As feared Forbidden Journey is Not for Many

[Zip-a-dee-dude-da]

I just got back from today's preview. I'm 6'3", 230lb and had no trouble (and clicks to spare) on the ride, nor saw anyone else with problems. The original post is wrong. If there is a limit, then it's quite a bit more than me.

What about 5'10 and 230...thats the people who are having trouble

 

[Zip-a-dee-dude-da]

I think the dismissive attitude of some of the posters is rather insulting.

If Pete was turned away at 5'10" 230, then I will most likely be turned away at 6' 250.

I don't need anyone on these boards telling me to lose weight, I know I should. I don't need anyone telling me, or anyone else, that it's my own damn fault I can't ride the ride. You have no right to judge anyone other than yourself.

I am disappointed that I won't be able to ride this ride. I'm disappointed for myself and for others. I think what is going to be fueling a lot of the emotion here is that this seems to be a lower than normal bar for what is considered too large to ride. I've always considered myself chubby, but not fat. I guess what hurts here is that it's hard to say you aren't fat when you can't get on a ride like this.

Those of you who claim that you aren't trying to be insulting and you aren't trying to hurt anyone's feelings may not be trying, but I'm not sure you are succeeding. Honestly, saying something like "not to be a jerk" or "I'm not trying to be offensive" is basically giving yourself a free pass to go ahead and be a jerk or say something offensive.

If folks on these boards want to come on here and commiserate about the situation, please let us do that without all the moral posturing. We get enough of that in the real world.

WOW very well said.......Thank You

 

[yaytezIOA]

I am 6'0 and 250lbs. Not a very muscular chest, but a fat belly. I'm a FATTIE. I said the word fattie...report me! Whiners. Anyway, I'm a fattie and I rode it just fine. It goes on your chest. Bigger than 52 inches and you won't be able to ride. Now if you're like my ex-wife and your belly goes into your chest...that could be a problem. It basically goes like this. If you can fit into hulk, dragons and other B&M coasters without the "modified seating" (fat seats) you can fit into FJ.
And for the record, Universal is selling this as the biggest thing since Disney...to hard core disney fans. And Pete didn't like it...owner of THE biggest disney fan site was invited by Universal...and he didn't like it. #epicfail universal

 

[Planogirl]

I was going to avoid these arguments and I didn't. Oops!

I'm quoted and I can't help that but I refuse to argue any more for good or bad.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Pete tends to be hard on the places he goes to if you listen to all the blogs. Check it out, it's true. Which is fine, he's certainly entitled to his opinion like everyone else.

That's not true at all. Pete was actually VERY complimentary about WWoHP. He said the FJ queue was the best queue he had ever seen. He's FAIR. He has thousands of people who trust his opinion, and he's not going to promise them an experience that doesn't exist.

 

[Magpie]

I am 6'0 and 250lbs. Not a very muscular chest, but a fat belly. I'm a FATTIE. I said the word fattie...report me! Whiners. Anyway, I'm a fattie and I rode it just fine. It goes on your chest. Bigger than 52 inches and you won't be able to ride. Now if you're like my ex-wife and your belly goes into your chest...that could be a problem. It basically goes like this. If you can fit into hulk, dragons and other B&M coasters without the "modified seating" (fat seats) you can fit into FJ.
And for the record, Universal is selling this as the biggest thing since Disney...to hard core disney fans. And Pete didn't like it...owner of THE biggest disney fan site was invited by Universal...and he didn't like it. #epicfail universal

Glad to hear you were able to ride!

Question - where did you get the 52 inch chest limit from?

 

[yaytezIOA]

Glad to hear you were able to ride!

Question - where did you get the 52 inch chest limit from?

It's pretty much the limit on B&M coasters. "Riders with chest sizes greater than 52 inches may not be able to ride..etc."

 

[donaldduck352]

I am 6'0 and 250lbs. Not a very muscular chest, but a fat belly. I'm a FATTIE. I said the word fattie...report me! Whiners. Anyway, I'm a fattie and I rode it just fine. It goes on your chest. Bigger than 52 inches and you won't be able to ride. Now if you're like my ex-wife and your belly goes into your chest...that could be a problem. It basically goes like this. If you can fit into hulk, dragons and other B&M coasters without the "modified seating" (fat seats) you can fit into FJ.
And for the record, Universal is selling this as the biggest thing since Disney...to hard core disney fans. And Pete didn't like it...owner of THE biggest disney fan site was invited by Universal...and he didn't like it. #epicfail universal

I'm simular in size.5'10 with a belly(I'm a FATTY also,I love my beer and food) tipping the scales at 255lbs. But you could'nt tell by looking at me.My shoulders across are almost 48inches.Not around,just from one shoulder to the other.Short legged and very large torso.I never had a problem at any ride Uni threw at me.Yes sometimes tight,but fit anyway always in the larger seats.

I just want to say yaytez is just we don't fit in the SIZE that other POSTERS think is normal will not spoil my day at all!!


Do I worry if I ride FJ?No...Too many people are putting things outhere that they have no clue about..

Yes you may fit,but that person wont.How do yo really know?

In all honesty,I think Pete has too much pixie dust blinders on..imo

 

[Slacking]

I am 6'0 and 250lbs. Not a very muscular chest, but a fat belly. I'm a FATTIE. I said the word fattie...report me! Whiners. Anyway, I'm a fattie and I rode it just fine. It goes on your chest. Bigger than 52 inches and you won't be able to ride. Now if you're like my ex-wife and your belly goes into your chest...that could be a problem. It basically goes like this. If you can fit into hulk, dragons and other B&M coasters without the "modified seating" (fat seats) you can fit into FJ.
And for the record, Universal is selling this as the biggest thing since Disney...to hard core disney fans. And Pete didn't like it...owner of THE biggest disney fan site was invited by Universal...and he didn't like it. #epicfail universal

Yaytez, that definitely makes me feel a bit better about my chances at riding, but I'm going in with the expectation I won't fit so I won't be too disappointed if I don't. I guess I'll just have to eat a few less burgers in the next few months, lol!

 

[nefer]

I just got back from today's preview. I'm 6'3", 230lb and had no trouble (and clicks to spare) on the ride, nor saw anyone else with problems. The original post is wrong. If there is a limit, then it's quite a bit more than me.

Thanks for posting this! I haven't made it to the end of this thread, but am very relieved to hear you didn't have any problems! My bro is 6'1'' and your weight, and I was very worried about him. My mind is slightly at ease now

 

[bubba's mom]

My husband particularly despises "Pooh sized". He's sort-of okay with "Shrek sized", though. At least Shrek has some mojo.

Our family doctor called me last fall and told me that my husbands test results came back bad, and if he didn't lose some weight, he was going to end up on blood pressure meds. So I changed how I cook and started making lunches for him to take to work. We also started walking every evening, and gradually my husband started adding to that by walking home from work as well. He lost 65 lbs, his blood pressure is down, and he's looking... really sexy, actually.

Kudos to you and your DH. Sadly, bad news from the doc was his motivation...but good for him! And really, that's all it is. ANY type of activity..even just walking. Make little changes in your food and wa-lah...you're dropping weight.

I think the dismissive attitude of some of the posters is rather insulting......

....If folks on these boards want to come on here and commiserate about the situation, please let us do that without all the moral posturing. We get enough of that in the real world.

Ever think of it from our point of view? We read about "Shrek" size people complaining why Universal didn't accommodate them? and complain they can't ride, etc.... First, it wasn't Universal who designed the ride...why blame them? They designed an experience and told the designer what they wanted. I understand for the sake of safety and what the ride mechanisms can accommodate and such....but, for the people who DO fit with no problem, WE get tired of hearing it just as overweight people get tired of hearing it. kwim?

.... it sounds like it's about how you carry the weight.

exactly what it sounds like. Just like any other ride...depends where you are carrying your weight. You don't know if you fit till you try.

Fractal, I think you make an excellant point. We are getting all this information about the unusually stringent size-restriction on FJ from THIS board, not from Universal itself. They are not telling people at time-of-booking that a large percentage (no pun) of folks may not be able to ride the new, flagship attraction. I think it's unrealistic to say that folks are not visiting just for this ride - many are. I think if they can't do anything to lessen the restrictions, the only responsible thing for Universal to do is make them widely known before folks book.

What are they going to do? Ask you your weight? Are they going to tell you the restrictions for EVERY ride there? Like you said, read this board, or any other board...there is tons of info out there on the internet. If you are going to spend some bux for a vacation, do some research and find out for yourself. Don't rely on Universal to voluntarily tell you the restrictions for the rides.

Why choose the SUPERBOWL to attract people if the intent was for 2 hours? The package is based on a single land, was advertised for a single land, so it is not fair to incorporate the rest of US/IOA into the equation or tell package holders that there is more to do and get over it.

Well...there IS more to do. They advertised at SuperBowl simply because of the ratings the SuperBowl gets. Why toss a commercial out there during prime time when they KNOW millions watch the SuperBowl? Their timing was genius imo. I'm sure they didn't advertise 2 hrs at the time because Universal itself wasn't expecting what's happened. I truly believe they did intend to be open by May...but the delay w/ FJ pushed GO back. But, that's a whole 'nother subject that I'm not even getting involved in.

I am not sure as I have not ridden either, but the seats are from the same manufacturer

key word here ^ "maufacturer"...not "Universal"

 

[La2kw]

Its not a disaster. They made the ride to the specifications that were necessary. Its not a personal attack. If someone doesn't fit the specifications, in 90% of the cases, there is something they can do about that!

Really? How does one make themselves shorter?

 

[Magpie]

Really? How does one make themselves shorter?

Given that folks who are 6'3'' have ridden without any problem, I have a feeling the percentage of people too tall to ride is probably quite small.

Actually, I just looked it up on Google:

There's an applet called Height Analyzer at
http://www.shortsupport.org/Research/analyzer.html.

that uses data from a 1994 survey.

According to the Height Analyzer, the percentage of men taller
than 6'4" is 0.5%.

 

[Mad Hattered]

Really? How does one make themselves shorter?

Seriously?

http://www.surgery.com/procedure/leg-lengthening-shortening/aftercare

Losing weight sounds way less painful and expensive!

 

[seadd67]

I am a Big guy(ok at the waist, I am actually 5'9) at about roughly 260#. I was able to go On the Hulk,Dueling Draggons, tight ya, a little, but fit all the same. I am a bit worried not being able to fit,not because of the ride It self, but not being able to ride with my DS. Now If I find out I can not! no big deal I will walk with my DS up there then let him go on and wait for him at the end. Its not US job to make rides to fit us,It would be nice If they made It a little more accomdating but i will enjoy It all together. I am very confedent that US will do everything they can to make every one happy( and just maybe by the 10th of july)

 

[FINFAN]

Kudos to you and your DH. Sadly, bad news from the doc was his motivation...but good for him! And really, that's all it is. ANY type of activity..even just walking. Make little changes in your food and wa-lah...you're dropping weight.



Ever think of it from our point of view? We read about "Shrek" size people complaining why Universal didn't accommodate them? and complain they can't ride, etc.... First, it wasn't Universal who designed the ride...why blame them? They designed an experience and told the designer what they wanted. I understand for the sake of safety and what the ride mechanisms can accommodate and such....but, for the people who DO fit with no problem, WE get tired of hearing it just as overweight people get tired of hearing it. kwim?



exactly what it sounds like. Just like any other ride...depends where you are carrying your weight. You don't know if you fit till you try.



What are they going to do? Ask you your weight? Are they going to tell you the restrictions for EVERY ride there? Like you said, read this board, or any other board...there is tons of info out there on the internet. If you are going to spend some bux for a vacation, do some research and find out for yourself. Don't rely on Universal to voluntarily tell you the restrictions for the rides.



Well...there IS more to do. They advertised at SuperBowl simply because of the ratings the SuperBowl gets. Why toss a commercial out there during prime time when they KNOW millions watch the SuperBowl? Their timing was genius imo. I'm sure they didn't advertise 2 hrs at the time because Universal itself wasn't expecting what's happened. I truly believe they did intend to be open by May...but the delay w/ FJ pushed GO back. But, that's a whole 'nother subject that I'm not even getting involved in.



key word here ^ "maufacturer"...not "Universal"[/QUOTE

Right, but to be honest, I searched it out in hindsight, AFTER I read the size issues happening( to the boards and awesome DISer's who took the time to post). In all the theme parks we have attended( and there have been a LOT, WDW, SW, BG,USO, 6-flags(4 of them),Cedar Point) my 6'3" DH has never been unable to fit on any ride, ever. Sohonestly, I assumed he would fit , and he may...but a flag was raised to me once a guest was posting that height is not allowed and judging the heights/weights is at the discretion of the TM. NOW we know to analyze every new ride, but to be fair, this one is unique in it's design and new to the senstivity of weight distribution and height apparently.Universal AND guests are learning as they go along.


Thank you pointing out that you think Universal itself wasn't expecting what happened...I think that is what the package holders would like to hear ( again, I am not a package holder)that Uni goofed, there is a delay and the packages that were sold are indeed not the same length of time value of WWOHP LAND access time, not FJ only time...but access to the land. Posts from current folks say it is fine, that tey can see everything even withthe GP allowed, so for the package holders I hope that is true, but it is unsettling to be wondering what will happen when they have already handed over their $. Uni should have NEVER offered a package until AFTER they had seen what they were up against. They are not a new theme park, they know what can go wrong ( RRR ) The package was premature and when a company goofs, they should own up to it. It would go along way, I think, to the package holders if the Customer Service was more informative and that part IS in Univerals corner.
Uni tried to make ammends with the Grad Night kids as they had been told they would see WWOHP but it was no where near ready, so they were given a 1 day pass to return...that is great for the locals...and they are given a 2nd chance, those who traveled any distance are not going to have that option..nor as far as I know, was a replacement package offered to them..maybe it was, I have no idea. Anyway , the whole thing is unfortunate and hoping that everyones trips are a blast overall.

 

[Magpie]

Right, but to be honest, I searched it out in hindsight, AFTER I read the size issues happening( to the boards and awesome DISer's who took the time to post). In all the theme parks we have attended( and there have been a LOT, WDW, SW, BG,USO, 6-flags(4 of them),Cedar Point) my 6'3" DH has never been unable to fit on any ride, ever. Sohonestly, I assumed he would fit , and he may...but a flag was raised to me once a guest was posting that height is not allowed and judging the heights/weights is at the discretion of the TM. NOW we know to analyze every new ride, but to be fair, this one is unique in it's design and new to the senstivity of weight distribution and height apparently.Universal AND guests are learning as they go along.

Based on all the 6'3'' folks posting that they've ridden, I'm assuming Preds must have been inadvertently mistaken when he posted that 6'3'' wouldn't be allowed to ride. Everyone else who's said this seems to be going off of what they've heard from other people (who heard it from someone else).

So odds are your husband will be just fine to ride, especially if he's fit into every other ride he's ever tried.

For that matter...

Other than Preds' post (and people repeating what other folks have said), do we have any other confirmation that the outside test seat is different from the inside test seat? From photos they appear identical... If it's a matter of guests squishing themselves into the seat and pulling down on the locking bar in a way that isn't allowed, then perhaps better signage is needed or a TM posted nearby could help clarify things.

 

[Planogirl]

It almost sounds like the weight restrictions have eased a bit over the first few days. Pete Werner said he couldn't ride either and he's under 6 ft. I haven't heard of anyone else at that height not being able to ride.

I wonder if Universal is still clarifying the limits and will let those be known before grand opening?

 

[Magpie]

It almost sounds like the weight restrictions have eased a bit over the first few days. Pete Werner said he couldn't ride either and he's under 6 ft. I haven't heard of anyone else at that height not being able to ride.

I wonder if Universal is still clarifying the limits and will let those be known before grand opening?

Pete said that he couldn't fit into the test seat outside the FJ. He decided not to try to ride, based on that.

 

[Graciesmom77]

You better believe it!

Although, to be honest, I thought he was pretty hot BEFORE he lost 60+ lbs (he started off at closer to 250). I like my men with some substance to them. But right now I got this thing about the way he crunches his abs...

That is so sweet! I have been trying to lose weight and can't wait to have my hubby tell a difference!