Question about tall people and rides

[Johndubbya]

I am 6'10'' and I am a larger framed fella... I am going to Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios. I read on easywdw that 7dmt is bad for tall people... Are there any other rides at these 3 parks that I should not even consider... Thanks for the input in advance

 

[Raenstoirm]

Disney is very good about accommodating people of all shapes. Mine train will be tough and you will possibly have to cross your legs (indian style) on many of the boat rides.

 

[gap2368]

I am not sure where it is maybe some one can look it up or know what the thread was called but it was for pooh sized people and what attraction worked did not work for them. I am sure you can find it but I think most ( and I know you are taller) people were able to ride most things.

 

[CAS239]

You should be fine on most all rides. There's been word that even basketball players have been on the mine train so you might be able to.

I'm not as tall as you but the Safari at AK doesn't have much leg room. I usually have to sit at an angle a little bit to keep my knees from rubbing the seat in front.

 

[Dan Murphy]

This and the links in the left margin on that page may be helpful. Mine train is more of a problem for those with wide hips and bottom.

http://allears.net/tp/ridsiz.htm

On Rock n Roller Coaster, the odd numbered rows have significantly more leg room than the even numbered rows. I'm 6'6"

 

[LoKiHB]

You should be fine on most rides. Mine Train will be not fun... but on the bright side, it's a very short ride. I have been on Mine Train twice. I lost 65 lbs between the first and second time. I was definitely more comfortable this past October, but that's a relative term. My advice, is before you pull the lap bar down, make sure you are ummm, adjusted properly, as once you do pull it down, you will NOT be able to move your legs. I am 6'4" btw, and not thin by any means.

 

[thingwithwings]

DH actually couldn't manage on Mine Train, but I think that was because he was squeezed in with our roommate. He's 6'4" and pretty large--his weight wasn't an issue, but they couldn't get the bar down over his legs.
Otherwise, though, he had no trouble on any of the rides.

 

[Gracie09]

DH is 6'7" and can do all the rides except Space Mountain. But that is more that he doesn't feel like he is seated all the way down.

 

[Accident]

I am 6'10'' and I am a larger framed fella... I am going to Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios. I read on easywdw that 7dmt is bad for tall people... Are there any other rides at these 3 parks that I should not even consider... Thanks for the input in advance

I"m 6'4" and the rides I either can't do or just fit are:
- Seven dwarves mine train. *just fit, it had to do with legs getting under the lap bar but I found no extra room so once in, my legs and feet were locked in place.
- Astro Orbiter * no chance
- Barn Stormer *need to almost sit sideways

Rides you might find very uncomfortable but should fit (may need your legs sideways)
- boat rides (small world, pirates).
- dinosaur, I really banged up my knee more than once on this ride so go in expecting that and you should be ok but you may not fit.

That's all I can think of.. basically you are mostly ok and ask the CM before you get in line if there is any concern.

 

[Markansas]

I am 6'10'' and I am a larger framed fella... I am going to Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios. I read on easywdw that 7dmt is bad for tall people... Are there any other rides at these 3 parks that I should not even consider... Thanks for the input in advance

space mountain is super tight. i am 6'5" 3 bills and i can get in but its way to small for me.

 

[Johndubbya]

DH is 6'7" and can do all the rides except Space Mountain. But that is more that he doesn't feel like he is seated all the way down.

Thats one of the rides I am using a fastpass on. If i dont fit will disney give me another fastpass.

 

[Accident]

good point on space mountain, avoid seats 1 and 4. 2,3,5,6 you can put your legs under the seat in front of you. however at 6'4" it's not pretty seeing me get in or out but it's possible. at 6'10", I'm not sure.

 

[Dan Murphy]

good point on space mountain, avoid seats 1 and 4. 2,3,5,6 you can put your legs under the seat in front of you. however at 6'4" it's not pretty seeing me get in or out but it's possible. at 6'10", I'm not sure.

Getting in is easy enough for me, but getting out.... In any case, I do not ride it anymore.

 

[Accident]

Getting in is easy enough for me, but getting out.... In any case, I do not ride it anymore.

good point there, the only issue I had with getting in is when I accidentally pushed the restraint down a hair with a bag and they needed to release it so I could.

 

[rn448698]

I'm 6'8" and weigh 240 lbs. 7DMT is a tough fit, but not because of legroom. It's actually the width that I find problematic, and I'm not a wide person. I fit, though.

A few comments:

I can ride Space Mountain in seats 2, 3, 5, and 6. It's a tough fit, though, but if I weighed more, it would be a problem.

I find Haunted Mansion to be terribly uncomfortable. I have to slouch to fit inside the doom buggy.

I can barely hear the voice over in Spaceship Earth because my head is too far above the speakers. Again, I slouch.

I haven't ridden RnR in a long time, but I seem to remember that the shoulder harnesses are too low.

The front row of any boat ride is usually best for legroom (Pirates, Frozen, LwtL...).

All in all, I don't avoid any ride at WDW except for RnR.

 

[BudgieMama]

DH is 6'7" and can do all the rides except Space Mountain. But that is more that he doesn't feel like he is seated all the way down.

good point on space mountain, avoid seats 1 and 4. 2,3,5,6 you can put your legs under the seat in front of you. however at 6'4" it's not pretty seeing me get in or out but it's possible. at 6'10", I'm not sure.

I find 1 and 4 better on Space Mountain! Getting into those other seats... I can't figure out what I'm supposed to do, and I've got stuck a couple of times. I'm only 5ft 9 but my height is in my legs rather than my torso! I find getting out a bit better, but I panic a little at loading- they're generally pretty quick to move on, and I'm worried I'll cause delays!

 

[Accident]

I find 1 and 4 better on Space Mountain! Getting into those other seats... I can't figure out what I'm supposed to do, and I've got stuck a couple of times. I'm only 5ft 9 but my height is in my legs rather than my torso! I find getting out a bit better, but I panic a little at loading- they're generally pretty quick to move on, and I'm worried I'll cause delays!

I wonder what the actual height is when your just too long to fit, I know I can't fit in 1 or 4 at 6'4' there is no way to lower the safety bar over my knees.

 

[Madonna3]

My husband at 6'4" and is in the pic in my profile. He fits on everything, including Space Mountain and he rides all the way in the back, but if he were any taller I don't think he could ride Space Mountain because of the tunnel area.

He avoids:
Triceratops Spin
7DMT
Astro Orbiter
Barnstormer

And the rides we do ride, we normally have to sit in the front OR the back so his legs fit