He carries in his belly. I can't think if a single ride that would give you problems. Haunted Mansion: I noticed a commenter named Jeremiah mentioned the lap bars might make contact with larger bellies. I plan on visiting all 4 parks so I was just wondering what rides would not be friendly to someone of my size. He is having some concern about fitting into the rides there because many other theme parks (Six Flags, Cedar Point, etc.) The last person was really tall and they kept saying jump up. Should we plan on putting them together with me riding alone in the row behind them? Yall just made this Pooh woman feel so much better! Hi, Grandpa and I are headed to WDW this summer and Im concerned that we (mostly Me) may not be able to ride some of the rides, at least not together. Haunted: I suck in the belly as the lap bar drops and have no issues. Hope all goes well. Its time to light the lights. Splash Mountain comes with lap-bars as well, though they are very forgiving. Im not quite sure what you are asking, but all the Disney Parks are very Pooh friendly. Prior to my gastric bypass surgery several years ago, I was in this size range. Im 58, 400lbs and have had zero issues with any Disney World ride, Space Mountain is a giant pain to get out of and the only thing I havent dared to try is Seven Dwarfs, otherwise everything is wonderful. Thank you all! For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. There is a door that closes on you that creates a chamber feel. Thanks for any help you can give me ! My mother is more of your height and weight and she was just fine to ride. We have a local theme park called Carowinds in Charlotte, NC, and I can only fit on a few rides there. I have been to Universal I rode everything i wanted to ride but that was before Harry Potter stuff was added. Nov 26, 2012. But for the most part Disney you should fit on most if not all of the rides at the Kingdom. You might find Seven Dwarfs Mine Train uncomfortable. Space Mountain is kind of hard to get in and out of, but the others are pretty friendly to larger people. There are a couple of rides that might be a problem if you ride with a skinny person. Should EPCOT's New Night-time Spectacular Utilize Drones? A scooter can be your friend when you decide to go around the world at epcot. I am 64 and 360 lbs. Planning our first trip w/ our 2, 4 and 6 year old sons Im even more excited to experience this with them and have so much peace knowing that I will be able to actually EXPERIENCE. One less accommodating (but still mostly doable) ride with this kind of restraint system is the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Those sleigh like seats are free for anyone to use! I read on your site that pooh sized people might have to go in separate rows but it looks like the seats are divided? You will be fine. There are no weight restrictions for any rides, including Tron, at Walt Disney World theme parks. A year ago I bought season tickets to Busch Gardens. It is there to help you make an informed decision so that you can be as comfortable as possible if you do choose to ride. Will I experience difficulties when trying to ride Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Slash Mountain, other Magic Kingdom rides, etc.? Make sure to look out for signs warning you about body size restrictions these rides are not for big folks other than that I still had a good time. I am a mother of three that has refused to grow up. We went to Silver Dollar City yesterday mostly for the new Time Traveler coaster. I live in the Tampa Bay area and am within 2 hours of TONS of amusement parks. No, you will not be decapitated on Space Mountain if youre over 7 feet tall, but just the nerves of it can really ruin a good time. First off let me say great article, I dont think Ive come across something like this for any other park. Adulting is for the birds, so I go to Disney World every chance I get for that magical escape from reality. I have been too tall and too fat for rides at the other amusement parks. Disney is very Pooh people friendly. Mrs. My little guy is a bit of a scaredy cat who doesn't like thrilling attractions (yet!) Ask before you wait in line for 3 hours. Its time to play the music. Great information on the site. There are always minimum height requirements on several rides for safety reasons. If necessary, ask a cast member for the handicapped entrance. Make sure youre up to date on the latest Disney Parks Disability Access Service Card. The rocket ship ride vehicles for Space Mountain are very low and your legs essentially wrap around the person in front of you. Latest Walt Disney World News Coming Soon Remy's Ratatouille Adventure - Late 2020 Epcot Space Restaurant - 2020 TRON Coaster - Spring 2021 Epcot Play Pavilion - Early 2021 Guardians of the Galaxy - Spring 2021 They also want you to be in good health, including health factors such as your blood pressure.
I've seen that there are no size or weigh | planDisney Be happy. Reading through these comments, I literally have tears of joy. Thanks! You should be able to ride all but a couple of rides and you might be able to do those. ?aka not fitting at universal.. Pear shaped with a 56 waist. These comments definitely help make me feel a little better. I am going to Disney tomorrow I will give an update but Disney really does have overweight people in mind when it comes to rides. I never had a problem with Disney. Luckily my daughter turned 7 today, so the big kids still got to ride. Im 52 and 260lbs.
Disney World Height Requirements for Rides - Magic Guides When you are visiting, you will see people from all walks of life and of all sizes. The Barnstormer - Must be 35 inches (89 cm) or taller Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Must be 40 inches (102 cm) or taller Seven Dwarfs Mine Train - Must be 38 inches (97 cm) or taller Work him in gently, but Disney is not like other theme parks. Any advice?
However, I noticed there is some give to the lap bar mechanism once it closes. Kali River Rapids no longer offer a seat belt extender. And thank you so much for this commentary! Try the test seat before you get in line!
The Ultimate Guide to Rider Size Restrictions at Walt Disney World So I am worried about rides coming like Star Wars and stuff. LoL. If the cast member can push the restraint close, youll hear it snap to lock in place, and then you are good to go! I live in California and go to Disneyland on a regular basis, and have no problem fitting on rides there . 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. Any big and tall people have personal experience to share??? I am 5 ft and 300 lbs and although I went to Disney once never tried a ride as I was too embarrassed that I wouldnt fit. Any ride a 2 year-old can go on isnt going to be a problem for a Pooh sized person. 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. Test Track: My only issue with this one was finding the seatbelt buckle before the ride started moving. To make the ride vehicle more immersive and believable that you are riding a motorcycle, Imagineers made the restraint system very restrictive and compact. So they dont require extra compaction and strapping down so its easier to fit when you are a bigger person. 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. as for universal the harry potter ride complaints are everywhere and it saddens me that i will not even attempt out of being embarrassed. Im not worried about getting into and out of rides, just getting lap bars to close on roller coasters and such. Thank you just thank you. However this year we plan on going to all 4 parks.. My question is Im 54 and weigh about 330 will I fit on the Rock n Roller coaster, Everest, and BIg Thunder, and Tower of Terror. I am 57 and about 300 pounds so Im hoping everything will be okay. I promise. He felt embarrassed for himself & the kids when he was told he was too big to ride. Other than that, it was a bit uncomfortable but nothing worth complaining about. This coaster has the highest height requirement in Walt Disney World because it actually goes upside down, but the seats feel almost like they were made for children! Manda667 said: I just returned from WDW and was terrified I wouldn't fit on Flight of Passage. Sit in the front seat. Any advice? Im so grateful to Disney World that they take into account that were not all the same shape and size. EPCOT wouldnt be the first park I would suggest visiting if you are looking for rides but I was able to get on everything and Im 62 440 waist 58. Ok. Im large AND tall and I got every ride. My 11 year old son will be with me and could may help me a little to get our but not to sure how much. Love your article and how reassuring it is. Do any of the rides at Disney have seat belts and did anyone need extenders? Thanks for the comments and I am also pooh size at 53/297lbs. You should be able to find a ride that you can experience to fulfill your dream. If you ask, they will let you. Come visit and you will see why they call Disney the Happiest Place on Earth. Once I told my husband the strategies we used and how I already pretty much picked out which rides to do we shouldnt have any problems and he felt a lot better about it but on splash mountain do you think they would let us have a log with just the two of us? I'm more than just fluffy. But the seat is wide enough and the seatbelt pulls out really far. The seats in it are not made for wide people (Dad says as a pretty wide person himself.). i really needed help. It really does help. I was having some knee problems (I have 2 artificial knees) the last time I tried to ride and had real problems exiting the ride. I am 6 4 and come in around 350lbs. This ride is so tight that an adult of ANY size is going to feel a pinch and squeeze. I was just to big. You think I will be ok? Universal, yes. But this has taken a lot of stress off me. I dont know anything about Universal. Getting wedged into the ride car wasnt that bad; it was getting out of the ride. The lap bars on Expedition Everest and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad can adjust to anyone. See Our Before-and-After Layouts and Vote. Until now. Will i have any problem? As Bobby McFerrin would say, dont worry. The seats are roomy enough for me (5 11/300). I'm a big girl.
Weight/Size on any Disney rides - DISboards.com Besides the point. These vehicles are larger than the rest of the fleet. Im 56 and 290 lbs. I am going with my 5 yr old son in two weeks, Do you think I will have any problem with my height + weight? Ive been reading up on multiple sites about this issue and it looks like Disney is quite friendly to plus-sized people, but I wanted to get your input since you seem pretty knowledgeable about this. Its just hard work. Hell be totally fine as he is 56 170lbs (and beautiful in my opinion). I also visited both parks of Universal Studios this time. Can anyone shed light on the lap bars fitting on Expediton Everest, Big Thunder Mtn, Space Mtn, and Mine Train? Just the way the system secures people makes you off balance, and the restriction can be very uncomfortable for some. Forget rope dropping it if you arent super fit. These lap-bars are actually not necessary for the attraction to function properly, as they were installed solely to stop guests from exiting the ride before it was over.
Walt Disney World - Disney World Vacation Information Guide - INTERCOT ), you can fit easily into this one. Space Mountain can be difficult for anyone with mobility problems. 59 320 lbs. While the size of rides are most accommodating, getting on and off can be a challenge. What To Do With A Toddler In Disney World! The Man-Child is 6 4+ and over 280 pounds and has big thighs (he was a catcher and has big legs, kinda like his Dad). Will I be able to? A couple might be uncomfortable, but you will be able to get on.
Do Disney World Rides Have Weight Limits? - family vacation design We love Astro Orbiter so we can see the whole Magic Kingdom, but if youre over 6 feet tall, you might just want to keep walking. Any Disney ride is going to be enjoyable but the Avatar Flight of Passage is one not to be missed. This has unlocked a whole new fear in people who have yet to visit Disney World. My Disney Experience. I am going to Disney World in November 2013. How would I do on 7 dwarves mine train? My weight is pretty evenly distributed. I just went last week and I am 57 and 275 pounds with a 57 inch waist. I am 59 350 lbs. I havent really found anything online about it that is relatively newer info. One concern that many people have is if the Skyliner cable will snap due to their large size. Dear Paula, Thank you so much for stopping by to visit us here at the Disney Parks Moms Panel with your great question about planning ahead for your upcoming Walt Disney World Resort vacation! In some cases, a ride may seat multiple guests but they dont necessarily have to have more than one guest in the compartment.