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

[Keurigirl]

I was re-directed to this board for my question. I have read a lot of it, but everyone is giving height and weight in inches and pounds. I know not everyone is built the same, but can someone give me a "guesstimation" on size.

We have women size 22, 24, 28, and 30, not waist size, but pant size and shirt sizes.

What size fits?

I know if you're taller you might fit. If you have a big belly and buttocks you might not.

Please someone, guesstimate a size that works. Will the 22 and 24 fit and not the 28 and 30. Or because the 28 is 5'11 and carries weight well, will she ride.

I know this is crazy, but we can figure out size better than height and weight.

Please can anyone help?

I'm just trying to stop embarrassment, and plan the trip.

Thanks so much!

I'd love to see sizes here too....

 

[Donnask8pro]

I havent been here lately but just saw this thread.

I rode it in May 2011, at the time I was 280 lbs and a busty woman. I had no problem. Oh and I am also 5'9". The good thing is, I have since lost 100lbs.. Wahoo. Bring it on in Sept again.

 

[damo]

I havent been here lately but just saw this thread.

I rode it in May 2011, at the time I was 280 lbs and a busty woman. I had no problem. Oh and I am also 5'9". The good thing is, I have since lost 100lbs.. Wahoo. Bring it on in Sept again.

Congratulations, that's amazing!!!

 

[Donnask8pro]

Thanks.

 

[Badger Brent]

Donna, you give me hope!! Thanks for the info. Brent

 

[lam]

Sooo glad I found this thread and a big thank you to the Thread Starter & all participants.

I've been to Disney 5 years now and have NEVER visited IOA./

This year Ive planned a day at IOA BUT now realise I haven't a hope of fitting in many of the rides!!
I am 5ft 5 inches, and weigh approx 290 lbs. My chest is 48DD and weight is evenly distributed .

So my question is:
Is there a cafe or some place near the FJ and some of the other HP rides that I can go to whilst my son rides via the 'single line' queues?

thanks so much.
As for the rides-Well I did lose 42 lbs 2 years ago but put it all back on , so I guess I'll just have to start all over again so's I can ride with him next year!!!

lam

 

[princessmom29]

Sooo glad I found this thread and a big thank you to the Thread Starter & all participants.

I've been to Disney 5 years now and have NEVER visited IOA./

This year Ive planned a day at IOA BUT now realise I haven't a hope of fitting in many of the rides!!
I am 5ft 5 inches, and weigh approx 290 lbs. My chest is 48DD and weight is evenly distributed .

So my question is:
Is there a cafe or some place near the FJ and some of the other HP rides that I can go to whilst my son rides via the 'single line' queues?

thanks so much.
As for the rides-Well I did lose 42 lbs 2 years ago but put it all back on , so I guess I'll just have to start all over again so's I can ride with him next year!!!

lam

I am about your height and weight with a 42DDD and just made it onto forbidden journey this weekend. I am a 26/28 pant and a 24 top if that helps. The guy on the belt had me drop my arms as low as possible and he had to push to get the last click, but once he did I was fine. It was tight, but not uncomfortable. My chest was the issue, not hips/thighs. My DH is 5'7" with a 50" chest and a 38" waist. He had to have the modified seats as well due to his chest size, but had NO problems fitting into the modified seat. He was able to get 3 clicks with room to spare. I only rode the one time becuase I got a little queasy, but he rode multiple times with no problems. It might be worth a shot to see if you can fit. I initally red lighted the test seat without help, but once the CM pushed the bar down a little I was fine.
I had no problems fitting into a regular seat on anything else I rode, but we didn't do anything with a height limit over 48" because my DD is short. The only thing I remember being at all questionable was Mummy, but I was more than comfortable there.

 

[Nafinegar]

I have made it a mini-goal for my weightloss to fit comfortably on a "regular" seat on FJ. What are my odds?

Right now I weight 217. I am 5'7" with a small chest and the weight pretty evenly distributed otherwise. Right now I wear a 16W bottom and a 14R size top.

In one month I expect to weigh 6-8 pounds less and since I am doing some serious excercise, probably be one size smaller.

So, do I look on track for my goal? Either way I have lost 35 pounds and I am super proud of myself for that

 

[macraven]

i'm proud of you too for your weight lose.

losing weight is like a full time job........
gott stick with it and you have done wonderful with your goals.

 

[rascalmom]

Gosh - I hope I fit! I have been dieting and have lost 15 lbs since 2/1, but I still have a long ways to go. Our trip starts 3/17 - so I might be able to get another 5 lbs off by then if I work hard.....and I am!

I'm currently 5'6 and 240......very hourglass shaped (probably at least a couple of hours squeezed in there ). The "girls" take up a lot of room...I wear a 44G or H. I usually take a 3x top because of this & wear a 22w pant.

Do you think I'll fit?

My only priority is FJ. I've been to Universal a few times before & will be content to let my daughters have fun at the park without me if I don't fit in other rides.

My tummy/hip area is pretty thick - I had to have a seatbelt extender on one of my recent flights. I'm more narrow around the upper waist/rib cage area.

The extender need was before the 15 lbs came off.

 

[princessmom29]

I have made it a mini-goal for my weightloss to fit comfortably on a "regular" seat on FJ. What are my odds?

Right now I weight 217. I am 5'7" with a small chest and the weight pretty evenly distributed otherwise. Right now I wear a 16W bottom and a 14R size top.

In one month I expect to weigh 6-8 pounds less and since I am doing some serious excercise, probably be one size smaller.

So, do I look on track for my goal? Either way I have lost 35 pounds and I am super proud of myself for that

based on what I saw I would think that ou are going o be close , and it will depend on where crucial parts of you hit the harness. I dont think there is any way to know for sure until you get there, but you will definitely be finein a modified seat. if you dont want to have to try the test seat, you could jut take an end seat and no one would know you needed a modified seat if you just sat down on the outside without saying anything. the seats on either end of zevery 4 seat bench are modified.

 

[Badger Brent]

Just a quick update! I'm down to 289lbs with 46lbs lost so far! Even If I don't fit on FJ, I feel great and don't plan on stopping after the trip. Less than two weeks to go, and I want to still get to at least 280. Wish me luck. Brent

 

[EEyorelover22]

Just a quick update! I'm down to 289lbs with 46lbs lost so far! Even If I don't fit on FJ, I feel great and don't plan on stopping after the trip. Less than two weeks to go, and I want to still get to at least 280. Wish me luck. Brent

Congrats!! HP is what started my son to drop his 85 pounds total. It's a lot of work and I wish you the best with it.

 

[damo]

Good luck Brent! You've done great!

 

[macraven]

Just a quick update! I'm down to 289lbs with 46lbs lost so far! Even If I don't fit on FJ, I feel great and don't plan on stopping after the trip. Less than two weeks to go, and I want to still get to at least 280. Wish me luck. Brent

Yaa Brent !!


you'll hit your goal, i just know it.

 

[Utfootballdiva]

I am posting for anyone who is going in the near future and is worried about fitting on this ride as I was. I hope this helps someone.

I am 5'8 and weigh approximately 255lbs. I am big all over but do carry quite a bit of weight in my tummy and chest (44DD).

I was worried about some of the horror stories I had read about the "fat police" calling me out of the line but I never saw the "fat police" or saw anyone getting singled out due to size.

Once we got to the ride, a very polite young man that was instructing folks when to board approached me and said "take one of the end seats". The seats on the outside are the modified seats. No one else heard what he said and he did not say anything specifically about why...I knew so I nodded and jumped on the ride. It was in no way embarrassing or humiliating and I appreciated how he directed me in such an easy way.

I fit fine. The seats are very narrow (my thighs are big) but I fit. I pulled the restraint over me and pulled it in. I could not hear the clicks but it felt secure. The employee that checked each rider approached me and said "one more click ok?". I said "ok" and she pushed down and it clicked. She asked me if I was comfortable and I told her I was. The girls where a bit smooshed but nothing unbearable. I took a big sigh of relief at that point and enjoyed the ride!

I honestly do not think weight is the only factor. It's body shape. If I was shorter at my weight with my weight even more condensed to my mid area and chest I probably would not have been able to ride.

I had a thought that might be helpful to others...spanx or some kind of compression shirt under your t-shirt might help sort of suck things in enough to get on FJ or other coasters at Universal that you might feel iffy about. If I had thought of it prior to my trip, I probably would have done just that. There are compression shirts out there that wick sweat so it could have served double duty.

 

[Nafinegar]

based on what I saw I would think that ou are going o be close , and it will depend on where crucial parts of you hit the harness. I dont think there is any way to know for sure until you get there, but you will definitely be finein a modified seat. if you dont want to have to try the test seat, you could jut take an end seat and no one would know you needed a modified seat if you just sat down on the outside without saying anything. the seats on either end of zevery 4 seat bench are modified.

Thanks for the info! I am not going to sweat it if I am in the modified seat. Using this a motivator has been helpful. I hit a big end of plateau and have jumped down to 213!!! I am doing a big push on exercise between now and 4/5 and I will be happy with wherever I end up. I'm still thinking that I will be another 6-8 pounds less when I arrive based upon my current losses

 

[pixeegrl]

Once we got to the ride, a very polite young man that was instructing folks when to board approached me and said "take one of the end seats". The seats on the outside are the modified seats.

Thanks for sharing which seats! I will definitely let DH know to sit in one of the outside seats! He is 5'9" and 250 so I hope he can make it on! He is working on loosing weight and our trip is not till August so we will see!

 

[princessmom29]

Thanks for sharing which seats! I will definitely let DH know to sit in one of the outside seats! He is 5'9" and 250 so I hope he can make it on! He is working on loosing weight and our trip is not till August so we will see!

DH is about 5'7" and 230 and he had no problem latching the harnass himself in the modified seats. He carrys most of his weight in the chest (50" chest and 38" waist)

 

[lam]

I am about your height and weight with a 42DDD and just made it onto forbidden journey this weekend. I am a 26/28 pant and a 24 top if that helps. The guy on the belt had me drop my arms as low as possible and he had to push to get the last click, but once he did I was fine. It was tight, but not uncomfortable. My chest was the issue, not hips/thighs. My DH is 5'7" with a 50" chest and a 38" waist. He had to have the modified seats as well due to his chest size, but had NO problems fitting into the modified seat. He was able to get 3 clicks with room to spare. I only rode the one time becuase I got a little queasy, but he rode multiple times with no problems. It might be worth a shot to see if you can fit. I initally red lighted the test seat without help, but once the CM pushed the bar down a little I was fine.
I had no problems fitting into a regular seat on anything else I rode, but we didn't do anything with a height limit over 48" because my DD is short. The only thing I remember being at all questionable was Mummy, but I was more than comfortable there.

Hi

Thanks so much for this info.
I'm a 26 in tops and trousers. Depending on the top, sometimes I'm a 24 others, a 28.
I'm 46/48DD chest size & think I won't bother riding this until I've lost weight again.

I would however like to know from anyone if I can get into Hogwarts OR if theres a cafe nearby I can go to whilst my teen son rides.

Thanks so much

lam