Adam&Alex's Mom
Adam & Alex's Mom
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- Jun 5, 2007
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My family and I went to the parks from 8-6-2007 to 8-10-2007. I was apprehensive as I am pooh sized if you will (for search purposes lets also say overweight, plus sized, fat) I am female, about 5'10" and a size 26 (OK that was hard to type but I know important to those of you reading who need the information and the security of knowing you will be Ok at the park).
My ride review is limited to those rides I rode with my 4 yo boys... I wanted to try some rides with my DH but we just never got around to it... so if you have info on other rides please post a reply with your experience. A fellow Dis Boarder put my mind at ease as I was concerned about getting on the rides with kids and I was greatful.
As a general statement... it is true that DL and CA are very size friendly... the CM's are also all VERY NICE and will not look at you like you are crazy when you approach the rides... or if you ask them if you will be "OK on the ride"... they will know what you mean and nod and let you know discreetly.
OK... here are the rides we did:
Disneyland
California Adventure
I hope this helps put at least one person's mind at ease!! I am more then willing to answer any questions.
If you have info on more rides please post. ~ Thanks!
My ride review is limited to those rides I rode with my 4 yo boys... I wanted to try some rides with my DH but we just never got around to it... so if you have info on other rides please post a reply with your experience. A fellow Dis Boarder put my mind at ease as I was concerned about getting on the rides with kids and I was greatful.
As a general statement... it is true that DL and CA are very size friendly... the CM's are also all VERY NICE and will not look at you like you are crazy when you approach the rides... or if you ask them if you will be "OK on the ride"... they will know what you mean and nod and let you know discreetly.
OK... here are the rides we did:
Disneyland
- Dumbo - rode this with my son - no probs at all. Lots of room.
- Mr. Toads Wild Ride - again no probs. I rode this with my son.
- Peter pan - no probs - again I rode with my son
- Alice in Wonderland - the carts have two rows.. I rode in the back row and my son in the front row although we both would have fit in the back row
- Tea Cups - Me, my husband and my 2 DS rode in one teacup
- Casey Jr. I rode in the caboose and the "coach" but didn't try the cages
- It's a small world - these are boats ... no issues
- Buzz lightyear - lots of fun no issues
- Star Tours - pull the seatbelt out before you sit - it is plenty long and the seats are comfortable
- Autopia - no prob from a size perspective... I rode this alone and with my son. If you are tall it is a little uncomfortable
- Nemo - from a size perspectize not an issue... the stair case is a little steep so everyone should be careful
- Astro Oribitor - OK... getting in was not a prob... I did it... I have the pic to prove it... getting out was another story. I thought I would be stuck in there all day. I did get out before the next ride started but I vowed NEVER to get on the ride again and left with my ego a little bruised. My kids rode with my DH the next few times they got on.
- Gadgets go coaster - I didn't even try... I was guessing no. My husband is 6' and about 240 and he had no problem
- Spalsh Mountain - I sat in the last row... no problem
- Jungle cruise - the ride no problem.... this is the only turnstile I had a problem with
- Steamboat Columbia - BIG BIG Boat - no problem
- Main train - no problem
- Pirates of the carribbean - Boat ride - no problem
California Adventure
- Grizzley River Run - pull the seat belt out before you sit... no problem
- Soarin' over CA - pull the seat belt out before you sit down... big seats ... no problem
- Monsters inc - no prob
- Playhouse Disney - you can sit on the floor or they have benches along the wall. I sat on the floor with the kids
- Flicks Flyers - no prob
- Lady bug boogie (can't rememebr the exact name) - me my DH and my two sons sat in one bug
- Hemlichs chew chew train - no prob
- The bumber cars in bugs land - I did it with my son but wouldn't do it again... the bar didn't come down far enough for him to drive right
I hope this helps put at least one person's mind at ease!! I am more then willing to answer any questions.
If you have info on more rides please post. ~ Thanks!