For the most part no, you wont have any problems. 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. I feel so much better about my trip to Disney. Do you think wed be better off riding as singles or would we fit on most rides? I have big thighs, so wasnt able to ride but the nice assistant compensated me with some fast passes. So in a few weeks Im going to Disney with family and my bf. They should have known better. To make the ride vehicle more immersive and believable that you are riding a motorcycle, Imagineers made the restraint system very restrictive and compact. My weight is pretty evenly distributed. They are built to accommodate 30-inch strollers and they are also wheelchair accessible. i hopefully will be in better shape before going but im happy to know that Disney will accommodate even me! Im the one who posted below on 2/25/16 and just wanted to send you a quick update: I fit!! Ive never been to Disney World and really want to go but Id be afraid of the investment if I have to ride alone. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has lap bars for the car, while Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Expedition Everest have individual lap bars. Other than that, most rides will be fine. Policies. It happens and is not something to worry about. Im pretty sure its the same coaster which was called Dueling Dragons. I wear 24-26 pants and a 3x in shirts. Disney is a very size-friendly park. Copyright 2022 CTSA LLC These rides are non-restrictive by having bench-style seats and low-impact restraint bars. Walt Disney World Railroad These Magic Kingdom rides DO have height requirements. There are a couple of rides that might be a problem if you ride with a skinny person. Disney, no. 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). In some cases, a ride may seat multiple guests but they dont necessarily have to have more than one guest in the compartment. That was a godsend! Youll do fine. It depends on how far down the ride sits on the tracks so pay attention to that. 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. You should probably put them in the seat in front with you behind since only 2 can sit on a row anyway. Its a ride where the constraint comes down over your head. I live in the Tampa Bay area and am within 2 hours of TONS of amusement parks. Flight of Passage is the other one that could be a problem. 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. 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. I barely made it because of the size of my thighs and tummy. The rides have seatbelts instead of bars. Disney is not going to turn you away. I am going to Disney here in a few weeks with my best friend, and shes never ridden a steel roller coaster. The only issue a person of size might run into is the guest restraints not fitting properly on certain rides. My thighs are pretty big (really big actually) and Ive never had a problem on any of the rides. My mother is more of your height and weight and she was just fine to ride. My husband is 500lbs with a 66in waist. Otherwise the boat might list to the side a bit. I really worry about embarrassing myself and the people Im with. I weigh in at 320, size 3XL, and am 5'9. Yes, 5ft 11 340 and 6ft 1 380. You will be able to ride. They lock in the legs and the midsection, so for plus-sized riders, they may be more uncomfortable. Knees a bit cramped sit in middle of boat if possible. Then you can work up to a Peter Pans Flight which stops the ride to load people with mobility issues. It was tight but was still able to ride. I live in California and go to Disneyland on a regular basis, and have no problem fitting on rides there . I am fat but I have a lot of muscle on me too. Plan for breaks to get off of your feet; drink plenty of water. Thats our first ride for our stay next week (fast pass) and I wouldnt want to be denied for the first ride. Something else to consider is the availability of Disney employees (called Cast Members) that are more than capable of helping you. I went to Disney last month and my experience is below. There is a test seat there to try before getting on also. At my heaviest I was 420 pds 60 inch waist. You wont be able to take them on any of the wild rides, so youll be fine. This website makes me feel a bit better about our planned trip to Disney but I am still pretty scared about not fitting on anything. 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. Thank you so much for posting this. Has anyone had any issues with my same weight or around that weight? I speak from experience on this one. I fit on every ride I tried to get on including Expedition Everest and Mission Space. I am so relieved to read all of these comments! I dont think its essential, but its a good idea. A little disappointed that after hours of waiting in line (yes we did have +FP) we were not able to enjoy this ride. Much better than those other theme parks. Does anyone have any experience at disneyland for someone my size? Reading through these comments, I literally have tears of joy. You might find Seven Dwarfs Mine Train uncomfortable. 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Kali River Rapids - Guests must be 38 inches or taller. You have to step down a couple of feet and get your body situated into the tub. Should we plan on putting them together with me riding alone in the row behind them? Just a word of caution to big boned tourists visiting Universal Studios in Orlando. By the end of the trip my feet and ankles were so swollen and uncomfortable I couldnt wait to get home. All of the information below is from people who are over 62, or 74, and we considered especially tall people anyone over 7, or 84. I dont know anything about Universal. Thank you for the info. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be the most uncomfortable, but youll be able to get on. The seats are roomy enough for me (5 11/300). We really, really want to take our daughter to Disney World but he is scared he wont fit on any of the rides. The person is about 325 pounds. The opening of Tron has everyone celebrating that its finally done, but now after seeing some people struggle to fit in the ride vehicles. Friends went on and they said it was tight. Youll be just fine. Other than a couple of rides, you will be fine. For the 511 370 person. I would start with something easy like the Great Movie Ride or the Universe of Energy. My family and I are planning a trip to Disney soon and I am so relieved to hear that the rides are pooh friendly! I carry EVERYWHERE. And its awesome! This provides you with multiple benefits. If I would of took that off I probably would of fit. No problem. Some of the rides in Walt Disney World have some form of height or weight restriction, but since there aren't too many people walking around over 7 feet tall, it really hasn't been a widely addressed issue. 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! and Ive been on this ride many times. I know a little about knee replacements. Love your article and how reassuring it is. Im 6 1, and around 360 pounds, I know youve answered this question a lot but I just need to be sure, do I have anything to worry about (other than the rides that were mentioned above)? Disney Cast Members have been trained in advance. You will be able to experience at least 1 ride. Disney has done their part to ensure that they maintain their status as the Happiest Place on Earth, regardless of your shape or size. I will be visiting disney world, EPCOT and animal kingdom. Im am nervous about the rides as most other theme parks it is hard to fit into the coasters. I can't think if a single ride that would give you problems. I am a big guy 510 345 pds waist 48in. There is no problem with the restraint bar. Ketchakiddee Creek - must be under 48" tall to experience (especially for children ages 2-5 and their parents) Shark Reef - guests must be 10 years old. There is only one seatbelt for both seats together and I had to pull it all the way out to fit. But the seat is wide enough and the seatbelt pulls out really far. In this post, I'll take a closer look at Disney World weight limits and the types of seats and restraints used on different rides. If you have motion sickness, or if you are pregnant, you should not ride the Avatar Flight of Passage. Im pooh sized myself and currently ride swap with my husband as we have a 2 year old who cant do most of the rides the big kids want. 10 Delicious Spots for the Best Breakfast at Disney Springs! We rode almost everything but the bigger roller coasters and had no real issues. Hello! DW, Myself and DS were just at Disney World and we had not issues. I plan on visiting all 4 parks so I was just wondering what rides would not be friendly to someone of my size. First off let me say great article, I dont think Ive come across something like this for any other park. The last time my family went to EPCOT, we took my 86 year old disabled grandmother. I am a bigger woman. The test seats are conveniently located outside of the ride itself. 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. Ashley, while you are correct that there are no weight restrictions for the attractions at Walt Disney World, there are some attractions that can be a bit uncomfortable for a plus-sized guest. No way I could have rode Soaring. Thanks for any help you can give me ! 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. I read on your site that pooh sized people might have to go in separate rows but it looks like the seats are divided? 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. I realized I had my sweat shirt hoodie tied around my waste. Adulting is for the birds, so I go to Disney World every chance I get for that magical escape from reality. There were no restrictions. Splash Mountain can be a little difficult to get out of (especially if someone is next to you) but thats mainly due to your feet slipping on the wet car! Im 58 and weigh somewhere between 330-340lbs. Can you clarify what you mean by pooh sized? Thanks! We are traveling to Disney in April and my husband and his friend are both linemen on a semi pro football team. Its been 25 years since Ive been over there. One concern that many people have is if the Skyliner cable will snap due to their large size. Nice wide areas, the only problem is stepping in and out. I just got back from Disney with my 6 year old daughter and 6 7 350 lb husband. Hes 65 and built like a mac truck, wide shoulders, wide everything, really, but biggest around the middle. You might ask the Cast Member at the entrance if youll need one. Anyone able to weigh in on Avatars rides yet? Thank you again! Its helped calm me so much and made me more excited for this trip! These are the rides that might give you some trouble. It wasnt even close. Being overweight is a problem at Walt Disney World but not because of the rides. We currently have a fast pass for it, but Im wondering if we should switch it to something else. He also has a 54 in waist. 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. They smoosh you in there. If you were on the same row, you can always use the mom bar (mom throwing an arm over the kid) if its needed, but its not really needed. Manda667 said: I just returned from WDW and was terrified I wouldn't fit on Flight of Passage. You are there to enjoy your time so do that above all. Mickey Waffles in Disney World: EVERY SINGLE Place to Find Them! 53/310 lb female here with big belly and hips. No judgers!!! Disney's pricing for a single stroller rental fee is currently $15 daily or $13 for a multi-day (Length of Stay) option. My weight is evenly distributed between my thighs, waist (about a 46inch waist) and chest (unsure of chest measurements but quite broad shouldered) and was wondering if, any, rides i should look to avoid at Disney and Universal when we go in October this year to avoid embaressment? I was usually on the seat next to the wall of the car, so I felt a bit squished against the wall. I am Baymax sized rider and I had to do the walk of shame. 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. Im concerned about the rides there as we live near Cedar Point and I cannot ride most of their rides. Loved what I experienced though. Only ride that was difficult to do was the new Pandora Avatar ride in Animal Kingdom. I read posts before I went on size and rides and now these and I can say theres no one answer that will fit your situation because we all arent the same size. These restrictions are more about the comfort and safety of the riders than the actual requirements of the ride. My boyfriend and I are going on a vacation to Disney World soon. Star Tours: no issues. The Disney Skyliner was built for comfort, as well as for the fantastic view of the Walt Disney World Resort underneath. The harnesses work very well for broad-shouldered (as one who has broad shoulders). To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Any tips on Animal Kingdom? Avoid if X-large IMHO. We have ridden every other ride in the parks without a problem. Im also mobility impaired and am still able to access most rides. Pirates of the Caribbean: No problems. Yes, the Peter Pan Ride is very Pooh friendly. Friend is 400 and 53. IT. 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. No belts no bars no issues. Although this is not exactly our favorite way of wording it, it is one of the more common questions we receive about Disney rides. At Haunted Mansion, it closes automatically. I was just to big. 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. This was tight and no handicap walk around that I could see. Prior to my gastric bypass surgery several years ago, I was in this size range. Kali River Rapids no longer offer a seat belt extender. There are rails on the side that help, but its can e tough if you dont have good strength in your legs. Large & In Charge at Walt Disney World. Since there are no actual height restrictions we sought out advice from people we consider tall. My weight is pretty evenly distributed. I have been to Universal I rode everything i wanted to ride but that was before Harry Potter stuff was added. Overall though, you should be good to go & enjoy! 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. The seat belt rides typically have an extension for those too large for the regular belt. I only had an issue with Harry Potter Forbidden Journey. You probably will. I just wanted to toss this out there real quick due to all the hype about the mine train not being pooh sized friendly. Do any of the rides at Disney have seat belts and did anyone need extenders? For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. I am 52 and 327, mostly spread out but bigger in the belly. Youd Be Surprised! This allows for most, if not all guests to easily get on board. That walk of shame is the worst so I thought I would only even try to ride a select few (Pirates, Small World). What To Do With A Toddler In Disney World! Yes, its a lap bar and it has plenty of room. It has a lap bar that will accommodate anyone. My husband has had both knees replaced and has tried twice to ride just cant do it. Matterhorn: The newer cars are very difficult for a large person with big legs to fit in and to get in and out of. The gondolas themselves have a weight limit of 375 pounds. Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy. Walt Disney, Policies | Contact Us | Our Family. Reach out to Magical Travel and they will make sure your vacation is pure magic and no stress! This year will visit animal kingdom and EPCOT. I cant think of another ride that will be a problem. However, Ive never been to Disney before. The only ride that you might want to skip is the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Theres no seatbelt or restraint. I spent the last few months reading this post, and thought Id share. Hell be fine. Unless youre going there to sight-see or experience the shops in the Harry Potter section, Id avoid Universal Studios. But for adult guests, there's nothing to . Disneys Hollywood Studios is good too. I am 6.3 385 and I carry most of my weight in my gut and thighs. You may have a problem if most of your weight is carried around your lower mid section and if your calves are very, very large. Harry Potters Forbidden Journey ride is almost exactly the same. Many people find the restraints on the Flight of Passage to be somewhat snug. Generally, sizes in most stores on the Disneyland Resort only go up to XL or possibly XXL or 3XL if you're lucky. We are worried that there may not be many rides he can go on. My wife just surprised me with booking a trip to Disney World for our anniversary and, while Im excited and know Disney is known for being size-friendly, this experience up here has me a bit anxious. 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. The Disney Skyliner doors are approximately 30 inches wide. Has anyone of substantial size tested these new logs? She even suggested that we rent a scooter from a company outside of the park because it was much cheaper and I could use it at the resort and at the parks. That being said, I have never ridden RnR coaster at DHS. This attraction was created with the help of real NASA Astronauts! There might be some problems with Flight of Passage depending on how your weight is distributed.

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