As feared Forbidden Journey is Not for Many

[OrlandoUnited]

If you don't mind my asking...Where did the harness not fit you? The shoulders, the chest, down at the bottom? How far down does the harness go? Does it touch the top of your thighs? I don't understand how the harness locks you in since there's no belt between the legs.

Wondering if your long torso is the problem.

I think that's what it is as well. I like to think I carry my mass well, and most people are shocked when I say I weigh so much. My body type is pretty much like a 50s bodybuilder with a long torso and a gut. Muscular legs and slightly muscular arms. My fat doesn't reach around my body and I have no butt at all.

Once you sit in the seats, there is a recess for your butt. Kind of like a scoop, so that made me feel odd right away. My shoulders were hitting the top of the harness, and when pushed down, it push pressure around my trapezius and clavicle. The harness did also come down and tightly touch my thighs and my lower stomach. It felt like a very uncomfortable seat type for me, almost as if my upper body was hunched like letter C.

Maybe they were being especially picky, or maybe it just doesn't fit body types, because I seen some people much more round (not tall) than me coming out of the exit for the ride with ride photos.

My my torso height is the issue, it won't matter how much weight I've lost. I was at 300 in February, 260 now, and plan to be around 240 by fall, but if my torso length is the issue, I might not fit no matter how much I weigh.

 

[frequency]

Heres an interesting blog from a guy who's trying to lose weight to fit on the ride. Give him some love people!

http://banksleethethreeclicks.blogspot.com/

 

[bouncy54]

I think that's what it is as well. I like to think I carry my mass well, and most people are shocked when I say I weigh so much. My body type is pretty much like a 50s bodybuilder with a long torso and a gut. Muscular legs and slightly muscular arms. My fat doesn't reach around my body and I have no butt at all.

Once you sit in the seats, there is a recess for your butt. Kind of like a scoop, so that made me feel odd right away. My shoulders were hitting the top of the harness, and when pushed down, it push pressure around my trapezius and clavicle. The harness did also come down and tightly touch my thighs and my lower stomach. It felt like a very uncomfortable seat type for me, almost as if my upper body was hunched like letter C.

Maybe they were being especially picky, or maybe it just doesn't fit body types, because I seen some people much more round (not tall) than me coming out of the exit for the ride with ride photos.

My my torso height is the issue, it won't matter how much weight I've lost. I was at 300 in February, 260 now, and plan to be around 240 by fall, but if my torso length is the issue, I might not fit no matter how much I weigh.

From the pictures I've seen, the seats are a very weird design. A bucket seat with a harness that looks like it's shaped to hug the middle of the chest and the belly area. Ya gotta wonder why since the intensity of the ride doesn't seem to warrant anything so restrictive. No loops, corkscrews..etc.

Maybe this is one time in my life that I'll be grateful that I'm so danged short. (5'3") Wondering about my sons though. One is about 6' and built kind of slender with long legs... another is 5'11"... a bit heavy with most of his height in his torso. The youngest is only 5'7" and is evenly proportioned. My husband is about 5'11" and weighs about 200..evenly proportioned as well.

I'm thinking my middle son is the one that may not fit. He's had a hard time fitting on coasters at other parks. Not many, but some. We've always thought it was because of his shape, but now I'm thinking it may be because of the length of his torso. It would also explain why we saw so many "round" people able to ride these coasters and he couldn't.

I love the harnesses on California Screamin' in DCA, R 'n' Roller Coaster in DHS because they fit the individual person, but maybe that just wasn't practical for FJ for some reason. We were all able to ride Goliath at 6 Flags Magic Mountain outside of Los Angeles, but we ran into a problem with The Riddler because of the design of the harness and the hump between the legs. Some of my guys were limping after that one.

 

[Metro West]

From the pictures I've seen, the seats are a very weird design. A bucket seat with a harness that looks like it's shaped to hug the middle of the chest and the belly area. Ya gotta wonder why since the intensity of the ride doesn't seem to warrant anything so restrictive. No loops, corkscrews..etc.

From the pictures I've seen...the seats certainly don't look very comfortable.

 

[bouncy54]

From the pictures I've seen...the seats certainly don't look very comfortable.

No, they don't. I thought I was going to have a problem riding The Mummy when we were in Florida in 2005. I was so happy when I tried the seats outside the ride and I fit fine. I did have to ride in the bigger seats on Dueling Dragons and The Hulk, so I may not be able to ride FJ either.

On a bright note: My husband removed the cobwebs and oiled up my old Health Rider the other day and set up our Bowflex. Now if I can only get my tired ole' butt out there every morning I might be able to lose some inches before November.

 

[tedmundson]

After keeping up with this issue since the 28th. I thought I would post since these boards have the best coverage of the issue.

I am 5'11" started out weighing 248 lbs. on 5/28. At that time, chest measured roughly 49" - 50" and waste was approximately 41". I have very muscular legs and regularly work out - however, I am definitely overweight and carry most of my weight in my torso.

Based upon what I have read, I think I am borderline, although the post from the person who was 6'0" and 250 gives me hope. I have always ridden the most extreme rides at every amusement park and have never had a problem. I rode every coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa a couple of years ago and did not have a problem. I have never had to ride in a special seat on any amusement park attraction either. I do not have experience with Hulk.

In any event, since I started working on it this week, I am down 3 lbs. and now fit in my 48R suit coats comfortably - all buttons buttoned - that were tight at the beginning of the week. 40" waist slacks that were tight now fit comfortably. I have added extra time to workouts, added the weekends to my workout regime and strictly limited my diet to about 1500 calories.

We are scheduled for 8 days at the RPR starting June 12th and I plan to go to WWoHP early on the 13th to try FJ. I will post updates on measurements and weight (and results) to help folks figure out what is up.

In the meantime, if there are any larger guests out there who are not too shy about posting weight/measurements along with results (got to ride/couldn't ride), please do so. I know that everyone, including lurkers (like I was until today), would find the information useful. The thing I hate most is not knowing in advance.

I hope this is useful.

 

[Planogirl]

It sounds like weight distribution is the biggest factor but how is anyone to know? I would assume that the PTB are still determining the parameters but it would be nice for people to know ahead of time.

 

[Mama Mouse]

I'm Pooh sized and very disappointed that it looks like I won't be able to do this ride. However, I have been and will continue trying to lose weight/get in shape. My trip is at the end of July and knowing about the possible restrictions is helping motivate me. At the very least, I won't get the embarassment/shock when I get there because I already know about it. I'll be watching this thread closely for more reports as they come in.

 

[Metro West]

I'm Pooh sized and very disappointed that it looks like I won't be able to do this ride. However, I have been and will continue trying to lose weight/get in shape. My trip is at the end of July and knowing about the possible restrictions is helping motivate me. At the very least, I won't get the embarassment/shock when I get there because I already know about it. I'll be watching this thread closely for more reports as they come in.

I think that's a great attitude to have and the best of luck getting in shape to ride.

 

[bartola]

Does anyone knows is Robbie Coltrane, the actor who plays Hagrid, could managed to ride the FJ when he visited along with the other actors who play Hermione, Neville and the Weasley Twins???

 

[ImprovGal]

I've heard that Universal is taking this serious and have hired Body Collectors to help guest slice off excess flesh!

That's so drastic! I thought they were just going to start selling Slytherin Spanx.

 

[inkkognito]

I'm Pooh sized...

Wouldn't the proper phrase be "Dudley Dursley sized"?

 

[Coach81]

wow...

 

[Shelli_5]

I'm a 22 bottom. And 2 XL shirt if that helps. My problem. Was bottom. I had tons of space up top

Thanks for posting your personal information. I wear the same sizes as you, so I doubt if I'll fit on the ride. Very disappointing.

 

[bouncy54]

I'm a 22 bottom. And 2 XL shirt if that helps. My problem. Was bottom. I had tons of space up top

Thank you! This was very good information.

Health Rider, here I come. Ugh!

 

[Mama Mouse]

Thanks for posting your personal information. I wear the same sizes as you, so I doubt if I'll fit on the ride. Very disappointing.

Me too. I'm also a 22 bottom and 2x top. It's kind of a relief to have someone who wears these sizes post so I have a better idea of what to expect.

 

[Disney Padawan]

Not sure how helpful this will be but maybe someone can get the inside dimensions of the test seat? If some nice DISer out there does a detail measurement of the seats and posts it, then some of you could have a better idea of how the seat fits your body. I think it's better to check at home than to find out on the ride.

The very best of luck to all of you trying to lose weight.

 

[Luv2Travel]

Forgive me, I haven't read this whole thread, but I just wanted to post my experiences. I just returned this evening from Orlando where I traveled to with a group of 47 people. We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel and we were allowed early entry into IoA each morning to tour the WWoHP. We rode the Forbidden Journey a couple of times each morning. The largest people in our group were men. One is 6'3" and weighs 230 lbs. The other is 6'1" and weighs 210 lbs. We also had another man that is 5'10" and weighs at least 230. All men were able to ride this ride without any problems. I didn't see anyone even being questioned or looked at funny about their size. That being said, I can see where guests that are very much larger might have a problem. The seats are boxy and there is only so much room for the shoulders. But I think the majority of the guests will be able to ride this ride.

 

[SmallWorld71]

Wouldn't the proper phrase be "Dudley Dursley sized"?

Pooh sized for Disney, Dudley sized for Universal.

ETA: Pooh is lovable though, whereas Dudley as not. Maybe we need someone better....

 

[inkkognito]

Pooh sized for Disney, Dudley sized for Universal.

ETA: Pooh is lovable though, whereas Dudley as not. Maybe we need someone better....

Well. he kinda sorta turned less obnoxious by the end. Otherwise you could go with Hagrid sized.