As feared Forbidden Journey is Not for Many

[Albytaps]

Not sure if a picture of the test seats has been posted here, so I grabbed this off a review site:

http://www.**************.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fj-picture-550x399.jpg

It does seem like an unusual body shape would have a hard time fitting, but I still have hope for mine.

 

[tfoster]

DH is 5'7" and around 230 lbs, but yep, they caught him around the shoulders and chest. He tried 2 separate days, different attendants, and they couldn't push the harness down far enough to hear 3 clicks. They only heard one click, couldn't go any further and said it was a no go.

Picture of the test ride at the gates of Forbidden Journey, my kids playing in it. Notice the harness and the enclosed area. Now, DH can ride dueling dragon. It was open, not enclosed with a harness. The enclosure here is what did him in.

Oh no! Your husband's body looks an awful lot like my husband's body. I hope he's able to ride! Sorry yours couldn't experience it.

 

[bouncy54]

Not sure if a picture of the test seats has been posted here, so I grabbed this off a review site:

http://www.**************.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fj-picture-550x399.jpg

It does seem like an unusual body shape would have a hard time fitting, but I still have hope for mine.

Ok... now I have a much better idea of how the harness fits. Thank you!

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Tip for the queasy: we tend to get seasick in slightly rough seas on the cruises we do. The last couple of times we've taken Ginger candy with us and eat it a couple of times a day. Since then, we've had NO nausea. My sister in law uses it when she goes on theme park rides and it has worked great for her too! You can also chew ginger gum, but we've found that the ginger tablets don't work.

I use Sea Bands, which you can get at your local drugstore. I normally only use them for carnival rides/boat rides on the ocean. I'm actually going to need them for my next FJ ride through.

 

[Planogirl]

-I tried riding today, with no success. (I wear 42 pants, XL shirt), it was my thighs/legs that got me. I got 2 clicks.

-the previous day, I tested the Sum of all Thrills at Epcot and got the green light. But that restrain does not have the bottom leg rest that HP does.

-After being rejected for HP, I rode Dragon Challenge. I fit into a normal seat w/ no problem. I can ride everything with no modified seats (except for HP of course)

-The TMs were actually quite friendly and sensitive over the size issue. I have to commend them. One TM outside was telling me all the problems they had with the seats, and did repeat what I read here, is that Universal will hopefully work on this problem.


I understand the reason for restrictions and need for safety, but I do feel that these seats are too restrictive especially when people who can ride everything else are not allowed to ride HP.

Thanks for posting about the Sum of All Thrills. It's been a puzzle how that one handles people and it's interesting that it's the restraint that makes the difference. I wonder why it's more restrictive on FJ?

 

[Slacking]

Thanks for posting about the Sum of All Thrills. It's been a puzzle how that one handles people and it's interesting that it's the restraint that makes the difference. I wonder why it's more restrictive on FJ?

I can see Sum of all Thrills possibly being comparable to FJ when it comes to shoulder/chest size. But, when it comes to larger bottom halves (like I learned I have yesterday, lol), Sum's restraints don't have that bottom portion that rests on top of the leg/thigh area like FJ has.

 

[marivaid]

Not sure if a picture of the test seats has been posted here, so I grabbed this off a review site:

http://www.**************.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fj-picture-550x399.jpg

It does seem like an unusual body shape would have a hard time fitting, but I still have hope for mine.

Well I have no hope for mine
I just don't see where on earth I am supposed to put my ****s in there?! Maybe if I stuff one under each armpit... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm food for thoughts.....

 

[disneyismyname]

I've been lingering on this thread for awhile and everyone has gotten me paranoid! I'm going to US for the Opening and days after of WWOHP and now I'm totally going to hit the gym!

I'm 5'4" and about 180 lbs. Wear size 12/14 jeans and I have a big bottom (always have). I'm really afraid that I won't fit, but I've never had problems with the rides at Disney.

 

[bouncy54]

Well I have no hope for mine
I just don't see where on earth I am supposed to put my ****s in there?! Maybe if I stuff one under each armpit... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm food for thoughts.....

 

[marciemi]

I find this frustrating as well. Guess we have the opposite issue than most though. Oldest son is 6'4 and evidently won't be able to ride! Can he slouch and maybe they won't notice? Middle son is currently 6'2 but very much still growing - what are the odds he'll still fit by the time of our trip next January! Youngest son is still under 6' - we'll hope he doesn't have a growth spurt in the meantime! Getting the harness closed won't be an issue though at least - even the oldest is barely over 150lbs. Just that darn height thing!

 

[disney-super-mom]

I find this frustrating as well. Guess we have the opposite issue than most though. Oldest son is 6'4 and evidently won't be able to ride! Can he slouch and maybe they won't notice? Middle son is currently 6'2 but very much still growing - what are the odds he'll still fit by the time of our trip next January! Youngest son is still under 6' - we'll hope he doesn't have a growth spurt in the meantime! Getting the harness closed won't be an issue though at least - even the oldest is barely over 150lbs. Just that darn height thing!

Yep, my hubby is 6'5", and I also find it frustrating. So far from reports I've read, someone who was 6'3" was able to ride, but I haven't read anything about anyone taller than that yet. I'm just so disappointed about this...and for my hubby. This is a first for him.....not being able to ride a thrill ride because he's too tall. And honestly, it's kind of a shock because he's never experienced any problems before with any over-the-shoulder harness. I'm mean, not even close to having a problem fitting. He's always had plenty of room between any shoulder harness and his actual shoulders, even with his long torso.

 

[MIChessGuy]

As many have noted, this is disappointing news. To date I have ridden successfully on Revenge of the Mummy, The Simpsons, Expedition Everest, Soarin', Jurassic Park River Adventure, and probably a few others that utilized somewhat restrictive seating design. But at 5-7 and 270, it seems I will have no chance to squeeze onto Forbidden Journey. I'm not a major league Potter fanatic anyway, but hey, cool rides are cool. I thought Toy Story Midway Mania was dynamite even though I know little/nothing about Toy Story.

I'd speculate that they will modify the seats at some future time. Probably not the near future, but eh. Until then, I've decided to follow the nutrition guidelines recommended by Dr. Nick Riviera on The Simpsons: the whipped group, the congealed group, and the chocol-tastic. That ought to slim me down.

 

[marciemi]

Yep, my hubby is 6'5", and I also find it frustrating. So far from reports I've read, someone who was 6'3" was able to ride, but I haven't read anything about anyone taller than that yet. I'm just so disappointed about this...and for my hubby. This is a first for him.....not being able to ride a thrill ride because he's too tall. And honestly, it's kind of a shock because he's never experienced any problems before with any over-the-shoulder harness. I'm mean, not even close to having a problem fitting. He's always had plenty of room between any shoulder harness and his actual shoulders, even with his long torso.

Yes, but it sounds like the issue is with their legs, not the harness fitting, which makes even less sense to me. Appears they're afraid too long of legs will result in them kicking some of the ride elements. Here's a suggestion - move them back a couple more inches?! I can understand more that the harnesses have to close completely, but "someone might kick a spider?" doesn't make much sense to me!

 

[BuckeyeGuy28]

Yes, but it sounds like the issue is with their legs, not the harness fitting, which makes even less sense to me. Appears they're afraid too long of legs will result in them kicking some of the ride elements. Here's a suggestion - move them back a couple more inches?! I can understand more that the harnesses have to close completely, but "someone might kick a spider?" doesn't make much sense to me!

me and my buddy that went are both around 6'2", i think he may be close to 6'4" and we got on with no questions. My height is in my torso, his are in the legs, so I think that as long as your not Shaq your good

 

[kate_wdw]

As many have noted, this is disappointing Until then, I've decided to follow the nutrition guidelines recommended by Dr. Nick Riviera on The Simpsons: the whipped group, the congealed group, and the chocol-tastic. That ought to slim me down.

 

[PrincessOp]

I just wanted to post - I got to ride Forbidden Journey on Saturday.

So for all you ladies of the, ahem, bustier variety, who are somewhere around 5'6" and roughly 227lbs - there's hope! (also, sorry for the tmi, but I'm about a 40DD - and, in my opinion, that makes a big difference in how the harness will fit you). I walked up to the ride with my very-skinny husband and our two kids. The very nice attendant politely asked if I'd mind having a seat in the test seat outside. I did so and tried to pull the bar down on myself - it did not come down easily or make the green light come on (heart sinking). Then the attendant asked if it was ok to give it a little push - I said sure - he did and it gave the green light (at which point he quipped "plenty of room!" -- ha ha, yeah, right!) So, it was a bit of a snug fit, but I was able to ride (so I can ride again as far as size is concerned - now, as far as motion-sickness, that's another story! ) If anyone requests, I can try to post a pic of myself for size-comparison.

 

[bouncy54]

I just wanted to post - I got to ride Forbidden Journey on Saturday.

So for all you ladies of the, ahem, bustier variety, who are somewhere around 5'6" and roughly 227lbs - there's hope! (also, sorry for the tmi, but I'm about a 40DD - and, in my opinion, that makes a big difference in how the harness will fit you). I walked up to the ride with my very-skinny husband and our two kids. The very nice attendant politely asked if I'd mind having a seat in the test seat outside. I did so and tried to pull the bar down on myself - it did not come down easily or make the green light come on (heart sinking). Then the attendant asked if it was ok to give it a little push - I said sure - he did and it gave the green light (at which point he quipped "plenty of room!" -- ha ha, yeah, right!) So, it was a bit of a snug fit, but I was able to ride (so I can ride again as far as size is concerned - now, as far as motion-sickness, that's another story! ) If anyone requests, I can try to post a pic of myself for size-comparison.

Thank you. This would be most helpful. You can send me a direct message if you don't feel comfortable posting your picture here.

 

[mjohnson96]

I just wanted to post - I got to ride Forbidden Journey on Saturday.

So for all you ladies of the, ahem, bustier variety, who are somewhere around 5'6" and roughly 227lbs - there's hope! (also, sorry for the tmi, but I'm about a 40DD - and, in my opinion, that makes a big difference in how the harness will fit you). I walked up to the ride with my very-skinny husband and our two kids. The very nice attendant politely asked if I'd mind having a seat in the test seat outside. I did so and tried to pull the bar down on myself - it did not come down easily or make the green light come on (heart sinking). Then the attendant asked if it was ok to give it a little push - I said sure - he did and it gave the green light (at which point he quipped "plenty of room!" -- ha ha, yeah, right!) So, it was a bit of a snug fit, but I was able to ride (so I can ride again as far as size is concerned - now, as far as motion-sickness, that's another story! ) If anyone requests, I can try to post a pic of myself for size-comparison.

I'm adding sports bra to my packing list now. I'm 5'8 and around 185 but my chest is also on the large size about the same as you, so time to bound them up Still think it would be funny to walk up to the ride wtih an ace bandage around the outside of my shirt holding everything in.

 

[bouncy54]

I'm adding sports bra to my packing list now. I'm 5'8 and around 185 but my chest is also on the large size about the same as you, so time to bound them up Still think it would be funny to walk up to the ride wtih an ace bandage around the outside of my shirt holding everything in.

I've always hated the darned things. They get in the way of so many things in life.

 

[hopemax]

I just wanted to post - I got to ride Forbidden Journey on Saturday.

So for all you ladies of the, ahem, bustier variety, who are somewhere around 5'6" and roughly 227lbs - there's hope! (also, sorry for the tmi, but I'm about a 40DD - and, in my opinion, that makes a big difference in how the harness will fit you). I walked up to the ride with my very-skinny husband and our two kids. The very nice attendant politely asked if I'd mind having a seat in the test seat outside. I did so and tried to pull the bar down on myself - it did not come down easily or make the green light come on (heart sinking). Then the attendant asked if it was ok to give it a little push - I said sure - he did and it gave the green light (at which point he quipped "plenty of room!" -- ha ha, yeah, right!) So, it was a bit of a snug fit, but I was able to ride (so I can ride again as far as size is concerned - now, as far as motion-sickness, that's another story! ) If anyone requests, I can try to post a pic of myself for size-comparison.

Unfortunately, I think this post just killed my chances. I weigh less than you, but I am a 40J. I haven't seen anyone that large post that they have been able to ride. My last hope is that people posting their sizes are wearing the wrong size. Oh, what it has come down too. Don't think an ace bandage would help either...just too much "depth". Unfortunately, even when I was 40lbs lighter I didn't fit into a DD, so I'm not sure weight loss will even do it for me. It would have to be significant.