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! What Other Night-Time Events Could Avengers: Power the Night Inspire at Disneyland Paris? You will be find. Im 59 350 very evenly distributed stomach may be the biggest and broad shoulders. Some of the rides in Walt Disney World have some form of height or weight restriction, but since there aren't too many people walking around over 7 feet tall, it really hasn't been a widely addressed issue. Do you think wed be better off riding as singles or would we fit on most rides? 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. Thank you all for your comments. After reading a couple of the comments from some xl poohs, I feel better, so thank you for that!! Its found outside of the ride itself, so you can check things out before you stand in a long line. I know a big issue has been fitting your knees into the lap bar. Hey all. Good luck everyone and dont stop trying to fit in!! We were at Animal Kingdom at 6:30am the morning Pandora opened. Thanks for letting me know. So Im 23 and Im 55 weigh 485 and i want to take my fiancee to walt disney world but Im afraid that i wont fit at amy of the rides and not enjoy our mini vacation. Sit in the front seat. Other than that, most rides will be fine. Do you think Ill fit on rides like Space Mountain and Mission Space? Also some some tall and large people and those with big calfs do experience some problems on Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom. Be happy. I know the anxiety us big people have when it comes to riding at the parks. Restrictions and advisories are also listed on individual attraction pages on disneyworld.com. Hover around 500. Splash Mountain comes with lap-bars as well, though they are very forgiving. 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). Its time to play the music. I just wanted to share my Disney experience as a Pooh-sized person. Just did a couple of days at Universal and you should have no issues on the rides there, especially in Potter land. While rides like Expedition Everest can be helpful for guests riding with a smaller person as the lap-bar is not shared, it is worth noting that the individual lap-bars can be more problematic for guests who carry their weight in their hips and thighs. As long as you can climb in and out youre going to be good on most rides. The great news is that there is no weight limit on rides at Walt Disney World Resort, which tries to accommodate guests of all ages and sizes on as many rides as they can. Thanks! Jake, dont worry, youll be able to ride all the rides as long as you can get on them. I am 52 240lbs and pretty evenly distributed. 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). He also has a 54 in waist. " Are there are weight restrictions for any of the rides at WDW? 10 Delicious Spots for the Best Breakfast at Disney Springs! 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. 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. I am 511 280 lbs. 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. My husband is 62, 63 and weighs about 320 so I guess hes baloo- sized? Embarrassed in front of all, I did the walk of shame. They come down until they hit resistance. There are lots of reports that bigger people dont fit on the rides over there. The seats in it are not made for wide people (Dad says as a pretty wide person himself.). These restrictions are more about the comfort and safety of the riders than the actual requirements of the ride. Just letting you know that at Valcano bay , there is a lot of weight restrictions SAVE YOUR MONEY. 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. My mother is more of your height and weight and she was just fine to ride. Looking around Disney, at least 1/4 or more of the people were Pooh sized. I want to schedule a FP but Im not sure. To know my pooh king wont have a problem is spectacular.thank you. Just make sure the weight is evenly distributed among the boat passengers. Peace of mind when you are vacationing is a wonderful thing, especially when you are spending all this money. On planes I need a seatbelt extender and always sit by my husband for extra seat space and as to not have to put the arm rest down between us. It will be slightly uncomfortable, but not terrible. Manda667 said: I just returned from WDW and was terrified I wouldn't fit on Flight of Passage. Hes 63 and weighs about 320lbs, the only places where he is big is his stomach and a little in his thighs. Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom might not work if you have big calves. (Splash Mountain and 7 Dwarfs). There are special vehicles at the Safari that should accommodate you in your chair. If you are looking for height requirements on Disney rides be sure to check out this article from magicguides.com. The Disney Skyliner has been operating continuously since it opened in 2019 and no issues with snapped cables have occurred. I did not read everything on this posting but bravo! So no issues there. I am heading to Disneyworld for 8 days soon with family and friends and have been worried. I am going to Disney tomorrow I will give an update but Disney really does have overweight people in mind when it comes to rides. I have a knee that can really bother me and do not have a ton of upperbody or leg strength. Hi all.. a lot of these comments help. I can tell you that my oldest daughter and I were asked to leave ride because the back brace would only click twice. Most of them have some kind of support where you can pull yourself up. Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy. Walt Disney, Policies | Contact Us | Our Family. There are no turnsytles at Disney except for the Disney rail road train which starts at the front of the park. The calfs might be a problem. Finding these comments and suggestions has been extremely helpful and helped calm my anxiety about it all! Ive been pretty worried about the ride situation with having a Pooh-sized body!!! You should be able to ride all but a couple of rides and you might be able to do those. My daughter and I are planning a trip in 2018 (Octoberish). This is Jake from a few comments ago. Just quick note. i am a lil bit smaller not much though i am 510 and 300 pounds. I just wanted to toss this out there real quick due to all the hype about the mine train not being pooh sized friendly. Im not quite sure what you are asking, but all the Disney Parks are very Pooh friendly. The only ride you might have problems with it Flight of Passage. 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. The rental scooters were out and I saw many young people who werent disabled just moderatly overwight in them. I am also a independent Pro wrestler for a hobby. I have a 58 inch waist. Sign up and get our weekly tips and tricks to help you plan your next Walt Disney World vacation of your dreams. The rides that let you sit side by side are roomy enough for 2 pooh sized people. Do either of the water parks have weight limi | planDisney When you are visiting, you will see people from all walks of life and of all sizes. This year is my friends 40th birthday, and shes chosen to go to Disney. and Ive been on this ride many times. I was able to ride EVERYTHING at Disney. Reading through these comments, I literally have tears of joy. Will I experience difficulties when trying to ride Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Slash Mountain, other Magic Kingdom rides, etc.? Love this site, so thanks. He fit into all of the Disney World rides. I think Disney World should be enjoyed by all but would like to see more consideration for everyone. Submitted by Lee (not verified) on Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 04:14. Im concerned about the lap bar and seat on space mountain. Its a pull down restraint but it wouldnt come down over my chest. I am very concerned about looks and have had extreme anxiety for most of my life, so this happening at the park with my group would be absolutely mortifying. I have been too tall and too fat for rides at the other amusement parks. So I am worried about rides coming like Star Wars and stuff. 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. If you can fit into a theater-style seat at other Disney attractions (Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents, American Adventure, etc. Thank you for the info. One concern that many people have is if the Skyliner cable will snap due to their large size. I havent been over there in more than 20 years. 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. I went to Disney last month and my experience is below. Copyright WDW Vacation Tips 2023WDW Vacation Tips is an unofficial fan site and not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company. Is there some where that we can find pictures of the ride seats? 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. Expedition Everest is still quite accommodating even for guests with extra weight on their hips and thighs. 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. Just like the weight restrictions, there are no official height restrictions in Walt Disney World. Do you think I would experience any issues? Mr. Pooh Bear is going to be pleasantly surprised. Other shared restraints are more like seatbelts (Dumbo the Flying Elephant) so they conform to your specific size and shape. I have a big belly, big thighs, big chest and big arms. I am 5.7 and 378lbs. You will have more room. Before my trip this summer any Pooh sized folks know if you can ride the slide at yacht and beach pool? There are only a couple of rides that might be an issue. Hey everyone! I must say however, I DID NOT fit in on The Forbidden Journey in Harry Potter Universal. Im 300# at 56, big legs and big hips. Space Mountain has a T-bar that comes up between your legs and holds you in. (Rides that have bars that serve as a restraint). At my heaviest I was 420 pds 60 inch waist. Aside from that minor surprise at the Haunted Mansion, I had no problems. I cant tell you how relieved I am that this site popped up when I did a search to see if there are weight limits on any of the rides at Disney World. If that is true, a larger individual could fit comfortably in those seats. Hey! 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. We currently have a fast pass for it, but Im wondering if we should switch it to something else. Nice wide areas, the only problem is stepping in and out. Are there are weight restrictions for any of | planDisney Disney all the way! 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! As for the rest of the rides, you should fit in all of them. Lapbelt plenty of room. I dont want anything to overshadow it. But, if you're looking for larger sizes, a lot of clothes on shopDisney.com go up to 4XL. He is able to ride every other ride in all the parks, except this one. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. Im 53 440 lbs. Hope this helps others. Weight Limit and Seat Size for the Flight of Passage. Policies. 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. No way I could have rode Soaring. It is a gondola system that can get you to different Disney theme parks and resorts located in the Walt Disney World area. Kali River Rapids no longer offer a seat belt extender. To make the ride vehicle more immersive and believable that you are riding a motorcycle, Imagineers made the restraint system very restrictive and compact. There are no weight limits on any of the attractions. Im a little more at ease but know my anxiety level will be up once Im in line. Others, however, may have some concerns about any weight limits that may be imposed on riders at Disney. Of all of the roller coasters in Walt Disney World, Rock n Roller Coaster has the tightest seats of them all! You might find Seven Dwarfs Mine Train uncomfortable, (the seats are sculpted) and Flight of Passage might not work, but the rest should be fine. So maybe avoid that one ride, especially since the wait time is so long. i am also pooh sized. Even fat, we all have different shapes. Suck in your gut! This coaster has the highest height requirement in Walt Disney World because it actually goes upside down, but the seats feel almost like they were made for children! Disney's Hollywood Studios Height Requirements Alien Swirling Saucers - Guests must be 32 inches (81 centimeters) or taller Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run - Guests must be 38 inches (97 cm) or taller Muppet*Vision 3D - Any height Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway - Any height He could sit in the front and if be behind him. Work him in gently, but Disney is not like other theme parks. (Mission Space, Rock n Roller Coaster, etc.) 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. Im a 42 waste and a xxxl shirt. You will be able to experience at least 1 ride. Im pretty sure its the same coaster which was called Dueling Dragons. Other than a couple of rides, you will be fine. There are no weight restrictions for any rides, including Tron, at Walt Disney World theme parks. Thank you. It made our avoid list not only because of the size of the seat, but also the claustrophobic feel of the ride vehicle. Disney really has done a great job of engineering them to fit just about everyone. My Husband is a little worried about not fitting the rides. Of course, not every ride at Walt Disney World Resort is going to have a test seat available. My thighs are pretty big (really big actually) and Ive never had a problem on any of the rides. The seat belt rides typically have an extension for those too large for the regular belt. Roller coasters and other fast rides are where vehicles start getting a little more constrictive. Just got back from 5 days in Disney with my family. Universal isnt trying to discriminate people based on size. My husband has had both knees replaced and has tried twice to ride just cant do it. 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. Any tips on Animal Kingdom? My weight is pretty evenly distributed. Would I be able to ride all the rides at 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. I am headed to Disney World in Sept. 2018. 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). Thanks! I am completely scared I wont be able to ride the rides and that I will have to leave. Disney is a very inclusive company, so most of the rides are very non-restrictive, but for some tighter rides with unusual ride vehicles like Tron and Avatar Flight of Passage. Any Disney ride is going to be enjoyable but the Avatar Flight of Passage is one not to be missed. I wouldnt fit.