Pteranodon flyers- adults

Universal Orlando Resort
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I’m confused - can adults ride this and do they have to?

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Only with a child that qualifies to ride.

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So under 48 inches they can take someone? I have 1 kid over and 1 under.

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Interesting, I am unsure how they apply these rules:

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That’s why I asked. I read that and it’s confusing.

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Yes adults can ride if they go with a child between 36" & 56" tall. Yes, someone taller than 56" needs to accompany the child. So a qualifying sibling could actually go with a taller (than 56") sibling.

They are strict on the rules because it’s such a slow loading/low capacity ride and they need to limit the riders so the waits are not crazy.

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Thanks - so my daughter is just at 48 and my son is 46 so it seems like both my husband and I could ride with each child.

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Yup! I actually like this ride so enjoy!

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Yup… if your daughter is 7 or older then she could ride alone if she really wanted to, but your son must have a responsible rider (read: 14 or older) with him.

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Great! Thanks!

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When we went in April, our experience was great. I was SO confused too initially reading it & was just prepared to skip it but DD10 really wanted to try it. The two team members at the front of the queue were really helpful in helping us get on the ride & understand the requirements. DD10 was 54 1/2" inches and so they told her to pick DS11 (60") as her “ride buddy” even though she could’ve gone all alone. Then they had DH & I pair up with each of our younger kids (DS5 almost 6 and DD3 who were 46" and 38"). So we happened to hit it in a sweet spot where all our family could pair up & get on the ride. Once DD hits 56" (and she is now 55" without shoes so we may never get to all go again), we won’t be able to all go.

And it is so terribly slow loading/limited capacity that the first of our 3 pairs was the one unloading when the last of our pairs loaded and the middle pair was waiting at the hold stop to unload (so they can only send one flyer at a time really).

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Thanks for the explanation. Seems like we can all ride and I’m going hit it up first thing to avoid a long line.

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Its quick but fun, really cool in the dark too!

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