As feared Forbidden Journey is Not for Many

[CLPClarinet]

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.

I'm glad they handled it well today and they didn't offend you. If it's not rude to ask, what pant size are you? I'm around a 15/16. Smaller chest area.

 

[serinlea]

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.

I'm glad they handled it well today and they didn't offend you. If it's not rude to ask, what pant size are you? I'm around a 15/16. Smaller chest area.

I'd be curious to know as well GSBF (again not if it's uncomfortable for you though). I'm your height and about 10 pounds lighter than you, but WAY hourglassy...big chest, little waist, big 'ol butt! Wondering if my size 20 pants are going to do me in!

 

[OrlandoUnited]

I'm going to try to go on this Friday morning, if they have it open to general public. I'm male, 6'3, 290 pounds, with a B cup.

As an update - I was denied this morning. It made me feel horrible about myself for the rest of the day.

I was offered to alternative of "Dragon Challenge is currently open and has alternative seating for larger sizes"

I took the survey on the way out and reamed them on it. Then I went on Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, Hulk (in regular seat), Rockit, and the Mummy with no problems at all.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

As an update - I was denied this morning. It made me feel horrible about myself for the rest of the day.

I was offered to alternative of "Dragon Challenge is currently open and has alternative seating for larger sizes"

I took the survey on the way out and reamed them on it. Then I went on Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, Hulk (in regular seat), Rockit, and the Mummy with no problems at all.

Sorry you had such a hard time, OrlandoUnited. Please don't feel horrible about yourself just because Universal/IoA was shortsighted/sucky. I hope you had fun on the other rides.

 

[OrlandoUnited]

Sorry you had such a hard time, OrlandoUnited. Please don't feel horrible about yourself just because Universal/IoA was shortsighted/sucky. I hope you had fun on the other rides.

I love the parks and usually will defend Universal..I haven't been to Disney in 7 years, but man...This actually irritated me. The seats shouldn't be any different than the coaster restrictions. Like I mentioned, I fit in the regular seats fine. 3 clicks down, even.

( I also weighed myself this morning and I'm actually not 290 anymore, around 260). I should also mention I have a looong torso...I only wear size 30 length jeans. My belly isn't exceptionally big either, I wear a size 38 waist. Size 2xl shirt...wide shoulders I guess.

But yeah, they'll stop you if they see you outside, bring you over to the test seat, ask if they can push the seat down, then *bing*. Red light. "No fatties please, the butterbeer cart is over there"

I filled out the survey and if anyone else here doesn't fit and gets the opportunity to fill it out, make sure you do. I had a talk with one of the TM managers handling the surveys and he said they're having a hard enough time to get people to fill out the survey, so if we have issues we need to make it known to them. This is the most direct way to do it, because they probably don't care about us b!tching on the internet.

 

[bouncy54]

I love the parks and usually will defend Universal..I haven't been to Disney in 7 years, but man...This actually irritated me. The seats shouldn't be any different than the coaster restrictions. Like I mentioned, I fit in the regular seats fine. 3 clicks down, even.

( I also weighed myself this morning and I'm actually not 290 anymore, around 260). I should also mention I have a looong torso...I only wear size 30 length jeans. My belly isn't exceptionally big either, I wear a size 38 waist. Size 2xl shirt...wide shoulders I guess.

But yeah, they'll stop you if they see you outside, bring you over to the test seat, ask if they can push the seat down, then *bing*. Red light. "No fatties please, the butterbeer cart is over there"

I filled out the survey and if anyone else here doesn't fit and gets the opportunity to fill it out, make sure you do. I had a talk with one of the TM managers handling the surveys and he said they're having a hard enough time to get people to fill out the survey, so if we have issues we need to make it known to them. This is the most direct way to do it, because they probably don't care about us b!tching on the internet.

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.

 

[inkkognito]

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/

You mean today? I think you just got there too late and it was shutting down. We went in as GP this morning around 9.

 

[mommyarewegoingback]

You mean today? I think you just got there too late and it was shutting down. We went in as GP this morning around 9.

Barb-
I was there at 9 this morning too. I was actually looking for you. I wanted to physically meet you. (sorry for being off topic). We were there until around 10:30. And yes, they had closed it by then.
-Virginia

 

[mommyarewegoingback]

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!

That is exactly it. I relooked at it today there are two test seats outside before entering the queue. Then there are more test seats a little before the loading area.

 

[ksoehrlein]

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread for DH. He's 6'6" and has never been too tall for an attraction (although Space Mountain is difficult). I never dreamed he could possibly be turned away due to his height and remain hopeful things will change once they're out of soft opening.

If taller people do indeed continue to be turned away, I'd love to know if it's torso height or leg length that's the issue. And is there a weight limit or just a matter of getting that third click on the restraint?

Actual measurements of the maximum ride allowances (i.e. torso circumference, torso height, weight, thigh circumference, and leg length) would go a long way toward helping all of us be more prepared and we could do our measuring in the privacy of our own homes rather than on display at a theme park.

For some, yes, this may be a deciding factor in whether to go to IoA. If WWoHP is your main reason for going and one family member is too short for one attraction while another family member is too large for another, that leaves you with only one attraction in the new area that all can safely ride together. Not worth it for my family, but YMMV.

 

[brenalexacamp]

I will be watching this thread for SURE! We are going in July and haven't said anything to my son yet- He would be crushed if he couldn't get on- he has down syndrome and short and husky- not over weight but for 500.00 for us to walk in the park- we want to ride!

 

[inkkognito]

Barb-
I was there at 9 this morning too. I was actually looking for you. I wanted to physically meet you. (sorry for being off topic). We were there until around 10:30. And yes, they had closed it by then.
-Virginia

Darn, it would have been fun to meet up! We went to FJ first and did two rides in single riders (including the period where it was shut down for 20 mins.), then did breakfast at Three Broomsticks and hurried back to Filches to buy my house tumblers...by then FJ was shut down and it was pouring so we bailed. Hope you had fun and stayed dry! I'll be back on Mon. morning with a couple of friends.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

You mean today? I think you just got there too late and it was shutting down. We went in as GP this morning around 9.

We got there at 8:30am. I think we left at 11:30am. That's when. I noticed folks. Being turned away.

They must have been closing then.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I'd be curious to know as well GSBF (again not if it's uncomfortable for you though). I'm your height and about 10 pounds lighter than you, but WAY hourglassy...big chest, little waist, big 'ol butt! Wondering if my size 20 pants are going to do me in!

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

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I think. I'm sort of getting the hang of my Droid. Tonight DS and DH rode dueling. Dragons again. The whole HP area was blocked so they couldn't see much but everyone could ride dueling. Dragons tonight.

 

[CLPClarinet]

thanks for the reply =]

 

[portocall]

I am so glad that we are still many moons away from our trip. I have the motivation to get the 20 lbs I have gained since our last trip off. Last time I fit with no issues whatsoever... I just don't want to have to try out the test seats for the world to see.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm still wondering if anyone turned away from this ride has ridden the Sum of All Thrills in WDW? It's supposed to be similar technology so I'm wondering if the same happens.

 

[tinkerdorabelle]

I'm going to try to go on this Friday morning, if they have it open to general public. I'm male, 6'3, 290 pounds, with a B cup.

Please let us know how you made out.

 

[CLPClarinet]

Please let us know how you made out.

I think he posted on the last page what happened.