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). My family and I are going to be going to Disney World in March on a trip through Dream Connection. I think someone a few inches bigger than me could ride it as well. My husband is 62, 63 and weighs about 320 so I guess hes baloo- sized? I must say however, I DID NOT fit in on The Forbidden Journey in Harry Potter Universal. I never had a problem with Disney. 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. Test Track, Soarin, Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Kali River Rapids, Dinosaur, and probably the new Avatar, a Flight of Passage (since its the same technology as Soarin. I know about Space Mountain, Flight of Passage, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train but what about Star Tours? Big Thunder, you might have to help whichever one rides with you. You will be find. Disney does an excellent job ensuring that all four theme parks' attractions are comfortable and accessible for guests of all shapes and sizes. Splash Mountain is a very wide ride that accommodates any size person. He is broad-shouldered, so would roller coaster harnesses fit him? THEM. The decision is not only in regards to whether you will fit on the ride or not, it also has to do with your personal comfort. 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. Take a look at this YouTube video to see the ride vehicle. Ok Im 64 325 lbs. I was especially sad because I can ride everything else at Disney comfortably. If I would of took that off I probably would of fit. I just went last week and I am 57 and 275 pounds with a 57 inch waist. Otherwise the boat might list to the side a bit. Hey all. But overall, you will be riding together on virtually all of the rides. That is a lot of money being spent at Disney for you not to take size into account when building/planning rides. Having been to WDW several times as a Pooh-sized guy (61, hovering around 400) I can say I have never had a problem anywhere on property. The Avatar Flight of Passage is Fat Friendly since there are no weight restrictions. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be the most uncomfortable, but youll be able to get on. I am 64 and 360 lbs. Prior to my gastric bypass surgery several years ago, I was in this size range. To know my pooh king wont have a problem is spectacular.thank you. If you have any questions about a ride, you can always ask a Cast Member. Also the lap restraint squeezes your legs together and frankly is uncomfortable for those of us with big thighs. A double stroller is $31 daily or $27 for a multi-day (Length of Stay) rental. But for the most part Disney you should fit on most if not all of the rides at the Kingdom. Shai, youre husband wont have a problem on most rides. Dads Guide to WDW is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company in any way were just big fans! Right off the bat, let us tell you that Disney World rides and attractions are designed for guests of all shapes and sizes. But at what cost? anything I should avoid? Height Concerns on the Disney World rides According to Services for Guests with Disabilities, tall people will be fine on most rides. Until now. Just did a couple of days at Universal and you should have no issues on the rides there, especially in Potter land. After reading a couple of the comments from some xl poohs, I feel better, so thank you for that!! Come visit and you will see why they call Disney the Happiest Place on Earth. My daughter and I are planning a trip in 2018 (Octoberish). Astro Orbiter: This one was a bit awkward climbing in and out of, but I managed just fine. Other than a couple of rides, you will be fine. Ive only been to California Adventure once, but I dont remember any rides you might have a problem on. Then you can work up to a Peter Pans Flight which stops the ride to load people with mobility issues. There might be some problems with Flight of Passage depending on how your weight is distributed. I am 5.7 and 378lbs. Nope. I wouldnt fit. 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. The Disney Skyliner was built for comfort, as well as for the fantastic view of the Walt Disney World Resort underneath. Mrs. On Pirates of the Caribbean they sat me in the first row and down the water slide we submerged and water came over the first three rows! These are the rides that might give you some trouble. Here is a list of parks and rides I went on. I believe everyone should have FREE access to information to experience the magic that Disney World brings to so many each year. (It is for pretty much everyone.). I am 58 and weigh 225. As long as you can climb in and out youre going to be good on most rides. Tips for People of Size at Walt Disney World I havent been over there in more than 20 years. There are lots of reports that bigger people dont fit on the rides over there. I want my daughter and I to have fun! I read on your site that pooh sized people might have to go in separate rows but it looks like the seats are divided? Pirates of the Caribbean: No problems. I carry EVERYWHERE. We are all so excited but I am a bit apprehensive due to my size. I am 63 and 400 plus pounds (my scale says Im too fat for it). I am 57 and about 412lbs. Star Tours and Tower of Terror have seat belts, but again, no worries. Will I experience difficulties when trying to ride Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Slash Mountain, other Magic Kingdom rides, etc.? For Flight of Passage its (typically) all about the calves. WALT DISNEY WORLD HAS NO WEIGHT LIMITS FOR ANY RIDES! You may have problems on flight of avatar. Please lmk so I can enjoy my trip without added anxiety! Thank you. Thighs hips gut and muscle. Cast members are trained to recognize that, with a larger guest, they can only seat five instead of six in a row, for example. I am a big girl at 58 and about 390#. We went to Silver Dollar City yesterday mostly for the new Time Traveler coaster. LoL. Thank you all in advance. Restrictions and advisories are also listed on individual attraction pages on disneyworld.com. Also some some tall and large people and those with big calfs do experience some problems on Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom. My 7 year old daughter who has leukemia and her twin brother are so excited and Ill admit it so am I. Most of the rides that seat more than two are rides like Its a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean boat rides. Now imagine thats your head. Im about to go to Disney in about 15 days. You will be able to experience at least 1 ride. I wear 24-26 pants and a 3x in shirts. I think you should be fine as far as rides at Universal. Am I going to fit on Disney rides? 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. I just wanted to thank everyone for their honesty. Otherwise, you might have an audience for your turnstile performance. We rode almost everything but the bigger roller coasters and had no real issues. I am heading to Disneyland this summer and was curious if there was any information on the roominess of their rides like here? Out of all of the park which one is the most Pooh Friendly? I barely made it because of the size of my thighs and tummy. Help Center Overview. Disney is a very size-friendly park. For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. I dont know, but from what I hear, good luck. Thanks so much! You will have more room. If you are looking for height requirements on Disney rides be sure to check out this article from magicguides.com. 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. (Mission Space, Rock n Roller Coaster, etc.) I fit on soarin in December but want to try Kali and tower of terror in sept. Not planning a trip to Disney world, not sure why I ended up herebut the helpful and fun advice on your page makes me feel much better about the human race and the internet. Read that again: Walt Disney World has no weight limits on ANY of their rides. Kali River Rapids may require a set belt extender. I now, finally, feel at ease that I will fit on the DW rides with my 7-year-old daughter. Any advice? Expedition Everest - Guests must be 44 inches or taller. I have not heard any reports of anyone having problems with the shoulder harness not locking. Another option is to choose a ride that offers bench seats. Lets all make some special memories! See you Thanksgiving week, Disneyworld! It was tight but was still able to ride. The opening of Tron has everyone celebrating that its finally done, but now after seeing some people struggle to fit in the ride vehicles. 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. Im 6 and about 310 pounds. Concerned about how well youll fit into certain attractions during your next Disney vacation? Although this is not exactly our favorite way of wording it, it is one of the more common questions we receive about Disney rides. I have been too tall and too fat for rides at the other amusement parks. The only other ride other than Seven Dwarfs (and you could probably ride that one it just might be uncomfortable) you might have problems with is Flight of Passage. Kiddo will dress Tiggerish and me with pink and Piglet ears. Its a pull down restraint but it wouldnt come down over my chest. I too am Pooh size and feel better. What a relief to find a place where someone can be honest about themselves without apology. I have heard dif things about extenders, specifically for Kali river rapids. Many Walt Disney World attractions have bench seats. sorry its ot but any big guys done much at universal not too bothered out coasters mainly stuff like mib minions also lad wants to go to volcano bay iam roughly 57 and mayb 330 pounds. At a maximum, it can fit 10 people but if you are a larger individual, they can adjust the number of people that fit into a gondola. He should be fine. The other comments here are comforting, but my biggest concern is that most of my weight is in my belly (thanks in part to my two kids), so do you think lap bars will click closed over my belly? These restrictions are more about the comfort and safety of the riders than the actual requirements of the ride. I can't think if a single ride that would give you problems. But Im worried I wont be able to ride anything. Im pretty sure its the same coaster which was called Dueling Dragons. Now, for the fun part Lets talk plus size friendly rides! I got on Flight of Passage for Avatar. 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). Yes, the Peter Pan Ride is very Pooh friendly. I am 511 280 lbs. I am 57 and about 300 pounds so Im hoping everything will be okay. I am heading to Disneyworld for 8 days soon with family and friends and have been worried. The bottom line for me is, if you feel like you can handle the walking and you want to go on the rides, just try it. 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! I have been horrified about getting there and not fitting into the rides as it has happened before in local carnival events. Can you clarify what you mean by pooh sized? Help - Walt Disney World
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