A viral TikTok recently sparked a debate about riding Disney Park attractions while pregnant.
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort both post safety warnings at every ride entrance, notifying guests about any health issues that could be worsened by the effects on board. Although the Disney parks offer more family-friendly attractions than some other theme parks, they recommend that pregnant people avoid several bumpy and high-speed rides.
Last month, TikTok user @twinbelles_114 shared a video of herself walking onto the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster at Disneyland Park–then immediately getting off before the ride started.
“POV: You’re 20 weeks pregnant but still had to get on Big Thunder Mountain,” the guest joked. “I couldn’t resist getting on my favorite ride.”
@twinbelles_114 I couldn’t resist getting on my favorite ride 🤎💛🧡 #disneyland #disneyhumor #disneyadult #disneyparks #bigthundermountain #disneyrides #pregnantlife
Of course, this pregnant Disney Park guest didn’t actually ride a bumpy roller coaster. But when their video amassed over one million views and 80,000 likes, it sparked a debate about expectant parents knowingly ignoring the safety warnings at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.
Naturally, most Disney Parks fans strongly opposed pregnant guests ignoring attraction safety warnings.
“They say to go by the age range if a small baby can go on it it’s generally ok once you don’t have any other issues in your pregnancy but anything with a lap bar and any sort of jolting and thrashing around is a big risk,” @sctocx commented. “It’s just not worth it.”
“The amount of people who justify riding roller coasters while they’re pregnant just because [their] baby lived Is INSANE,” @libby068 agreed.
Some Disney cast members even weighed in with tragic experiences after watching guests ignore safety warnings.
“I’m a former CM and one of the worst days I’ve had working was when a woman came up for medical help as she was miscarrying after going on rides,” @malerie43 wrote. “Let’s just say the not recommended ones. We had to call an ambulance. Those boasting about actually going on the coasters while pregnant, count your blessings you and baby were ok.”
Still, many commenters said they thought getting on a Disney Park ride while pregnant was worth it.
“I went on cars at like 35 weeks and it didn’t feel any different than being in the car with my husband,” @watchoutb1tch said. “Baby came out fine btw.”
“I went to Disney world at 26 weeks pregnant & got on every single ridee,” @blacktravels echoed. “No complications at all. Most Disney rides are not high thrill at all.”
“My ob said as long as there’s no tight lap bar and you hold on instead of raising your hands so you can brace for the stops there’s no more risk than driving on a bumpy road,” @kate_west24 replied.
Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort guests should always follow the posted safety warnings and consult with their medical team about any uncertainties.
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