Overweight in Disney

[Graciesmom77]

The closer I get to our trip the more nervous I become. Has anyone had any issues about getting on the rides because of their weight? I am scared to get on a ride and not have the seat belt fit, or the CM telling me I'll have to get off. I can't stop worrying about it? I am 5'8 280 pounds. Gosh I hate saying that!

 

[Nanu57v]

My dad is 5'8 and a little under 300, and he was okay. I saw people larger then him on the rides, but they did have a squeeze. However, when he was closer to 375 there were a bunch of rides/ turnstiles he couldn't do.

 

[Jana49]

Here's a link to Deb's All Ears section for special needs, and it gives photos of the ride seats, plus other info. You'll find that most of the rides are very accomodating to your size.

http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/gal_ride.htm

edited to add: here's an even better link at the same site:

http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/ridsiz.htm

 

[CastleCreations]

I'm a pooh sized girl myself, and I've stayed away from some rides that I would love, but for fear of not fitting. I haven't done space or splash mountain, everest, rock n roller coaster, and I'm sure a few others...
I wish they all had the test car, that's not as embarassing as getting up there and not fitting.
Don't let it bother you, there are tons of rides you can do...and don't forget to bring your string bikini for that strut around the pool... just kidding...LOL. Have a great vacation!!! Lisa

 

[lovebugsmom]

I'm new at this, so not real sure I did it right . Don't worry about your size I'm FAT! and still love all the rides. I have done almost all without any trouble

 

[MrsJ Henry]

Don't worry I know people who are larger who fit. Sometimes you may be a little squished but it won't be bad. Even on Space Mountain!!!!
Disney does a great job with that. There are also quite a few rides that are benches so size doesn't matter at all.
Once you get there you will see people of all shapes and sizes and you will breath a sigh of relief!!!!!!

 

[Graciesmom77]

Thanks guys, you are relieving some of my worry!

 

[dbenlee]

Don't worry about any thing. As others have said, Disney does a great job for us Pooh sized folks. I am 6'4" and weigh about 395 pounds. I have ridden everything that I have wanted to including Expedition Everest, Spash Mountain, Rockin' Rollercoaster, Space Mountain and many others. I have not tried the Teacups because I don't like spinning rides like that and don't think I can fit. I don't like to ride Space Mountain because it cramps my long legs. I have never found a ride at Disney I couldn't fit in. One of the biggest tips I can give any Pooh sized person is to pull out the seat belt before sitting down, this makes it easier to buckle up after seating. Also read the link to Deb's site that is listed above, it has a lot of good information and is very reassuring. Go, ride and have a great time without worry of not fitting in any of the ride cars!

 

[Stan's MaggieMouse]

I've had an occasional problem with a random turnstile but never had a problem with an actual ride. Watch out for the turnstiles at the Haunted Mansion, they are particularly narrow.

Maggie

 

[kate0305]

If you have long legs too, which my DH does, we will also ask for an odd number line on rides, there seems to be more leg room in those seats, especially RnR

 

[miksilver]

I am pretty much your size and weight and I fit on everyride that I went on, including Space Mountain (it's tough getting out of the cars, but it is for everyone!) EE (fit fine) and have been on R-n-R before. I even rode Goofy's Barnstormer with my DD and the tea cups. It might depend where you carry your weight, but you should be fine. My general rule of thumb that made me feel better was there were a lot of pooh sized people in the parks and if they were in the same line that I was -- I was fine. My DH is larger than I am and he didn't have any problems on the rides either.

Don't worry and just have fun

 

[disneygal2007]

I have heard that there is test cars available out the way so no one can see you tying them out. I'm a large woman and I have the same dream with every theme park we go to. I go on a ride and we go upside down and ooops I fall out cause the seat belt gave out. your not alone so Don't worry and have a wonderful trip.