I have to be honest. I have sent my younger ones to wait at the exit. But there at the exit were kiddie corrals. A gate around a bench basically. It wasnt that my son was not tall enough he just got to scared to ride it. ( not any more he is addicted to them now!!) But at that time the ride ops told me that they were perfectly safe. I know it is not there job to 'watch' my kiddos. But I did have the peace and mind that my son is smart and knows right from wrong and all about strangers. Mind you this was 6/7 years ago. Problems with kiddos getting snatched up has grown. I wouldnt leave them now. If I am at the park and I have my husband with me we use the parent swap. If I dont have my hubby, kiddie rides all day. LOL my daughters are only 2,3 and 5. There is enough for them to stay busy on.