Question about being a large man and riding attractions

mcgurran71

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I'm a very large man...only about 6 ft tall, but weighing about 350 pounds. Will I be able to ride many of the attractions or prob not? I'm mainly talking about the most popular attractions..Thank you for your help and opinions.
 
You should be just fine. Some will be a little less comfortable than others, but you should definitely fit.
 
There are only a few that you might have difficulty with. SOAT is snug, to put it mildly. You might have trouble hoisting yourself out of Astro Orbiters and Space Mountains seats, and SDMT is also a tight fit - you'll most likely be able to ride, but it could be uncomfortable ( but the ride's so short, the discomfort doesn't last long).
 
The only things you might have trouble with are listed above. I've been on everything except SDMT (didn't feel like waiting, didn't have a FP+ for it) and could fit with no problem. Climbing out of Space Mountain was tricky but in no way did I feel like I couldn't fit. Disney is the most larger-crowd friendly theme park I've been to. I don't fit into most Busch Gardens/other amusement park rides but Disney rides are much more lenient.
 

There are only a few that you might have difficulty with. SOAT is snug, to put it mildly. You might have trouble hoisting yourself out of Astro Orbiters and Space Mountains seats, and SDMT is also a tight fit - you'll most likely be able to ride, but it could be uncomfortable ( but the ride's so short, the discomfort doesn't last long).
Excuse the dumb question, but my curiosity has gotten the best of me. What ride is SOAT?
 
I'm a very large man...only about 6 ft tall, but weighing about 350 pounds. Will I be able to ride many of the attractions or prob not? I'm mainly talking about the most popular attractions..Thank you for your help and opinions.

You'll be fine and have a great time young man.
 
you may not fit in the brain stormer but if you do not have a little one with you it is a very easy ride to skip.
 
There are only a few that you might have difficulty with. SOAT is snug, to put it mildly. You might have trouble hoisting yourself out of Astro Orbiters and Space Mountains seats, and SDMT is also a tight fit - you'll most likely be able to ride, but it could be uncomfortable ( but the ride's so short, the discomfort doesn't last long).

I'd bag AO anyway.
 
Nothing to worry about. I'm about your size 5'11 & 325lbs. As mentioned, some rides are a little snug but I've been able to fit on everything. SDMT is very tight, and a little uncomfortable but you can fit.
 
I just wanted to say that my dad is also 6 feet tall and about 350 lbs. He rode everything with us. He had no problems getting on anything. Just be careful getting out of rides like RnR Coaster. He had to hoist himself up and out of that one and he tripped. I think it was because he was in a hurry. Just take your time and don't worry about people coming in behind you. :)
 
All ears.net has a great section titled WDW at Large with lots of info about the rides, ride vehicles, potential problems and tips. The quick version is - WDW is very size-friendly and you will have much better luck there than just about any other amusement park. A lot depends on your height and where you carry your weight and you'll find lots of specific info there.

My dad was 6'3" and in the process of losing lots of weight when we last went (down to 325 from over 400) and I'm so glad he looked at that site, or else he might have been afraid to go. A few ride vehicles were more tricky because you're down low and have to hoist yourself out, rather than so tight you can't fit. I'm heavy (carry it all over - chest, belly, legs) but 5'8". Both dad and I had our concerns, but rode every single ride without troubles. We did not do Sum of all Thrills (don't do motion simulators). Rides with a seat belt, like Test Track are easiest if you pull the belt all the way out prior to sitting. Rides with a U-bar like Rockin Roller Coaster don't go down as far on me as on others, so it looked funny sitting by my 10year old daughter and we couldn't really look at each other because my higher bar blocked our view. I can't remember if Big Thunder Mountain has a lap bar that you share with your seat partner, which probably means it won't come down low on their lap seated beside a bigger person.

Try searching these forums for the phrase "pooh-sized", as that's a common Disney euphemism for larger guests.
 


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