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my DH and I went to Storyland today. A small park in NH with mother goose and fairy tale based themes and a few rides. We took my 3yo DGD she has gone every summer and we never tried anything like a ride.
We are taking her to WDW in September and thought we would see how things like waiting in lines, and walking would go, it was hot and humid and we had the rain storm She did well. She went on a few rides, we left a dark ride during the intro and she was good
Bad was when we went on the toddler listed ride - basically tilt a whirl and she hated it ( I hate that type of ride too). It was really bad
So we did get her back on the carrosel (sp) after but are we now going to get her on any rides at Disney? This is her first trip. My daughter wanted to take her on the teacups.
Ellen
My son has the same hatred of the tilt a whirl type rides. He is 4 and we first tried this when he was about 2 at a similar type park to Story Land. He was fine after a few minutes and is ready to hit more rides. I don't think you should have a problem. He still remembers that he doesn't like that ride.
I love Story Land in NH. My father always took me and my siblings there every summer when we were growing up and visiting my Grandmother in Gorham.
I wouldn't worry....there are so many things to do and see at WDW that I am sure there is plenty she will love. The most important thing is to go at her pace and if she is nervous, start slow with the tamest of rides. As she gets comfortable and gains confidence, she will probably branch out! If she refuses a ride, I would just let it go and move to something else.
You could also get her one of the Disney Guide Book for kids and show her pictures and tell her about the different rides, shows, and characters at WDW. My DD loves to look at the books as well as watch some of the Disney Sing-A-Long videos from the parks.
danielle
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Okay - your daughter may have to pass on the teacup thing. But other than that I think you'll be okay. If your GD did okay on other rides it may just be the type of motion on the tilt a whirl that bothered her (I can relate!), not idea of rides in general. Start her on something slow -- maybe Cinderella's carousel. I think we now know why so many of us and our kids rode IASWA as our first Disney ride. Let GD take the lead on some things -- she may be so jcaught up in the idea of riding Dumbo that she doesn't get bothered by the motion.
Ithink there are lots of rides in WDW she would love that don't have that jarring, spinning motion like the tilt a whirl such as Peter Pan, Winnie the pooh, Small World, etc. that she will love. Not to worry.
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We like Storyland, too. Did you go to Santa's Village? Like that alot better, and there are alot more rides to experience.
As far as WDW is concerned, I would say she would be fine. Start with rides like Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey's Philharmagic, It's a Small World. Basically, any thing that doesn't spin if that's what she objected to. I predict that she will be so caught up in the experience that she won't even remember that ride in Storyland.
I too was kinda nervous taking my DD to Disney last year. She absolutely loves Storyland but hated the tilt a whirl (this year she loved it). My dd is Autistic and I had no idea how she would do, but she did great. I made a little book showing the pictures of the rides/ ride vehicles etc and she chose what she wanted to do. Just be forewarned though, IASW might be your dgd favorite ride and you may have to go on it with her every time. My dd loved it so much, we went on it at least 3 times a day (and we went every day to the MK). Good luck and have fun.
I agree with the others who have said not to push her onto any ride she doesn't want to go on. My DS (10 years old) has issues with spinning rides and won't go on them. So far as I can tell, it's simply he doesn't like getting dizzy. (I've been to DL an WDW and have yet to ride the tea cups - I'm going to this time, even if I have to go alone!!!) So, he doesn't go on them, but he'll go on almost anything else!! Just let her choose and you never know she may change her mind and surprise you. Have a great trip!
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Thank you for the replies. I really should not have been too surprised by her reaction to that ride but she is such a daredevil.
I don't like anything that spins and my other dd 's first trip to WDW after the first few rides would ask - does it spin. She was in first grade and said that it was not her idea of fun being spun around and thrown up and down.
The funny part was they have a small castle and a "princess" outside greeting. Haley shook her hand and when I said was it nice to meet Cinderella she informed me that it was snow white (color of the dress) She then said that she would like to see Cinderella now. I told her she wasn't there today but we would see her at WDW Haley said so is she taking the plane down with us.
Ellen
I wouldn't worry too much. There is a lot more child-friendly stimulation all around Disney so the rides are really inviting and calm. Get her on one, and you'll get her to enjoy many. Start with a boat ride, it's a small world. It's so easy! The other advantage you have at WDW is peer pressure. She will see other kids her age getting on, off and having fun on rides and she will want to do it, too! Even if she doesn't ride a single thing, though, you will all have a fabulous time! So much to see and do for toddlers it really baffles the mind!
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ooooo the Tea Cups to this day I will not ride them because of my first experience with them when I was 5. I hate rides like that, and I think mainly because of that stupid ride.... lol
On tilted rides it is a little different. The tea cups are just spinning. Just tell your daughter to go light on the spinning and it should be fine.
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When we were there, in April, she wanted to ride the Teacups, but once on the ride didn't like the spinning. I was able to control the amount of spinning by holding the wheel in the center. I found I was able to make it very slow and even stop it if I wanted. That turned out to be one of her favorite rides. It may work out for you too.
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