Ive done a lot of research on rides and feel more comfortable but Im terrified of being turned away from that one. Going to Disney in 2 weeks. You have calmed my fears of not fitting into some of the DWorld rides. Disney rides are very accommodating for larger people. Friend is 400 and 53. Unless youre going there to sight-see or experience the shops in the Harry Potter section, Id avoid Universal Studios. These rockets are beyond cramped and you wont have the legroom to be comfortable. Unfortunately, my jumbo thighs and calves kept the ride leg restraint from locking in. I so appreciated this site and all the info available regarding size and rides. If you have motion sickness, or if you are pregnant, you should not ride the Avatar Flight of Passage. If you have good mobility youll be able to ride pretty much all the rides. Dont be afraid to enter the parks, Disney makes many options available to accommodate visitors of all sizes. And push your legs up forward as well, snug up against the brace. Ever since that walk of shame, Ive avoided roller coasters like the plague. Im glad I did because it was a thrilling ride although I think I kept my eyes shut half the time and screamed even though I knew it wasnt a real ride on a bench it, lol. That includes on the Flight of Passage, especially when you consider the seat restraints. He could sit in the front and if be behind him. 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. Tower of Terror: Only minor issues. We were at Animal Kingdom at 6:30am the morning Pandora opened. There are quite a few rides that require seat belts. He is able to ride every other ride in all the parks, except this one. I only had an issue with Harry Potter Forbidden Journey. 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. Im headed to Disney Easter week. Hope all goes well. Now imagine thats your head. I have been able to ride every other ride at Disney. Andrew, the biggest problem with being Pooh sized at Disney World is the same as it is anywhere you would walk miles and miles. Thanks everyone..I dont feel so alone and out of place now. I am 6 4 and come in around 350lbs. But for the most part Disney you should fit on most if not all of the rides at the Kingdom. So Im 61 340 pounds with a 54 chest. Generally, sizes in most stores on the Disneyland Resort only go up to XL or possibly XXL or 3XL if you're lucky. Hi all.. a lot of these comments help. Small World knees a bit crunched no issues. Ive been pretty worried about the ride situation with having a Pooh-sized body!!! And occasionally I do ask friends or family to help me buckle, but not often. Im concerned we wont be able to fit on the rides together. It was oct. n might get cool. On the interior of each gondola are two bench seats, one to the right and one to the left as you enter the unit. Thanks! (Dont worry though, if it isnt safe for you to ride together cast members will let you know. If that is true, a larger individual could fit comfortably in those seats. Do you provide restrictions and advisories for attractions? I went to Universal Studios last year for my 40th birthday and didnt have too much trouble with the rides I chose to ride (not really into roller coasters). I didnt fit but only couple people were waiting at the time. Or all the thrill rides, for that matter? All Rights Reserved, link to Complete Guide To Disney Home Decor For Adults. Sadly, Im just here for the company. It was a bit restrictive, but I was not in any discomfort or pain. This allows for most, if not all guests to easily get on board. hello, I am 64 and about 400lbs. will the lap bar be a problem? We are leaving this weekend for a week long vacation at Disney and I have been concerned that I wouldnt be able to fit on some of the rides. Rides for Plus Sized Disney Fans to Avoid, Expedition Everest Legends of the Forbidden Mountain, Rock n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Rides That Might Be Uncomfortable for the Really Tall in Disney, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover , Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid . 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. Ive been losing weight and hope to get down to 400 by the time we go around Thanksgiving. You will be fine. These restrictions are more about the comfort and safety of the riders than the actual requirements of the ride. You should probably put them in the seat in front with you behind since only 2 can sit on a row anyway. Ive been able to do pirates, Aladdin, haunted mansion before. I was able to ride the Mine Ride and am so glad I did. You will be happy to know that the Avatar Flight of Passage does not have a weight limit. (he has never been to Disney by the way)Would he be comfortable and fit well? My dream of going to Disneyland is coming true .I am 51 weight 256 lbs. If you have any mobility problems Space Mountain might be a problem, but overall you should be good. As previously stated, There are height limits on some rides but there are no weight limits on any rides at Walt Disney World. 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. Waist is 50. From bench seats to bucket seats, lap bars to over-the . As long as he has good mobility hell be fine. A larger person who carries their weight above their waist would have an easier time getting into Expedition Everest than a smaller person who carries their weight in their thighs. Much better than those other theme parks. 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. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has lap bars for the car, while Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Expedition Everest have individual lap bars. Until now. Thank you for putting my mind at ease. Universal is not known to be friendly to Pooh sized people. Disney is very, very Pooh sized people friendly. I was so bummed out and embarrassed. If you have really big calves, you might not fit. I fit on every ride I tried to get on including Expedition Everest and Mission Space. Some rides have long hikes just to get to them and may be on an incline; step aside and let others go if you need to. Im not worried about getting into and out of rides, just getting lap bars to close on roller coasters and such. A travel agent is an essential resource when planning a vacation. I like my shirts bigger to hide the weight. I have big thighs, so wasnt able to ride but the nice assistant compensated me with some fast passes. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. I have heard that some bigger people might have trouble on this ride too? Thanks! If I can think of any other rides I forgot to mention, Ill add another comment. I am 59 350 lbs. I spent the last few months reading this post, and thought Id share. It would be fine with a single bar for the car like in Thunder Mountain Railroad. Out of all of the park which one is the most Pooh Friendly? We are traveling to Disney in April and my husband and his friend are both linemen on a semi pro football team. Some were a little snug, but I have always been able to enjoy the rides. In fact, that is what they are there for. I am going to Disney here in a few weeks with my best friend, and shes never ridden a steel roller coaster. It wasnt even close. Other than that, most rides will be fine. Suck in your gut! Kali River Rapids no longer offer a seat belt extender. Policies. We havent been to WDW since 1999 and we were both a lot smaller then! Everything was comfortable. Its all based on how the ride was designed. The lap bars are pretty Pooh friendly. You are there to enjoy your time so do that above all. The overhead restraint is very forgiving. We spent 3 days in Universal and 5 at the Disney parks. Can You Be Too Big to Ride the Disney Skyliner? My family and I are going to be going to Disney World in March on a trip through Dream Connection. Manage Settings Carousel of Progress: I had heard that these seats were notoriously bad for Pooh-sized people, but I had no problem with the seats. Me and my family are going to Disney World for the first time this year. Im concerned about the lap bar and seat on space mountain. First time at MK here. my calves are all muscle. As a regular Land goer, here are my experiences: My husband is 67 tall and about 350 lbs. Im 53 and weigh 370lbs I have large upper arms would there be any rides for me? He felt embarrassed for himself & the kids when he was told he was too big to ride. A: Yes. Would there be any rides that I may not fit in? There was one to get on but not off. The only one of those that might even be a little uncomfortable is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. 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. The rides that let you sit side by side are roomy enough for 2 pooh sized people. Thanks for the comments and I am also pooh size at 53/297lbs. Continue with Recommended Cookies. The gondolas themselves have a weight limit of 375 pounds. It made our avoid list not only because of the size of the seat, but also the claustrophobic feel of the ride vehicle. Youll be fine on most rides. My hubby and I are Pooh sized too. 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. There arent many. My husband is 500lbs with a 66in waist. Loved what I experienced though. Youll never see any of those people again anyway. You will have an amazing time! I am going with my 5 yr old son in two weeks, Do you think I will have any problem with my height + weight? Have a great time and dont worry you have the information you need . I speak from experience on this one. Kilimanjaro Safari: bench seat. Im 53 and 330 and carry my weight in my stomach. When there is a lot of weight and circumference in the abdomen and lower back, they might not be able to push the restraint closed. im 55 and 400lbs fit everything except 7 dwarf mine train. Plan for breaks to get off of your feet; drink plenty of water. Knees were cramped. If you are still concerned about fitting safely into Expedition Everest, do not be ashamed to try out the test car outside the attraction, located next to the single rider line. Hey everyone! Thanks for letting me know. Harry Potters Forbidden Journey ride is almost exactly the same. Soarin: Lap belt no issues except for getting it in the locking mechanism very low. In some cases, some other advance preparation is necessary. Read that again: Walt Disney World has no weight limits on ANY of their rides. We rode almost everything but the bigger roller coasters and had no real issues. Thank you all in advance. The only ride that was truly painful (Im 5,7 , 320) was the mine train as mentioned. Im 59 350 very evenly distributed stomach may be the biggest and broad shoulders. You think I will be ok? A more comfortable way to see the park is the Walt Disney World Railroad or the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. As Bobby McFerrin would say, dont worry. Any thoughts on me fitting? He is having some concern about fitting into the rides there because many other theme parks (Six Flags, Cedar Point, etc.) 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. Youd Be Surprised! Im 300# at 56, big legs and big hips. 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. Getting wedged into the ride car wasnt that bad; it was getting out of the ride. I noticed they have a handicapped entrance right next to the turnstile. Ambo, there is a test banshee outside of the ride you can get on to check. I rode everything I wanted to at WDW (Space Mountain, Mission Space, Test Track, Tower of Terror, etc.) They will give information such as the size of the seat and anything that may make it uncomfortable. A bit more room. Lil Chunk. My weight is pretty evenly distributed. We are worried that there may not be many rides he can go on. The test seats are conveniently located outside of the ride itself. He is just worried about doing the walk of shame, if you know what I mean. While there are height restrictions on some rides at Walt Disney World, there are NOT any weight restrictions. Seat was a bit tight sat in last car lap bar a bit snug but got on. 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! Just a friendly PSA, Disneyland SUCKED for me, I Literally just got back and unless pooh shrinks to pigletim a no go! The fine folks at Disney want everyone to have a good time at the park. Shai, youre husband wont have a problem on most rides.