Being "Pooh" Sized and the Attractions

[acourtwdw]

I have only been to DL once and it was about 5 years ago. I know that there were attractions that I couldn't due because of being "Pooh" sized. I can't remember what ones there were. I am 5'6" about 250 lbs, wear a 20-22. Can anyone one tell which attractions to aviod. I don't have any issues at WDW with attractions due to my size, however. Thanks for the help

 

[pixiewings71]

WDW and DLR are basically the same when it comes to size restrictions. I'm not sure what rides you had problems on before but you should be fine on almost every ride at DL/DCA. One of my best friends is about your size and she rides whatever she wants. Things she doesn't like are Space Mtn (not because of her size because it makes her feel sick), Goofy's Sky School (tight fit), but otherwise she's fine. Oh ya, Screamin' because it is a bit tight and makes her feel sick as well.

 

[FlameGirl]

Probably avoid the Silly Swings as well.

 

[mouseymommy]

I go on all the rides, and the only one I find tight is GSS. I am larger than you. Have fun!

 

[twinkletink]

Here a couple of threads with more info:

Disneyland for big people

Tough rides for Pooh-sized people?

 

[T0rrent]

I have only been to DL once and it was about 5 years ago. I know that there were attractions that I couldn't due because of being "Pooh" sized. I can't remember what ones there were. I am 5'6" about 250 lbs, wear a 20-22. Can anyone one tell which attractions to aviod. I don't have any issues at WDW with attractions due to my size, however. Thanks for the help

Honestly, you can pretty much get on any ride you want. I'm 6'3 and my last trip I was 281 (down to 270 now for my trip in 2 weeks) and my wife is about 5'6 260 and the only ride that was really uncomfortable was Goofy's Flight School. Certain rides we may not share the same bench like AIW or RRCS but we've never not been able to get on a ride. Heck 2 years ago by some minor miracle we crammed both of us into the same Dumbo car

 

[Reneas06GTYUP]

Also being "pooh size" I have been having anxiety over these issues over some of the rides that we didn't get to go on last time we were there; leaving me not knowing what to expect.

I was looking at pictures (someone posted a link on another thread about this issue) of what the seating looks like for most of the rides. The ones that are bench seats with the bar that comes down remind me of sitting in a booth at a restaurant, leaving me to think that if one can fit in a booth, one should be able to fit in the ride. Will be finding out in 11 days if my analogy is correct.

 

[Tif]

That is the size I was when I went last year and I went on everything I wanted to with no problems at all.

 

[Rainforest_Elf]

I wouldn't worry. I'm 5'6 and 250lbs, and I had no problem on any rides when we went two weeks ago. Goofys sky school annoying, in fact I kept yelling "my fat! Oh my fat!" as I crammed into my sister on all the tight turns, but that was the only ride with problems. I think maybe the seat belt on soarin was a bit snug, but other than that, you will be just fine, I know it.

 

[DLRfan31]

Before I lost a lot of weight, I used to worry myself sick about this too, but once in the parks I found that nearly all the rides are very accommodating. I still don't do the astro orbiter or goofy's sky school, but thats because to me they're not worth the wait.

 

[watkinsme]

I am 5'3" 325 very top heavy and I will let you know what I can and can't ride (and FTR I can ride everything including astro orbitor at WDW)....We are here this week and today is our first park day.

 

[figment_jii]

The new cars for the Matterhorn might be a little tough. Some folks seemed to have problems with their knees needing to be scrunched up against their body.

 

[watkinsme]

Yesterday I rode with no problem:
Maters
LFT
Pooh ( frony easier to get out of than back)
Space
BTMRR
Mr toads
Buzz spin
Pinocchio
dumbo
snow white
haunted mansion
pirates -

will ride more today and reprort more...