ride advice please

[pamgriff]

we are going in may and taking my 53 year old dad who had heart bypass surgery 3 years ago. he is now fine and loves rollercoasters!!! i wondered which rides he should definately avoid. if i leave it to him he will go on them all. :cry:

[stugers]

Most of the big rides do have warnings on them - at Disney I would avoid the TOT and Rock N Roll Rollercoaster.

[debs1505]

My dad had by pass surgery a few years ago also and he came with is last August. Of course it is up to each individual, but he didnt do any rollercoasters. It just wasnt 'worth the risk' in his opinion. There was still loads for him to do and join in with.

[loadsapixiedust]

He would be best to discuss the limitations with his cardiologist before he goes and heed their advice. There is no point in taking risks, there will be plenty of attractions that he can enjoy without worrying.
A lot of the rides carry warnings about heart problems. Absolutely avoid Tower of Terror that did funny things to my heart and as far as I know mine is healthy ;)

[pamgriff]

thanks. i thought that really myself but think i was hoping for a different answer so he didn't miss out although i never go on the rollercoasters as i am too scared!!! like you said there are lots of other things to do.

[pamgriff]

what sort of rides did your dad go on?

[debs1505]

what sort of rides did your dad go on?

Everything except (at Disney & US/IOA):

Thunder/Space Mountain
Hulk
Mummy
Duelling Dragons
Tower of Terror
Rock n Roller
Dr Doom
Mission Space

I think that was all! I'll come back to you if I think of any more! He did do Splash Mountain.

BUT, THESE WERE HIS CHOICES AND EVERYBODY IS DIFFERENT.

[Jay66UK]

I was going to say avoid Mission Space, and possibly Test Track. Both have positive g moments (prolonged in MS). As I don't do coasters I can't comment on the others ;)

[Zula]

I would also avoid the Rock N rollercoaster i would also say avoid Space Mountain.

[pamgriff]

Everything except (at Disney & US/IOA):

Thunder/Space Mountain
Hulk
Mummy
Duelling Dragons
Tower of Terror
Rock n Roller
Dr Doom
Mission Space

I think that was all! I'll come back to you if I think of any more! He did do Splash Mountain.

BUT, THESE WERE HIS CHOICES AND EVERYBODY IS DIFFERENT.

thanks very much for the info. i realise it will be my dads decision when we do go i just want to be able to give him some advice which i hope he will listen to. we will have a great time anyway. :thumbs-up

[Andy]

I would avoid Doctor Doom, TOT, Duelling Dragons, Mission Space, RNR but I would suggest he takes a look as well before he goes on anything as different rides will effect people differently as well! I hated Doctor Doom and Duelling Dragons they have been ticked off my list never to be done again:omg:

[easygoingeezer]

I wouldbe interested to know what the doctor advises

[Friday'sChild]

I'd steer clear of them all to be honest, a moment of fun is not worth a lifetime of suffering


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