We're hoping to take an older family member with us to WDW and this is probably the ride we're the most worried about. She's pretty spry but I worry it might hurt her neck or something. What do you think about this ride? Plus are there other rides I should be more worried about?
We're hoping to take an older family member with us to WDW and this is probably the ride we're the most worried about. She's pretty spry but I worry it might hurt her neck or something. What do you think about this ride? Plus are there other rides I should be more worried about?
I can tell you I have an aunt who is very old and frail and she did it.
I would think Tower of Terror would be too much for most older people...especially if there's a chance of neck or back problems...
Zipadeedoodah -- yeah, man
I would think Tower of Terror would be too much for most older people...especially if there's a chance of neck or back problems...
I always think that it's really nice and smooth. Maybe I'm crazy but I think it's fairly tame from a jolting/jarring perspective. Expedition Everest has a pretty good amount of banging around though. I'm not sure which I would be more reluctant to do Expedition Everest or RnRC.
Sitting in the front will help to eliminate a LOT of neck jarring. I didn't ride for a while because of the horrible headaches I'd get, but then I realized that was because I was sitting in the back.
May 2008 CSR 
Sitting in the front will help to eliminate a LOT of neck jarring. I didn't ride for a while because of the horrible headaches I'd get, but then I realized that was because I was sitting in the back.
I can attest to this -- and it's a warning for anyone! Not just seniors! I always sit up front now.
Having a rougher ride in the back is true of many coasters, not just the RNR.
I can only please one person per day. Today isn't your day... tomorrow doesn't look good either.
Having a rougher ride in the back is true of many coasters, not just the RNR.
On old wooden ones the difference can make it downright un-ridable!
There's a rollercoaster in Six Flags here that is called the Texas Giant. When I was young I used to think it was great fun to ride in the back. We went once a year or so ago and no one was riding in the back. There were lines like 6-8 peopple deep for all the other seats, but the back two cars were empty. Great, I love riding in the back!
Oh my! I never wanted a rollercoaster to be over so badly. It was just physical pain and no enjoyment at all. Generally I love riding in the back of coasters, but old wooden ones apparently are no longer my cup of tea.
Interestingly the back is not always the best place to get air. I've ridden some really good coasters where the middle was actually the best place to sit. By default though I usually go with the back for max speed.