As feared Forbidden Journey is Not for Many

[Claire-Bear]

Guys, until you try the seats you have no idea if you'll fit. There's no point in shouting down at UO when you may in fact fit! I can't imagine that additional part to the bar making it horrifically worse a fit than the roller coasters.

 

[Lucky4me]

Guys, until you try the seats you have no idea if you'll fit. There's no point in shouting down at UO when you may in fact fit! I can't imagine that additional part to the bar making it horrifically worse a fit than the roller coasters.

I agree, but it doesn't look particularly comfortable.
I am going to be a size 10 come November. Thanks Universal!
But if I'm still too big to ride because of my large b**b's, they are in big trouble...

 

[buzz2400]

I have read every single one of these posts. I am going in September and I am obese. Yes I will admit it. I am fat, fat, fat, fat. When I get there I will try the seat and if I fit, I fit. If not, life goes on. I am not going to lose sleep over a five minute ride. There is so much crap going on in the world and I just keep reading about how everyone is so scared that they won't fit in the seat.

And for those who feel that overweight people can lose the weight in a blink of an eye, shame on you. I don't sit around eating bon bons and watching tv. I gained the majority of the weight because I was on anti-depressant pills that make you gain weight (which the doctor never told me). Alot of the overweight people are overweight for health reasons not because they enjoy overeating. Once you put on the weight, it is very very difficult to take it off.

Anyway for all of those who have decided to try and lose weight before you go, I hope for the best for you. For all of you who were born to be tall, stand tall and be proud. For all the people who aren't even 48", remember good things come in little packages. For every other person you can't ride because you have health problems, I hope for a speedy recovery.

Please don't let this one ride ruin your life. I don't mean to preach, and I usually don't but it is only a five minute ride in a lifespan many, many decades.

 

[OrlandoUnited]

Guys, until you try the seats you have no idea if you'll fit. There's no point in shouting down at UO when you may in fact fit! I can't imagine that additional part to the bar making it horrifically worse a fit than the roller coasters.

Except for those of us who have gone and do not fit.

 

[Kronk N Tink]

Or those who don't feel like spending $75 to find out they do not fit.

I'll have to keep track of this... this attraction was going to get us out of disney for the first time in 20 years... but if we can't all go on there's no point.

Even if we're not sure we can all go on there's no point in spending the money for 5 adults and 2 kids to find that out.

 

[Planogirl]

I have read every single one of these posts. I am going in September and I am obese. Yes I will admit it. I am fat, fat, fat, fat. When I get there I will try the seat and if I fit, I fit. If not, life goes on. I am not going to lose sleep over a five minute ride. There is so much crap going on in the world and I just keep reading about how everyone is so scared that they won't fit in the seat.

And for those who feel that overweight people can lose the weight in a blink of an eye, shame on you. I don't sit around eating bon bons and watching tv. I gained the majority of the weight because I was on anti-depressant pills that make you gain weight (which the doctor never told me). Alot of the overweight people are overweight for health reasons not because they enjoy overeating. Once you put on the weight, it is very very difficult to take it off.

Anyway for all of those who have decided to try and lose weight before you go, I hope for the best for you. For all of you who were born to be tall, stand tall and be proud. For all the people who aren't even 48", remember good things come in little packages. For every other person you can't ride because you have health problems, I hope for a speedy recovery.

Please don't let this one ride ruin your life. I don't mean to preach, and I usually don't but it is only a five minute ride in a lifespan many, many decades.

I admire your attitude. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that many others won't even pay attention much less feel the same way.

 

[Claire-Bear]

I have read every single one of these posts. I am going in September and I am obese. Yes I will admit it. I am fat, fat, fat, fat. When I get there I will try the seat and if I fit, I fit. If not, life goes on. I am not going to lose sleep over a five minute ride. There is so much crap going on in the world and I just keep reading about how everyone is so scared that they won't fit in the seat.

And for those who feel that overweight people can lose the weight in a blink of an eye, shame on you. I don't sit around eating bon bons and watching tv. I gained the majority of the weight because I was on anti-depressant pills that make you gain weight (which the doctor never told me). Alot of the overweight people are overweight for health reasons not because they enjoy overeating. Once you put on the weight, it is very very difficult to take it off.

Anyway for all of those who have decided to try and lose weight before you go, I hope for the best for you. For all of you who were born to be tall, stand tall and be proud. For all the people who aren't even 48", remember good things come in little packages. For every other person you can't ride because you have health problems, I hope for a speedy recovery.

Please don't let this one ride ruin your life. I don't mean to preach, and I usually don't but it is only a five minute ride in a lifespan many, many decades.

I think that's very nicely put.
Even for those intending to visit Islands of Adventure purely for WWOHP, those 4 minutes of the ride are a tiny proportion of the time you can actually spend in the area. You have all of Hogsmeade to explore, all the intricacies of animations going on in shop windows, the three House shows to enjoy, Ollivanders, Flight of the Hippogriff, the themed restaurant, pub, and the whole of the FJ queue (which I'm most excited about).

 

[Metro West]

Or those who don't feel like spending $75 to find out they do not fit.

I'll have to keep track of this... this attraction was going to get us out of disney for the first time in 20 years... but if we can't all go on there's no point.

Even if we're not sure we can all go on there's no point in spending the money for 5 adults and 2 kids to find that out.

So you have no desire to see the rest of IOA and the other great attractions?

 

[mom2monkiesx3]

I have nothing to add about the size thing BUT I will say you can buy ginger sticks at CRACKER BARREL

 

[czycropper]

I have read every single one of these posts. I am going in September and I am obese. Yes I will admit it. I am fat, fat, fat, fat. When I get there I will try the seat and if I fit, I fit. If not, life goes on. I am not going to lose sleep over a five minute ride. There is so much crap going on in the world and I just keep reading about how everyone is so scared that they won't fit in the seat.

And for those who feel that overweight people can lose the weight in a blink of an eye, shame on you. I don't sit around eating bon bons and watching tv. I gained the majority of the weight because I was on anti-depressant pills that make you gain weight (which the doctor never told me). Alot of the overweight people are overweight for health reasons not because they enjoy overeating. Once you put on the weight, it is very very difficult to take it off.

Anyway for all of those who have decided to try and lose weight before you go, I hope for the best for you. For all of you who were born to be tall, stand tall and be proud. For all the people who aren't even 48", remember good things come in little packages. For every other person you can't ride because you have health problems, I hope for a speedy recovery.

Please don't let this one ride ruin your life. I don't mean to preach, and I usually don't but it is only a five minute ride in a lifespan many, many decades.

 

[fairyprincess88]

Usually I just lurk here, never posted, but figured I'd give my imput on some the "girls" concern here. I was in Orlando for a friend's wedding last week and heard about the public softs for the WWoHP, and being the Potter nerd I am, I took the chance and headed over to IOA. I have a full Harry Potter vacation planned for July but temptation and excitement won over patience.

Anyway, I have read all the let down stories of people not fitting on Forbidden Journey and yes it scared me. Im not exactly skinny but not extremely overwieght, more along the lines of "a bit of chub". But my main fear was the chest area as I was cursed by God to be more than a little top heavy. Thankfully though there was no reason to fear. I did wear a sports bra with good smooshing capabilites just in case, a while the restraints did push tight, it was not hard to get the 3 clicks and off we went. After getting off I did have a small bit of soreness, but nothing I havent felt after getting off other rides that push on my chest. It was funny though because on of the " Sytherin students" overheard me mention it to my friend as she giggled and said, "too bad you muggles cant use a good ole cushioning charm" and patted her also not tiny chest. I replied that a shrinking charm might have been more useful and she cackled and said, "Hmm shrinking charm, I'll have to remember that next time I duel with a Gryffindor boy."

So anyway, just wanted to let the females know, that having a big chest doesn't have to mean you wont ride. That area is easy to squish if needed.

 

[TerrytownGrl]

I was able to ride Sunday! I am 5'1" and 235. I tried the test seats outisde of the ride on Saturday and did not get a green light. DH and I waited in line with my mom on Sunday and I decided to try the test seats inside. Worst thing they could say is that I didn't fit, which I already knew. I got the harness down one click myself and the TM asked if I minded if she pushed on the harness. Of course I said I didn't and she got it to click three times. She said as long as I was comfortable enough to ride like that for 5 minutes I was all set! Poor DH, I shoved our camera back at him and ran for the ride! It was my thighs that were the problem. We did not buy the picture because it was terrible!

I did enjoy the ride and as long as someone pushes the harness down I am good to go!

So glad you were able to ride! My DH and I have begun walking in the evenings so maybe by November, we'll be lucky enough to ride as well. We haven't been to Universal since the early 90s and are very excited about our upcoming trip. I must admit that WWoHP is one of the only reasons we're visiting Universal this trip.

So, I am just verry grateful that I found out about the size and body shape restrictions BEFORE we got there. I would have been so embarassed to be pulled out of line unexpectedly! When you're overweight or obese, you feel self-conscious enough.

So, even if me or DH aren't able to ride, at least I won't be surprised. I'll be disappointed, but at least I won't feel quite so caught off guard.

And I understand Universal's decision to build the ride the way they deem best. Just as in the future, they can understand my decision to spend our money at Disney.

 

[damo]

So glad you were able to ride! My DH and I have begun walking in the evenings so maybe by November, we'll be lucky enough to ride as well. We haven't been to Universal since the early 90s and are very excited about our upcoming trip. I must admit that WWoHP is one of the only reasons we're visiting Universal this trip.

So, I am just verry grateful that I found out about the size and body shape restrictions BEFORE we got there. I would have been so embarassed to be pulled out of line unexpectedly! When you're overweight or obese, you feel self-conscious enough.

So, even if me or DH aren't able to ride, at least I won't be surprised. I'll be disappointed, but at least I won't feel quite so caught off guard.

And I understand Universal's decision to build the ride the way they deem best. Just as in the future, they can understand my decision to spend our money at Disney.

They are constantly pulling entire groups of people out for the test seats. Nobody is singled out. You don't sit in the seats by yourself but they will put all the people around you in there too.

I think we are forgetting that Rowling approved everything in this entire project, so it was not just Universal's decision but ultimately it was her decision.

 

[seadd67]

There Is going to be some that will not fit, even maybe alot!. But that by no means should ruin your time visiting US and the Harry potter attractions.
I will for one will go all the way untill they let me on or say I can not,I will be dissipointed yep but at the end one ride Is not going to spoil our trip. At the very least my DS will be able to ride It.

 

[DBEAR]

Today they were not pressing on the harness at all. They had 5 people within 2 minutes of me that all wanted to see a manager/lead because they waited 45 minutes to find out they couldn't ride. These were all individuals from different parties. A few days ago I got three clicks and now I got 1. Still on a strict diet and I didn't gain any weight since then. I've gone from 50 inch chest and stomach to 48 inches. So now it depends how much they want to push on the harness. Highlight of the day was watching someone yell at a manager about the ride. Sorry but at this point I'm tired of the whole thing. They still have no plans to fix this by the way. I'll give them a hint. Put a buckle between the legs and shorten the harness. The excuse of sliding out is null and void if you put in the buckle. Trust me, NO ONE is going to slide out of that coffin sized box if there is a buckle.

 

[DVC4US]

How do the seats compare with Manta at SW? (I know the legs are different but wondering about the upper restraint) Has anyone that's been turned away from FJ been able to ride Manta? Thanks

 

[Kronk N Tink]

So you have no desire to see the rest of IOA and the other great attractions?

The other attractions mildly interest me... although looking at some reports I'm not even sure I can get in some of those (I'm very big across the shoulders and chest) but really I go from Ontario to Florida for an immersive experience and this is the first time Universal has offered such an experience.

I'm sure the rides are good don't get me wrong I would certainly go on them if I was there (or try to) I just don't feel the experience in itself would be that much different from say Canada's Wonderland... which is like an hour away instead of 20. Unless Harry is all up and running and able to be experienced in full.

 

[ChrisFL]

The other attractions mildly interest me... although looking at some reports I'm not even sure I can get in some of those (I'm very big across the shoulders and chest) but really I go from Ontario to Florida for an immersive experience and this is the first time Universal has offered such an experience.

I'm sure the rides are good don't get me wrong I would certainly go on them if I was there (or try to) I just don't feel the experience in itself would be that much different from say Canada's Wonderland... which is like an hour away instead of 20. Unless Harry is all up and running and able to be experienced in full.

I completely disagree that this is the first "immersive experience" Universal is offering. From the start IOA has offered that. It's not some amusment park, it's one of the most highly themed (and highly rated) theme parks in the world.

 

[lildamo]

The other attractions mildly interest me... although looking at some reports I'm not even sure I can get in some of those (I'm very big across the shoulders and chest) but really I go from Ontario to Florida for an immersive experience and this is the first time Universal has offered such an experience.

I'm sure the rides are good don't get me wrong I would certainly go on them if I was there (or try to) I just don't feel the experience in itself would be that much different from say Canada's Wonderland... which is like an hour away instead of 20. Unless Harry is all up and running and able to be experienced in full.

I'm from the Toronto area and trust me...Universal Studios couldn't be more different than Canada's Wonderland. The theming at Islands of Adventure is on par if not greater than anything I've seen at Disney (and I've been going to Disney my whole life) and every single ride is better than anything Wonderland has to offer (Behemoth is the only worthwhile thing in that park, IMO...I'm a huge theme park fan and generally don't even bother going to Wonderland, I'd rather save my money and go to Universal).

 

[Kronk N Tink]

I completely disagree that this is the first "immersive experience" Universal is offering. From the start IOA has offered that. It's not some amusment park, it's one of the most highly themed (and highly rated) theme parks in the world.[/QUOTE

That's fine... when I eventually go I hope I'm wrong... but I don't feel like spending the extra vacation time and money to find out until they've got something I can truly get excited over. If they fix Forbidden Journey that would do it