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[AngiTN]

This video shows a bit more on loading onto FoP.

Spoiler: FoP Vehicle

Can I watch without seeing any of the actual ride? I have no problem with stopping the video, as long as there are not shots before the loading part that are spoilers

 

[wilkeliza]

Can I watch without seeing any of the actual ride? I have no problem with stopping the video, as long as there are not shots before the loading part that are spoilers

You don't see any of the actual ride as the cameras had to be stowed. Also since it is a 3D ride you wouldn't see anything clearly.

 

[dina444444]

Can I watch without seeing any of the actual ride? I have no problem with stopping the video, as long as there are not shots before the loading part that are spoilers

The video starts with video that plays before boarding. It also shows a little of what happens after you sit down, that has not previously been seen. The video does not show the restraints locking into place.

 

[cdnusagurl]

2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese.

This bothers me more than a theme park having ride restrictions.

 

[DFII]

Can I watch without seeing any of the actual ride? I have no problem with stopping the video, as long as there are not shots before the loading part that are spoilers

Yes, I would stop at :45 to fully eliminate seeing anything else

 

[AngiTN]

You don't see any of the actual ride as the cameras had to be stowed. Also since it is a 3D ride you wouldn't see anything clearly.

Thanks! Makes sense. I did watch. One of my biggest (pun intended) areas of concern is alleviated. The chest bar is below the breast area.

 

[AngiTN]

The video starts with video that plays before boarding. It also shows a little of what happens after you sit down, that has not previously been seen. The video does not show the restraints locking into place.

I noticed that. I guess no one was there to film that part.

 

[alex9179]

Thanks! Makes sense. I did watch. One of my biggest (pun intended) areas of concern is alleviated. The chest bar is below the breast area.

Thank goodness. I thought that I was going to have to strap these babies down! That would have been a miserable day

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Thank goodness. I thought that I was going to have to strap these babies down! That would have been a miserable day

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Which does seem to not mesh with the reports that some had to leave and were unable to ride. I am thinking it was not as wide spread as the reports made it sound. A PP mentioned that it could have been multiple reports of 1 person who wasn't able to ride and it just seems like it was many. I'm being cautiously optimistic that it's much ado about nothing

If I recall correctly one of the reports was that they tried to get the person latched in but couldn't and led them away (but they didn't explicitly say the person was told they are too big and couldn't ride) - so it could even have been something with the latching mechanism of that seat and that person was able to fit fine in another seat

 

[AngiTN]

Thank goodness. I thought that I was going to have to strap these babies down! That would have been a miserable day

Don't think I haven't been tempted to get on FJ at Universal! Just not up to a full day like that

 

[wilkeliza]

If I recall correctly one of the reports was that they tried to get the person latched in but couldn't and led them away (but they didn't explicitly say the person was told they are too big and couldn't ride) - so it could even have been something with the latching mechanism of that seat and that person was able to fit fine in another seat

Yeah. Corey said in the Dis video it happened but it was unclear if it was a mechanical issue with the ride and the person got to ride later or if it was an issue where they could not ride due to it.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thanks! Makes sense. I did watch. One of my biggest (pun intended) areas of concern is alleviated. The chest bar is below the breast area.

But that's still dependent upon the height of the Guest. The adult's chest bar sits below your area of concern but the graphic of the child next to the adult has the bar sitting at the upper torso area.

*I always feel I have to word my responses carefully because most posters think I'm a guy! Otherwise, I'd use more descriptive choices for anatomy.

 

[rteetz]

they can't really be specific, more general like the one Universal has. That way people will know what to expect before they book fp.
I find it hard to believe that they created this attraction and did not know some body types would not be able to ride. But, I guess at least they have the CM previews to figure it out now.

I believe they knew some wouldn't be able to ride. I just think part of these previews is to see how many people that actually is.

 

[tsme]

FOP looks awesome. But am I the only one thinking, it'd be easy for someone to snatch someone else's bag, phone, camera, etc when in the bins behind everyone? I would love to think no one at Disney would do such a thing, but it seems like an open invitation to a crime of opportunity. Maybe I'm being a negative Nancy.

 

[dina444444]

FOP looks awesome. But am I the only one thinking, it'd be easy for someone to snatch someone else's bag, phone, camera, etc when in the bins behind everyone? I would love to think no one at Disney would do such a thing, but it seems like an open invitation to a crime of opportunity. Maybe I'm being a negative Nancy.

Well there are only 16 riders in each compartment and 8 riders in each section. I don't see anyone taking anything without someone noticing.

 

[AngiTN]

But that's still dependent upon the height of the Guest. The adult's chest bar sits below your area of concern but the graphic of the child next to the adult has the bar sitting at the upper torso area.

*I always feel I have to word my responses carefully because most posters think I'm a guy! Otherwise, I'd use more descriptive choices for anatomy.

True. I did note that for the child model it was chest height. I was assuming that most children aren't going to have such a large breast area it would be a problem for the ride. And I shouldn't ever assume

And I do always forget you are female, because I think of you as Hiro It's funny how an avatar and/or username can form how we identify posters

 

[JennLTX]

Thank goodness. I thought that I was going to have to strap these babies down! That would have been a miserable day

I am right there with you, my Fellow June Traveler.

 

[AngiTN]

FOP looks awesome. But am I the only one thinking, it'd be easy for someone to snatch someone else's bag, phone, camera, etc when in the bins behind everyone? I would love to think no one at Disney would do such a thing, but it seems like an open invitation to a crime of opportunity. Maybe I'm being a negative Nancy.

Nah, never entered my mind. We recently did Dr. Doom Free Fall ride at Universal and it has a similar concept, boxes to put stuff in for everyone on the ride. Never occurred to me to worry about my stuff there either
Only area where it may be a problem is if you have a really common bag, like one of the purchase with purchase bags, and there are several in the ride at the same time. It could be hard to remember which is yours. Maybe they number the bins to match the seat?

 

[tsme]

Nah, never entered my mind. We recently did Dr. Doom Free Fall ride at Universal and it has a similar concept, boxes to put stuff in for everyone on the ride. Never occurred to me to worry about my stuff there either
Only area where it may be a problem is if you have a really common bag, like one of the purchase with purchase bags, and there are several in the ride at the same time. It could be hard to remember which is yours. Maybe they number the bins to match the seat?

Guess I'm paranoid, lol.