The Everything Pooh Sized Thread

[matu8063]

I have purchased my last two swimsuits thru Lands End, great fit and nice thickness of material. Looking to buy another one for this season.

I second (or third I didn't finish reading the whole thread) Lands End Swim Suits. I own 5 tankinis from them. Yes they are expensive, but they last forever. Lands End has great customer service and helped me over the phone pick the right size when I first was buying. I wear a 22 pants and all my suits tops and bottoms are 20W. Great support, style, and color options. I get many compliments on my suits and how cute they are. I cannot say enough great things about Lands End Suits.

Missy

 

[Zuzu03]

Hi everyone!!! I'm not quite pooh-sized, maybe baby-pooh sized 16-18, so hopefully you don't kick me out of here! Anyway, I have a question about those noriders - I'm really intrigued by them but I can't figure out how they work. I watched the video on the website, but do they really work? How? Sorry if I'm a bit thick about this, I'm just having a hard time wrapping my brain around the concept!

 

[piperdown]

We're leaving in one month on our cross country trek to WDW. I'm very pooh sized (5'5" & size 32/4x) with much of my weight in my booty, thighs, and lower middle. I've read all of this thread and WDW at Large at allears.net and it was all very helpful.

I received my Baggallini messenger bag from Amazon yesterday. Strap is definitely long enough. I've read that some well-endowed women have problems with the strap, but I don't fall in the well-endowed category, so it's fine for me.

Based on what I've read on various message boards and websites, I shouldn't have a problem on most rides. However, I'd love to hear about experiences from people with similar dimensions to mine.

Thank you to all that have posted their stories. They have helped relieve my anxieties!!!!

 

[Stellaluna]

Just wanted to add my vote for the Cacique no-wire bras. I got them so I'd have something more 'comfy' a few years ago and no where nothing but. And they're on sale this weekend, buy 2 get 2 free!

 

[Robynesha]

I'm leaving on Monday morning (full flight, wish me luck!) and I'm 5'7 and a size 28, plus major baggage in the rear if you know what I mean. This is my 3rd DW trip. The first two times I went, I never even had the gusto or courage to even attempt to ride any of the rides because of my size. After reading this thread, I am confident that 3 times a charm and this will be one of the most exciting DW trips to date !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[leebee]

5'6", size 20/22... here are my hints:

Spray my feet with antiperspirant every morning. Keeps them from sweating and reduces blister-potential.

A swipe of stick antiperspirant under the girls and on inner thighs, then baby powder. Never have an issue with chafing. I've also been known to run a swipe of antiperspirant down the middle of my back.

Frozen washcloths- I wet and freeze washcloths overnight, then take them in ziplocks in an insulated sandwich pouch into the parks. They stay pretty frozen, at least until 3pm in June, and feel SO GOOD on my neck, forehead, and arms in the middle of the day!

Towels- I bring my own bath towel to Disney- a REAL towel, that actually goes around me! It makes me feel better having a towel that FITS!

Take it slowly- WDW isn't a race, and there isn't any sense in rush, rush, rush. Drink lots, walk through air conditioned shops instead of the middle of Main St, and hit the a/c shows in the middle of the afternoon.

 

[Zuzu03]

5'6", size 20/22... here are my hints:

Spray my feet with antiperspirant every morning. Keeps them from sweating and reduces blister-potential.

A swipe of stick antiperspirant under the girls and on inner thighs, then baby powder. Never have an issue with chafing. I've also been known to run a swipe of antiperspirant down the middle of my back.

Frozen washcloths- I wet and freeze washcloths overnight, then take them in ziplocks in an insulated sandwich pouch into the parks. They stay pretty frozen, at least until 3pm in June, and feel SO GOOD on my neck, forehead, and arms in the middle of the day!

Towels- I bring my own bath towel to Disney- a REAL towel, that actually goes around me! It makes me feel better having a towel that FITS!

Take it slowly- WDW isn't a race, and there isn't any sense in rush, rush, rush. Drink lots, walk through air conditioned shops instead of the middle of Main St, and hit the a/c shows in the middle of the afternoon.

leebee - those are some EXCELLENT tips! Thanks!!!

 

[micci41]

moving comfort bras are the best. they are so comfortable no tugging anywhere.

 

[mishasmom]

I didn't read all the posts so sorry if this was mentioned before, but I just ordered my swimsuit at Swimsuitsforall. There is no tax and use code shipitfree for free shipping. I LOVE my suit I bought from them!

 

[AlyJoy716]

Regarding the no wire bras...I just bought one at Fashion Bug this weekend. I'm a 38G, and although they don't sell them that big, I ended up buying a 40DDD, and I LOVE it!! Fashion Bug is owned by Lane Bryant, and I find that they have similar styles at the stores, ie. Right Fit pants and the back smoothing bra. The bra at Fashion Bug was only $19.99, and if I wanted to buy a second one, it would have been half price. I was worried about not having enough support but that didn't seem to be too much of a problem. Granted, I bought it just to wear around the house and to sleep in. I may try going onto the LB site, and finding a no wire bra in my exact size to wear to the parks.

 

[chaoscent]

Just an fyi, you learn something new everyday. I was surprised to find that some people wear a bra to bed. Penny

 

[AlyJoy716]

Just an fyi, you learn something new everyday. I was surprised to find that some people wear a bra to bed. Penny

I never have until I bought the no wire one. I love it. It just "feels" better. Maybe we should move this convo over to the women's tips board.

 

[mousebymarriage]

We're leaving in one month on our cross country trek to WDW. I'm very pooh sized (5'5" & size 32/4x) with much of my weight in my booty, thighs, and lower middle. I've read all of this thread and WDW at Large at allears.net and it was all very helpful.

I received my Baggallini messenger bag from Amazon yesterday. Strap is definitely long enough. I've read that some well-endowed women have problems with the strap, but I don't fall in the well-endowed category, so it's fine for me.

Based on what I've read on various message boards and websites, I shouldn't have a problem on most rides. However, I'd love to hear about experiences from people with similar dimensions to mine.

Thank you to all that have posted their stories. They have helped relieve my anxieties!!!!

I am not that much smaller than you. I am 5'4" and wear a size 26, my butt and thighs are my biggest problem(o.k they're huge) and I too am not at all well endowed (I hate how all the plus size stores sell bras only for well endowed ladies because they assume evryone that is big has a big chest). We went to Disney in Feb and I rode everything except:

-Splash mountain(closed for refurb) but I have ridden it many times before
-astro orbiters(because I just don't like it) i have ridden it once before no problems
-Kali River Rapids(too cold on AK day)ridden it many times before
-Rockin Roller Coaster(just wasn't feelin it) never rode it at all
-mission space( not my thing) never rode it

*I have ridden everything else in Disney without any issues. you will have no problem so don't worry. Dinosaur can be a little tight but just pull the seat belt all the way out before you sit down, also do this with soarin'.

 

[book_junkie]

I am not that much smaller than you. I am 5'4" and wear a size 26, my butt and thighs are my biggest problem(o.k they're huge) and I too am not at all well endowed (I hate how all the plus size stores sell bras only for well endowed ladies because they assume everyone that is big has a big chest). We went to Disney in Feb and I rode everything except:

-Splash mountain(closed for refurb) but I have ridden it many times before
-astro orbiters(because I just don't like it) i have ridden it once before no problems
-Kali River Rapids(too cold on AK day)ridden it many times before
-Rockin Roller Coaster(just wasn't feelin it) never rode it at all
-mission space( not my thing) never rode it

*I have ridden everything else in Disney without any issues. you will have no problem so don't worry. Dinosaur can be a little tight but just pull the seat belt all the way out before you sit down, also do this with soarin'.

I'm around the size of the original quoted person (can't figure out how to do double quotes) but I do have the football shoulders and chest to go with it.. I've only had size issues with two things at Disney: the design-your-own-coaster at Disney Quest and the Sum of All Thrills at Innoventions in Epcot. They just did not work, but that was the way it was with anyone in certain sizes. My hubby (180, 5'6") was fine on the Disney Quest ride but couldn't get the Sum of All Thrills harness to click when we were there last year...

Rockin' Roller Coaster I fit fine, and Mission Space: Green (non-spinning) was fine (but if you're at all claustrophobic ditch it). I Disney because I can actually fit all the rides and the coasters, and I don't have to worry about things not fitting right- I just have to quest for Disney clothes that fit!

At some of the older attractions I did have to turn sideways a bit to get through the queue counter because of my hips, but there were a lot more people sideways than me, and a lot more people that thought they would have to be!

The nice thing is that for most of the coasters and newer rides (RnR, EE, etc.) they have test seats in a corner somewhere that you can try out and see if you're comfortable in- just ask a cast member. Allearsnet.com also tells you what sections to ask for as well- make sure you follow that and you'll be set!

 

[piperdown]

I am not that much smaller than you. I am 5'4" and wear a size 26, my butt and thighs are my biggest problem(o.k they're huge) and I too am not at all well endowed (I hate how all the plus size stores sell bras only for well endowed ladies because they assume evryone that is big has a big chest). We went to Disney in Feb and I rode everything except:

-Splash mountain(closed for refurb) but I have ridden it many times before
-astro orbiters(because I just don't like it) i have ridden it once before no problems
-Kali River Rapids(too cold on AK day)ridden it many times before
-Rockin Roller Coaster(just wasn't feelin it) never rode it at all
-mission space( not my thing) never rode it

*I have ridden everything else in Disney without any issues. you will have no problem so don't worry. Dinosaur can be a little tight but just pull the seat belt all the way out before you sit down, also do this with soarin'.

Thanks for your advice. I've decided I'm just gonna psych myself up and try everything. I can either feel embarrassed and have no fun, or bite the bullet and potentially have a great time. I do plan on asking the various CMs advice on any rides about which I have concerns. I may not end up not being able to ride everything, but I'm sure I can ride most things.

I will not let small setbacks spoil my fun.

 

[alicia080979]

I think we are about the same sizes. I rode everything I wanted last year with no problems but didn't get to ride Space Mountain bc of the refurb and I'm a little worried about fitting in it. Have either of you ridden it (or anyone else around a size 24-26) since the refurb? How are the seats? What about tall, big guys? DH is 6'4 340ish (very football player build) and I really want us to both be able to ride. Do they have a test seat?

 

[piperdown]

I think we are about the same sizes. I rode everything I wanted last year with no problems but didn't get to ride Space Mountain bc of the refurb and I'm a little worried about fitting in it. Have either of you ridden it (or anyone else around a size 24-26) since the refurb? How are the seats? What about tall, big guys? DH is 6'4 340ish (very football player build) and I really want us to both be able to ride. Do they have a test seat?

I'll give an update when I get back. We'll be there Jul 26-Aug 3.

 

[book_junkie]

I think we are about the same sizes. I rode everything I wanted last year with no problems but didn't get to ride Space Mountain bc of the refurb and I'm a little worried about fitting in it. Have either of you ridden it (or anyone else around a size 24-26) since the refurb? How are the seats? What about tall, big guys? DH is 6'4 340ish (very football player build) and I really want us to both be able to ride. Do they have a test seat?

I haven't been on since the refurb (it was down during our stress trip last year) but I don't think they changed the seats all that much; from my understanding they redid the tracks and changed the show part of it. I had no problem fitting in it (did hug the hips a bit but doesn't everything? ) but the bar came down without a problem. We did go to the smoother side (I think it's right- check the ride threads I'm sure someone's mentioned it) so as not to get bumped around. Only issue I had is that I have a very bad habit of crossing my feet at my ankles and the seats were low, so I had to grab the seat back to get up. I also saw tall, big guys getting on, they just made sure that they took the front seat (and the CMs made sure that they were pointed towards that area as well). There wasn't a test car when we were there in 2007 (which is the most recent time we rode at WDW) and there wasn't one at DL's version either when we went in 2008. I was actually hoping the refurb at WDW would have been to make it more like DL's version, but from reports I'm guessing not.

The only thing I'd worry about with your sweetie is his legs- the restraint is a lapbar, not a shoulder one. Ask specifically for him to be in the front car, and I bet he's fine.

 

[alicia080979]

I'll give an update when I get back. We'll be there Jul 26-Aug 3.

I haven't been on since the refurb (it was down during our stress trip last year) but I don't think they changed the seats all that much; from my understanding they redid the tracks and changed the show part of it. I had no problem fitting in it (did hug the hips a bit but doesn't everything? ) but the bar came down without a problem. We did go to the smoother side (I think it's right- check the ride threads I'm sure someone's mentioned it) so as not to get bumped around. Only issue I had is that I have a very bad habit of crossing my feet at my ankles and the seats were low, so I had to grab the seat back to get up. I also saw tall, big guys getting on, they just made sure that they took the front seat (and the CMs made sure that they were pointed towards that area as well). There wasn't a test car when we were there in 2007 (which is the most recent time we rode at WDW) and there wasn't one at DL's version either when we went in 2008. I was actually hoping the refurb at WDW would have been to make it more like DL's version, but from reports I'm guessing not.

The only thing I'd worry about with your sweetie is his legs- the restraint is a lapbar, not a shoulder one. Ask specifically for him to be in the front car, and I bet he's fine.

Thank you both so much!!! Have a great trip Piperdown!

 

[DaniB]

I never have until I bought the no wire one. I love it. It just "feels" better. Maybe we should move this convo over to the women's tips board.

There's a women's tips board??

Ok, I went into every forum to locate it, and checked out some sub-forums and just cannot find it...

Would someone point the way please?