Im 65 325 and I think my height and thick chest was the reason for not fitting. Storm Slides - at least 48 inches tall. Theme Park Tourist is one of thewebs leading sources of essential information and entertaining articles about theme parks in Orlando and beyond. Any Disney ride is going to be enjoyable but the Avatar Flight of Passage is one not to be missed. I am very excited to ride almost all rides in all 4 parks especially flight of passage, seven dwarfs mine train, and Expedition Everest. Otherwise the boat might list to the side a bit. Mine Train is an easy on and off. Kali River Rapids - Guests must be 38 inches or taller. Jun 27, 2017. I am 58, 270 and I will probably be doing most of the rides with my daughter (about 4ft, 75 lbs) Im worried that the restraints wont fit her securely due to my larger size. Much better than those other theme parks. i have read the other comments and noticed i am much bigger than most on here. I am fat but I have a lot of muscle on me too. Right off the bat, let us tell you that Disney World rides and attractions are designed for guests of all shapes and sizes. Im also mobility impaired and am still able to access most rides. I know the anxiety us big people have when it comes to riding at the parks. The gondolas themselves have a weight limit of 375 pounds. I weigh in at 320, size 3XL, and am 5'9. Again, thank you! Policies. We both easily fit on everything. Although there are no weight restrictions on the Flight of Passage ride, there are some other limitations that could restrict you from getting on board. If you are looking for height requirements on Disney rides be sure to check out this article from magicguides.com. The lap bar on Splash Mountain is a single lap bar that goes across both seats. The vehicle is very similar to the Haunted Mansion vehicle, except you actually pull down this lap bar according to your own size. Thanks for the comments and I am also pooh size at 53/297lbs. For the record, Im 6-1 and 360. Advertising . There is a door that closes on you that creates a chamber feel. Im a very pooh sized guy. 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 Thanks!! The calfs might be a problem. Great information on the site. 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. The Avatar Flight of Passage ride is a ride that has a test seat available. Go to Disney World!! My weight is pretty evenly distributed. My legs didnt fit into the clamps and I wasnt able to ride. I remember I got sneak peak of Pandora before open to public bc I was working for Disney at the time. Me and my family are going to Disney World for the first time this year. Im about 56 and around 260 pounds but I have wide hips and rear. I just wanted to share my Disney experience as a Pooh-sized person. What rides will I not be able to ride? Is there some where that we can find pictures of the ride seats? If you are looking for a great coaster, we recommend Slinky Dog Dash, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. My hips are 68. My husband is a pooh sized person. That includes on the Flight of Passage, especially when you consider the seat restraints. Im the one who posted below on 2/25/16 and just wanted to send you a quick update: I fit!! Now imagine thats your head. Ambo, there is a test banshee outside of the ride you can get on to check. My experience has been that I have had no trouble on lap restraint rides, as I'm heaviest in my . However, Ive never been to Disney before. The seats were nice and roomy, and the seatbelt was fine. The seats in it are not made for wide people (Dad says as a pretty wide person himself.). The only ride I have ever had an issue with at Disney World is Flight of Passage. Lil Chunk. Hi! Thanks so much for this site. On Space Mountain the car is not real roomy, but big enough for wide bodies. Just letting you know that at Valcano bay , there is a lot of weight restrictions SAVE YOUR MONEY. I have avoided most theme parks for a few years because of this Until finding this website! Im 56 and 290 lbs. I think if you are under a 52 waist (men size) it should be pretty comfortable fit. am 510 360 i carry most of my weight in my thighs and butt, not to big in the stomach, with very broad shoulders. That being said, its obvious that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for every different ride at the parks. Im 55 and 280. While researching my own WDW trip, I see a lot of inquiries about Disneyland fit/access. I read on your site that pooh sized people might have to go in separate rows but it looks like the seats are divided? have presented challenges for him. These seats can accommodate anywhere from two to ten guests and have no arm rests to get in the way of larger guests. I was a little disheartened, but the ride attendants were so polite about it, and hooked us up with extra Fastpasses. I realized I had my sweat shirt hoodie tied around my waste. All Rights Reserved, link to Complete Guide To Disney Home Decor For Adults. All Rights Reserved. This page makes me feel so much better. Mom has 1. I am especially wide in the hips/belly/butt area & have a bad knee. I had an experience with the Batman (hanging) coaster at Six Flags St Louis. One of my favorite Disney rides. Any rides in particular that will give me a problem? Space Mountain can be difficult for anyone with mobility problems. 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. Soarin: Lap belt no issues except for getting it in the locking mechanism very low. He is having some concern about fitting into the rides there because many other theme parks (Six Flags, Cedar Point, etc.) I am 58 and weigh 225. #6. Was able to ride every ride in every Disney park except one. Disney is very Pooh people friendly. There are no rides where 6 5 is too tall. Until now. Does this post apply to Disneyland as well? It should be OK. Theres nothing that impedes the belly. If you have good mobility youll be able to ride pretty much all the rides. I am also a independent Pro wrestler for a hobby. I was searching for info like this and you have more than I had imagined. Hey everyone! Would You Want QUEEN To Replace Aerosmith On Rock 'n' Rollercoaster At Disney's Hollywood Studios? You should be good on all the rides. Fixing to go to Disney! 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. The ones you might have a little trouble with are Astro Orbiter, Flight of Passage (maybe) and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. I would just like to say thank you so much for this page! Im a female with a large mid section 510 and 385 pounds. I'm a big girl. I havent really found anything online about it that is relatively newer info. Im going to Walt Disney World Orlando for the first time in a few days and I have a question about . Thanks for letting me know. Do any of the rides at Disney have seat belts and did anyone need extenders? I carry EVERYWHERE. On the plus side, the rest of my family got a fast pass to ride it again right after they got off the first time. Just finished my 4th day at Disney and have fit on all rides. Im 59 and 275, I know you said the ride is uncomfortable, but is it doable? It feels very strange, but it is secure. A scooter can be your friend when you decide to go around the world at epcot. Typically the belts are long enough, but if they arent there are extenders available. Any first hand experiences?? I noticed they have a handicapped entrance right next to the turnstile. Prior to my gastric bypass surgery several years ago, I was in this size range. Getting wedged into the ride car wasnt that bad; it was getting out of the ride. Have fun and dont worry so much. i am also pooh sized. Thanks everyone..I dont feel so alone and out of place now. The only ride that was truly painful (Im 5,7 , 320) was the mine train as mentioned. 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. Dont beat yourself up. Splash mountain lap bar a bit snug and knees were hitting. I was relived when I found this page before I went. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. So your plan probably wont work. Help Center Overview. Do not worry about other guests judging you if you decide to try out the test seat, everyone is too busy enjoying their vacation to be concerned with what you are doing before you ride. tried it. Test Track: My only issue with this one was finding the seatbelt buckle before the ride started moving. Yes, 5ft 11 340 and 6ft 1 380. Hi I really wanted to say thank you for having this comment section!!! May need someone to help you if you are XL. He is broad-shouldered, so would roller coaster harnesses fit him? Ive done a lot of research on rides and feel more comfortable but Im terrified of being turned away from that one. As for the rest of the rides, you should fit in all of them. 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. For example, if you have ever ridden in Space Mountain you may remember feeling terrified to put up your hands because of how close you feel to the steel beams above you. I am confident that I will fit on most rides at the parks but I have heard flight of passage is a bit fat-unfriendly. He was able to ride most all of the other rides at both parks at Universal. There might be some problems with Flight of Passage depending on how your weight is distributed. Mission Space isnt a problem. It is very Pooh and Piglet friendly (for the most part). Thanks so much! I dont understand why they have individual lap bars for this ride. We went to Disney a few weeks ago. Sign up and get our weekly tips and tricks to help you plan your next Walt Disney World vacation of your dreams. Something else to consider is the availability of Disney employees (called Cast Members) that are more than capable of helping you. I too am a pooh and unlike theme parks in other countries, Disney does not discriminate against size so you can enjoy the park too. They can all be hard to get out of. I know this probably wont matter to most people. Im concerned about the rides there as we live near Cedar Point and I cannot ride most of their rides. He is able to ride every other ride in all the parks, except this one. Do you think all the rest of the rides I will be ok with? Most of my weight is in my rear and stomach. Im going to WDW and planned to just enjoy the atmosphere. Thank you all so much! Hope this is alright, but we are actually going to disneyland next month. Will i have any problem? Luckily my daughter turned 7 today, so the big kids still got to ride. 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. We spent 3 days in Universal and 5 at the Disney parks. Anyone able to weigh in on Avatars rides yet? This has unlocked a whole new fear in people who have yet to visit Disney World. Mrs. Just got back from Disney. Thats our first ride for our stay next week (fast pass) and I wouldnt want to be denied for the first ride. To know my pooh king wont have a problem is spectacular.thank you. Thanks! You wont be denied. 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. So glad I found this site. I did skip Test Track, as I didnt want to struggle but that was a personal choice. These restrictions are more about the comfort and safety of the riders than the actual requirements of the ride. It was oct. n might get cool. Definitely motivation for me to thin down and try this trip again someday. Weight is not really the most important factor here though. Would be tough for large hips/legs. But I tried and I FIT! WITH. If you have really big calves, you might not fit. Im 56 and weigh 315 lbs. Thanks for the infoGreat site!!! Im not kidding. I included my waist size due to most people only put weight but buy putting waist size you have a better ideal how you would fit. 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 52 240lbs and pretty evenly distributed. As long as you have good mobility youll be fine. Sadly, Im just here for the company. The Chairlift at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is the only attraction at either of the two water parks with a weight limit. A lot of the faster rides either have seat belts, lap bars, or the over the head restraint. The seats are sculpted so if you have big bottom its uncomfortable. If you are worried about your weight at Disney, seriously, DONT be! i appreciate you sharing this info. I am a big guy 510 345 pds waist 48in. My hubby and I are Pooh sized too. Anything I need to absolutely avoid?? If you are like me with large, but average calf circumference and if your weight is more distributed (for example, lots of my is in the arms, chest/boobs and butt), then you are going to fit on this ride. Their services are 100% FREE to you! Every Disney vacation should be memorable and magical. Im concerned I wont fit. 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. There is no problem with the restraint bar. Lapbelt plenty of room. The seats on Splash Mountain are side by side and there are 8 in each vehicle. Do you know how SeaWorld rides are in Orlando? Jake, quick questionwhat rides had turnstiles? That way you dont have to go all the way to the ride and find out you dont fit. I am Pooh sized (265 @ 57) but have zero mobility issues. Forget rope dropping it if you arent super fit. I think someone a few inches bigger than me could ride it as well. Disney Cast Members have been trained in advance. I now, finally, feel at ease that I will fit on the DW rides with my 7-year-old daughter. I would start with something easy like the Great Movie Ride or the Universe of Energy. Dinosaur: to my surprise, I had no issues on this ride whatsoever. I like my shirts bigger to hide the weight. Some of the rides in Walt Disney World have some form of height or weight restriction, but since there arent too many people walking around over 7 feet tall, it really hasnt been a widely addressed issue. I am 52 and 327, mostly spread out but bigger in the belly. The rocket ship ride vehicles for Space Mountain are very low and your legs essentially wrap around the person in front of you. I will be visiting Universal. Im a Pooh (maybe a bit bigger), Ive been to Disney probably 8 times in the past few years. There are no turnsytles at Disney except for the Disney rail road train which starts at the front of the park. I worry about the RnR coaster (though not a hanging coaster) for the same reason: the shoulder harness due to the inversions. If you have any questions about a ride, you can always ask a Cast Member. Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom might not work if you have big calves. Sat in front of boat. You should be able to ride all but a couple of rides and you might be able to do those. Walt Disney World Railroad These Magic Kingdom rides DO have height requirements. The only ride that you might want to skip is the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Should I expect problems? as for universal the harry potter ride complaints are everywhere and it saddens me that i will not even attempt out of being embarrassed. If you can fit into a theater-style seat at other Disney attractions (Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents, American Adventure, etc. It was tight but was still able to ride. The Avatar Flight of Passage is Fat Friendly since there are no weight restrictions. I am a 57 and 280 pound woman. Most attractions in Walt Disney World are bench style seating, so there is no pinching or cramming into the ride vehicle. He is 6 and 270lbs. Consult the signage posted at our attractionswhich includes height requirements, health and safety advisories, and accessibility guidelines. Ride everything and enjoy your magical experience!! As a regular Land goer, here are my experiences: My husband is 67 tall and about 350 lbs. Heres the thingit depends on how your weight is distributed. I had at least an inch to spare between my knees and Im a pretty hefty girl. Posted on Last updated: February 28, 2023. What if I Can't Get Through the Front Gate Turnstiles? I did sit as straight up as possible and made it with room to spare. The front has the most room just an fyi. By the end of the trip my feet and ankles were so swollen and uncomfortable I couldnt wait to get home. Most rides have individual restraints, whether seatbelts (Soarin), lap bars (Seven Dwarfs Mine Train) or overhead restraints (Rock n Roller Coaster). As we know there may not be TONS to get on Are their any specific parks like either Universal or Walt Disney or EPCOT that may have the Best options for us Pooh sized folks?! Im going to WDW for the first time ever in October and I was so worried that 1) I would not be able to ride the rides due to my size (56/290lbs) and 2) I would ruin it for my husband who is equally as excited as I am. These are the rides that might give you some trouble. 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.. If you are able to get a fast pass thats the way to go. Rides like Expedition Everest have separate lap-bars for each guest, meaning that your size will have no impact on the person sitting next to you. A couple might be uncomfortable, but you will be able to get on.