CM saved my son

[AlienMaster]

My only sgt I will admit to. My son and i were at the end of space Mtn ride, just before the last stop I decide it would help to exit quicker if I undo the seat belt before the last stop. The CM at the exit sees what I did and put her hand on my son's forehead to catch him from hitting the rim of the car, getting her hand banged into the rim as his head snaps forward. I thanked her for that and admitted what I did was stupid. She was quick!
I don't think you CM's get thanked enough, thanks!

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

I see, tell us you didn't do something similar on any of the other attractions

[AlienMaster]

No others, I think that was enough.

[Big Wallaby]

Now I get to be a real jerk.

When I was training new Monorail Platform Cast, one thing I had to teach them was how to not follow their instinct at times. I can't tell you how many times I was standing next to a ramp, told the person on the ECV to continue backing down the ramp until they touched the ground. Did they listen?

I would watch, especially on those ECVs where the chairs are hanging out over the back wheels, as the person would back down the ramp, stop in the middle, and tumble right on back. I would let them go, because there was too much liability if I tried to save them... my safety, their safety, and legal.

My safety, because if I didn't stop them then they were coming down on me. Theirs, because if I managed to break their fall, I could potentially do damage that the fall would not.

And legal, because in Florida, it is illegal to touch another person who does not want to be touched. If the person comes after the company and me for not catching them, they are much more likely to back up my actions than if I catch the person and they accuse me of assault.

Sad world we live in sometimes.

So, had I been in the position of that Cast Member, I would have had to grimace as I watch your son face plant into the rim of the car. If a car is moving (or stopping) no Cast Member should be touching the car or its' occupants.

Don't get me wrong. I am glad that in this case, everything worked out, but if I don't know you, unfortunately I can't have faith in you to be a decent human being... especially in a theme park environment.

With that said and out of the way, do you mind if I do something nice now?

:sgthello:

Enjoy your time here. Lasolimu should be around shortly to scald you and give you the safety spiel.

[shilohmm]

When I was training new Monorail Platform Cast, one thing I had to teach them was how to not follow their instinct at times.

I don't think you're being a jerk, but I'm glad the CM's instincts overruled her good sense and that AlienMaster's son wasn't injured. :) And I'm particularly glad AlienMaster learned from his mistake. :p:

[Lasolimu]

Hello AlienMaster, I am the resident dragon and would like to offer you a very warm* welcome to that slice of the internet we call SGT. This website contains threads with quick twists and turns and I would like to advise you to not try to hard to keep up with them. Please keep your hands, arms, and legs safely inside the website at all times and enjoy your stay.

*this instance of warm is actually hot**... very hot

**this instance of hot means that you are now literally on fire, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for any inconvenience

[Anglefan]

Now I get to be a real jerk.

When I was training new Monorail Platform Cast, one thing I had to teach them was how to not follow their instinct at times. I can't tell you how many times I was standing next to a ramp, told the person on the ECV to continue backing down the ramp until they touched the ground. Did they listen?

I would watch, especially on those ECVs where the chairs are hanging out over the back wheels, as the person would back down the ramp, stop in the middle, and tumble right on back. I would let them go, because there was too much liability if I tried to save them... my safety, their safety, and legal.

My safety, because if I didn't stop them then they were coming down on me. Theirs, because if I managed to break their fall, I could potentially do damage that the fall would not.

And legal, because in Florida, it is illegal to touch another person who does not want to be touched. If the person comes after the company and me for not catching them, they are much more likely to back up my actions than if I catch the person and they accuse me of assault.

Sad world we live in sometimes.

So, had I been in the position of that Cast Member, I would have had to grimace as I watch your son face plant into the rim of the car. If a car is moving (or stopping) no Cast Member should be touching the car or its' occupants.

Don't get me wrong. I am glad that in this case, everything worked out, but if I don't know you, unfortunately I can't have faith in you to be a decent human being... especially in a theme park environment.

With that said and out of the way, do you mind if I do something nice now?

:sgthello:

Enjoy your time here. Lasolimu should be around shortly to scald you and give you the safety spiel.

The OP situation happened in California. There are no seat belts on Space Mountain at MK. Maybe the law is different there?

[Belgarion42]

The OP situation happened in California. There are no seat belts on Space Mountain at MK. Maybe the law is different there?

I'm actually a little confused by the OP, since Space Mountain out here has a lap bar (which releases automatically), not a seat belt.

[ridetech939]

I'm actually a little confused by the OP, since Space Mountain out here has a lap bar (which releases automatically), not a seat belt.

Acording to wikipedia.org
From 1975-1989, each of these two rockets featured two seats, each seat designed to hold two passengers (the front passenger rode in the rear passenger's lap, again like the Matterhorn Bobsleds), for a total capacity of eight passengers per train. Each rider had his/her own seat belt. In 1989, the trains were completely replaced. These new trains were externally and cosmetically very similar to the originals, and still consisted of two rockets joined together

[Belgarion42]

Acording to wikipedia.org
From 1975-1989, each of these two rockets featured two seats, each seat designed to hold two passengers (the front passenger rode in the rear passenger's lap, again like the Matterhorn Bobsleds), for a total capacity of eight passengers per train. Each rider had his/her own seat belt. In 1989, the trains were completely replaced. These new trains were externally and cosmetically very similar to the originals, and still consisted of two rockets joined together

Ahh! So this must not be a recent story! That makes much more sense. Thanks for clarifying.