Question regarding handicapped guests

I am really sorry if this offends anybody, it's not my intent, and I am honestly just curious how this situation is handled.

When handicapped guests, guests in wheelchairs, for example, are allowed to ride rides, how do they check the persons height? If they cannot stand to check their exact height with a stick or other method, how the park know for sure to allow someone on a ride like MF or Dragster?

Thanks for any info.

I would think with most that is it obvious. But if they were to have to check a height, I think they'd have to check it the same way they do everyone else. If the person is unable to stand (with the help of a handrail maybe) for that amount of time, they would not be allowed to ride I would not think.

Never did have the problem come up last year.

Edit: They might also go to Park Ops and get a wristband. But that would require standing, even if for a few seconds.
*** Edited 6/21/2005 3:33:13 PM UTC by bholcomb***

I don't have a problem with handicapp people riding, but one thing really bothers me. I dont understand why they let people that can't walk go on Mantis. Evertime I see that elevator I sort of laugh because I dont understand how they stay standing. Unless the ride ops make it so more weight is on the seat and no their legs.

What if its a kid with broken leg for whom a rented wheel chair for the day is easier than crutches (I wouldnt' blame them).

He could stand on one leg while riding mantis with no problem and it would be awfully hard to get that wheel chair up the stairs, so an elevator makes sense.

regarding this topic also. Not meaning to affend anyone. But my only three visits to Cedar Point this year I noticed extremely large people in wheel chairs. What is there at Cedar Point for them to do? Nothing almost, exspect the shows. It's kind of sad. But.... just odd

Maybe they are watching their kid(s) or grandkid(s) ride rides for the first time ever, or maybe they enjoy the atmosphere. Maybe they enjoy the shows. There is also some rides they can ride.

There is a lot to do at the park for just about anyone.

The thing that's really sad is that someone who makes up words like "exspect" has the balls to criticize anyone.

Me and my boyfreind are taking my dad to CP this weekend for the day, he has not been there since the 1950's,lol..He can't wait to go and I am sure he is going to have a nervouse breakdown when he see's the MF or the dragster, lol He won't ride anything but maybe the train, but just to see his reaction to everything especially the deliciouse food, like at Famouse Dave's will be worth the price of the ticket :) so even though he is not handicapped,he will not ride much of anything , but still is looking forward to going , we can't wait!!! the 2-1/2 hour drive is soooo worth it every weekend :)

Generally, individuals who cannont stand on their own or without minimal assistance from a family member are not allowed to ride the major rides with height restrictions. It has a lot to do with being able to hold ones posture, and being able to load/unload safely from the platform.