The opening of Tron has everyone celebrating that its finally done, but now after seeing some people struggle to fit in the ride vehicles. You should be good on all the rides. I have 2 and Mrs. However, Im quite large. Disneys Hollywood Studios is good too. I didnt put in the test seat. Like others have said, Space Mountain is the hardest on me. Feeling like a sardine in a can is memorable, but definitely not magical. I dont think its essential, but its a good idea. I plan on visiting all 4 parks so I was just wondering what rides would not be friendly to someone of my size. I am 63 and 400 plus pounds (my scale says Im too fat for it). We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. There are special vehicles at the Safari that should accommodate you in your chair. Im am nervous about the rides as most other theme parks it is hard to fit into the coasters. I like my shirts bigger to hide the weight. Im heading there soon and even though I read comments over and over, Id rather avoid those rides. Im going in November with my husband and two young children and am embarrassed that I havent done anything to lose weight and get in better shape. Hell be fine. Universal is not known to be friendly to Pooh sized people. Help Center Overview. I know this probably wont matter to most people. As a regular Land goer, here are my experiences: My husband is 67 tall and about 350 lbs. Ive only been to California Adventure once, but I dont remember any rides you might have a problem on. There are rails on the side that help, but its can e tough if you dont have good strength in your legs. A year ago I bought season tickets to Busch Gardens. I think you should be fine as far as rides at Universal. Im 56 and 290 lbs. I am a 55 woman weighing approx 265 lbs. And I dont want that, I weigh 311 atm and dropping. Peace of mind when you are vacationing is a wonderful thing, especially when you are spending all this money. Ive been pretty worried about the ride situation with having a Pooh-sized body!!! Most of the problems that are encountered on AVATARs Flight of Passage are with people that have big bellies. This doesnt mean that you cant ride them. Tower of terror no issues really long lap belt (I was surprised) a lot of room to spare. Im not kidding. I would start with something easy like the Great Movie Ride or the Universe of Energy. They kept asking if I could move my feet up anymore, but my toes were already as far forward as i could get them. Do Disney World Rides Have Weight Limits? Ever since we decided to plan a trip for September 2017 I have been researching this issue. From now on, I will use that. 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. If you are looking for a great coaster, we recommend Slinky Dog Dash, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Im 53 and 330 and carry my weight in my stomach. They are built to accommodate 30-inch strollers and they are also wheelchair accessible. Ride everything and enjoy your magical experience!! He is even dressing with a nod to pooh with ears and all for our day at MK. Even fat, we all have different shapes. My 7 year old daughter who has leukemia and her twin brother are so excited and Ill admit it so am I. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. A scooter can be your friend when you decide to go around the world at epcot. Knees a bit cramped sit in middle of boat if possible. Thank you! We are taking the whole family, 21 total, to Orlando in 6 months, I accidentally came across Universal Orlando ride restrictions page and started to PANIC! 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. I dont think so. Lee, I would be very interested to know if this was an issue for you in the end? Ill be going down to WDW in a few weeks and had a bad experience at ValleyFair here in Minnesota where I tried to ride a roller coaster and the restraint wouldnt lock. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train might be a little uncomfortable, (it is for most people). Its very easy to get in and out of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. There is a door that closes on you that creates a chamber feel. and Ive been on this ride many times. Thighs hips gut and muscle. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. What are the chances of him fitting on at least most of the rides? Granted, this was before Seven Dwarfs Mine Train was constructed, so I cant speak for that ride. This trip really shown new light on my health and my size. Do you think Ill fit on rides like Space Mountain and Mission Space? Im so grateful to Disney World that they take into account that were not all the same shape and size. Go all the way in to the side by the yellow line. Large & In Charge at Walt Disney World. Me and my family are going to Disney World for the first time this year. I live in Northern Ohio and at Cedar Point in Sandusky, I cant ride almost anything there. 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. The Disney Skyliner has been operating continuously since it opened in 2019 and no issues with snapped cables have occurred. Primeval Whirl - Guests must be 48 inches or taller. We visit Silver Dollar City pretty regularly and I recently had to endure the walk of shame there. Most rides have individual restraints, whether seatbelts (Soarin), lap bars (Seven Dwarfs Mine Train) or overhead restraints (Rock n Roller Coaster). Im 52 and 260lbs. Kilimanjaro Safari: bench seat. Any thoughts on me fitting? All Rights Reserved. Yes, you might be a touch uncomfortable (but not too bad), but no one will turn you away. Guests who don't meet the designated height will not be able to go on the ride. This trip was too important and too expensive for me not to at least try. This is Jake from a few comments ago. A bit more room. Relax. It was oct. n might get cool. Good luck everyone and dont stop trying to fit in!! Universal is not nearly as Pooh friendly as Disney. This article was very helpful and informative and I greatly appreciate it. Walt Disney World is amazingly accommodating to the masses, so the vast majority of attractions are perfect for everyone to enjoy! Almost all stomach. There arent really any bars that have to be all that snug. The only rides that have turnstiles (that I can remember) are Carousel of Progress, the railroad at Magic Kingdom (NOT Big Thunder Mountain Railroad), the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and the Liberty Belle riverboat. I did skip Test Track, as I didnt want to struggle but that was a personal choice. For the record, Im 6-1 and 360. My thighs are pretty big (really big actually) and Ive never had a problem on any of the rides. 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? Its all based on how the ride was designed. 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. Ive had to get out of a rollercoaster car before and I dont want to repeat that. Has anyone of substantial size tested these new logs? Im concerned we wont be able to fit on the rides together. Try talking to Guest Services at the parks and they will point you in the right direction. I am 510 360 i carry most of my weight in my thighs and butt, not to big in the stomach, with very broad shoulders. Generally, sizes in most stores on the Disneyland Resort only go up to XL or possibly XXL or 3XL if you're lucky. I was searching for info like this and you have more than I had imagined. Not sure why they still have a turnstyle there. But for adult guests, there's nothing to . But the seat is wide enough and the seatbelt pulls out really far. Disney Cast Members have been trained in advance to accommodate individuals who need to move for their own comfort. Please lmk so I can enjoy my trip without added anxiety! The ones you might have a little trouble with are Astro Orbiter, Flight of Passage (maybe) and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Both make me feel much better and less stressed about my upcoming adventure!! You will be able to ride. And occasionally I do ask friends or family to help me buckle, but not often. Will it be the same way at Walt Disney World? It would be fine with a single bar for the car like in Thunder Mountain Railroad. They lock in the legs and the midsection, so for plus-sized riders, they may be more uncomfortable. Im afraid my friend who Im going with will want to sit next to me on some of the 2 seaters and we wont fit, and 2. the seatbelts in general. Lapbelt plenty of room. If you dont have a big belly you should be alright. They can all be hard to get out of. Hollywood studios- tower of terror, toy story mania (I think its called that) and star tours. What a relief to find a place where someone can be honest about themselves without apology. I was very uncomfortable. The seats in it are not made for wide people (Dad says as a pretty wide person himself.). I am a bigger woman. Something else to consider is the availability of Disney employees (called Cast Members) that are more than capable of helping you. Sign up and get our weekly tips and tricks to help you plan your next Walt Disney World vacation of your dreams. But, if you're looking for larger sizes, a lot of clothes on shopDisney.com go up to 4XL. Mr. Pooh Bear is going to be pleasantly surprised. We didnt have fast passes for avatar and werent waiting 4 hours to ride it! I barely made it because of the size of my thighs and tummy. Aside from the test seats or speaking to a Disney employee, there are other considerations that would help you to determine if you can fit on the ride in advance. Im worried about TT, Dinosaur, ToT, Soarin, BTM, and Haunted Mansion because 1. My family and I just returned from Disney. (Space Mountain is a big step down and up.). It was a bit restrictive, but I was not in any discomfort or pain. On planes I need a seatbelt extender and always sit by my husband for extra seat space and as to not have to put the arm rest down between us. Ive been looking at pictures of certain ride vehicles at WDW (Space Mountain, Test Track, Dinosaur, etc) and its difficult to tell if theyre roomy enough for me. We went to Disney a few weeks ago. 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. Fixing to go to Disney! The rides at WDW are very Pooh sized people friendly. You might find Seven Dwarfs Mine Train uncomfortable, (the seats are sculpted) and Flight of Passage might not work, but the rest should be fine. There were a couple of the rides that did require seat belt extenders (provided by the park). Until now. If necessary, ask a cast member for the handicapped entrance. Star Tours/ Radiator Springs Racers/ Soarin/ Other seat belt rides: I pull the seat belt out before being seated.