Info on who fits/who does not - for FJ - post here if you've been

[auntylinda]

What has been people's experiences with the test seats? Is there a lot of people trying them? I wouldn't feel so bad if there were. Also, are they pretty discrete about the whole thing? I am going with my super small boyfriend and I don't want to make a fool of myself.

 

[MIChessGuy]

I made my second trip to WWoHP this morning and made it onto one of FJ's modified seats. This time the outside seat-tester did not call me over. And I walked right past the inside test seats as well. When I pulled down on my ride seat's safety harness, the clicks came in a hurry; I know I heard at least two but wasn't sure about the third. The team member came over, did a perfunctory tug on the restraint, and that was it. I was worried that she was going to say that there hadn't been a third click. But nope, she said nothing and off I went.

Oddly enough, after all that, the ride proved to be a bit much for me. I had planned to go again right away via the single-rider line. However, as an older person not in the best of shape, I decided that one ride would suffice. The other thing is that I am not a super-hardcore Harry Potter fan. But the ride is extremely clever and I can definitely see how many people would wait a long time for a second ride. (Incidentally this is not an issue during the current slow season; gates opened for off-site people around 8:48 a.m. today and you could get right on FJ with essentially zero wait. Even Ollivander's was a short wait for the first part of the morning.)

 

[punkin]

We just came back and DH (5' 10", 270 lb) rode with no problem in a non-modified seat. He said that it was a little tight, but anyone with a 44" or smaller waist should be just fine. His weight is mostly legs and butt if that matters.

 

[Tink2Day]

What has been people's experiences with the test seats? Is there a lot of people trying them? I wouldn't feel so bad if there were. Also, are they pretty discrete about the whole thing? I am going with my super small boyfriend and I don't want to make a fool of myself.

I don't think it's a problem. I sat in one just to see if it was comfortable, not because of size and my tall travelmate did the same to make sure the height wouldn't be an issue like some rides at Disney. There were a couple of people who sat in them to pose for pictures and my friend who is around a size 18 tried them because of all the talk and said no one even looked twice.

 

[MIChessGuy]

I went back for my second ride on FJ this morning. This time, I definitely heard only two clicks. A TM came over and said, "You need another click," and pushed down on the harness to get the third one. He didn't seem to be straining that much. I had made it past the outside and inside test seats without being called over, same as Monday. I definitely appreciated the TM's getting me that final click, as it wasn't clear to me whether they always do that or whether the harness-pushing is left up to the individual TMs. Maybe another one would have kicked me out. I wanted to submit a complimentary note to management about it, but couldn't see his name tag in the dim lighting before he moved on to the next ride bench.

 

[aubriee]

I went back for my second ride on FJ this morning. This time, I definitely heard only two clicks. A TM came over and said, "You need another click," and pushed down on the harness to get the third one. He didn't seem to be straining that much. I had made it past the outside and inside test seats without being called over, same as Monday. I definitely appreciated the TM's getting me that final click, as it wasn't clear to me whether they always do that or whether the harness-pushing is left up to the individual TMs. Maybe another one would have kicked me out. I wanted to submit a complimentary note to management about it, but couldn't see his name tag in the dim lighting before he moved on to the next ride bench.

It's apparently up to each individual TM if they want to push down or not. I believe I posted somewhere earlier in this thread about my experience last August/Sept. I was there the last few days of August/early Sept before the modified seats. I rode FJ multiple times every morning and only had a problem once. I was solo so used the single rider line and always sat in one of those end seats. One day I had already ridden it a few times and each time the TM had to give a little push to get that last click. On about my third or fourth ride that morning a different CM told me I hadn't gotten the third click and told me I had to get off. I told him I had been riding it all week, in fact had just gotten off a few minutes before, and hadn't had a problem as long as one of them pushed down for the third click. He rather rudely told me they were not allowed to push down on the restraints because if they did that constantly it would ruin them. I got off, walked the fat walk of shame, waited a couple of hours, went back, got a different TM who didn't mind giving that little push I needed and rode it multiple times again. I didn't have any trouble the rest of the week either. Just that one TM refused to assist in any way.

 

[pcjiang]

nice stories, I would like to go and try it some time

 

[Micka Mouse]

WOW! I am so happy I came across this thread. I had no idea this could be a problem. My parents are taking my dbro's family and my family next summer, and my mom is a HUGE HP fan. She would have been crushed if she went, with her grandkids, and found out she couldn't go on the ride due to her weight. She won't tell anyone what she weighs, so I have no idea how to go about this............I think I'll start by mentioning that I hope my youngest niece is TALL ENOUGH for the ride, then mention that some people can't get on due to what I've read here.

This is NOT going to be easy!!! However, I couldn't handle her feelings being hurt by not being allowed to get on. Thank you so much for keeping this thread going!!!!

 

[Tink2Day]

nice stories, I would like to go and try it some time

I hope you get to go too!

Micka Mouse, good strategy!

Is your Mom a computer user? If so it would also make it easier if she could see all of the information. I read a lot of the boards but still wish I had more time available to get even more input from the great info on these boards. (short notice for my trip)

 

[ducky_love]

I haven't been on this thread in a while but I wanted to pop in and tell you that when my SIL had trouble fitting in the modified seats the TMs did EVERYTHING to get her to fit. They shoved and shoved on that restraint and even got a bigger guy to shove on it!! They were so, so nice. I don't think these days you'll have any trouble if you need some extra help for a click or two.

 

[MIChessGuy]

I wish I could report whether I was a "close call" during my two rides on FJ last month. On one ride, there wasn't even any extra harness-pushing by the TM after I clicked myself in. But the next time I rode, I was short a click and a TM came over to help. (I was careful to evade all test seats en route to the boarding area - heh.)

For what it's worth, I am about 5'-8", 268 or so, and generally need around size 48 for pants and around 3XL shirt size. So I am not all that close to the "300" weight figure that is often bandied about as the upper limit. But in my case, the big-midsection issue might have put me close to rejection. Hard to tell.

 

[omglaserz]

Okay so either this weekend or next weekend I hope to go back to Universal for round 2 of trying to get on FJ, the first time I went was the 2nd day the WWoHP was officially open and I was only able to get 2 clicks with a little help, even though the crew member pushed and pushed that 3rd one just wasn't gonna happen. I know there are modified seats now but I'm still nervous because my butt and thighs are just as big now as they were before (not something I'm proud of) -_- so my question is does anyone know about how much of a difference in room there is between the modified seat restraints and regular seat restraints? I was near tears the 1st time I couldn't go on it and can't even think about going through that again but my birthday is coming up and I just wanna ride the darn ride. I'm about 5'5" and measurements with clothing are 50-47-54. Thanks!

 

[ducky_love]

Okay so either this weekend or next weekend I hope to go back to Universal for round 2 of trying to get on FJ, the first time I went was the 2nd day the WWoHP was officially open and I was only able to get 2 clicks with a little help, even though the crew member pushed and pushed that 3rd one just wasn't gonna happen. I know there are modified seats now but I'm still nervous because my butt and thighs are just as big now as they were before (not something I'm proud of) -_- so my question is does anyone know about how much of a difference in room there is between the modified seat restraints and regular seat restraints? I was near tears the 1st time I couldn't go on it and can't even think about going through that again but my birthday is coming up and I just wanna ride the darn ride. I'm about 5'5" and measurements with clothing are 50-47-54. Thanks!

If youhad 2 clicks before you will be fine to get #3 with the modified seats!

 

[jagwebb1]

Ok - quick question...I have read most of this thread but can't decide for sure if my DH would fit. He is tall - 6'5" with a long torso and long legs. Weight is 230 - he is not overweight at all (has no belly or anything) but is very broad through the chest and shoulders. I don't know his width but he wears a 2XL shirt. Does it sound like he would be ok?

 

[damo]

Ok - quick question...I have read most of this thread but can't decide for sure if my DH would fit. He is tall - 6'5" with a long torso and long legs. Weight is 230 - he is not overweight at all (has no belly or anything) but is very broad through the chest and shoulders. I don't know his width but he wears a 2XL shirt. Does it sound like he would be ok?

Probably fine. Apparently one of the NBA players who is 6' 9" rode with no problems.

 

[Kren]

At the other end of the spectrum, my kid is 47 inches in shoes. D'you think they'll let him on????

<fingers crossed>

 

[phamton]

If he's not 48 inches, he won't be able to ride.

 

[MIChessGuy]

If he's not 48 inches, he won't be able to ride.

I assume the TMs are familiar with the 'elevator shoes' ploy that desperate kids use as a last resort to measure up...

 

[Kren]

Thanks for the replies. I'll see what two solid weeks of protein can do

 

[FrancieNolan]

I'm 5'5" 240 and rode in a regular seat w/ room to spare.

My son is 48" on the nose and was measured 2x before they let him on FJ but wasn't measured for any of the other 48" rides.