Disney World Rides

I have a question. I am concerned about rides that use the strong magnets. We are going to Disney World in Florida in a month and I was wondering if there were any rides there that have caused interference with pacemakers. I have a Medtronic Versa DR Pacemaker and have had it for 15 months with no problems. Thanks in advance for any information that you might have.

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As a Grandparent, I'll attest to.......

by donr - 2015-03-16 07:03:55

....the fact that Disneyworld would be great were it not for all those darned kids running around!

That being said - I'll further attest to the safety & non-interference of all but "Thunder Mountain" & the "Space Mountain" coasters. We have ridden the Maglev drive 'Old Man's Coaster" that runs very slowly & totally flat. It is a linear motor centered under the cars. Humongous electro magnets - no effect. Don't run into any evil monsters wearing black capes who kidnap fair maidens & tie them to the tracks, however. THAT just might cause you problems!

You just HAVE to ride "Buzz Lightyear's" space adventure. EVERYONE gets their picture taken shooting space aliens.

BTW: If you haven't ridden it, "It's a Small World" will effectively infect you w/ a song you cannot ever forget - in no less than SIX languages. Ranks right up there w/ "Do You Want to Build a Snowman."

Donr

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