Space Mountain (WDW) for a 4 year old?

Question

is 4 too young to go on space moutain if a 4 year-old meets the height requirements ?

Answer 1

It might be a bit scary for a 4 year-old. I've had my 4 year-old on Big Thunder Mountain and he likes that, although he's even a little scared of that one. He loves Splash Mountain. The issues we've had with Space Mountain are that it's dark (he does not like the dark) and the height requirement is 48". He's only 44" and he's off the charts for a 4 year-old, so this may be a limiting factor for you, unless your 4 year-old is close to 5 or over 48" tall.



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Answer 2

Depends. Try the Barnstormer over in Toontown first. If your child handles it with no problem, try Big Thunder Mountain. I think Space Mountain can be the scariest for kids this young because it is so dark. If he handles the other two, ask him if he wants to ride another one just like them but in the dark with stars all around him. He'll probably be fine.

Answer 3

You know your own child best, so go with your gut. Keep in mind that the ride is fast, in the dark, and you don't really feel strapped in. Also, you ride by yourself, not side-by-side. Therefore, I would say not to take your 4-yr-old on that ride! Wait until they're six or seven.

Answer 4

The biggest thing about Space Mountain is that it has single-file seating. Would you be comfortable letting your 4-year-old sit alone on it? You can't sit next to them, so you won't be there to reassure them if they get scared, or to stop them if they try to do something dangerous like stand up or undo the restraint. And while the ride would be quite tame if it was outdoors, the darkness really changes it. The ride feels way faster than it is (it only goes 27 mph but it kind of feels like 57!) and it's also pretty rough and jerky. Some kids might get scared and think they're going to fall out because of this.

Answer 5

The only problem I see with the 4 year old riding Space Mountain is that the ride is in the dark. The ride itself is not too intense, but the fact that it is in the dark, makes it seem like it is. If the 4 year old likes other roller coater style rides, or heck, even rides like Snow White (which is mostly in the dark and has scary images as far as kiddy rides go) than he may be ok. Try it, you'll never know til you try. After the ride, if the child is screaming outa his mind, you know he doesnt like it.

Answer 6

That depends on the 4 year-old. Honestly, it's not that scary if you're not afraid of the dark or going too fast. If your child is afraid of the dark, I would recommend to skip this ride. Also it's typically a long wait, so you might want to consider that a child that young isn't going to want to wait two hours in line to ride something they might hate. If your child really wants to ride it, then go ahead. If they knows nothing about it, then stick with Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain rides and try Space Mountain when they're a little older.

Answer 7

I wouldn't recommend it but if the kid is not scared and the height is okay, it should be a thrilling but fun experience for the kid~!

Answer 8

I was exactly 4 when I went on Space Mountain for the first time and I was scared speechless. Quite literally. I still remember not being able to speak and cresting a hill near the end and forcing out "are....we....almost....done?" to my dad. I didn't want to ride any fast rides or roller coasters again until I was 20. So, in my opinion, it is probably best to wait a few more years.

Answer 9

Depends on the kid.



Has he been on a roller coaster before? If not, this is not likely the best "starter" coaster. Relatively speaking, it's actually a slow coaster. But the darkness makes it worse.



Is the kid afraid of the dark? If so, then avoid this.



If the kid has no fear of the dark, enjoys "space" things and has been on coasters before, then why not?

Answer 10

I took my five year old this year and she loved it. I say try it once. If he likes it, continue. If not, ask him to puke not on you.

Answer 11

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Space Mountain (WDW) for a 4 year old?

is 4 too young to go on space moutain if a 4 year-old meets the height requirements ?

Answer 12

A friend of mine just go back from Disneyland and took his 4-yr old on the Space Mountain at that park.... he is a daredevil anyway.... and loved it.... although he didn't like the dark. If your kid doesn't have any problem with it being dark... I'd say go for it... Disney wouldn't put the height requirement so low if they thought it was dangerous for kids or they would put an age requirement on it too.

Answer 13

It all depends. If your kid is ok with the hights and speed. Sure let them. it should be ok for him and real fun for him to. You can always take the people movers and take a look inside before riding. Hope this helps.

Answer 14

No WAYY too young. I don believe they will let them on. The child might also get scared. They dont let them on Indiana Jones, so I dont think they will let themon that ride.

Answer 15

i would say so. one violent ride :-P. adults struggle with that one hehe but its up to the child right? just dont let them eat for about 10 hours before :-P