Info on who fits/who does not - for FJ - post here if you've been

[rn448698]

6'8", 230 lbs., fit JUST FINE on FJ. I saw the test car(?) outside the ride and didn't even bother sitting in it since I could tell that I was fine.

 

[ShhhQ]

I hope this helps readers, as it helped me get ready for our trip, which was April 4-6.

I am 5'11, about 300 pounds, big chest belly and legs.

After much worry, I enjoyed every non-roller-coaster ride at Universal!
I could not fit the Hulk seat, nor the Rocket thingy, nor the dragon coasters.

At Harry Potter land, it was all good.
The Forbidden Journey was my biggest fear - not being able to do it with my kids!
The first time through, I had no problem. My spouse helped me push down the bar.
The second time, however, there were two very slight ladies, and it did not seem to me that they were trying very hard to push. I was not happy! Not to mention my spouse 'forgot' to help me!!

The third time, again no problem. My spouse helped me, but it didn't take much.

Only once did an attendant tell me to use the end seats, which I did each time anyway. Apparently they are slightly larger.

Everything else at both parks was not a problem at all, except as I said the roller-coasters. For the hulk and the dragons, my bottom was too big. For the Rip Ride Rocket, my middle was too thick!

Oh I hope I have the luck you did!!! My weight fluxuates around 280, I am 5'3, and my body spreads the wealth (with slightly healthier portions going to my chest and bottom). Unfortunately, I will be riding alone and will have to depend on attendants to help!!! FJ is the one that worries me the most.

 

[marybeth200]

Just came back and wanted to report that I was able to ride Harry Potter Forbidden Journey with room to spare. I am 5'8 3/4" and about 255. I wear a size 22 or 24 pant and a size 22 top ( 42D bra). I had been very worried about fitting the ride and had searched the web for info. I had told my husband and young children that I might not be able to go on the ride but I would go through the line. I never tried a test seat. The end seats (4 seats per group--2 ends 2 middle)were the modified seats and had ample room eve for me. Hope this helps future park goers.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! We are very similar in size. This has relieved a lot of my anxiety. Thank You!!

 

[illuminatedillusions]

I hope I'm ok for the ride.
I'm 5'6", around 210 lbs (however I'm continuing to lose weight in the 6 weeks before I go as I was 250 lbs before).
I carry most of the weight in my thighs, bottom and bra areas (I mainly wear a size 18 UK (16 US) on the bottom half while bra size would be a 40D)

 

[seadd67]

I can not say on the female perspective but I am 5'9" 250# and was able to fit just fine,with a little nudge. Now my advice do not try the seats outside,i do not know about the tester seats in side because i did not have to try those but was able to fit ok with a little asstiance at the time of sitting. Also It sounds like they have came p with bigger seats like the have on the hulk and dueling wizards.

 

[illuminatedillusions]

I can not say on the female perspective but I am 5'9" 250# and was able to fit just fine,with a little nudge. Now my advice do not try the seats outside,i do not know about the tester seats in side because i did not have to try those but was able to fit ok with a little asstiance at the time of sitting. Also It sounds like they have came p with bigger seats like the have on the hulk and dueling wizards.

Thanks. I think it's just the bottom half of me that I worry about, too hourglassed shape for my liking

Still excited to go anyway

 

[NHKristy76]

I'm so incredibly disappointed in myself because I continue to eat when what I really want to do is lose weight so I can enjoy life!

Right now I'm 5'2 and about 258... Mostly a fat stomach... Does anyone know if I can ride?

 

[Sunstar]

Anyone - my husband is 6'2", 330lbs, 50" shoulders, 46" waist - will he fit on FJ? Does anyone know if he'll fit on the other troublesome rides (Hulk, Dragon Challenge, RRR, Mummy)? Thanks!

 

[ssuro11]

Anyone - my husband is 6'2", 330lbs, 50" shoulders, 46" waist - will he fit on FJ? Does anyone know if he'll fit on the other troublesome rides (Hulk, Dragon Challenge, RRR, Mummy)? Thanks!

My trip was May 2011 and I am 6'6'' about 280 with 42in waist and about 50 in chest. FJ no problem modified seat, Hulk regular seat was very tight(did not try modified seat), Dragon Challenge modified seat was very tight(barely fit) and RRR seat was tight. I never have had a problem on Mummy. Hope that helps.

 

[MIChessGuy]

Last week a TM questioned me in the queue about whether I had been on FJ in the past. When I mentioned successfully using a modified seat, he let it go at that. (I must have sounded convincing.) At the loading platform, I could manage two clicks by myself; a TM came over, said "you need one more click," and pushed down with what seemed to me to be minimal effort. For what it's worth, I am about 5'8", 270 lbs., and size 48 for pants. The 3-clicked harness was not especially uncomfortable; however, I got the sense that I was still pretty close to the line in terms of being allowed to ride.

Incidentally, I strongly recommend the queue that comes with a "private" portrait gallery where the founders of Hogwarts argue with each other. I believe this was the castle tour queue. For me it was a huge improvement over the regular queue because there I couldn't make out what the portraits were saying. Of course you don't get to ride when you do the tour, so you probably want to do the regular queue first.

 

[hpfanatic94]

I'm 5'3" and 240lbs. I wear a size 18/20 bottom and a 2x top. When I rode FJ, I went straight for one of the end seats because I know they're modified. I got at least one click on my own, but maybe two. I'm not entirely sure. Then, the worker came and pulled it down at least for one more click and then asked if I was okay. I said yes, and then we were sent into the ride.

 

[j3nnifer]

Went to IOA in June, and just wanted to report i rode just fine! I'm about 5'6, weighed around 255-260lbs, with wide hips and butt! I did the test seat outside and i got to the yellow but i was not pushing down all the way, was told i would need a modified seat. Went to the ride and got down several clicks on my own and i believe the attendant pushed down a couple more times. Great ride!!

I rode alot of the rides with exceptions of the roller coasters except the mummy which i fit just fine out, ripsaw falls was my tightest squeeze and barely made it in but did lol!

 

[jennibug]

Hi All!

My Dh is 6'8" and all legs! Is he too tall? Has anyone this tall ever ridden?

 

[damo]

Hi All!

My Dh is 6'8" and all legs! Is he too tall? Has anyone this tall ever ridden?

Universal stated that Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, who is 6' 11", rode the ride.

 

[Sunstar]

My husband is 335 lbs, 6'2", 50" chest, 46/48" waist and he could not ride Forbidden Journey, Dragon Challenge or Hulk at IOA and Rip Ride Rockit at US. The outside test seat for FJ said he would be fine on the modified seats, but the test seat inside wouldn't even give him a yellow. The TM working the inside seat said that the outside test seats are useless as they don't give an accurate reading.

 

[bumbershoot]

My husband is 335 lbs, 6'2", 50" chest, 46/48" waist and he could not ride Forbidden Journey, Dragon Challenge or Hulk at IOA and Rip Ride Rockit at US. The outside test seat for FJ said he would be fine on the modified seats, but the test seat inside wouldn't even give him a yellow. The TM working the inside seat said that the outside test seats are useless as they don't give an accurate reading.

I'm sorry. My DH is shorter than yours but similar stats, and didn't even try after the outside seats said "nope".

 

[Sunstar]

I'm sorry. My DH is shorter than yours but similar stats, and didn't even try after the outside seats said "nope".

That's was the problem. The outside seats said yeah, no problem, but apparently they're completely inaccurate.

 

[Graciesmom77]

What happens if you don't fit? Are they terribly loud and embarassing about it or are they discreet as possible. Also, I have been to WWoHP, but was to chicken to try the FJ. Now that I have lost some weight, I wondered where the modified seats are located on the ride if I were walking up to them. Thanks guys.

 

[chabs]

I'm sorry. My DH is shorter than yours but similar stats, and didn't even try after the outside seats said "nope".

My DH is a bit taller, but almost the same dimensions and didn't fit on the outside seats either so he didn't try inside. Are the outside seats larger or smaller than the inside ones? I didn't realize that they were different.

 

[aubriee]

What happens if you don't fit? Are they terribly loud and embarassing about it or are they discreet as possible. Also, I have been to WWoHP, but was to chicken to try the FJ. Now that I have lost some weight, I wondered where the modified seats are located on the ride if I were walking up to them. Thanks guys.

The modified seats are the two end seats on each bench. They are discreet if you don't fit. Most CMs will try to get that last click for you, but some don't. Regardless, if you don't make the third click, they just raise the restraint and ask you quietly to come with them. They then escort you to the exit (otherwise known as the fat walk of shame).

There may be no rhyme or reason to it either. Last August/Sept before they did the modified seating, I had ridden several times one morning using the single rider line. I got right off the ride and immediately got back on, sitting in the same end seat on the left I had just gotten out of a few minutes before. There was a different CM at the loading zone, who took one look and motioned for me to get off. I told him I had already ridden it three times that morning and had in fact had just gotten off a few minutes before and hadn't had a problem riding it multiple times every morning that week and that the CMs just gave the restraint a gentle push downward. He rather coldly informed me that the CMs were not allowed to assist in any way and that it could break the restraints if they did so. I had to walk the fat walk of shame. I waited about an hour or so and went back on with no problem and continued to ride it several times every morning for the rest of the week. I've also ridden it multiple times in Oct, Dec, and this past May and never had a problem fitting in those end seats. Most CMs will give the restraint that gentle push you might need.