.sponsor{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:74%;color:#999}. Come visit and you will see why they call Disney the Happiest Place on Earth. He didnt even bother waiting in line with us on that one. I am a 55 woman weighing approx 265 lbs. A year ago I bought season tickets to Busch Gardens. Concerned about fitting on Flight of Passage. Otherwise the boat might list to the side a bit. What is the weight limit? However, Im quite large. That includes on the Flight of Passage, especially when you consider the seat restraints. We are leaving for Disney in a week and a half with our 2 year old and 4 year old. link to What Are The Cheapest Times To Go To Disney In 2023. Even fat, we all have different shapes. I couldnt fit int he test seat, but my wife did. Getting wedged into the ride car wasnt that bad; it was getting out of the ride. No problem. Any thoughts on me fitting? The seats are sculpted so if you have big bottom its uncomfortable. Thank you. What if I Can't Get Through the Front Gate Turnstiles? Its time to light the lights. Just wondering if anyone out there is this sized and what their experiences have been. I am 54 and between 290-310lbs. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has lap bars for the car, while Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Expedition Everest have individual lap bars. my calves are all muscle. 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. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be the most uncomfortable, but youll be able to get on. This is so nerve racking for me.. Hey, (I wish I knew your name so I could speak directly to you), It will be OK. There are no weight limits on any of the attractions. I was so bummed out and embarrassed. 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. The only ride your husband might have a problem with is the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and thats only because the seats are a little narrow. Just make sure the weight is evenly distributed among the boat passengers. Ive had to get out of a rollercoaster car before and I dont want to repeat that. The seats in it are not made for wide people (Dad says as a pretty wide person himself.). Many people find the restraints on the Flight of Passage to be somewhat snug. I wouldnt worry too much. He fit into all of the Disney World rides. Im also mobility impaired and am still able to access most rides. Im worried about TT, Dinosaur, ToT, Soarin, BTM, and Haunted Mansion because 1. Will I have problems fitting in Flights of Passage. Just like any ride at a Walt Disney World Resort or park, they do what they can to ensure comfort and accessibility for all guests. Ive only been to California Adventure once, but I dont remember any rides you might have a problem on. I am 56, 350 pounds and my wife is 56, 300 pounds. as for universal the harry potter ride complaints are everywhere and it saddens me that i will not even attempt out of being embarrassed. 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 ? We havent been to WDW since 1999 and we were both a lot smaller then! Expedition Everest is a great ride, but the seats have high sides on both sides that creates a hip pinching point. 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. Are there are weight restrictions for any of | planDisney 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 I am a mother of three that has refused to grow up. Its a ride where the constraint comes down over your head. Thank you for Pooh-sized info! Thanks! I am 52 240lbs and pretty evenly distributed. Ive never heard of Disney turning anyone away from any ride except if you arent tall enough to ride. Universal is not known to be friendly to Pooh sized people. Ok Im 64 325 lbs. 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. Im 56 and weigh 315 lbs. 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. Any advice? He felt embarrassed for himself & the kids when he was told he was too big to ride. Space Mountain is a different story. I really couldnt take the embarrassment I really dont want to embarrass my kids. Ever since we decided to plan a trip for September 2017 I have been researching this issue. Help - Walt Disney World You should be good on all the rides. 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. I want to schedule a FP but Im not sure. 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. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I believe everyone should have FREE access to information to experience the magic that Disney World brings to so many each year. Finding these comments and suggestions has been extremely helpful and helped calm my anxiety about it all! Thanks everyone..I dont feel so alone and out of place now. Im a 42 waste and a xxxl shirt. The same thing still applies. Disney World Height and Age Restrictions - WDWMAGIC I was able to ride the Mine Ride and am so glad I did. I rode everything I wanted to at WDW (Space Mountain, Mission Space, Test Track, Tower of Terror, etc.) If you have any questions about a ride, you can always ask a Cast Member. Thank you again! Passengers must be at least 48 inches tall for the new experience though, which opens to the public April 4. Just got back from Disney. Kali River Rapids no longer offer a seat belt extender. I remember I got sneak peak of Pandora before open to public bc I was working for Disney at the time. Youll be just fine. Its YOURE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD. 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. Youll do fine. You will be able to experience at least 1 ride. While the size of rides are most accommodating, getting on and off can be a challenge. Im concerned about the rides there as we live near Cedar Point and I cannot ride most of their rides. The Avatar Flight of Passage is Fat Friendly since there are no weight restrictions. If I had an arm around them would that be enough to secure them? A couple of slightly uncomfortable rides, but not a big deal. He also has a 54 in waist. We are traveling to Disney in April and my husband and his friend are both linemen on a semi pro football team. If a bar stops at my belly it wont be secure for them. I went on this ride seven times! Go to Disney without fear! If you can't get through the front gate turnstiles, don't panic. And thank you so much for this commentary! My family and I just returned from Disney. Ill be at Disney in October for the first time in many years. Im a very pooh sized guy. I am concerned about fitting in the rides. I am so relieved to read all of these comments! My small daughters (6 & 8) want to ride big thunder mountain and splash mountain with me. So your plan probably wont work. Tower of terror no issues really long lap belt (I was surprised) a lot of room to spare. The flight there however was a different story lol. We have ridden every other ride in the parks without a problem. Lets all make some special memories! Mickey Waffles in Disney World: EVERY SINGLE Place to Find Them! Getting into Space Mountain is my biggest struggle. Im not sure what his weight is Hes a big cuddly pooh bear (but dont tell him I said that). The lap bars are pretty Pooh friendly. i hopefully will be in better shape before going but im happy to know that Disney will accommodate even me! Plan your day so you are not going back and forth: explore one area and move on. I was worried when I went but was glad to find this site. What a relief to find a place where someone can be honest about themselves without apology. You will be find. Any rides in particular that will give me a problem? We didnt have fast passes for avatar and werent waiting 4 hours to ride it! Im actually waiting in line for this ride with my family right now. 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. Space Mountain. Cast members are trained to recognize that, with a larger guest, they can only seat five instead of six in a row, for example. Most of the popular rides are very Pooh people friendly. Splash is not a problem. Barn stormer lap bar a bit snug on bar and knees. Its going to be fun! I hear it may be a good idea to remove shoes. I have not fit on rides in the past in Canadas Wonderland. Work him in gently, but Disney is not like other theme parks. The Chairlift transports Guests to a prime position for: Summit Plummet, Slush Gusher and Teamboat Springs. 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. Is it worth a shot? Im 511 and 345 lbs. 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? But you should be able to ride most if not all the rides. Was afraid I wasnt going to be able to go on any rides. We are both undertall and could stand to loose a bunch of weight so we know what you are talking about. Of all of the roller coasters in Walt Disney World, Rock n Roller Coaster has the tightest seats of them all! I wouldnt fit. You might ask the Cast Member at the entrance if youll need one. I can't think if a single ride that would give you problems. Most attractions in Walt Disney World are bench style seating, so there is no pinching or cramming into the ride vehicle. I am especially wide in the hips/belly/butt area & have a bad knee. I am a 57, 305 pound male with most of my weight in my belly and my behind. I did sit as straight up as possible and made it with room to spare. The 10 Best Disney Dining Reservations to Make for Your Trip. He is broad-shouldered, so would roller coaster harnesses fit him? There are minimum height requirements on some of the thrill rides, which means your toddler will not be able to go on them. Splash is no problem. 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. I didnt not try Rockin Roller Coaster because the son is too short, but Id ride any ride without fear. 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 available on most of the rides when size may be a problem. But some of the rides might feel a bit uncomfortable if you are overweight. First things first, you'll be happy to know that there are absolutely no weight or size restrictions for Nav'i River Journey at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I think Ill fit in most stuff based on this info (thanks btw). Its one ride my daughter wants to ride with hubby. Fun, otherwise! And I dont want that, I weigh 311 atm and dropping. You should be able to find a ride that you can experience to fulfill your dream. Check out Dads Seven Dwarfs Mine Train page for more details. Hey there. We have a local theme park called Carowinds in Charlotte, NC, and I can only fit on a few rides there. 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. 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. Thank you for your question and answer. My husband is a pooh sized person. We lucked into a Pandora Flight of Passage for my daughters birthday ave we took it. ), you can fit easily into this one. i appreciate you sharing this info. Rode Thunder Mountain again with my niece and the lap bar came down enough to restrain her and was comfortable for me, the only slight discomfort I had was with Mission Space as I have wide shoulders and the over head harness was a little snug on my shoulders but it wasnt bad and Im definitely riding it again!!!!. You should be able to get 3 or so in a row. But the seat is wide enough and the seatbelt pulls out really far. Amy, I think you will find that you can ride just about every ride. I think you should be fine as far as rides at Universal. Tower of Terror: Only minor issues. The only issue a person of size might run into is the guest restraints not fitting properly on certain rides. 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. The only ride I can say that I had a problem with was Snow Whites roller coaster. I dont think its essential, but its a good idea. All of the bars are adjusted by the person who is riding the ride. Since there are no actual height restrictions we sought out advice from people we consider tall. The Disney Skyliner was built for comfort, as well as for the fantastic view of the Walt Disney World Resort underneath. Kiddo will dress Tiggerish and me with pink and Piglet ears. Heres the thingit depends on how your weight is distributed. I am a 57 and 280 pound woman. My husband is 62, 63 and weighs about 320 so I guess hes baloo- sized? For the most part the same thing applies. In no way does this mean that you will not be allowed to sit on the rides. The calf bar wouldnt lock. You may be just fine I attemped to ride yesterday, 6/4/17, and didnt fit. I dont want to get a fast pass if I wont be able to ride. I have a 58 inch waist. 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. However, I noticed there is some give to the lap bar mechanism once it closes. Space Mountain is kind of hard to get in and out of, but the others are pretty friendly to larger people. Ask for a pass that allows you to come back at a certain time instead of having to wait in line.Break in very comfortable shoes before leaving home. I spent the last few months reading this post, and thought Id share. 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. The Barnstormer - Must be 35 inches (89 cm) or taller Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Must be 40 inches (102 cm) or taller Seven Dwarfs Mine Train - Must be 38 inches (97 cm) or taller and Ive been on this ride many times. Right off the bat, let us tell you that Disney World rides and attractions are designed for guests of all shapes and sizes. Would be tough for large hips/legs. Im am nervous about the rides as most other theme parks it is hard to fit into the coasters. I really worry about embarrassing myself and the people Im with. For guests who are looking to experience the full range of what the park has to offer, it's essential to know about the various weight limits in place. There are only a couple of rides that might be an issue. I just went last week and I am 57 and 275 pounds with a 57 inch waist. The Space Mountain T-bar is the same way. Its time to play the music. Im 64, 325lbs with size 15 shoe. Definitely try it! The overhead restraint is very forgiving. I had a knee replacement and I am worried about getting out of space mountain. Almost all stomach. My legs didnt fit into the clamps and I wasnt able to ride. Disneys Hollywood Studios is good too. Watch your sodium intake so you are not swelling up- just makes walking harder. Guests who don't meet the designated height will not be able to go on the ride. 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. 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)? Ask before you wait in line for 3 hours. But overall, you will be riding together on virtually all of the rides. Otherwise, you might have an audience for your turnstile performance. The only problem will come if you have mobility problems and cant climb up and down. I commented on this page about a year ago with my experience as a Pooh-sized person at Disney. Its not made for large people especially if you have mobility issues. Test Track: My only issue with this one was finding the seatbelt buckle before the ride started moving. 53/310 lb female here with big belly and hips. Im a Pooh (maybe a bit bigger), Ive been to Disney probably 8 times in the past few years. will the lap bar be a problem? Manda667 said: I just returned from WDW and was terrified I wouldn't fit on Flight of Passage. 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 believe that Haunted Mansion is the best ride in all of the Disney Parks, and I am fervently in team Happily Ever After for fireworks spectaculars, (sorry, not sorry, Enchanted). The calfs might be a problem. Lets just go down the list. I just came back from Orlando with my family. 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. Their services are 100% FREE to you! I have 2 and Mrs. I was relived when I found this page before I went. " Are there are weight restrictions for any of the rides at WDW? We love Astro Orbiter so we can see the whole Magic Kingdom, but if youre over 6 feet tall, you might just want to keep walking. I am headed to Disney World in Sept. 2018. Space Mountain is the worst by far. Haunted: I suck in the belly as the lap bar drops and have no issues. What Are The Real Weight Restrictions On Disney Rides: The Truth Mission Space is not a problem. This provides you with multiple benefits. I think someone a few inches bigger than me could ride it as well. My family will be visiting Disney World in October. Mrs. Quit worrying and just have fun planning and doing everything. Disney rides are created to accommodate people of all sizes. Thanks! I have never been to any of Disney. My experience has been that I have had no trouble on lap restraint rides, as I'm heaviest in my . We went to Disney a few weeks ago. 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. Just wanted to say thank you so much for taking the time to do these WDW guides, especially this one. Thanks! Submitted by Lee (not verified) on Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 04:14. We visit Silver Dollar City pretty regularly and I recently had to endure the walk of shame there. A couple might be uncomfortable, but you will be able to get on. Youd Be Surprised! I am heading to Disneyworld for 8 days soon with family and friends and have been worried. This trip was too important and too expensive for me not to at least try. tried it. Astro Orbiter: This one was a bit awkward climbing in and out of, but I managed just fine. Some people have trouble with the ride vehicle. 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 shouldnt have a problem if you can get in and out. I live in Northern Ohio and at Cedar Point in Sandusky, I cant ride almost anything there. For dad?? The tightest fit was Seven Dwarves Mine Train because of how the harness squeezes the sides of your knees. If you have any mobility problems Space Mountain might be a problem, but overall you should be good. I was just to big. Im 55 and 253lbs. I am also concerned about getting out of the rides, especially if you have to sit down into the ride. 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 love this article thank you very much it makes my trip to WDW not so worrisome!!!! I can get myself into and out of any ride at other parks (Im luckily young and healthy). I did not read everything on this posting but bravo! Please note we have a daughter that will want him to join her on all the rides. 325 pounds and wear 3XL shirts. Do-able but be warned. It is extremely unlikely that youll encounter a ride that you cannot fit in. Tron Lightcycle Run | Walt Disney World Resort Its all based on how the ride was designed. Not sure why they still have a turnstyle there. I have been told Im a very large man. I weigh 325lbs. All the others from Mission Space to Rocking Roller coaster are a blast. A lot of the faster rides either have seat belts, lap bars, or the over the head restraint. I know a big issue has been fitting your knees into the lap bar. Can anyone shed light on the lap bars fitting on Expediton Everest, Big Thunder Mtn, Space Mtn, and Mine Train? 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). He doesnt have any problem with any of the rides. Finally, I hope I never grow tired of skipping down Main Street, USA, and my dream come true would be friends with the Fairy Godmother in my old age. Thanks!! Im going to WDW and planned to just enjoy the atmosphere. Im 58 and weigh somewhere between 330-340lbs. In EPCOT all the rides are friendly to Pooh Sized people. 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