5'3" and about 205 lbs. I was able to ride everything in the regular seats. Some of the rides were a little tight, but I made it! I actually had the most trouble with the water rides. Jurassic Park the lap bar for the whole row landed on my stomach, so the rest of the row didn't feel secure. Of course it was fine, but they were pushing down and it wasn't going anywhere!! The most trouble I had was getting in and out of the Bilge Rat Barge (not sure if that is the correct name). The flume ride. Anyway, as I was trying to get situated I accidentally pushed down on my lap bar before my legs were situated and got stuck before I was all of the way in. It was ok, but it was the most difficult to get in and out of that ride.
As for crowds, we arrived early and they let us in 15 minutes early both days. (we stayed offsite). So both days we were on rollercoasters BEFORE the official park opening time. Without express passes it was AWESOME to get attractions done so early!!!
I'm not familiar enough with the parks to name rides, but we arrived early and on IOA day were done with everything including Harry Potter by 7pm. We rode FJ twice, 45 min wait at 9:30 am and 20 min wait at 5pm.
On US day same thing, Monday 6/27, the longest wait was 45 min for riptide rocket @ 4:30pm, but we had already ridden it once with no wait before the park opened. Rode everying and left the park by 6pm.
We took a break both days and went to lunch at City Walk - Bubba Gump on Sunday and Marguerittaville on Monday. Rides were averaging 20 min wait, not bad at all for no express passes!!
We still have 2 days left on our passes (due to my fears about the crowds), but we're going to the beach today.
We may go back after 6 some day later in the week, pay only $3.00 to park and reride a few favorites.
Thanks soooo much everyone for the advice you've given me!!! I've been stalking the site for about six months and it made my trip so much less stressful!!!
As for crowds, we arrived early and they let us in 15 minutes early both days. (we stayed offsite). So both days we were on rollercoasters BEFORE the official park opening time. Without express passes it was AWESOME to get attractions done so early!!!
I'm not familiar enough with the parks to name rides, but we arrived early and on IOA day were done with everything including Harry Potter by 7pm. We rode FJ twice, 45 min wait at 9:30 am and 20 min wait at 5pm.
On US day same thing, Monday 6/27, the longest wait was 45 min for riptide rocket @ 4:30pm, but we had already ridden it once with no wait before the park opened. Rode everying and left the park by 6pm.
We took a break both days and went to lunch at City Walk - Bubba Gump on Sunday and Marguerittaville on Monday. Rides were averaging 20 min wait, not bad at all for no express passes!!
We still have 2 days left on our passes (due to my fears about the crowds), but we're going to the beach today.
We may go back after 6 some day later in the week, pay only $3.00 to park and reride a few favorites.Thanks soooo much everyone for the advice you've given me!!! I've been stalking the site for about six months and it made my trip so much less stressful!!!
