weight limit for Aqua Duct ??

[coachsomer]

I have a few months which I plan to lose SOME weight, but curious
alla Potter RIde if there is any size restrictions for Duct??

 

[krhardy]

I would pose that question straight to DCL...that way-as well informed as we are here on the Dis -you'll get the "official" answer.
Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[mainstreetmagic]

Good question, though, and one I wouldn't have even thought to ask! Disney is normally very good about weight issues, unlike Univeral. If you find out the answer, will you post it here?

 

[Donald_Quackers]

I'm interested as well about the Aqua DUCK (not duct).

 

[Page4]

To keep the lines from crowding, you have to be at least 6 ft tall, and less than 100 lbs....just kidding.
I've tried to google this but only came up with the height restrictions.

 

[kay1864]

Good question, though, and one I wouldn't have even thought to ask! Disney is normally very good about weight issues, unlike Univeral. :mad

This is true. I read recently that one of the changes in the Space Mountain refurb was to put wider seats in the cars, since visitors had gotten wider overall since the attraction first opened.

 

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I emailed DCl and within less then an hour received a response back! what service!

I am also pooh sized and worry about that but this is what I have been told:

The AquaDuck features a 2 person inflatable raft. Guests will be
permitted to ride "single". The Acrylic Tube Size is - 52" diameter
by 1-1/2" thickness. The minimum rider height is 48”. The weight and
age requirements are still to be determined.

So if they are going to limit the weight to a certain amount then it hasn't been determined and they will update the website with the information.

 

[MagicRat]

Have to think if they will mostly be having two people in each slide that the weight max (if any) will be pretty high for an individual rider- they need to plan for two decent sized adults at the least I would think. BTW, I will be all over that on our cruise next April 3!!

 

[TinklednPants]

I hope nobody gets stuck in that tube (like Augustus in Willie Wonka) !!

 

[taswira]

I doubt that the weight limitations will have anything to do with weight in itself. They are probably more concerned with "girth size" - width of the person on the raft, and how safe of a "fit" inside the tube. I don't think being overweight would be an issue, but being severely obese probably would - for safety reasons. Most Guests should be fine. That's a sensitive decision that DCL has to make.

 

[Husurdady]

200 lbs. or the " TRAP " door over the ocean opens. .............Forgive me , I just had to say that. HAPPY SAILING EVERYONE.

 

[wld4mky]

200 lbs. or the " TRAP " door over the ocean opens. .............Forgive me , I just had to say that. HAPPY SAILING EVERYONE.

 

[mousemom11]

I hope nobody gets stuck in that tube (like Augustus in Willie Wonka) !!

I got a mental image of Homer Simpson stuck in the tube at Mount Splashmore.

 

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I doubt that the weight limitations will have anything to do with weight in itself. They are probably more concerned with "girth size" - width of the person on the raft, and how safe of a "fit" inside the tube. I don't think being overweight would be an issue, but being severely obese probably would - for safety reasons. Most Guests should be fine. That's a sensitive decision that DCL has to make.

Definitely but if a person fits on the tube then there shouldn't be a concern the question is then if the person is too heavy and the water power can't carry the tube and them down the slide safely.

It will be interesting to see how they do handle a sensitive issue such as this to make it less stressful on the guests who may have to be disappointed and told they can't go.

 

[tvguy]

200 lbs. or the " TRAP " door over the ocean opens. .............Forgive me , I just had to say that. HAPPY SAILING EVERYONE.

Either that, or they will weigh everyone until they find someone so heavy that the sections of tube come apart!

 

[mca]

Is the technology for the Aquaduck not similar to the "gusher coaster" at Typhoon lagoon?

Has anyone been on that slide?

 

[NewDCLGuy]

Classic large guy at waterpark humor:

John Pinette: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDLfQGLTTv8

 

[Stephieann]

Classic large guy at waterpark humor:

John Pinette: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDLfQGLTTv8

ROFL

 

[jilljill]

Please be kind with your comments on this thread. We don't want it turning into a thread that needs to be closed due to rude comments regarding peoples' sizes. While some may think it's funny, others find it extremely hurtful and rude.


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http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1010690

 

[gydell]

Please be kind with your comments on this thread. We don't want it turning into a thread that needs to be closed due to rude comments regarding peoples' sizes. While some may think it's funny, others find it extremely hurtful and rude.

Ditto!!!