Riding rides

[autkidd]

Just made plans for my lovely fiance and I for our honeymoon this December!

The only concern is that I'm a bigger guy. I'm around 300lbs. Just curious how this will effect me being able to fit on some of the rides. Any tips?

 

[tweak89]

Really depends on how you are carrying that weight. Off the top of my head only Space Mountain may be in issue due to the narrow ride cars and Mission Space due to the small narrow seating arrangement. While I haven't ridden it yet, reviews of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride cars are more kid sized, so that one may be a problem as well.

I know most other theme parks have a row on many rides to allow big and tall riders on to most of their attractions, but never really noticed if Disney parks do. I would ask a CM at the ride entrance. You can read this as well.

From an article on this subject:

Larger than average guests' reports:

--I am 5'7'' and weigh 280 pounds. My weight is fairly well-distributed, but a bit larger in the hips and fairly long legs. In the Animal Kingdom, if you are riding with another person on Primeval Whirl, ask to sit in a separate harness. At The Studios, Muppet Vision was a tight squeeze.

--If you are traveling with other large family members, some of the boat rides are tricky. Make sure the Cast Member evenly distributes the weight so as not to weigh down one side of the boat.

--The new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is not At Large friendly! I do not have extremely large legs and was beyond uncomfortable, to the point of pain, due to the restraint.

--I am more "Baloo-size" than "Pooh-size." Kali River Rapids no longer offers seat belt extenders. The seat belts were nowhere near long enough to accommodate me and I was asked to leave the ride. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has individual lap bars shaped like an upside-down U. Both legs must fit inside the U. While I was able to ride, it was very uncomfortable.

--The biggest surprise for me was trouble fitting in the Haunted Mansion Doombuggies. The lap bar couldn't close completely on its own because of my belly. I was able to pull it down, but it was a pretty tight fit.

--I am a large person and have never had any issues with any ride at Walt Disney World. To my surprise, I was unable to pull the restraint down on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. It would not fit over my legs. People of large size or height will have a problem with this attraction.

--On Dinosaur and Star Tours, I could feel where you were supposed to insert the seat belt buckle, but I could not see it. It was very difficult to get it buckled. On Dinosaur I was embarrassed by the Cast Member who made me stand and pull the seat belt out all the way before sitting back down to buckle it.

--I am a big person (6'2, 370 pounds, 54" waist) – On Splash Mountain, I was in the middle row of the boat. My legs were absolutely crushed; very uncomfortable.

--I am 5'4' and 400 pounds with a large chest. Went to all four Disney parks and had no problems with any of the rides. (Note: This review was sent prior to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride.)

--I am 6'1", 320 pounds, 44" waist. I never had a problem on any Walt Disney World ride.

--At 5'9" and 494 pounds, I only had problems with two rides, Tea Cups in the Magic Kingdom and Kali River Rapids (I almost fit this one!) I even rode the kids' rollercoaster in the Magic Kingdom without a problem.

--I am a 355 pound woman, chest 58, waist 50, hips 64. I am 5'8" tall. I fit on everything I wanted to ride. Gran Fiesta in Mexico didn't have a lot of leg room; Test Track was uncomfortable. The seat belt was tight and my legs were smashed.

 

[rwdavis2]

When I topped out at 315 I had no problems on any of the rides. Universal is another thing altogether though.

 

[crzyred]

My 2 cents. Rode Mine Train for the first and only time in Jan. I'm 5'1" weighing around 175. It was horrible. I had bruises on my legs from the restraints. Some have said they had no problems...I don't know how honestly.

 

[BudgieMama]

It would be worth having a conversation with your hubby to be about whether he is willing to ride things alone or whether you want to stick together, so if you do get to rides and find them to be a problem, you both know what to expect (will he ride without you, or will that depend on the ride/wait time, for example).

 

[purple figment]

Two good places for info:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2424021

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

And the7 Dwarfs Mine Train ride specifically:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3353712