As feared Forbidden Journey is Not for Many

[Planogirl]

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

I wasn't aware that it was the test seat. He did tour the queue so it's good that everyone can do that. I hope that there is eventually a way to go through the queue without being in line.

 

[Magpie]

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

What really made me sit up and take notice was when my husband dug his old suits out of the suitcases in the basement, and bought some new shirts. They fit him completely differently from his old clothes.

So I bet your husband will notice when you get down to a new clothing size, and wear something he hasn't seen you in before (or hasn't seen you in for years, anyway).

Good luck!

 

[Planogirl]

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

I've been in diet mode myself for about 8 months now so I can relate. I've lost about 30 lbs and my DH definitely noticed. People noticing helps keep me on track.

Good luck and hang in there!

 

[Graciesmom77]

What really made me sit up and take notice was when my husband dug his old suits out of the suitcases in the basement, and bought some new shirts. They fit him completely differently from his old clothes.

So I bet your husband will notice when you get down to a new clothing size, and wear something he hasn't seen you in before (or hasn't seen you in for years, anyway).

Good luck!

My hubby has been out of town for about a year, and I have lost almost 40 pounds, though I still have a long way to go. I can't wait to keep losing!

To the people who keep saying, its your own fault your fat, that helps no one, does nothing but make people feel badly about themselves and feel discouraged. It's just not a nice thing to say. Most overweight people aren't going around blaming others for their weight, so your comments are really nothing more than being needlessly rude.

I am very nervous about FJ. Its my dream to go on it, but also now a huge fear. Though I know people see me and go, oh, shes fat, I don't try and flaunt my weight and go out of my way to try and stay in the background of things so I don't cause unneeded attention to myself. I am very nervous about seeing if I can fit. It seems like some people on another thread were saying that they fit in the test seats and were still pulled out of line and told they couldn't ride. I am so nervous!

 

[damo]

To the people who keep saying, its your own fault your fat, that helps no one, does nothing but make people feel badly about themselves and feel discouraged. It's just not a nice thing to say. Most overweight people aren't going around blaming others for their weight, so your comments are really nothing more than being needlessly rude.

I am very nervous about FJ. Its my dream to go on it, but also now a huge fear. Though I know people see me and go, oh, shes fat, I don't try and flaunt my weight and go out of my way to try and stay in the background of things so I don't cause unneeded attention to myself. I am very nervous about seeing if I can fit. It seems like some people on another thread were saying that they fit in the test seats and were still pulled out of line and told they couldn't ride. I am so nervous!

So many of the people who may not be able to ride because of their size make things very negative here by bashing Universal. Of course that is going to cause a backlashing. They may not be blaming others for their weight but they definitely are blaming Universal for them not being able to ride. Most people are saying that the blame is unwarranted and many times, unavoidable.

There are lots of people who can't ride this ride due to reasons other than their size. They are not blaming Universal for making a ride that cannot accommodate them.

 

[Burnt Toast]

I suspect the designers felt that the "alternate experience" was probably covered more than adequately by walking through the corridors of the castle, getting to explore the various classrooms, and see holographic Dumbledore, Harry, Hermione and Ron.

True... that queue is amazing from the videos I've seen. I haven't been able to make it down over there yet, was going to do it this morning but I overslept and wasn't sure how long they'd have it open. Glad to see the general public was let in as early as 845am this morning.

Tomorrow I'm getting the EVO, but rumors on #potterwatch says that they might not open to the public tomorrow... as the public is only being let in due to the small number of hotel package/on-site Guests coming in. On a Friday morning though they might have enough people for it and decide not to let the general public in.

 

[Magpie]

My hubby has been out of town for about a year, and I have lost almost 40 pounds, though I still have a long way to go. I can't wait to keep losing!

To the people who keep saying, its your own fault your fat, that helps no one, does nothing but make people feel badly about themselves and feel discouraged. It's just not a nice thing to say. Most overweight people aren't going around blaming others for their weight, so your comments are really nothing more than being needlessly rude.

I am very nervous about FJ. Its my dream to go on it, but also now a huge fear. Though I know people see me and go, oh, shes fat, I don't try and flaunt my weight and go out of my way to try and stay in the background of things so I don't cause unneeded attention to myself. I am very nervous about seeing if I can fit. It seems like some people on another thread were saying that they fit in the test seats and were still pulled out of line and told they couldn't ride. I am so nervous!

As far as I can tell, only one person actually said that - the other people are just saying they heard that was the case. There's a rumour going around that the seats outside are different from the ones inside, but I haven't read any confirmation of that, and in photos they seem identical. There may be some discrepancy because it's one thing to pull down the bar yourself, and quite another thing to have to sit there and let the bar come down automatically. That's my best guess, anyway...

At least one self-described "fattie", 6', 250lbs, with a belly, reported he was able to ride without difficulty.

My best friend often makes the comment that you can't ask someone to give up eating without giving them something else to enjoy just as much. It's just not fair, otherwise. For my husband, what has made the biggest difference is me learning how to cook meals that are tasty, substantial, and yet still low-calorie and low-fat. I can't hand him a plate that's half-empty, he'll just raid the fridge after dinner!

 

[bubba's mom]

So many of the people who may not be able to ride because of their size make things very negative here by bashing Universal. Of course that is going to cause a backlashing. They may not be blaming others for their weight but they definitely are blaming Universal for them not being able to ride. Most people are saying that the blame is unwarranted and many times, unavoidable.

There are lots of people who can't ride this ride due to reasons other than their size. They are not blaming Universal for making a ride that cannot accommodate them.

Very well said. Exactly.

To those who are trying to lose weight...here's a tip I read in a book...and, it even made me stop and think....

"If it didn't have a mother, and didn't come from the ground, you shouldn't be putting it in your mouth."

I was like "wow. she's right"

If it's white, it ain't right. And if it's green, you're eating lean.

I wish nothing but success for those trying....stay positive and it WILL happen for you.

 

[FINFAN]

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.

I have not seen a post about the test seat locations, I did ask Pred's about that, but did not hear back ( no biggie, the guys was on vaca) anyway, as far as I know there is just the trest seat outside, unless near the loading zone maybe there is another? That's how his explanation sounded to me, but who knows. I'm more worried about my thighs... not the slimmest things out there. I am 5"9 and 145, but my thighs...uggghhhhhhh, and it looks like the bar is low. It also looks like the seat dips down so your behind is further back, supporting the thighs more...so if that is the case, perhaps it will be more near my kees at the bar, which wouls be a good thing...IF we get on!

 

[bubba's mom]

I am 5"9 and 145...

I wouldn't worry...I'm sure you'll fit. I'm 5' 9" and used to be 145...and I fit on everything when I was that weight.

 

[foreUT]

This is one of those times I really feel sorry for the Universal guest relations employees.

 

[cieslack]

The test seats are outside the castle and I have always seen at least one TM standing nearby. I seriously doubt that the seats are not the dame as the ride. There would be no point.

 

[DOOM1001]

Just how much smaller are the seats on FJ compared to coasters like Hulk or Dragon Challenge.I'm 5'9 and 205 and have never had an issue on any ride ever,even on Intamin coasters like Millenium force,I know I probably will have no problem but if I were to go with my cousin who's about 5"11 and 240 I'm worried he might have an issue.

 

[MWS94Rock]

Before I start off on my viewpoint, I'd like to state that I have not been to the new Harry Potter island as my trip is planned for early July. Therefore, I don't know what the seats or ride is like.

With that being said, it is dissappointing to see that there are people who are not able to fit into the seats. I've been on rides such as the Hulk where someone was asked off of the first row and to wait for the next train and go on the "big seats" row. I've also been on the Mummy where people where told to get off and ask to wait in the child swap area until the members in their party returned. I feel terrible for them and can only imagine what they feel when told that. I can only hope that it might just be a wake up call to make a life changing decision (unless it isn't in their control).

Unfortunately when you are dealing with sophisticated rides such as these, and I'm sure the harry potter ride is much more sophisticated (compared to the Hulk and mummy), safety is the biggest concern for everyone involved in creating the ride. When the Universal Creative team is designing and creating the ride, they have to make the ride fit to the guest...not the guest fit into the ride. Perhaps with testing they found that bigger seats, bigger constraints, different types of ride vehicles, etc . caused to much of a safety hazard or technical difficulties for whatever reason.

I'm sure there is much more involved in this than what I have just stated but lets take a look at fighter aircraft real quick. There are many kids who grow up who want to be fighter pilots (just like there are many people who want to go to Harry Potter Land and ride his ride) and spend their whole lifes studying hard in order to go to pilot training (just like many people are saving their hard earned money to go on a Universal/Disney vacation). Unfortunately there are many ways to get yourself disqualified (color blindness, bad eyesight, being to tall, and having a bad sitting height). Fortunately there are other aircraft such as the cargo planes that allow for the taller people or who have abnormal sitting heights (I'm not sure on the rules of color blindness or eyesight). While those kids who dream of flying fighters, they can still live the dream of flying by piloting a different aircraft. The point I'm trying to make is just because you can't ride the harry potter ride doesn't mean you can't enjoy your vacation. You still have the shops, the newly themed dueling dragons ride, and the newly themed flying unicorn ride. You also can enjoy yourself at the park next door with the new but plagued RRR.

 

[Planogirl]

I remember reading a rumor about bigger seats possibly being added here and there at a later date. I wonder if there is anything to that?

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I am one person who couldn't fit. I am 5ft 6in and o nly 225 lbs. But weight is in belly and butt. DH has belly and no butt. He fit fine and is 5ft 7in.

It looked like no general public was being allowed in. Saw several turned away. Iam going back tomm/

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

Oops. Sorry. 4 typos. Not used 2 this new Droid
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[Graciesmom77]

I am one person who couldn't fit. I am 5ft 6in and o nly 225 lbs. But weight is in belly and butt. DH has belly and no butt. He fit fine and is 5ft 7in.

It looked like no general public was being allowed in. Saw several turned away. Iam going back tomm/

How did the TM's handle it?

 

[beepbeepimajeep]

Went to the soft opening this morning and figured I might as well post this picture of the actual loading platform and ride vehicle here.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

Very professional
They asked me 2 step out . Once in the child swap area he explained that I wasn't fitting properly and would not be able 2 ride. I did barely fit in the test seat just before the ride. He apologized and said I could wait in child swap area or gift shop. I chose gift shop. LOL


I did not feel uncomfortable during it but my DH said he felt bad for me. By the way, the rest of the family loved it.