Harry potter ride not for large riders

[Zip-a-dee-dude-da]

Is the Op able to ride Rock n' Rollercoaster at the Disney Studios? I believe that ride has over the shoulder restraints as well. If the Op can ride that, I bet he/she will be able to ride Harry Potter as well.

I can ride this....but the Universal rides have belts that need to connect...and alas they do not connect, If rnr had these belts i prob wouldnt fit as well. Just engineered diff i guess

 

[Jonny_Duck]

Forgive me if i sound rude, but why should US accommodate me because I make unhealthy life choices. I'm overweight size 16 at only 5'7and while obviously I'm not ashamed of it I see no reason to be accommodated for it. I need to lose the weight and if not being able to fit onto a ride that I have been excited for for the last year is what encourages me SO BE IT!

Also I don't understand why people feel this need to CONSTANTLY compare US and Disney. It really is apples to oranges. I love Disney. It's nostalgic and family fun. I love Universal because it's exciting and thrilling. I happen to be someone who likes BOTH of those things. Some people don't and that's fine. Doesn't make either better than the other.

Universal is getting my money this year because I want to see HP but in a few years Disney will get my money when it opens it's expansion of Fantasyland.

The reason is because it has competition....Its fine that you think you losing weight is not a problem. Some ppl think differently and if I were given the choice today to go to Disney or Universal I would go to what I feel most comfortable with.

I don't see it as comparing apples to oranges...they are both theme parks with theme rides in Orlando who are in direct competition with each other. Their rides are fairly similar once you get past some of the themes.

I also believe your size is considered average in the US. If they can't accommodate someone of average size then I do think they have a problem.

I personally don't have a problem losing weight to go enjoy myself at Universal...I have done it once and in process of doing it again for this yrs vacation. But in the same sense I see how this could be a problem for Universal because of the stiff competition and staggering ticket sales.

My only disappointment is all this time and effort into this remodel etc and its only one added ride. It wouldn't be too bad if there was more for family fun and stuff to do. Even a playground could add some enjoyment but one new ride and some plastic wands everywhere? I will check it out and leave my final thoughts till I see it either way I think I will be disappointed and I am sure it will draw in crowds but I wonder how many ppl will continue to return due to this one added ride.

As for the RnR in comparison to Universal rides. No competition rly...I heard once a 400 lb person could fit in that ride with no problem. I don't like the leg room in back but other then that I have no prob fitting even when I was bigger.

 

[cieslack]

I just don't see how you can build a ride for a bigger person and sacrifice turnover. If the seats were big enough for the larger people and thus decreased the number of seats, the lines would be longer and they want bodies through the door. I am tall and Mummy is very uncomfortable, but I don't expect them to redesign for more leg room. I expect them to build it for average people. Regardless, they are capitalists and I am sure they are going to accomodate as many body types as possible.

 

[Timmy Boy]

It's not Universal's fault that you can't fit on the ride.

 

[SwirlyGirly]

OH no! My 8yo daughter is a major HP fan and she's the reason we are planning a vacation to TWWoHP this summer. She's tiny, tiny, tiny and there's no way she'll be tall enough for this ride this year. Probably not for the dragons either. Will she for sure be allowed to go into the castle and through the pre-thrill ride experience or should be cancel this year and reschedule for next?

 

[melly]

This ride is the centerpiece of a major expansion for the park. I find it hard to comprehend they would design it to not be inclusive for all. .

It is not reasonable for rides to be built that can accomodate everyone. There clearly has to be a limit as to what can be built.

 

[Dollyrar]

It is not reasonable for rides to be built that can accomodate everyone. There clearly has to be a limit as to what can be built.

Exactly! . These people are running a business at the end of the day. What would you do in their position?

Build a new Harry Potter themed Dumbo/small world/peter pan-style toddler and upwards ride = uninspired, unlikely to attract new visitors and therefore unprofitable.

or

Build the worlds most most advanced, ambitious and thrilling theme park attraction = Inspiring to both old & new customers, likely to create strong repeat business, and thereby become highly profitable for the company.

It might well be that kids like Harry Potter, but they sure as hell won't be the ones driving there or paying $100's of dollars for entry, food and merchandise. It's having more adults choosing to spend a portion of their vacation time at Universal that will ultimately make this multi-million dollar project a success.

 

[Magpie]

OH no! My 8yo daughter is a major HP fan and she's the reason we are planning a vacation to TWWoHP this summer. She's tiny, tiny, tiny and there's no way she'll be tall enough for this ride this year. Probably not for the dragons either. Will she for sure be allowed to go into the castle and through the pre-thrill ride experience or should be cancel this year and reschedule for next?

From what the Universal press releases say, everyone can go through the pre-show. There's a chicken exit in the same room as the ride benches, allowing people to leave without riding. So if she's cool with that, you're good to go!

As for those who think there won't be enough to do? There's lots (and we don't even know what they haven't told us yet)! Have a butterbeer. Eat a meal at the Three Broomsticks. Go through the wand choosing process. Talk to the various costumed actors and take pictures - and from what I saw on Ellen it looks like some of them will be putting on street shows, too! Mail a letter with a Hogwart's postmark. Browse the souvenir shops. Listen to the animatronic frog choir. Ride the coasters. Tour the castle, and ride.

And then... why not wander over to any of the other lands in IOA? It's not like the Wizarding World is the ONLY thing in the park!

 

[Purseval]

I am tall and Mummy is very uncomfortable, but I don't expect them to redesign for more leg room.

If you are too tall they won't let you on HRRR, it's the only US ride with both a minimum and maximum posted height requirement.

 

[jpmom97]

I am sorry that larger riders can't ride the new ride. I hope it's just a rumor and everyone will be able to enjoy it. I am sad that 2 of my kids won't be able to ride due to height requirements but everything else sounds great and it will be a great time for all of us. Just means we have to come back so my little ones get a chance! Hubby will love that LOL.

For years my family and I were just Disney people. This past December we went to Universal and I have to say we had a blast!! The rides were great for all of us, some of the best we have been on. I think you can't knock it til you try it. It's an amusement park, how can you not have fun?

 

[Rip]

The reason is because it has competition....Its fine that you think you losing weight is not a problem. Some ppl think differently and if I were given the choice today to go to Disney or Universal I would go to what I feel most comfortable with.

I don't see it as comparing apples to oranges...they are both theme parks with theme rides in Orlando who are in direct competition with each other. Their rides are fairly similar once you get past some of the themes.

I also believe your size is considered average in the US. If they can't accommodate someone of average size then I do think they have a problem.

I personally don't have a problem losing weight to go enjoy myself at Universal...I have done it once and in process of doing it again for this yrs vacation. But in the same sense I see how this could be a problem for Universal because of the stiff competition and staggering ticket sales.

My only disappointment is all this time and effort into this remodel etc and its only one added ride. It wouldn't be too bad if there was more for family fun and stuff to do. Even a playground could add some enjoyment but one new ride and some plastic wands everywhere? I will check it out and leave my final thoughts till I see it either way I think I will be disappointed and I am sure it will draw in crowds but I wonder how many ppl will continue to return due to this one added ride.

As for the RnR in comparison to Universal rides. No competition rly...I heard once a 400 lb person could fit in that ride with no problem. I don't like the leg room in back but other then that I have no prob fitting even when I was bigger.

Seriously, why go? You've already made up your mind that you're going to be disappointed, so why not spend your money somewhere you'll actually enjoy?

I don't get why people are prejudging something they've never seen. Yes, it's one additional ride - that will be completely unlike anything in existence. But it is also a full immersion into the books/movies. That, more than the ride, is what will attract the masses of HP fans.

But I digress, I'm sure we'll be hearing a full report of how disappointing it was and how _________ would have done it better and how the new _______________ expansion (one additional ride, 1-2 re-themed rides, and some plastic ears) will be amazing.

 

[Jonny_Duck]

Seriously, why go? You've already made up your mind that you're going to be disappointed, so why not spend your money somewhere you'll actually enjoy?

I don't get why people are prejudging something they've never seen. Yes, it's one additional ride - that will be completely unlike anything in existence. But it is also a full immersion into the books/movies. That, more than the ride, is what will attract the masses of HP fans.

But I digress, I'm sure we'll be hearing a full report of how disappointing it was and how _________ would have done it better and how the new _______________ expansion (one additional ride, 1-2 re-themed rides, and some plastic ears) will be amazing.

Well...For starters I am an AP holder and go semi regularly. I love the parks and enjoy them as they are now.

I made up my mind that I would not like Dinosaur in Disney and it turned out to be one of the greatest rides I have been on. Just because I think I will be disappointed doesn't mean my mind will just not change when I see it.

I am disappointed in what they are newly offering to their guests. After riding all these rides I don't see any "magic" anymore and I am betting this ride won't be any different.

Yes its pretty cool they are offering a new thrill ride and all but I was hoping for a family fun ride to go along with that but thats just my opinion.

As for the last statement...Last night I was actually thinking that I wish I could check out an alternate Universe and see how Disney would have implemented Harry Potter. I love theme parks/rides in general and my statements have nothing to do with Disney vs Universal, I think the both do certain things better then the other.

 

[Magpie]

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As for the last statement...Last night I was actually thinking that I wish I could check out an alternate Universe and see how Disney would have implemented Harry Potter. I love theme parks/rides in general and my statements have nothing to do with Disney vs Universal, I think the both do certain things better then the other.

Um... well, you could look at the original Winnie the Pooh stories and compare them to the present day Pooh franchise (which, fwiw, is beloved in our family).

Assuming Disney's approach to Harry Potter would be similar to how they've handled Pooh Bear, here's what I see...

In this alternate universe J.K. Rowling would have to give up all creative control to Disney, because Disney rarely - if ever - settles for less than total control. Harry Potter's continuing adventures would become a TV series, featuring a Harry who never ages past 11, and who is drawn in a big-eyed animation style, to appeal to families with young kids.

Eventually he'd be ditched altogether for his adorable daughter - no more than 6 - who would lead toddlers on magical, educational TV adventures. Because the Powers That Be would conclude - after having cutesied up the franchise - that their core audience was little girls, and little girls relate better to another little girl, not a boy with a weird scar on his forehead.

Voldemort would become indistinguishable from Gargamel (from the Smurfs) - sort of a hapless, incompetent, non-threatening "evil" figure who constantly gets his comeuppance at the end of every episode. And then all the good guys laugh at him.

At the parks, all the little girls could get their pictures taken with Hermione. Ron and Harry would be featured at a character breakfast. And there would be a gentle boat ride through the TV version of Potterland, with animatronic characters singing at you. The toddlers will love it.

And hey - when you get home, you could decorate your nursery in a Baby Potter theme!

 

[patster734]

Um... well, you could look at the original Winnie the Pooh stories and compare them to the present day Pooh franchise (which, fwiw, is beloved in our family).

Assuming Disney's approach to Harry Potter would be similar to how they've handled Pooh Bear, here's what I see...

In this alternate universe J.K. Rowling would have to give up all creative control to Disney, because Disney rarely - if ever - settles for less than total control. Harry Potter's continuing adventures would become a TV series, featuring a Harry who never ages past 11, and who is drawn in a big-eyed animation style, to appeal to families with young kids.

Eventually he'd be ditched altogether for his adorable daughter - no more than 6 - who would lead toddlers on magical, educational TV adventures. Because the Powers That Be would conclude - after having cutesied up the franchise - that their core audience was little girls, and little girls relate better to another little girl, not a boy with a weird scar on his forehead.

Voldemort would become indistinguishable from Gargamel (from the Smurfs) - sort of a hapless, incompetent, non-threatening "evil" figure who constantly gets his comeuppance at the end of every episode. And then all the good guys laugh at him.

At the parks, all the little girls could get their pictures taken with Hermione. Ron and Harry would be featured at a character breakfast. And there would be a gentle boat ride through the TV version of Potterland, with animatronic characters singing at you. The toddlers will love it.

And hey - when you get home, you could decorate your nursery in a Baby Potter theme!

 

[Sabbie]

Wow this is a serious thread.

 

[schumigirl]

Um... well, you could look at the original Winnie the Pooh stories and compare them to the present day Pooh franchise (which, fwiw, is beloved in our family).

Assuming Disney's approach to Harry Potter would be similar to how they've handled Pooh Bear, here's what I see...

In this alternate universe J.K. Rowling would have to give up all creative control to Disney, because Disney rarely - if ever - settles for less than total control. Harry Potter's continuing adventures would become a TV series, featuring a Harry who never ages past 11, and who is drawn in a big-eyed animation style, to appeal to families with young kids.

Eventually he'd be ditched altogether for his adorable daughter - no more than 6 - who would lead toddlers on magical, educational TV adventures. Because the Powers That Be would conclude - after having cutesied up the franchise - that their core audience was little girls, and little girls relate better to another little girl, not a boy with a weird scar on his forehead.

Voldemort would become indistinguishable from Gargamel (from the Smurfs) - sort of a hapless, incompetent, non-threatening "evil" figure who constantly gets his comeuppance at the end of every episode. And then all the good guys laugh at him.

At the parks, all the little girls could get their pictures taken with Hermione. Ron and Harry would be featured at a character breakfast. And there would be a gentle boat ride through the TV version of Potterland, with animatronic characters singing at you. The toddlers will love it.

And hey - when you get home, you could decorate your nursery in a Baby Potter theme!

That is a frighteningly accurate account........... IMHO of course, of what could have happened!!!!!

 

[Metro West]

That is a frighteningly accurate account........... IMHO of course, of what could have happened!!!!!

Not only that but you would see mouse ears on all the characters.

 

[TaylorsDad]

Well...For starters I am an AP holder and go semi regularly. I love the parks and enjoy them as they are now.

I made up my mind that I would not like Dinosaur in Disney and it turned out to be one of the greatest rides I have been on. Just because I think I will be disappointed doesn't mean my mind will just not change when I see it.

I am disappointed in what they are newly offering to their guests. After riding all these rides I don't see any "magic" anymore and I am betting this ride won't be any different.

Yes its pretty cool they are offering a new thrill ride and all but I was hoping for a family fun ride to go along with that but thats just my opinion.

As for the last statement...Last night I was actually thinking that I wish I could check out an alternate Universe and see how Disney would have implemented Harry Potter. I love theme parks/rides in general and my statements have nothing to do with Disney vs Universal, I think the both do certain things better then the other.

Agreed, both parks are amazing in their own way. Though in my nightmare alternate universe vision of how Disney would have done Harry Potter I look to the way they fully brought to life the movie Narnia and Prince Caspian with their attraction or museum or whatever it is, and just from the castle,village and props shown online Universal has greatly surpassed that already. So even if it doesnt live up to my expectations I will remember Prince Caspian and Narnia and know it could have been worse. I truly believe Disney would have had rights to the HP attractions if they could have matched Rowlings vision as well as Universal. I dont mean to sound critical of Disney, next to Universal they are my favorite parks-and I agree Dinosaur is awesome, so cool it makes up for the disappointment of Expedition Everest-Did they ever fix the Yeti?

 

[Jonny_Duck]

Agreed, both parks are amazing in their own way. Though in my nightmare alternate universe vision of how Disney would have done Harry Potter I look to the way they fully brought to life the movie Narnia and Prince Caspian with their attraction or museum or whatever it is, and just from the castle,village and props shown online Universal has greatly surpassed that already. So even if it doesnt live up to my expectations I will remember Prince Caspian and Narnia and know it could have been worse. I truly believe Disney would have had rights to the HP attractions if they could have matched Rowlings vision as well as Universal. I dont mean to sound critical of Disney, next to Universal they are my favorite parks-and I agree Dinosaur is awesome, so cool it makes up for the disappointment of Expedition Everest-Did they ever fix the Yeti?

It seems very intermitten...last few times I rode it worked about 50% of the time. I must admit first time I rode EE I wasn't too impressed but it def grew on me after a few rides.

 

[Zip-a-dee-dude-da]

It's not Universal's fault that you can't fit on the ride.

No its not...so I'll choose to go to the parks that make an effort to be accessible.