I know a big issue has been fitting your knees into the lap bar. Hey guys! Primeval Whirl - Guests must be 48 inches or taller. Anything I need to absolutely avoid?? We currently have a fast pass for it, but Im wondering if we should switch it to something else. Policies. I read on your site that pooh sized people might have to go in separate rows but it looks like the seats are divided? We spent 3 days in Universal and 5 at the Disney parks. Im 56 and 290 lbs. What a relief to find a place where someone can be honest about themselves without apology. My Husband is a little worried about not fitting the rides. But to ease your worries we will go through and list the rides that might be uncomfortable for some, and what to do about it! On Space Mountain the car is not real roomy, but big enough for wide bodies. Space Mountain is a big step down, but plenty roomy. Weight Limit and Seat Size for the Flight of Passage. The only rides that may cause issues are Flight of Avatar and Kali River Rapids. Dont worry too much about avatar flight of passage. If you are concerned about not fitting in the seat or being too heavy for the ride, you can try the test seat outside of the ride itself or ask a Disney Cast Member for assistance. will i be able to ride the rides? If you are concerned at all, we recommend trying the test seat before waiting in line. Thank you. We have watched videos on Youtube, but most just show a glimpse of the seat as someone is getting in. Im 56 and weigh 315 lbs. hey guys big dad from the uk here spprox 350lbs 57 know alot of the rides i can do just worried about the seat belts on kali river rapids 52 inch waist and 56inch chest. (Rides that have bars that serve as a restraint). These rides are non-restrictive by having bench-style seats and low-impact restraint bars. The only ride I can say that I had a problem with was Snow Whites roller coaster. Dont wanna miss out on anything for my kids are excited for me to be there and do these things WITH them! My boyfriend and I are going to WDW in October and were both pooh size at 53 and 510 both weighing between 230-300lbs. im taking my string bean 4 year old daughter im concerned that the lap bars will not secure her on the rides shes 44 inches and loves thrill so im sure shell want to ride all the rides she can. From what I hear, yes. When trying to decipher which attractions may pose issues, guests tend to compare their weight to the weights of other guests who have successfully ridden. There are a couple of rides that might be a problem if you ride with a skinny person. Not sure why they still have a turnstyle there. There might be some problems with Flight of Passage depending on how your weight is distributed. So I am worried about rides coming like Star Wars and stuff. I did sit as straight up as possible and made it with room to spare. Just got back from 5 days in Disney with my family. Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh/ Monsters, Inc/ Roger Rabbit/ Heimlichs Chew Chew Train: This type of car is tough for folks with long/big legs because the benches are close together. Im 320 59 and worry about fitting in rides like Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and Space Mountain. Luckily Im not a fan of roller coasters so I didnt really want to go on any of those things, but I was aware of my size the whole time. 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. I am 59 350 lbs. My Disney Experience. I commented on this page about a year ago with my experience as a Pooh-sized person at Disney. For the 511 370 person. THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. All the Toy Story Land rides are very Pooh Sized friendly. Yes, you might be a touch uncomfortable (but not too bad), but no one will turn you away. May need someone to help you if you are XL. I just came back from Orlando with my family. and he absolutely loves floating through that attraction. That includes on the Flight of Passage, especially when you consider the seat restraints. I am 6.3 385 and I carry most of my weight in my gut and thighs. Copyright 2009-2020 Theme Park Tourist, website by Siruss. Would You Want QUEEN To Replace Aerosmith On Rock 'n' Rollercoaster At Disney's Hollywood Studios? Did You Notice How Disneyland's Runaway Railway Was "Plussed" Versus Disney World's? My husband is 6 foot 4 inches and 375 lbs. 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. Hi I really wanted to say thank you for having this comment section!!! Ever since we decided to plan a trip for September 2017 I have been researching this issue. The only problem will come if you have mobility problems and cant climb up and down. Just letting you know that at Valcano bay , there is a lot of weight restrictions SAVE YOUR MONEY. Good luck and enjoy my children told me it was great. 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.. 7 Refurbishments And Closures Happening Now At Universal Orlando Resort (March 2023), Wondrous Journeys Music Now OFFICIALLY Available To Stream, Lagoon: The Historic Theme Park That Was Nearly Destroyed. Other than that I was good on every other ride. We are going in September and am worried about not fitting in or for that matter in other rides. My knees came home very bruised and some of the rides actually had me crying by the time I got off. I can tell you that my oldest daughter and I were asked to leave ride because the back brace would only click twice. I so appreciated this site and all the info available regarding size and rides. It really does help. I know this probably wont matter to most people. Im not quite sure what else I can say. You will be find. It was the darn turnstile at the entrance of the ride that gave me problems! Im 511 and 345 lbs. I know a little about knee replacements. Space Mountain is kind of hard to get in and out of, but the others are pretty friendly to larger people. Can You Be Too Big to Ride the Disney Skyliner? Did they even have them if needed? Even fat, we all have different shapes. Disney is very, very Pooh sized people friendly. We are all so excited but I am a bit apprehensive due to my size. The majority of people that dont fit into Flight of Passage its because of their calves. I am going with my 5 yr old son in two weeks, Do you think I will have any problem with my height + weight? I practically had to hop over it and almost got stuck in it. I am very concerned about looks and have had extreme anxiety for most of my life, so this happening at the park with my group would be absolutely mortifying. I have been able to ride every other ride at Disney. Hi Mama P, dont worry! As previously stated, There are height limits on some rides but there are no weight limits on any rides at Walt Disney World. This ride is so tight that an adult of ANY size is going to feel a pinch and squeeze. I carry most of my weight around my middle so I was terrified of being asked to leave the Banshee ride. My husband is 62, 63 and weighs about 320 so I guess hes baloo- sized? I did not read everything on this posting but bravo! I am not sure when this was posted, but thank you for taking the time to do this. Love your article and how reassuring it is. Would he have problems or are there rides that could accommodate him? 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 want to schedule a FP but Im not sure. Posted on Last updated: February 28, 2023. Great information on the site. Am I going to fit on Disney rides? 53/310 lb female here with big belly and hips. Im so happy I found this blog, because Im 55 weighing in around 260 and I have had to take that dreaded walk of shame before. I went on this ride seven times! Consult the signage posted at our attractionswhich includes height requirements, health and safety advisories, and accessibility guidelines. I dont understand why they have individual lap bars for this ride. Im going to WDW and planned to just enjoy the atmosphere. Thank you all in advance. (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/disney-parks-disability-access-service-card-fact-sheet/). He is able to ride every other ride in all the parks, except this one. Im worried about TT, Dinosaur, ToT, Soarin, BTM, and Haunted Mansion because 1. You probably will. Avoid if X-large IMHO. My boyfriend and I are going on a vacation to Disney World soon. Soarin: Lap belt no issues except for getting it in the locking mechanism very low. It depends on how far down the ride sits on the tracks so pay attention to that. He is 56 & weighs probably 280. He just happened to see a lady on a scooter the very first day at our resort who told my kids that getting a scooter was the only way to go. 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. The tightest fit was Seven Dwarves Mine Train because of how the harness squeezes the sides of your knees. I am 510 and weigh 270 and could get on all the rides at Disney World but found that some were a tight and very very uncomfortable fit because of my long legs. Leg room on Its a Small World is a bit tight I found on my last trip. Lets all make some special memories! Will i have any problem? Disney really has done a great job of engineering them to fit just about everyone. I just learned that splash mountain logs now have lap bars. Thanks! But I also avoided rides I thought I would have trouble. See you Thanksgiving week, Disneyworld! Just a word of caution to big boned tourists visiting Universal Studios in Orlando. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is one ride that can give big people problems. It is extremely unlikely that youll encounter a ride that you cannot fit in. Disney World rides and attractions are geared toward people of all sizes, heights, and ages. Yes, its a lap bar and it has plenty of room. Go all the way in to the side by the yellow line. Small World knees a bit crunched no issues. I am not going to WDW till next year but decided to research this early since i too am pooh sized. Most of the rides that seat more than two are rides like Its a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean boat rides. Most Disney attractions that use lap-bars can accommodate a variety of body types, particularly the rides that allow for individual use of lap-bars (as in Expedition Everest as opposed to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad). One concern that many people have is if the Skyliner cable will snap due to their large size. Hi! You wont be denied.