Ride and size question

[kdkbrebel]

I am very pooh sized. weight about 270 5ft 6in. abdomen 52in chest 50 in. any hope of me fitting on Hulk, FJ, Dragons? Last went in 2007 30 pounds lighter then and was able to ride Hulk and DD with out too much problem.

 

[Metro West]

I am very pooh sized. weight about 270 5ft 6in. abdomen 52in chest 50 in. any hope of me fitting on Hulk, FJ, Dragons? Last went in 2007 30 pounds lighter then and was able to ride Hulk and DD with out too much problem.

You'll need to check the test seats in front of those attractions to make sure you fit in the modified seats...before you get in the queue.

 

[NY Disney fan]

I don't think you will have an issue based on all the posts I have read. But you might have an issue with Forbidden Journey, which is what everyone says is a doozy for oddly shaped people. Apparently women with large busts will have an issue with that ride and men with beer bellies.

 

[kdkbrebel]

Thank you. I plan to test the seats first but I was also hoping someone of similar size could give me some first hand feedback.

 

[bowtie7]

After doing the test seats make sure to to get specific instructions from the attendant if you need the modified seat (which is likely). On the two coaster, there are specific seats in specific rows that will fit a larger body size. On Forbidden Journey the two outside seats on each bench have been modified.

 

[damo]

Thank you. I plan to test the seats first but I was also hoping someone of similar size could give me some first hand feedback.

There's an entire thread about it....


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2489210

 

[*LittleMermaid*]

It is hard to give feedback on only measurements. It is more based on body dimensions.

 

[kdkbrebel]

Thanks for the link. Not sure exactly what other numbers I could give for dimensions. Shirt size 3x pants 22. Thin or realtively thin arms and legs. Almost all weight is in upper and lower abdomen area,

 

[damo]

Thanks for the link. Not sure exactly what other numbers I could give for dimensions. Shirt size 3x pants 22. Thin or realtively thin arms and legs. Almost all weight is in upper and lower abdomen area,

Hopefully you can find measurements similar to yours on that thread. If you can ride FJ, you can ride everything. It seems to be the most restraining.

 

[kdkbrebel]

I am so I read that entire thread. Why is it that people towards the begining of the thread seemed like they were turned away alot but towards the middle people with bigger measurements were able to ride?

Where are the modified seats at on Hulk etc?

 

[Metro West]

I am so I read that entire thread. Why is it that people towards the begining of the thread seemed like they were turned away alot but towards the middle people with bigger measurements were able to ride?

Where are the modified seats at on Hulk etc?

When Forbidden Journey first opened, there were no modified seats so lots of people were being turned away because of their size, bulk, whatever you want to call it. Then Universal changed the seating so more people could ride and less people were being turned away.

Modified seats on Hulk and Dragon Challenge are in rows 3 and 6 of each train...it's the seat with the two buckles. I call them "big boy" seats.

 

[KorbensMomma]

I think it all comes down to where everything is located. When I went 1.5 yrs ago I was 272, 44c, 22/24 I'm 5'6" most of my weight is in the belly and some in the hips. I could ride FJ & mummy with out a problem but I could not ride hulk, dd, or rrr. And ripsaw falls was really tight, I had no need for the lap bar on that one. I guess it comes down to hip measurements and I don't know what mine were then. Good luck and have fun, and don't worry about being embarrassed if you don't fit you will never see any of those people again.

 

[pigby]

DH had an issue last year - he was about 280 and approx 5ft 10inches. Most of his weight is around his belly which was the issue - he tried the test seat and it has to click three times to be able to get on the ride - it clicked twice and the ride operator was unable to make that final third click so he couldnt ride. That said he was taking tablets and was retaining a lot of water at the time which made his stomach less pliable. He also could ride Dragon Challenge for the same reason so didnt bother even trying Hulk.

His condition has improved for this year and also has tried to lose some weight and is really hoping to ride this year - in 4 weeks - only really bothered about FJ - will be gutted (as he was last year) if he cant ride.

 

[k&a&c'smom]

We just returned and as I had these same questions before our trip, I wanted to respond to a few threads to help other "Pooh-shaped" posters.

I am 5'3" and wear a size 26/28 pant (depending on material) and a 24/26 shirt, with most of my weight in hips and thighs. Small shoulders and upper body.

I was able to ride FJ the first day, when I wore a thin, parachute-type material capri pant. It was a tight fit, but once the ride began, everything shifted a bit and I didn't feel so squished. So psyched to be able to ride it!! However, on our last day I tried the test seat (after 6 days of eating out, I wondered if I had gained, lol) and did not get it to latch - I think due to the jean capris I wore that day. I might have been able to fit on the ride itself if I had made more attempt to scoot all the way into the back of the seat, so that the thinner part of my thighs was near the latch, but I didn't want to take a chance I wouldn't fit.

Was not able to fit on the Hulk modified seat, the Dragon Challenge or Ripsaw Falls (this one was mostly due to having to get down into a log - I fit into the back seat, but was afraid I couldn't get the lap bar down or get back out of the ride at the end!), and didn't even try the seats at Rip Ride Rockit.

The lap belt on Bilge Rat Barges was a struggle, so the TM pointed out a seat with an extended belt and everything was fine there. I was able to ride Mummy, Simpsons, MIB, Spiderman and Flight of the Hippogriff (DD and I each rode in our own car, we asked and the TMs were happy to oblige).

Good luck, I hope you are able to ride most of the rides! pigby, best of luck to your DH, I hope he makes it this year.