Disneyland Resort

[adc9787]

I just recently went to Disneyland Resort and noticed something that I thought to be really strange.

 

Has anyone else noticed that on some rides like Space Mountain or California Sreamin' the operators dont always check your restraints.

I assume its because the rides are timed for less waits but it just seemed weird especially considering I'm used to Six Flags where they always come down and check.

[knottslover77]

I noticed it.I think its werid.

[coasterdude5]

Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if they checked them on Space Mountain at Magic Kindom. Weird.

[Jew]

They have the guest pull on them.

[adc9787]

Well, on the rides with seatbents, they have guests pull on the tabs. But some of the rides, with seatbelts or restraints, they do nothing.

[robbalvey]

Has anyone else noticed that on some rides like Space Mountain or California Sreamin' the operators dont always check your restraints.

I'm pretty sure you mean "come by and tug on the restraints." If I recall correctly, I'm pretty sure both rides have a system where a train can't be dispatched unless the restraint is down, and the ops are required to do a visual check, so technically your restraint is "checked" just not in the traditional "analog" sense of having someone come by and physically pulling on it.

 

--Robb "I'm sure Chuck can explain this one further!" Alvey

[adc9787]

Yeah, that is what I meant with the "physical" check. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that I didn't feel like the restraint was secure. I just thought it was strange! Ya know, "DIffEreNT!!!

[nitral]

I agree. When I went they never checked the restraints. I keep tugging on it to make sure it's closed. I'm used to the operators physically comming around and checking it.....

[SLUSHIE]

On Space Mountain at MK you don't even have to have your restraint down yet when they move the train from the loading area to the staging area.

 

Its kinda weird to just sit down and all the sudden start moving and you havent even pulled your restaint down yet.

[adc9787]

In my train, most people didnt hane it down when it went to the staging area. The person next to me was a little concerned!

[RCTfan]

At Space Mountain in Disney World, they do indeed check your restraints. You get into the car and it rolls forward, where you pull your restraint down. The operator there walls by one pulls on the tab on your restraint.

 

I remember them doing it everytime I've ridden it.

[okinawaboy11]

Well, I mean, usually most people check their restraints by themselves. If your restraint isn't locked, I'm sure the person would make some sort of scene and the ride would be stopped.

[adc9787]

Of course!

[hifalling]

Ok here it goes! I can speak for CA Screamin and Madness! We HAVE to PULL on every single restraint before we send a train, Soooo, it is virtually impossible to not have restraints checked before a dispatch. Our Dispatch cast member watches that both cast members on either side of the train check restraints before sending the train. At other coasters like Madness and Space, we are expected to ask our guests to push up on their restraints. These regulations are in place thanks to DOSH. I have noticed at SFMM on the coasters that have more complicated restraints (ie. X, Tatsu!) the restraint check is much more rigorous, and have several places to check for security. But that is pretty much the skinny on restraint checking at our Disney Coasters! Any questions?

[Ryne23s]

Many newer Disney coaster restraints are equipped with redundant electric actuators, instead of the typical saw-tooth mechanical mechanisms. These are most easily noticed by the fact they do not make "clicking" sounds as they are lowered. Based on their design and redundancy, a physical check is not required. If they are down (as long as power is not being supplied to the actuators) they will stay down and locked.

[SharkTums]

I also have noticed that lots of people don't even realize when their restraint is being checked. Perhaps that could be the simple answer as well.

[hifalling]

I also have noticed that lots of people don't even realize when their restraint is being checked. Perhaps that could be the simple answer as well.

 

HAHAHAH! This is true! I love when people don't pull down their restraint either! And just sit there, it kinda sucks!

 

chuck :O)