Finally must admit "to fat and old for the parks"

[micksterlee]

We just returned from a week at the HRH and I have to finally admit that I am to fat and old for amusement parks . I was unable to ride the Hulk,Dueling Dragons and Dr. Doom.I was able to squeeze in to the Mummy but it was very uncomfortable and Rip Saw Falls was a tight squeeze as well.

All the walking gave me blisters and I got a sunburn . So I guess my wife is right about our next vacation being a cruise or a week at the beach .

Now with that being said don't get me wrong I still had a great week at the parks, it is just hard accepting defeat.

 

[wwessing]

We have someone in our party who is a bit older and, honestly, may not "fit" either. This is a horrible question, and you can certainly feel free to tell me to shove off. . .but how old is too old and how big is too big???? I know body shape has alot to do with it, and I have read threads about this issue before, but I was just wonderin. . . . . .

 

[Metro West]

I don't think you're ever too old for a theme park...parks make you feel young. As far as being too fat...that's something to work on and you CAN lose some weight so you can ride the rides you want. Just give it a chance.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

You're never too old for the parks. Ever. You just do things differently and at a different pace. You go there to enjoy the experience.

Too fat can be worked on. It just takes commitment and dedication and/or prevention.

 

[yaytezIOA]

I am 6'0 and 285. I fit on Mummy fine, I squeeze into regular seats on hulk, duelig dragons, and I can do just fine with Dr. Doom.......Dudley is not a problem. The only problem I have is my back and knees......they dont like the hurky jerky and cant do the hot weather.....but the fat can boil down, like everyone else said.

 

[MIB999999]

I will be 52 in November. i am 6' 4" and 220 lbs. I love just walking the parks when i am not on an MIB mission. There is a gentleman that has been retired for years that is at Studios every Saturday morning. He comes for the wonderful atmosphere of the parks and to walk around. From what the turnstyle people have told me they can not remember the last Saturday when he was not there. I remember when i was fired from my job and money was tight i went almost three years with out going to Universal. When i finally had the money to go back i remember how it felt to walk from the parking garage to the park entrance and what a great feeling of finally being back it was. I do not get that feeling at Disney.
Since i live close by i can drop in for a few hours, walk around and ride a few rides and then leave. What a place to live.

 

[kellymonaghan]

I can tell you from bitter experience that you'll put on a heck of a lot more weight on a cruise than you ever will on a theme park vacation.

 

[robvia]

Right, a cruise is nothing but buffet eating.

I lost 15 pounds earlier this year and my cloths are fitting loose. My secret? No lunch during the week. The nay sayers tell me I'll loose muscle, that I should eat 5 meals a day, my metabolism will drop. Forget that. A calorie is a calorie is a calorie. I still look the same and can lift heavy objects.

There's an article on the net that explains diet perfectly.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/diet.htm

You either exercise to burn calories, or cut the food intake.

 

[micksterlee]

I am 53 years old and 5'10" and 300 pounds. I carry my weight up front and I am built like a power lifter or wrestler, meaning my stomach is big but very solid and starts at my chest . I wear size 48 pants and a size 52-54 shirt and jacket.

I am not bitter at all I knew going in the coaster would be a possible no go, but I was with my 9 year old grandson who of course was on high speed at all times.My biggest problem was with my legs and feet, I have two steel screws in my right ankle and my hips ain't what they used to be.

Please don't take my post as bitter and complaining about Universal as I said we all had a great time and will probably make a return trip when Harry Potter is in place.My wife for a couple of years now has reminded on a regular basis that I am "getting old and fat" so I guess I had to post just to admit that after this trip I think she may have something.

 

[dsmom]

Not to start anything here but I do not think it is very kind of your wife to "remind you on a regular basis that you are old and fat" - especially when it sounds like you are not. My husband and I are very close to being 50( me closer than him!) and we still feel like 2 kids. We just returned from a trip with my 78 year old mom and she loved it! My mom and I do not do rides- we like to stroll and eat and just enjoy being together as a family. I know the weather makes a big difference with her- she can do a lot more when the weather is cooler- you should plan a return trip in the fall or winter. My son will soon be 9 years old so I know how tiring that can be to keep up with him!

 

[phamton]

Well, I'm 57 and swear that I'll be hobbling onto the Hulk when I am 98 with my walker.

Just change you touring style. You don't need thrill rides to be thrilled. I still love Terminator, Jaws, Shrek, Horror Makeup, Jurassic Park River Adventure, Spiderman, and Cat in the Hat. Maybe you should consider renting an ECV. I know if I had steel screws in my ankles and bad hips, I'd rent one. Spend some time in Kid Zone and let your grandson get some of his energy out getting wet or in the ball factory.

You're not too old or too fat. We all come in different size packages and different ages. Just work with your limitations. I find I get motion sickness easier as I have aged and so I avoid too much spinning. Lots of people are afraid to do coasters but still can find lots to enjoy at the parks. Just find your comfort level and don't let anyone tell you you're too old or fat.

I know I used to travel with my grandmother to Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm when I was a kid and into my teenage years. I doubt that she rode much of anything but it was just great to be with her and share those memories.

 

[Metro West]

Since i live close by i can drop in for a few hours, walk around and ride a few rides and then leave. What a place to live.

I know...I do the same thing. Aint it great?

 

[t-and-a]

Well, I'm 57 and swear that I'll be hobbling onto the Hulk when I am 98 with my walker.

You go girl! I'm 36 and I think we are only as old as we feel and act! I'm right there with you....I want to be riding the coasters when I'm 98 too!

 

[t-and-a]

I know...I do the same thing. Aint it great?

Don't rub it in!
That would be so cool!!!

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Count me in as someone planning to ride the coasters when I am 98!

Now, OP, if you work on the "too fat" part, you will likely find that the "too old" part goes away as well.

 

[markey]

My DH and I are both 59 and take our 3 GK's to either Disney,Universal or a cruise every year. Next month we will be at Universal and you can bet that they always tire out before us. Their ages are 13, 12 and 6. A vacation to me is go from morning to night. Age is just a number, as long as you keep going the better off you are.

 

[micksterlee]

Now I don't want to start a debate, war or even a conflict because I love Disney and Universal but I wonder why when they designed the rides at Universal and IOA they didn't make them a little more user friendly.At WDW I fit in everything including the Rock and Roll Coaster and Everest. I wouldn't think it is a safety issue because Everest is new and I thought very comparable to the Mummy.

Again I am not trying to appear bitter or negative just a question.

 

[lorax123]

Last year the regualr restraints were getting a little too tight... Then I saw pics and went to the doctors and got weighed. The extra pounds sure do sneak up, don't they?

I took 45lbs off before our trip and I had a lot more breathing room. I was very happy about that.

One thing I didn't like, my allergies. It sucks coming out of inversions, trying to yell and gagging on a sinus drip. I swore I was going to choke to death before the ride was over.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Now I don't want to start a debate, war or even a conflict because I love Disney and Universal but I wonder why when they designed the rides at Universal and IOA they didn't make them a little more user friendly.At WDW I fit in everything including the Rock and Roll Coaster and Everest. I wouldn't think it is a safety issue because Everest is new and I thought very comparable to the Mummy.

Again I am not trying to appear bitter or negative just a question.

Rides are designed to accommodate the majority of people. Ride designers also know that for rides using certain kinds of lapbars/harnesses, there must be some form of seat that is more accommodating for larger guests (who are in the minority). They also have to follow ADA compliances.

Most rides will offer little-no problem for most people. If you see a Test Seat in front of an attraction, always try it first.

 

[macraven]

micksterlee.............you are only 52.

that is not old.




for me, age is just a number.
i'll be doing UO for years to come no matter what my # is.


try UO again, rent the electric wheelchair so you won't have issues with the walking.

life is too sweet at UO.......