Hollywood studios- tower of terror, toy story mania (I think its called that) and star tours. Pear shaped with a 56 waist. Of all of the roller coasters in Walt Disney World, Rock n Roller Coaster has the tightest seats of them all! 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?! Right off the bat, let us tell you that Disney World rides and attractions are designed for guests of all shapes and sizes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train might be uncomfortable but he should be able to get on. Planning our first trip w/ our 2, 4 and 6 year old sons Im even more excited to experience this with them and have so much peace knowing that I will be able to actually EXPERIENCE. Dont be afraid to enter the parks, Disney makes many options available to accommodate visitors of all sizes. 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. I am a larger person, about 270, but actively working on my weight, and am about to be going on a trip with a group. Disney, no. Tell him no worries at all. Mom has 1. I think Disney World should be enjoyed by all but would like to see more consideration for everyone. Disney is much different than Universal. How would I do on 7 dwarves mine train? As long as the restraint bar can lock you are free to ride! My legs didnt fit into the clamps and I wasnt able to ride. Ive been losing weight and hope to get down to 400 by the time we go around Thanksgiving. I didnt have much (or any) room to spare and the lap bar barely closed onto my belly, but I was comfortable the whole time and rode it more times than I could count! No problem. We were told that they could not be locked and that we would need to leave the ride. Mission Space isnt a problem. I just came back from Orlando with my family. That is a lot of money being spent at Disney for you not to take size into account when building/planning rides. You shouldnt have to ask anyone. Getting into Space Mountain is my biggest struggle. So in a few weeks Im going to Disney with family and my bf. Watch your sodium intake so you are not swelling up- just makes walking harder. I dont know anything about Universal. By the end of the trip my feet and ankles were so swollen and uncomfortable I couldnt wait to get home. The seats on Splash Mountain are side by side and there are 8 in each vehicle. I know the anxiety us big people have when it comes to riding at the parks. There is only one seatbelt for both seats together and I had to pull it all the way out to fit. Do-able but be warned. Most of them have some kind of support where you can pull yourself up. THEM. Space Mountain is kind of hard to get in and out of, but the others are pretty friendly to larger people. I am 58 and weigh 225. 5 Dining Changes at Disney Parks ALL Guests Should Be Aware Of (February 2023), The Ultimate Guide to Rider Size Restrictions at Walt Disney World. Tower of terror no issues really long lap belt (I was surprised) a lot of room to spare. 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. 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. Thank you all! IT. All the others from Mission Space to Rocking Roller coaster are a blast. How Can You Know If Disney World Rides Accommodates Plus A Size Guest? Plan for breaks to get off of your feet; drink plenty of water. On Space Mountain the car is not real roomy, but big enough for wide bodies. I dont know, but from what I hear, good luck. Try talking to Guest Services at the parks and they will point you in the right direction. I am going to Disney World next month. Universal isnt trying to discriminate people based on size. As long as you can climb in and out youre going to be good on most rides. 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. Image: Brittany Expedition Everest is still quite accommodating even for guests with extra weight on their hips and thighs. Forget rope dropping it if you arent super fit. I just got back from Disney with my 6 year old daughter and 6 7 350 lb husband. This may be somewhat of a no-brainer for some who visit Disney parks. Will I be able to? will the lap bar be a problem? Anyone have trouble getting out of space mountain or any of the other rides. I am 52 and 327, mostly spread out but bigger in the belly. Storm Slides - at least 48 inches tall. Shai, youre husband wont have a problem on most rides. I couldnt ride it. I speak from experience on this one. The rides that let you sit side by side are roomy enough for 2 pooh sized people. If you are worried about your weight at Disney, seriously, DONT be! 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. There have been lots of grumblings about the small seats on the Mine Train. When you are visiting, you will see people from all walks of life and of all sizes. I want to schedule a FP but Im not sure. I am a Pooh with very big legs. 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. I was very uncomfortable. Walt Disney World Railroad These Magic Kingdom rides DO have height requirements. 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. Thank you all so much! I am a 57, 305 pound male with most of my weight in my belly and my behind. Ambo, there is a test banshee outside of the ride you can get on to check. For long legsaka not fitting at universal.. Kali River Rapids no longer offer a seat belt extender. 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. Another guy a few seats down had the same problem and he had to exit too. If you have any questions about a ride, you can always ask a Cast Member. I am 56, 350 pounds and my wife is 56, 300 pounds. You are there to enjoy your time so do that above all. This ride is so tight that an adult of ANY size is going to feel a pinch and squeeze. Thanks for any help you can give me ! WDW Vacation Tips is designed to be a tool to help you plan your magical vacation to Disney World. 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! If a bar stops at my belly it wont be secure for them. Splash Mountain: no issue at all, I easily fit into a seat by myself. Bay Slide - must be under 5' tall to ride. Im 55 and 253lbs. 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. It was the darn turnstile at the entrance of the ride that gave me problems! Weight Limit and Seat Size for the Flight of Passage. Thighs hips gut and muscle. Im going to WDW and planned to just enjoy the atmosphere. There is a test seat there to try before getting on also. My Husband is a little worried about not fitting the rides. Would there be any rides that I may not fit in? i appreciate you sharing this info. There are no turnsytles at Disney except for the Disney rail road train which starts at the front of the park. The only ride that was truly painful (Im 5,7 , 320) was the mine train as mentioned. Lapbelt plenty of room. Im about to go to Disney in about 15 days. In other instances, like at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, one guest carrying extra weight in his or her stomach or thighs can make it difficult to push the lap-bar down as far as their differently shaped riding companion may want it to go. The only rides that may cause issues are Flight of Avatar and Kali River Rapids. This page makes me feel so much better. 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. Disney is very XL friendly. Weight is not really the most important factor here though. 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. You should be able to ride all but a couple of rides and you might be able to do those. If you have really big calves, you might not fit. I realized I had my sweat shirt hoodie tied around my waste. There are a couple of rides that might be a problem if you ride with a skinny person. Jun 27, 2017. It really does help. Being overweight is a problem at Walt Disney World but not because of the rides. I also visited both parks of Universal Studios this time. I wear 24-26 pants and a 3x in shirts. Copyright WDW Vacation Tips 2023WDW Vacation Tips is an unofficial fan site and not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. These seats can accommodate anywhere from two to ten guests and have no arm rests to get in the way of larger guests. I had an experience with the Batman (hanging) coaster at Six Flags St Louis. Can you clarify what you mean by pooh sized? That about sums it up! You will be fine. Thanks! First time at MK here. My husband weighs about 450lbs and is 511. Disney Cast Members have been trained in advance to accommodate individuals who need to move for their own comfort. Thank you all in advance. Its not made for large people especially if you have mobility issues. I dont think so. Almost all stomach. and he absolutely loves floating through that attraction. Good luck and enjoy my children told me it was great. And occasionally I do ask friends or family to help me buckle, but not often. My husband is about 510 and 290 lbs and the pull down bar restraint that comes down over your shoulders at Gringotts Bank would not engage over the top of my husband. Hi! As long as he has good mobility hell be fine. So I have to stuff my self into rides like star tours and the belt barely fit. I do know it can be a bit difficult to buckle the seat belts if you have wide hips, but that would be the only issue. Space Mountain has a T-bar that comes up between your legs and holds you in. I have big thighs, so wasnt able to ride but the nice assistant compensated me with some fast passes. These rides are non-restrictive by having bench-style seats and low-impact restraint bars. THEN & NOW: How Did Mr. Toad's Fantasyland Ride Turn into Pooh? But in the next 5 months I plan to diet and hit it hard in hopes that I wont have any issues to worry about by the time we go on our trip.. To all that want to know Im just under 6 foot tall and 380 pounds,the last time I went to Disney I was more at 400 hundred plus I did not have a problem riding anything was a little squished on a couple rides but still rode..Just a note dont go to Universal they dont accommodate. For the 511 370 person. Has anyone had any issues with my same weight or around that weight? Im 320 59 and worry about fitting in rides like Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain, and Space Mountain. Im about 56 and around 260 pounds but I have wide hips and rear. I was usually on the seat next to the wall of the car, so I felt a bit squished against the wall. Besides the point. But this has taken a lot of stress off me. Idk how you rode 7dwarfd and slinky because I am 260 a d it wasnt that comfy for me cause the bars in my tummy. Thank you. You have to step down a couple of feet and get your body situated into the tub. Lets all make some special memories! No problems at all. I was just to big. The lap bar on Splash Mountain is a single lap bar that goes across both seats. The Hulk rollercoaster was tight fit but still managed. My boyfriend and I are going on a vacation to Disney World soon. Ive had to get out of a rollercoaster car before and I dont want to repeat that. But at what cost? Love your article and how reassuring it is. That walk of shame is the worst so I thought I would only even try to ride a select few (Pirates, Small World). The Disney Skyliner has been operating continuously since it opened in 2019 and no issues with snapped cables have occurred. Its one ride my daughter wants to ride with hubby. These are the rides that might give you some trouble. After reading a couple of the comments from some xl poohs, I feel better, so thank you for that!! Since the bench seats have no armrests, it is also possible to seat larger people without crowding them into a single row. As long as you have good mobility youll be fine. There arent many. These restrictions are more about the comfort and safety of the riders than the actual requirements of the ride. Youll fit, but it will be uncomfortable. There are a couple of rides that might be a problem if you ride with a skinny person. Hey there. Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom might not work if you have big calves. This doesnt mean that you cant ride them. 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. Im 55 and 280. One ride I would really avoid would be Space Mountain and you might avoid the roller coasters. All Rights Reserved, link to Complete Guide To Disney Home Decor For Adults. Copyright 2009-2020 Theme Park Tourist, website by Siruss. Soarin: Lap belt no issues except for getting it in the locking mechanism very low. Will I be able to fit? Im concerned I wont fit. This is nothing to be concerned about. You wont be denied. For the record, Im 6-1 and 360. What rides will I not be able to ride? As a regular Land goer, here are my experiences: My husband is 67 tall and about 350 lbs. Avoid if X-large IMHO. Kiddo will dress Tiggerish and me with pink and Piglet ears. They will give information such as the size of the seat and anything that may make it uncomfortable. My husband is a pooh sized person. Im worried about the rides there. The short answer is no, but it's slightly more complicated than that. My family and I just returned from Disney. I am 54 and between 290-310lbs. .sponsor{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:74%;color:#999}. (Mission Space, Rock n Roller Coaster, etc.) Much better than those other theme parks. Kali River Rapids: If you are big, try to get a double-seat to yourself. Pirates of the Caribbean: No problems. Lil Chunk. 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. Im not kidding. I will be visiting Universal. 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 am a big girl at 58 and about 390#. Star Tours and Tower of Terror have seat belts, but again, no worries. There are a couple of rides it might be a little problem, but mostly if theres a lap bar its not all that big deal. All the advice we find on line are from people weighting under 400lbs. I went on the avatar flight of passage ride and got the the front and was not able to get one. My 28 year old son Suggested a scooter when we arrived after seeing how I struggled through the airports and the resort by the end of the first day and that was just from traveling. I live in Northern Ohio and at Cedar Point in Sandusky, I cant ride almost anything there. 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. 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). Peace of mind when you are vacationing is a wonderful thing, especially when you are spending all this money. Yes, 5ft 11 340 and 6ft 1 380. Just got back from Disney. Walt Disney World Resort does its best to include all riders of all sizes, even providing options when a plus-sized visitor wants to join in the fun. While there are height restrictions on some rides at Walt Disney World, there are NOT any weight restrictions. 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. I cant tell you how excited I am now to give it a go. I am going with my boyfriend & his parents & I have been internally freaking out about even going because I figured it would be like every other amusement park in that I would not fit on anything. Yes, the Peter Pan Ride is very Pooh friendly. Im a large man at 61 and 370 with a 50 waist I was very nervous having been to other parks and not being able to ride anything. I am a mother of three that has refused to grow up. Do any of the rides at Disney have seat belts and did anyone need extenders? I am 52 240lbs and pretty evenly distributed. I am headed to Disney World in Sept. 2018. A: Yes. What is the weight limit? Disney is a very size-friendly park. Im a female with a large mid section 510 and 385 pounds. Once again, my only real problem occurred at the Carousel of Progress. 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 have a big belly, big thighs, big chest and big arms. I am completely scared I wont be able to ride the rides and that I will have to leave. Im 59 350 very evenly distributed stomach may be the biggest and broad shoulders. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Im heading there soon and even though I read comments over and over, Id rather avoid those rides. (but he has lost a lot of weight, and he is still trying to lose weight before we go. So again, thank you for helping me to realize Im not alone and to stop beating myself up and just relax and have fun!! Of course, not every ride at Walt Disney World Resort is going to have a test seat available. Nope. Ever since we decided to plan a trip for September 2017 I have been researching this issue. I think you should be fine as far as rides at Universal. For the most part no, you wont have any problems. 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 promise. Disney really has done a great job of engineering them to fit just about everyone. I havent heard from anyone who couldnt fit into a ride. The only ride I can say that I had a problem with was Snow Whites roller coaster. I noticed they have a handicapped entrance right next to the turnstile. I remember I got sneak peak of Pandora before open to public bc I was working for Disney at the time. Im a pooh-sized female (290 lbs, 56, evenly distributed weight) and Im terrified of not fitting on rides, the biggest worry being the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Mission Space is not a problem. He is able to ride every other ride in all the parks, except this one. A relatively new addition to the Disney properties is the Skyliner. The Reedy Creek Improvement District As We Currently Know It Will Be No More! Astro Orbiter: This one was a bit awkward climbing in and out of, but I managed just fine. Im concerned we wont be able to fit on the rides together. Advertising . 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. 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. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is uncomfortable for most people. Everything at the parks was built for comfort and to ensure accessibility for anyone who enters through the theme park gates. Would You Want QUEEN To Replace Aerosmith On Rock 'n' Rollercoaster At Disney's Hollywood Studios? 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I'm more than just fluffy. 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. Had really no issues at Magic Kingdom. I am 58 and 310 lbs and Flight of the Avatar is like sitting on a motorcycle seat. The best option to see if you are a good fit for a Disney ride is to check one of the test seats. Im taking two string bean little boys and Im concerned about the lap bar on Splash Mountain. One of my favorite Disney rides. He is just worried about doing the walk of shame, if you know what I mean.