Big and tall issues?

[johnnydakota]

Planning a trip to Orlando in a few months and I haven't been there in about 8-9 years.

I'm 6'3" and around 310 pounds these days. Bigger than I used to be. Will I have issues on the rides? Specifically the coasters (Hulk, Mummy, etc.)

Thank you.

 

[Metro West]

Welcome!

There are test seats in front of each coaster that I strongly suggest you use. On Dragon Challenge and Hulk, the "big boy" seats are located in the third row of each train and have two seat belt buckles. On Revenge of the Mummy the back row has more leg room and frankly it's more fun because of the air time experienced. I'm not sure about the Rockit.

You might have a hard time on some of the other attractions like Ripsaw Falls which is tight most times but I think there are test seats available. Forbidden Journey also has test seats.

Because of the type of attractions at Universal, not all are going to be able to enjoy everything. Just make sure you try out any test seats available instead of getting to the loading area only to find you can't ride.

 

[musicmantrs]

I'm 6'3" and 270 or 280 depending on the time of year and at Universal you definitely want to use the double buckle seats. Sometimes you have to do a little squeezing on Hulk and Dualing Dragons but it doesn't feel un-safe. We did the Harry Potter - Forbidden Journey one without a problem and then all of the other rides aren't too bad other than folding your legs up. We even did the little kiddy coaster in the Harry Potter area without problem. I will caution... to put it delicately I have Hank Hill syndrome and on Rip Ride Rockit I was very scared going up the vertical lift that I was going to slip out backwards. Most terrified coaster ride of my lift because of the lap-bar instead of over the shoulder restraints.