Did they even have them if needed? There is a door that closes on you that creates a chamber feel. I just wanted to toss this out there real quick due to all the hype about the mine train not being pooh sized friendly. The best option to see if you are a good fit for a Disney ride is to check one of the test seats. I assume the boat ride will be fat friendly but the Flight of Passage looks problematic. Most of them have some kind of support where you can pull yourself up. The only problem will come if you have mobility problems and cant climb up and down. The last thing I want to do is have the ride delayed for an hour while they search for enough muscle to get me out! Disney Junior Live: Have to sit on floor. Primeval Whirl - Guests must be 48 inches or taller. THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. I carry most of my weight around my middle so I was terrified of being asked to leave the Banshee ride. Its YOURE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD. 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. I live in Northern Ohio and at Cedar Point in Sandusky, I cant ride almost anything there. He fit into all of the Disney World rides. Do you know how SeaWorld rides are in Orlando? knee restraint just too narrow. Theres no seatbelt or restraint. The front has the most room just an fyi. Hi I really wanted to say thank you for having this comment section!!! (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/disney-parks-disability-access-service-card-fact-sheet/). I am Pooh sized (265 @ 57) but have zero mobility issues. Do Big Thunder Mountain, Mine Train, and Expedition Everest have individual restraints, or do they have lap bars? There are only a couple of rides that might be uncomfortable. 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. Thank you all in advance. I am 510 and I weight 350 pounds, do you think I will have any trouble on the popular rides like Splash or Space Mountain, or Thunder Railroad? And push your legs up forward as well, snug up against the brace. Just make sure the weight is evenly distributed among the boat passengers. You say your husband doesnt have any mobility problems everything should be fine. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. It will be slightly uncomfortable, but not terrible. I had a knee replacement and I am worried about getting out of space mountain. 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. Was able to ride every ride in every Disney park except one. Its time to play the music. Big Thunder, you might have to help whichever one rides with you. My husband is 500lbs with a 66in waist. Thanks for the infoGreat site!!! Another guy a few seats down had the same problem and he had to exit too. 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!!!!. I plan on visiting all 4 parks so I was just wondering what rides would not be friendly to someone of my size. There are no rides where 6 5 is too tall. Anyone able to weigh in on Avatars rides yet? Lets just go down the list. Guests of all shapes and sizes can be found vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort. Thank you again! Im a little more at ease but know my anxiety level will be up once Im in line. 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. 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? 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. She rode, I did not. DINOSAUR - Guests must be 40 inches or taller. i appreciate you sharing this info. I have been reading a lot about being Pooh-sized at Disney and am glad to have found this site but Im still a little nervous. Other than that, most rides will be fine. There are always minimum height requirements on several rides for safety reasons. If you want to enjoy the nostalgia of the classic carousel but dont feel comfortable on the horse, feel free to take a nanny bench. We were told that they could not be locked and that we would need to leave the ride. A lap bar tight on my big belly will not even touch her, but I really want to get on these rides. 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. Are they available? 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. I read on your site that pooh sized people might have to go in separate rows but it looks like the seats are divided? I have avoided most theme parks for a few years because of this Until finding this website! Disney doesnt do that. Castaway Creek - adult supervision is required. #6. I did not read everything on this posting but bravo! The harnesses work very well for broad-shouldered (as one who has broad shoulders). 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. 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. " Hey, Renee! Splash mountain lap bar a bit snug and knees were hitting. I will be visiting Universal. Theyre arent any weight restrictions at WDW. If he could ride Malestrom (the old ride) hell be fine because they use the same boats. Im extremely anxious about having to do the walk of shame so I would rather not have to. Shai, youre husband wont have a problem on most rides. Bay Slide - must be under 5' tall to ride. Im glad I did because it was a thrilling ride although I think I kept my eyes shut half the time and screamed even though I knew it wasnt a real ride on a bench it, lol. Would I be able to ride all the rides at Disney world? This at least gives me hope. Universal is not nearly as Pooh friendly as Disney. Im not worried about getting into and out of rides, just getting lap bars to close on roller coasters and such. Go all the way in to the side by the yellow line. But the seat is wide enough and the seatbelt pulls out really far. Another option is to choose a ride that offers bench seats. Splash Mountain: no issue at all, I easily fit into a seat by myself. What To Do With A Toddler In Disney World! Rides for Plus Sized Disney Fans to Avoid, Expedition Everest Legends of the Forbidden Mountain, Rock n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Rides That Might Be Uncomfortable for the Really Tall in Disney, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover , Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid . Peace of mind when you are vacationing is a wonderful thing, especially when you are spending all this money. My thighs are pretty big (really big actually) and Ive never had a problem on any of the rides. Universal, yes. How would I do on 7 dwarves mine train? I did skip Test Track, as I didnt want to struggle but that was a personal choice. If you can't get through the front gate turnstiles, don't panic. Im going in November with my husband and two young children and am embarrassed that I havent done anything to lose weight and get in better shape. Even space mountain. Getting in and out can be a little tricky. 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). Our theme park guides contain reviews and ratings of rides, restaurants and hotels at more than 80 theme parks worldwide. . Im 54 and 425 lbs. I am fat at 350lbs and 56. Kiddo will dress Tiggerish and me with pink and Piglet ears. West Coaster here. Im concerned about the rides there as we live near Cedar Point and I cannot ride most of their rides. As long as you have good mobility youll be fine. It is an amazing new addition to Disney. That was a godsend! Other than a couple of rides, you will be fine. Club 33 Disney World: Is It Worth The Price Tag. The flight there however was a different story lol. Many Walt Disney World attractions have bench seats. Have fun and dont worry so much. 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. Andrew, the biggest problem with being Pooh sized at Disney World is the same as it is anywhere you would walk miles and miles. Love your article and how reassuring it is. Hey everyone! For the 511 370 person. Are Disney Rides An Walt Disney World Resort Fat-Friendly? Flight of Passage might not work. Heres what it boils down to, getting into and out of Space Mountain is like climbing into and out of a sunken bathtub (not just step over but step down). This allows for most, if not all guests to easily get on board. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train might be uncomfortable but he should be able to get on. The rental scooters were out and I saw many young people who werent disabled just moderatly overwight in them. Most of the problems that are encountered on AVATARs Flight of Passage are with people that have big bellies. Well I was thinking at least our Little one can. I know seven dwarves might be a no go. I love this article thank you very much it makes my trip to WDW not so worrisome!!!! There are lots of reports that bigger people dont fit on the rides over there. But you should be able to ride most if not all the rides. and Ive been on this ride many times. (Splash Mountain and 7 Dwarfs). DH 300 and 61, me 511 and 280. I have 2 and Mrs. The Disney Skyliner was built for comfort, as well as for the fantastic view of the Walt Disney World Resort underneath. Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy. Walt Disney, Policies | Contact Us | Our Family. I am heading to Disneyland this summer and was curious if there was any information on the roominess of their rides like here? Any advice? If you are looking for height requirements on Disney rides be sure to check out this article from magicguides.com. You will have an amazing time! As a regular Land goer, here are my experiences: My husband is 67 tall and about 350 lbs. This is Jake from a few comments ago. I havent really found anything online about it that is relatively newer info. But from what I hear its not Pooh friendly at all. All the boat rides (Pirates, Small World, Rivers of Life, Frozen Ever After) will be fine because they dont have any restraints. Pirates of the Caribbean: No problems. Sit in the front seat. My dream of going to Disneyland is coming true .I am 51 weight 256 lbs. In fact, that is what they are there for. Concerned about how well youll fit into certain attractions during your next Disney vacation? On the interior of each gondola are two bench seats, one to the right and one to the left as you enter the unit. I didnt fit but only couple people were waiting at the time. i hopefully will be in better shape before going but im happy to know that Disney will accommodate even me! I must say however, I DID NOT fit in on The Forbidden Journey in Harry Potter Universal. My weight is pretty much evenly distributed. 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. Some of the boat rides can be tricky, but not as bad. Thank you. I am going to Disney in a few weeks. Sadly, Im not able to fit on most rides at most theme parks, especially rollercoasters. 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. So I have to stuff my self into rides like star tours and the belt barely fit. I am glad I stumbled onto this guide to WDW for us larger humans. We are both undertall and could stand to loose a bunch of weight so we know what you are talking about. Im 55 and 280. Matterhorn: The newer cars are very difficult for a large person with big legs to fit in and to get in and out of. For example, if you have ever ridden in Space Mountain you may remember feeling terrified to put up your hands because of how close you feel to the steel beams above you. I have been able to ride every other ride at Disney. Would be tough for large hips/legs. Will the size disparity be a problem. 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. As I walked away dowm the stair trying not to cry. 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 ? You will be fine. You might have trouble on Flight of Passage, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Astro Orbiter, but the most of other rides should be OK. .sponsor{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:74%;color:#999}. 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. Those are both very friendly to disabled people. I cant think if a single ride that would give you problems. Now, for the fun part Lets talk plus size friendly rides! At Haunted Mansion, it closes automatically. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. 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. Thanks for the comments and I am also pooh size at 53/297lbs. It can be an uncomfortable subject, but addressing these concerns before your trip can save you a lot of stress when you arrive at the parks. I love Disney. I am a big guy 510 345 pds waist 48in. (It is for pretty much everyone.). I guess its how your weight is distributed. 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! I am about 57 and 300 pounds and I will tell you the walking absolutely wouldve done me in. Thanks! As long as the restraint bar can lock you are free to ride! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. Im 56, 280 with a very large chest (DDD+). This attraction was created with the help of real NASA Astronauts! Reach out to Magical Travel and they will make sure your vacation is pure magic and no stress! We have some time, but she is super excited about the new Avatar attraction. First off let me say great article, I dont think Ive come across something like this for any other park. I got on Flight of Passage for Avatar. 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. Again, thank you! Hi we are visiting magic Kingdom in march for spring break. My daughter and I are planning a trip in 2018 (Octoberish). Hell be fine. I have big thighs, so wasnt able to ride but the nice assistant compensated me with some fast passes. (but he has lost a lot of weight, and he is still trying to lose weight before we go. I just went last week and I am 57 and 275 pounds with a 57 inch waist. Thanks for any help you can give me ! It was the only ride I had a problem with. Space Mountain is a big step down, but plenty roomy. The last person was really tall and they kept saying jump up. Has anyone had a problem on mission: space? My boyfriend and I are going to WDW in October and were both pooh size at 53 and 510 both weighing between 230-300lbs. Its very easy to get in and out of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. There were no restrictions. 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. It comes down until it meets your stomach. Here are all the Epcot height requirements you need to know for your next Disney World vacation. Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom might not work if you have big calves. Will I experience difficulties when trying to ride Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Slash Mountain, other Magic Kingdom rides, etc.? I also could not ride the river rapids ride beacause I couldnt close the seatbelt (very embarrassed ) had to get up and walk off the raft but my wife and daughter were able to ride. As long as you can climb in and out youre going to be good on most rides. To my surprise, I slid into the seat just fine! Thanks! But overall, you will be riding together on virtually all of the rides. To know my pooh king wont have a problem is spectacular.thank you. A: Yes. Nope. Getting into Space Mountain is my biggest struggle. Copyright WDW Vacation Tips 2023WDW Vacation Tips is an unofficial fan site and not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. Disney does an excellent job ensuring that all four theme parks' attractions are comfortable and accessible for guests of all shapes and sizes. The only rides that have turnstiles (that I can remember) are Carousel of Progress, the railroad at Magic Kingdom (NOT Big Thunder Mountain Railroad), the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and the Liberty Belle riverboat. It might be a little uncomfortable, but its doable. My husband and I will be taking a trip to Disney World in May this year. And occasionally I do ask friends or family to help me buckle, but not often. Space Mountain has a T-bar that comes up between your legs and holds you in. I think you should be fine as far as rides at Universal. My family and I are planning a trip to Disney soon and I am so relieved to hear that the rides are pooh friendly! 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. am 510 360 i carry most of my weight in my thighs and butt, not to big in the stomach, with very broad shoulders. Knees were cramped. This trip really shown new light on my health and my size. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Youd Be Surprised! Im 64, 325lbs with size 15 shoe. In fact, there are no weight limits on any Disney ride. We are going in September and am worried about not fitting in or for that matter in other rides. The rides at WDW are very Pooh sized people friendly. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Disney's pricing for a single stroller rental fee is currently $15 daily or $13 for a multi-day (Length of Stay) option.