They are built to accommodate 30-inch strollers and they are also wheelchair accessible. My family and I are planning a trip to Disney soon and I am so relieved to hear that the rides are pooh friendly! However, Ive never been to Disney before. Im concerned about the rides there as we live near Cedar Point and I cannot ride most of their rides. I commented on this page about a year ago with my experience as a Pooh-sized person at Disney. You might ask the Cast Member at the entrance if youll need one. I will be visiting Universal. That way you dont have to go all the way to the ride and find out you dont fit. The Disney Skyliner was built for comfort, as well as for the fantastic view of the Walt Disney World Resort underneath. Would I be able to ride all the rides at Disney world? The last person was really tall and they kept saying jump up. The best option to see if you are a good fit for a Disney ride is to check one of the test seats. I know the anxiety us big people have when it comes to riding at the parks. This trip really shown new light on my health and my size. At Haunted Mansion, it closes automatically. You should be able to find a ride that you can experience to fulfill your dream. As Bobby McFerrin would say, dont worry. The fact that there are no weight limits does not mean that you will always be as comfortable as possible on the rides. As a regular Land goer, here are my experiences: My husband is 67 tall and about 350 lbs. I went on the avatar flight of passage ride and got the the front and was not able to get one. If you are worried about your weight at Disney, seriously, DONT be! Im a 42 waste and a xxxl shirt. Anyone able to weigh in on Avatars rides yet? We are planning a WDW vacation this June, and my husband and I are both Pooh sized! 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. It might be a little uncomfortable, but its doable. For assistance with your Walt Disney World vacation, including resort/package bookings and tickets, please call (407) 939-5277. Disney really has done a great job of engineering them to fit just about everyone. As for the rest of the rides, you should fit in all of them. I know a little about knee replacements. I remember I got sneak peak of Pandora before open to public bc I was working for Disney at the time. Many people find the restraints on the Flight of Passage to be somewhat snug. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, youll probably be able to ride but the seat will be uncomfortable. At 61 and 340lbs Im wondering if I can do things in Toy Story Land and all of the classic small rides that he will be interested in. I hear it may be a good idea to remove shoes. This was definitely true for me. If you have any mobility problems Space Mountain might be a problem, but overall you should be good. I was a little disheartened, but the ride attendants were so polite about it, and hooked us up with extra Fastpasses. Just did a couple of days at Universal and you should have no issues on the rides there, especially in Potter land. Its been 25 years since Ive been over there. Disney rides are very accommodating for larger people. Im going to Walt Disney World Orlando for the first time in a few days and I have a question about . 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. All the boat rides (Pirates, Small World, Rivers of Life, Frozen Ever After) will be fine because they dont have any restraints. Who cares if you have to get off the ride or have to rent a scooter. Sooooo be careful where you sit! We are all so excited but I am a bit apprehensive due to my size. Well I was thinking at least our Little one can. We went to Silver Dollar City yesterday mostly for the new Time Traveler coaster. Have fun and dont worry so much. There might be some problems with Flight of Passage depending on how your weight is distributed. There are no turnsytles at Disney except for the Disney rail road train which starts at the front of the park. Copyright 2022 CTSA LLC Has anyone of substantial size tested these new logs? Test Track: My only issue with this one was finding the seatbelt buckle before the ride started moving. (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/disney-parks-disability-access-service-card-fact-sheet/). I am fat but I have a lot of muscle on me too. I have been too tall and too fat for rides at the other amusement parks. This attraction was created with the help of real NASA Astronauts! The lap bar on Splash Mountain is a single lap bar that goes across both seats. When you are visiting, you will see people from all walks of life and of all sizes. We didnt have fast passes for avatar and werent waiting 4 hours to ride it! I am a big girl at 58 and about 390#. As long as you can climb in and out youre going to be good on most rides. I was usually on the seat next to the wall of the car, so I felt a bit squished against the wall. Hope all goes well. I know this probably wont matter to most people. The only ride you might have problems with it Flight of Passage. The short answer is no, but it's slightly more complicated than that. Other than that, most rides will be fine. But the seat is wide enough and the seatbelt pulls out really far. I dont think so. 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. 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! I am fat at 350lbs and 56. Do Disney World Rides Have Weight Limits? Does this post apply to Disneyland as well? I rode everything I wanted to at WDW (Space Mountain, Mission Space, Test Track, Tower of Terror, etc.) Thank you again! Im 53 and weigh 370lbs I have large upper arms would there be any rides for me? I havent really found anything online about it that is relatively newer info. If the cast member can push the restraint close, youll hear it snap to lock in place, and then you are good to go! The style of the seats on this attraction are hollowed out slightly, and the width of the lower part of the lap-bar that goes on the outside of the guests thighs is a bit narrow. Disneyland here we come.. anything I should avoid? I was able to ride the Mine Ride and am so glad I did. They should have known better. The restraint is an over the shoulder collar. You shouldnt have a problem if you can get in and out. 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. As far as the walking goes, I will just have to take my time and rest when necessary. Has anyone had a problem on mission: space? He also has a 54 in waist. There are a couple of rides that might be a problem if you ride with a skinny person. Where To Get Alcohol and Beer in Magic Kingdom: The Ultimate Guide to Disney Drinking, 35+ Iconic Cruella de Vil Quotes for Disney Fans, 140 Peter Pan Quotes to Fill Your Day With Magic. Splash is not a problem. 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. I weigh in at 320, size 3XL, and am 5'9. Im not sure what his weight is Hes a big cuddly pooh bear (but dont tell him I said that). Just got back from 5 days in Disney with my family. Can you clarify what you mean by pooh sized? Great information on the site. I am concerned about fitting in the rides. And all of the rides your son will like youll be able to ride. doesnt work :)) Thank you for all the information and just as importantly, encouragement! My family and I just returned from Disney. Im 58 and weigh somewhere between 330-340lbs. Work him in gently, but Disney is not like other theme parks. Not only did it help me get around the park, but it helped me to access the rides without having to stand in long lines, which I never wouldve been able to do. Other than that, it was a bit uncomfortable but nothing worth complaining about. Splash mountain lap bar a bit snug and knees were hitting. 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. It depends on your mobility. From now on, I will use that. Tower of terror no issues really long lap belt (I was surprised) a lot of room to spare. I am 255 pounds on my belly trying to lose the weight will there be any rides I cannot ride at disneyworld orlando. On Space Mountain the car is not real roomy, but big enough for wide bodies. I tested out the test seat and the attendant said it was close so I could try. There arent many. My only reserve is that this will be a trip of a life time for my family and I dont want to make this trip less fun because of my size.. Im mostly worried about the pull down bars cause my thighs are quite large. Yes, I know I am unhealthy and need to treat my body better but I also earned this trip to WDW by working my butt off (not literally of course. This year will visit animal kingdom and EPCOT. 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. Disney Junior Live: Have to sit on floor. How Many People Go to Disney World a Day? Should EPCOT's New Night-time Spectacular Utilize Drones? While the size of rides are most accommodating, getting on and off can be a challenge. In EPCOT all the rides are friendly to Pooh Sized people. I am 63 and 400 plus pounds (my scale says Im too fat for it). Single Rider at Disneyland: The Only Guide You Need! You have to step down a couple of feet and get your body situated into the tub. Thank you! Im not kidding. I can't think if a single ride that would give you problems. I cant think if a single ride that would give you problems. Then, maybe even harder, (and what I had the biggest problem with) you have to get back out of that tub. The rocket ship ride vehicles for Space Mountain are very low and your legs essentially wrap around the person in front of you. Amy, I think you will find that you can ride just about every ride. Guests who don't meet the designated height will not be able to go on the ride. Will I experience difficulties when trying to ride Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Slash Mountain, other Magic Kingdom rides, etc.? Im a very pooh sized guy. It should be OK. Theres nothing that impedes the belly. Knees a bit cramped sit in middle of boat if possible. Would be tough for large hips/legs. Since there are no actual height restrictions we sought out advice from people we consider tall. I think you should be fine as far as rides at Universal. Omg thank you for this. He had to push the back and leg restraints for them to click, but it was not uncomfortable at all and was well worth the wait in my opinion! Disney World Beignets: What They Are + Where to Find Them! 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. I am 59 350 lbs. Will i have any problem? 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. I dont want anything to overshadow it. 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. Pull down bar. Would You Want QUEEN To Replace Aerosmith On Rock 'n' Rollercoaster At Disney's Hollywood Studios? 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! Kali River Rapids no longer offer a seat belt extender. But at what cost? Just quick note. A couple might be uncomfortable, but you will be able to get on. Will i have any problem? Weight is not really the most important factor here though. Plan for breaks to get off of your feet; drink plenty of water. Im worried about the rides there. Space Mountain: I was worried about this one. Im 55 and 253lbs. #6. The Space Mountain T-bar is the same way. Their services are 100% FREE to you! I couldnt fit int he test seat, but my wife did. (Splash Mountain and 7 Dwarfs). Those sleigh like seats are free for anyone to use! Disney rides are created to accommodate people of all sizes. Be happy. It truly depends on where your weight is distributed. Youll be behind 300 marathon runners and still have to wait several hours for it. will i be able to ride the rides? The Avatar Flight of Passage is Fat Friendly since there are no weight restrictions. Tell him no worries at all. I am going to Disney world in a few weeks. No way I could have rode Soaring. My experience has been that I have had no trouble on lap restraint rides, as I'm heaviest in my . Seven dwarves was a tight fit because it squeezes your legs together but it was totally worth it. Can any anyone comment if he will have trouble riding any 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. Any Disney ride is going to be enjoyable but the Avatar Flight of Passage is one not to be missed. Soarin: Lap belt no issues except for getting it in the locking mechanism very low. Was afraid I wasnt going to be able to go on any rides. Theres no seatbelt or restraint. 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. Any rides in particular that will give me a problem? It will be OK. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is not comfortable for Pooh shaped people, but its still possible. It depends on how far down the ride sits on the tracks so pay attention to that. The cast member couldnt get the calf restraint to latch so they never even tried the part that comes up from behind. Thank you for putting my mind at ease. 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. I know seven dwarves might be a no go. Ive only been to California Adventure once, but I dont remember any rides you might have a problem on. Although, I do think that they need to design virtual experiences for those who cant ride for whatever reason, weight, prosthetic, or simply not tall enough. Splash is no problem. So I have booked a week at the parks for me my son and my wife!!! Are there Weight Limits on Disney World Rides? Hey all. Andrew, the biggest problem with being Pooh sized at Disney World is the same as it is anywhere you would walk miles and miles. My dream of going to Disneyland is coming true .I am 51 weight 256 lbs. I was relived when I found this page before I went. A double stroller is $31 daily or $27 for a multi-day (Length of Stay) rental. I still have three months I plan to work hard to better myself and lose some weight but I will still be pooh sized in three months even if I starve myself til then. Any rides I might have a problem going on? Ive been pretty worried about the ride situation with having a Pooh-sized body!!! Unless youre going there to sight-see or experience the shops in the Harry Potter section, Id avoid Universal Studios. 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. I didnt put in the test seat. There are a couple that have lap bars that might have some issues, but he will be fine on almost all of them. A year ago I bought season tickets to Busch Gardens. A few of rides have the over the shoulder restraints. The opening of Tron has everyone celebrating that its finally done, but now after seeing some people struggle to fit in the ride vehicles. Im worried about TT, Dinosaur, ToT, Soarin, BTM, and Haunted Mansion because 1. But other than that you should be able to ride all the rides. The only ride I have ever had an issue with at Disney World is Flight of Passage. That being said, the lap bar hasnt always been there. Passengers must be at least 48 inches tall for the new experience though, which opens to the public April 4. Star Tours: no issues. Universal, yes. (Rides that have bars that serve as a restraint). We rode almost everything but the bigger roller coasters and had no real issues. It feels very strange, but it is secure. 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. 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. Its just my kid and I and I dont wanna ruin her funplus I love harry potter more than her also we arent riding the train ? My boyfriend and I are going on a vacation to Disney World soon. 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. I carry my weight evenly but I have very large calves. Make sure youre up to date on the latest Disney Parks Disability Access Service Card. I went on this ride seven times! Cast members are trained to recognize that, with a larger guest, they can only seat five instead of six in a row, for example. There were no restrictions. It is very Pooh and Piglet friendly (for the most part). In fact, there are no weight limits on any Disney ride. If you can't get through the front gate turnstiles, don't panic. Disney is a very size-friendly park. If you have good mobility youll be able to ride pretty much all the rides. But, if you're looking for larger sizes, a lot of clothes on shopDisney.com go up to 4XL. Space Mountain. Both make me feel much better and less stressed about my upcoming adventure!! Ive just avoided the other stuff. Disney doesnt do that. This allows for most, if not all guests to easily get on board. 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. Is this the only ride that maybe a difficult one or are there others that you may think would be a challenge with a knee replacement? There is a test seat there to try before getting on also. Just a word of caution to big boned tourists visiting Universal Studios in Orlando. The seat belt rides typically have an extension for those too large for the regular belt. Would he have problems or are there rides that could accommodate him? To know my pooh king wont have a problem is spectacular.thank you. I am 6 4 and come in around 350lbs. Flight of Passage was a mistake, I was able to fit but boy did it give me vertigo! That being said, its obvious that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for every different ride at the parks. Of course, not every ride at Walt Disney World Resort is going to have a test seat available. 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. Disney is not going to turn you away. Generally speaking guests of all shapes and sizes are still able to fit in the seats, but depending on how you carry your weight it may not be comfortable. Very disappointed that a brand new ride wasnt more accommodating, or at least provided regular seats and bigger seats. All Disney parks are super Pooh friendly. But you should be able to ride most if not all the rides. If you have really big calves, you might not fit. Of all of the roller coasters in Walt Disney World, Rock n Roller Coaster has the tightest seats of them all! No. Have a great time and dont worry you have the information you need . All the advice we find on line are from people weighting under 400lbs. These rockets are beyond cramped and you wont have the legroom to be comfortable. Disneys Hollywood Studios is good too. My daughter and I are planning a trip in 2018 (Octoberish). You might find Seven Dwarfs Mine Train uncomfortable. I am 58 and weigh 225. There are quite a few rides that require seat belts. This is so nerve racking for me.. I am 56, 350 pounds and my wife is 56, 300 pounds. Any thoughts on me fitting? If you have any questions as to whether you will fit comfortably on a ride, ask a Cast Member at Disney and they can give you some guidance. If that is true, a larger individual could fit comfortably in those seats. I did not read everything on this posting but bravo! I have heard dif things about extenders, specifically for Kali river rapids. 53/310 lb female here with big belly and hips. Kiddo will dress Tiggerish and me with pink and Piglet ears. I leave for Disney World in two weeks and I have been having so much anxiety about fitting into rides. Lil Chunk. The only ride that was truly painful (Im 5,7 , 320) was the mine train as mentioned. The only one of those that might even be a little uncomfortable is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Help Center Overview. Now imagine thats your head. Kilimanjaro Safari: bench seat. I weigh 325lbs. No other issues. Id say I am longer (belly to behind) than I am wide (side to side). We have a local theme park called Carowinds in Charlotte, NC, and I can only fit on a few rides there. These comments definitely help make me feel a little better. I hope you dont take this the wrong way, but you are Pooh (as in Winnie the Pooh) sized. There is a weight limit, but the Disney employees loading the ride will not allow too many people on board so that the weight limit is reached. I have long legs and a shorter torso. Ever since that walk of shame, Ive avoided roller coasters like the plague. Its YOURE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD. Generally, sizes in most stores on the Disneyland Resort only go up to XL or possibly XXL or 3XL if you're lucky. 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. Suck in your gut! Dads Guide to WDW is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company in any way were just big fans! Weight limits Disney World Height Requirements in each park Magic Kingdom EPCOT Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Typhoon Lagoon Blizzard Beach Minimum Height requirements at Disney World 54 inches 48 inches 44 inches 42 inches 40 inches 38 inches 35 inches 32 inches Attractions and rides with no height requirements Magic Kingdom Animal Kingdom For the 511 370 person. If you have any questions about a ride, you can always ask a Cast Member. My little guy is a bit of a scaredy cat who doesn't like thrilling attractions (yet!) I plan on visiting all 4 parks so I was just wondering what rides would not be friendly to someone of my size. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Request a Quote or Information from Magical Travel Today! Its not made for large people especially if you have mobility issues. Relax. Anything I need to absolutely avoid?? as for universal the harry potter ride complaints are everywhere and it saddens me that i will not even attempt out of being embarrassed. My hips are 68. If he could ride Malestrom (the old ride) hell be fine because they use the same boats. I just learned that splash mountain logs now have lap bars. If you are able to get a fast pass thats the way to go. Im 65 325 and I think my height and thick chest was the reason for not fitting. Not sure why they still have a turnstyle there. Read that again: Walt Disney World has no weight limits on ANY of their rides. Shai, youre husband wont have a problem on most rides. Thanks! He doesnt have any problem with any of the rides. Jeremiah above just had a good experience and hes close to your husbands size. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: no problems. Go all the way in to the side by the yellow line. So lets explore, are their any weight limits on Disney rides! He is having some concern about fitting into the rides there because many other theme parks (Six Flags, Cedar Point, etc.) I actually cried knowing that I will be able to enjoy the rides with my young children without tears being shed because I cant fit. I want my daughter and I to have fun! My husband has had both knees replaced and has tried twice to ride just cant do it. I worry about the RnR coaster (though not a hanging coaster) for the same reason: the shoulder harness due to the inversions. Might skip that one if you have any mobility issues. Its very easy to get in and out of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Barely fit into space mountain. As long as you have good mobility youll be fine. I like my shirts bigger to hide the weight. Splash Mountain is a very wide ride that accommodates any size person. The Mine Train wasnt even uncomfortable and I think someone even heftier than myself could easily fit. 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. Explore height requirements for most attractions and rides at Walt Disney World Resort: Magic Kingdom Park Astro Orbiter - Any height The Barnstormer - Guests must be 35 inches (89 centimeters) or taller Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Guests must be 40 inches (102 centimeters) or taller Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin - Any height Thats our first ride for our stay next week (fast pass) and I wouldnt want to be denied for the first ride. I dont know of any similar information for Disneyland, but I can tell you that the rides at Disneyland are very similar. Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom might not work if you have big calves. (Like the Haunted Mansion.) Continue with Recommended Cookies. It is an amazing new addition to Disney. We went to Disney a few weeks ago. Thanks so much! Lee, I would be very interested to know if this was an issue for you in the end?
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