THEM. Advertising . sorry its ot but any big guys done much at universal not too bothered out coasters mainly stuff like mib minions also lad wants to go to volcano bay iam roughly 57 and mayb 330 pounds. Havent heard that one. A couple might be uncomfortable, but you will be able to get on. I hope you dont take this the wrong way, but you are Pooh (as in Winnie the Pooh) sized. Ive read comments on here that really ease my fears about being a large person (57, 330 lb)but I also am wondering how it is that so many of the rides fit so many people of varying sizes? There are a couple that have lap bars that might have some issues, but he will be fine on almost all of them. Its true. #6. Disney Cast Members have been trained in advance to accommodate individuals who need to move for their own comfort. However, there are rides where being extra tall can be very uncomfortable. And thank you so much for this commentary! If you choose a ride with a bench seat and find yourself in a row where you are uncomfortable, simply ask a Disney Cast Member if you can move. Ask for a pass that allows you to come back at a certain time instead of having to wait in line.Break in very comfortable shoes before leaving home. Kali River Rapids - Guests must be 38 inches or taller. Did they even have them if needed? WITH. Ive never heard of Disney turning anyone away from any ride except if you arent tall enough to ride. I have been too tall and too fat for rides at the other amusement parks. Im 511 and 345 lbs. Thought I was going to have to do the walk of shame, but the cast member was able to get the back piece pushed up into the locking position. I am going with my boyfriend & his parents & I have been internally freaking out about even going because I figured it would be like every other amusement park in that I would not fit on anything. I will be visiting disney world, EPCOT and animal kingdom. Loved what I experienced though. I was able to ride the Mine Ride and am so glad I did. I am so relieved to read these comments. Any big and tall people have personal experience to share??? I actually cried knowing that I will be able to enjoy the rides with my young children without tears being shed because I cant fit. There is a door that closes on you that creates a chamber feel. My thighs are pretty big (really big actually) and Ive never had a problem on any of the rides. Required Heights for Rides at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Avatar Flight of Passage - Guests must be 44 inches or taller. Im concerned about the rides there as we live near Cedar Point and I cannot ride most of their rides. I know Im big . He is just worried about doing the walk of shame, if you know what I mean. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has lap bars for the car, while Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Expedition Everest have individual lap bars. If I can think of any other rides I forgot to mention, Ill add another comment. Again, thank you! I leave for Disney World in two weeks and I have been having so much anxiety about fitting into rides. While there are height restrictions on some rides at Walt Disney World, there are NOT any weight restrictions. I'm a big girl. Weight Limit and Seat Size for the Flight of Passage. These comments definitely help make me feel a little better. My family and I just returned from Disney. Im not sure what his weight is Hes a big cuddly pooh bear (but dont tell him I said that). As long as the bar is able to go down one click and lock, which it most likely will without a problem, youll be good to go. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is one ride that can give big people problems. I am not going to WDW till next year but decided to research this early since i too am pooh sized. (Rides that have bars that serve as a restraint). Guests who don't meet the designated height will not be able to go on the ride. I am able to ride all of the rides in all of the parks at disney. Another guy a few seats down had the same problem and he had to exit too. You cant be too big for those (just be careful if you are riding with a small person next to you. Otherwise I only had to do the walk of shame on one, but the employees helping me off thought I was participating in the parent-share ride. The lap bars on Expedition Everest and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad can adjust to anyone. Im also mobility impaired and am still able to access most rides. I am 55, 235 pounds, and my daughter is 55 and 102 pounds. You are there to enjoy your time so do that above all. DH and I are larger both in height and weight. Expedition Everest is still quite accommodating even for guests with extra weight on their hips and thighs. Its just hard work. I have been horrified about getting there and not fitting into the rides as it has happened before in local carnival events. Lee, I would be very interested to know if this was an issue for you in the end? Ive done a lot of research on rides and feel more comfortable but Im terrified of being turned away from that one. Overhead restraints do not tend to cause problems for guests who carry extra weight on their lower halves, but a guest who is more top-heavy may have a more difficult time. My experience has been that I have had no trouble on lap restraint rides, as I'm heaviest in my . From now on, I will use that. The ones you might have a little trouble with are Astro Orbiter, Flight of Passage (maybe) and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The seats in it are not made for wide people (Dad says as a pretty wide person himself.). i really needed help. As for the rest of the rides, you should fit in all of them. First off let me say great article, I dont think Ive come across something like this for any other park. Ashley, while you are correct that there are no weight restrictions for the attractions at Walt Disney World, there are some attractions that can be a bit uncomfortable for a plus-sized guest. You will be able to experience at least 1 ride. Of course, not every ride at Walt Disney World Resort is going to have a test seat available. A: Yes. And push your legs up forward as well, snug up against the brace. Disneyland here we come.. But for the most part Disney you should fit on most if not all of the rides at the Kingdom. Although there are some rides at Walt Disney World that may have limitations on the height of the rider, there are no weight limits on any Disney rides. Im 54 and 425 lbs. A fluffy rider may be turned away only if they are unable to secure their restraint system. Im worried about TT, Dinosaur, ToT, Soarin, BTM, and Haunted Mansion because 1. You might have trouble on Flight of Passage, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Astro Orbiter, but the most of other rides should be OK. Avatar continues to have some of the longest wait times in all of Walt Disney World, so you dont want to wait only to find that youre not comfortable. This year is my friends 40th birthday, and shes chosen to go to Disney. For the 511 370 person. The Mine Train wasnt even uncomfortable and I think someone even heftier than myself could easily fit. Ive been able to do pirates, Aladdin, haunted mansion before. Hi all.. a lot of these comments help. I believe everyone should have FREE access to information to experience the magic that Disney World brings to so many each year. After reading a couple of the comments from some xl poohs, I feel better, so thank you for that!! Not sure why they still have a turnstyle there. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Im am nervous about the rides as most other theme parks it is hard to fit into the coasters. All Rights Reserved, link to Complete Guide To Disney Home Decor For Adults. I am 58 and 310 lbs and Flight of the Avatar is like sitting on a motorcycle seat. The only other ride other than Seven Dwarfs (and you could probably ride that one it just might be uncomfortable) you might have problems with is Flight of Passage. I am glad I stumbled onto this guide to WDW for us larger humans. It is an amazing new addition to Disney. We spent 3 days in Universal and 5 at the Disney parks. We have some time, but she is super excited about the new Avatar attraction. She rode, I did not. If I could give one piece of advice to anyone that is thinking about holding back from going into the parks, it would be to go ahead with your plans to visit. If you have good mobility youll be able to ride pretty much all the rides. Jun 27, 2017. Thanks! I couldnt ride it. anything I should avoid? I dont want to get a fast pass if I wont be able to ride. Other than a couple of rides, you will be fine. I was at Carowinds in the Carolinas and I cant remember name but there was a rollercoaster that lays you down n go head first. So your plan probably wont work. Your comfort is important, so you may want to test this seat in advance. 2 years later, Im going again with my friend in a week, and once again, Im researching like crazy because I have definitely gained some weight since then. This article was very helpful and informative and I greatly appreciate it. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: no problems. (Like the Haunted Mansion.) The decision is not only in regards to whether you will fit on the ride or not, it also has to do with your personal comfort. We rode everything that is currently open except Avatar and the kiddie rides in Magic Kingdom. Ask before you wait in line for 3 hours. Im not quite sure what you are asking, but all the Disney Parks are very Pooh friendly. What rides will I not be able to ride? It will be OK. Losing the weight is always a good idea. I worry about the RnR coaster (though not a hanging coaster) for the same reason: the shoulder harness due to the inversions. There are a couple of rides that might be a problem if you ride with a skinny person. If you can't get through the front gate turnstiles, don't panic. You shouldnt have a problem if you can get in and out. The bottom line is, Disney wants you to have a good time and they made the park to accommodate larger visitors. One concern that many people have is if the Skyliner cable will snap due to their large size. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. By the end of the trip my feet and ankles were so swollen and uncomfortable I couldnt wait to get home. My only reserve is that this will be a trip of a life time for my family and I dont want to make this trip less fun because of my size.. Im mostly worried about the pull down bars cause my thighs are quite large. And I dont want that, I weigh 311 atm and dropping. My boyfriend and I are going to WDW in October and were both pooh size at 53 and 510 both weighing between 230-300lbs. So in a few weeks Im going to Disney with family and my bf. The seats were nice and roomy, and the seatbelt was fine. Universal is not nearly as Pooh friendly as Disney. Almost all stomach. There is only one seatbelt for both seats together and I had to pull it all the way out to fit. I commented on this page about a year ago with my experience as a Pooh-sized person at Disney. The rides that let you sit side by side are roomy enough for 2 pooh sized people. Its not made for large people especially if you have mobility issues. Hope this helps others. I am about 57 and 300 pounds and I will tell you the walking absolutely wouldve done me in. So glad I found this site. They kept asking if I could move my feet up anymore, but my toes were already as far forward as i could get them. My wife just surprised me with booking a trip to Disney World for our anniversary and, while Im excited and know Disney is known for being size-friendly, this experience up here has me a bit anxious. Well I was thinking at least our Little one can. My hubby and I are Pooh sized too. While the size of rides are most accommodating, getting on and off can be a challenge. I am 57 and about 300 pounds so Im hoping everything will be okay. I am heading to Disneyland this summer and was curious if there was any information on the roominess of their rides like here? Nope. What Other Night-Time Events Could Avengers: Power the Night Inspire at Disneyland Paris? Hell be fine. My weight is pretty much evenly distributed. We visit Silver Dollar City pretty regularly and I recently had to endure the walk of shame there. I am of 350lbs (give or take) and 6ft 2inch tall. If he could ride Malestrom (the old ride) hell be fine because they use the same boats. I am fat but I have a lot of muscle on me too. When my husband finally got to go with the kids & I (he had been working out of state)he was unable to ride any of the roller coasters with our boys. Rock and Roll Rollercoaster no issues. As long as the restraint bar can lock you are free to ride! The last person was really tall and they kept saying jump up. Other than that, most rides will be fine. Lil Chunk. only other issue was navigating out of space mountain but I managed 4 times . Embarrassed in front of all, I did the walk of shame. All the Toy Story Land rides are very Pooh Sized friendly. Thanks for any help you can give me ! As we add ride descriptions to the website, we'll try to make note of those ride cars that may pose a challenge to people of size. Can anyone shed light on the lap bars fitting on Expediton Everest, Big Thunder Mtn, Space Mtn, and Mine Train? Seven dwarves was a tight fit because it squeezes your legs together but it was totally worth it. There are a couple of rides that might be a problem if you ride with a skinny person. I was searching for info like this and you have more than I had imagined. Like I said, we have some time, and Im working on losing some poundage before the trip, but this trip is super important to her and I both. I have long legs and a shorter torso. I am 5.7 and 378lbs. tried it. As long as you can climb in and out youre going to be good on most rides. Until now. I know the anxiety us big people have when it comes to riding at the parks. Cast members are trained to recognize that, with a larger guest, they can only seat five instead of six in a row, for example. It wasnt even close. We are starting a walking exercise plan now and hope to drop some pounds before then, but this puts me at ease! For example,if you can sit on your floor at home and get up without alot of trouble you will be able to get off of Space Mountain. When you are visiting, you will see people from all walks of life and of all sizes. But overall, you will be riding together on virtually all of the rides. Im still a little worried but Im hoping itll work out! We are not big thrill ride people, even our 15 year old son is not, but I wanted to make sure we can do some of these wonderful attractions at least! I am 255 pounds on my belly trying to lose the weight will there be any rides I cannot ride at disneyworld orlando. The great news is that there is no weight limit on rides at Walt Disney World Resort, which tries to accommodate guests of all ages and sizes on as many rides as they can. We went to Silver Dollar City yesterday mostly for the new Time Traveler coaster. Walt Disney World is amazingly accommodating to the masses, so the vast majority of attractions are perfect for everyone to enjoy! Disney, no. I was very nervous about riding the mine train because of all that was said about it being smaller. That being said, I have never ridden RnR coaster at DHS. I fit on every ride I tried to get on including Expedition Everest and Mission Space. Come visit and you will see why they call Disney the Happiest Place on Earth. No problems on any other rides. We are going in September and am worried about not fitting in or for that matter in other rides. My husband and I are planning to go to Disney World next year. Adulting is for the birds, so I go to Disney World every chance I get for that magical escape from reality. If you are able to get a fast pass thats the way to go. This page makes me feel so much better. If you have ever wondered how to become a Disney World Cast Member I have written a detailed guide! There are no weight limits on any of the attractions. I have heard that some bigger people might have trouble on this ride too? Carousel of Progress: I had heard that these seats were notoriously bad for Pooh-sized people, but I had no problem with the seats. I just wanted to do an update or my post from January when we were in the pre-planning stages of our (Sept. 2019) trip. It was a bit restrictive, but I was not in any discomfort or pain. I dont know anything about Universal. Love your article and how reassuring it is. I just went last week and I am 57 and 275 pounds with a 57 inch waist. All of the information below is from people who are over 62, or 74, and we considered especially tall people anyone over 7, or 84. My boyfriend and I were able to ride The Little Mermaid Ride and Pirates of the Caribbean fine, but those are so different then a roller coaster. Im 6 and about 310 pounds. That includes on the Flight of Passage, especially when you consider the seat restraints. Thank you just thank you. But for adult guests, there's nothing to . Im actually waiting in line for this ride with my family right now. The other comments here are comforting, but my biggest concern is that most of my weight is in my belly (thanks in part to my two kids), so do you think lap bars will click closed over my belly? My husband weighs about 450lbs and is 511. My boyfriend and I are going on a vacation to Disney World soon. I am going to Disney World in November 2013. That being said, its obvious that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for every different ride at the parks. A few of rides have the over the shoulder restraints. For Flight of Passage its (typically) all about the calves. If you or someone in your party is close to the . My hips are 68. A couple of slightly uncomfortable rides, but not a big deal. There are minimum height requirements on some of the thrill rides, which means your toddler will not be able to go on them. Any help with this? There is a weight limit, but the Disney employees loading the ride will not allow too many people on board so that the weight limit is reached. The lap bars are pretty Pooh friendly. As long as mobility isnt a problem you should be able to ride them all. I was even able to lean forward a bit, even with the lap bar on my belly! While rides like Expedition Everest can be helpful for guests riding with a smaller person as the lap-bar is not shared, it is worth noting that the individual lap-bars can be more problematic for guests who carry their weight in their hips and thighs. Hes 65 and built like a mac truck, wide shoulders, wide everything, really, but biggest around the middle.
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