a speed slide) is a steep slide that appears to drop straight down. Speeds can reach about 30 miles per hour or more.
Gravity forces passengers down the ride, while water acts as a lubricant to reduce friction, so the ride is fast and smooth. On rides with a lot of curves, inertia comes into play.
The Disneyland Resort does not have any weight restrictions on any attraction; However, Guests must be able to fit in the restraints securely in order to ride ALL attractions.
Don't be tempted to walk around barefoot – if any rides or areas do not allow water shoes, take them off only in those areas and then put water shoes right back on. Before going to the park, make sure everyone's feet are washed and cleaned.
Crocs are great for walking and wading, but depending on the rides you enjoy at the water parks, you will likely want a tighter fitting shoe that will withstand the waves and turbulence that Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon throw at you!
Guests are welcome to wear footwear throughout the park (flip flops, sandals, water socks, etc.). Guests will need to remove any type of footwear on most attractions. Outside footwear (shoes, sneakers, boots, etc.)