The Everything Pooh Sized Thread

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Just wanted to give a quickly mid-trip update. I'm a size 30/32, 4x with most of my weight in my thighs, booty and lower stomach. I've been able to ride everything I've wanted so far and that has included:

Space Mountain
Buzz Lightyear
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Cinderella's Carousel (yes, I launched my big ole booty onto that poor horse)
Dumbo
Soarin'
Test Track
Mission: Space

There have been many other rides, but I've listed the ones I was worried about before arriving at WDW. We haven't made it to HS or AK, but I'll give another update when I can.

We are leaving for home tomorrow, and I thought I'd provide a final ride update. In addition to the rides listed above, I was able to enjoy the following:

Haunted Mansion (very tight turnstile)
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jungle Cruise
Peter Pan
Winnie the Pooh
Snow White's Scary Adventure
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Tower of Terror
Rock n Rollercoaster
Toy Story Mania
Backlot Tour
Star Tours
Primeval Whirl
Expedition Everest
Kali River Rapids
Kilimanjaro Safaris

I've had an awesome time, and will definitely come back. The only downside was that my feet didn't want to keep up with what I wanted to do. Take care of your feet. I developed several bad blisters on day three, and the blister pain caused me to walk abnormally which aggravated a knee issue. The knee pain and swelling led to using an EVC for my last four days. I followed all the foot advice....moisture wicking socks, body glide, and Crocs, yet still had problems. I love my Crocs. I wear them almost everyday at home, but they weren't the right shoe for me for long distance walking. Use moleskin for known problem areas and hot spots that develop. Hope some of this helps others on their trips to WDW.

 

[M&MGirl1]

I can't begin to thank everyone who has contributed to this boad thread enough! I'm very Pooh sized (24/26) and tall (bit over 6') on top of it. Most of my family (9 of us total) are going to Disney World in October (66 days........not that I'm counting) and until I found this thread I've been worried SICK that I wouldn't fit on anything and that the whole trip would end up being horribly embarassing. Now I'm not worried at all!

I do a lot of bird hunting, which involves a lot of hiking, and a couple tips I can think of that may help others with blisters, which I'm very prone to, would be to buy a pair of hiking shoes with gore tex in them if you're prone to getting blisters (personally I like Merrels). The gore tex adds a waterproof layer, so your feet won't get wet in the rain or on water rides, which will keep things from rubbing and causing the friction that causes blisters. Another thing that helps if you are severely blister prone is to spray your feet with spray deodrant and then wear a pair of footie hose under your regular socks, the footie hose keep everything from rubbing (learned that trick from a friend in the military).

Also, if you sweat a lot, like me, then the individual serving gatoraid packets are a fantastic and easy thing to take with you, just carry a couple of the packs in your bag and add them to your water bottle. The Gatoraid replacing eclectrolites makes me feel LOADS better than just chugging water alone.

 

[thumper*]

Yay Welcome M&Mgirl1. Have fun in 66 days...lol

I like your footie hose tip.

 

[KY*Figment]

Okay, I'm Pooh sized. I'm 36 but will turn 37 in a couple of months while at WDW. I am 265 and five feet ten inches. I ride everything I want at WDW. Even while not at WDW I got to water parks, theme parks, zoos, and so on. My fear is I look old. My non Pooh size friends that smoke & drink look younger than me. I'm not a smoker and only drink on occassion but rarely more than one glass. I need to loose weight but I just can't get motivated to do so. I like the taste, smell, and textures of food. I not only get excited to go to WDW for the parks, pools, and so on but for the food. Food Porn is one of my favorite thngs to check out on Dis. So, any motivational suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[CaverLovesDisney]

OMG!!!

This is the first thread that I have found great information! I am Pooh sized and will be traveling for the first time to WDW in Sept 2011. I wanted to loose 50 lbs to make sure I can ride and enjoy all that WDW has to offer. While loosing the 50 lbs is the right thing to do, I am most encouraged by all the ideas and experiences shared on this thread.

I look forward to contributing to the team and thanks again for all your help!

 

[DisneyFirefly]

Okay, I'm Pooh sized. I'm 36 but will turn 37 in a couple of months while at WDW. I am 265 and five feet ten inches. I ride everything I want at WDW. Even while not at WDW I got to water parks, theme parks, zoos, and so on. My fear is I look old. My non Pooh size friends that smoke & drink look younger than me. I'm not a smoker and only drink on occassion but rarely more than one glass. I need to loose weight but I just can't get motivated to do so. I like the taste, smell, and textures of food. I not only get excited to go to WDW for the parks, pools, and so on but for the food. Food Porn is one of my favorite thngs to check out on Dis. So, any motivational suggestions would be appreciated.

This may not work for you, but my motivation is the $540 plane ticket I have to buy on Southwest because of my size And yet even though I'm trying to lose weight, I've gained a few pounds

 

[alicia080979]

Has anyone had any problems with the cars/booths at Sci-Fi Theater? My dh wanted to eat here for lunch one day so I made reservations but I'm a little worried about fitting in the car! I know they don't move but has anyone my size (24/26) been able to sit in them comfortably and not feel crammed in there?

 

[CaverLovesDisney]

Thakns for the encouragement Firefly! I went to Weight Watchers last night and really hope this will do the trick this time.

Where can I find some Disney Notebooks at a good price?

 

[KY*Figment]

This may not work for you, but my motivation is the $540 plane ticket I have to buy on Southwest because of my size And yet even though I'm trying to lose weight, I've gained a few pounds

We drive but that would be motivation!

 

[KY*Figment]

Has anyone had any problems with the cars/booths at Sci-Fi Theater? My dh wanted to eat here for lunch one day so I made reservations but I'm a little worried about fitting in the car! I know they don't move but has anyone my size (24/26) been able to sit in them comfortably and not feel crammed in there?

I'm a size 22 and I fit fine in the car. My husband is a little bit larger than me and fits fine. They also have round picnic tables that have umbrellas. There is also the stretch tables that have chairs rather than booths. Enjoy!

 

[OhioDisneyLover]

After reading this thread, I ordered Body Glide. I am hoping that it works for me. I have been on a diet and have lost some weight but I just hate it when my shorts "ride." Drives me nuts.

 

[wdwpirates]

Thank you soo SOO much for this thread everyone, and not being embarrassed to talk about your weight! I haven't been this big in about 6 years, but so many events have happened to me over the last 10 months and I just gained and gained and gained and took it out on food.

As a result I am sooo nervous to fly, but reading this board has helped me out so much. I'm not as nervous about being able to fit in the rides or on the plane, and I seriously think this thread has helped saved my trip! LoL. Thank you so much everyone. Once again, I really appreciate it!! :-D

Don't be afraid to fly! It'll be ok. I'm thinking you are worried about the seat belt issue. The regular seat belt on the plane is literally an inch to small for me. When I board the plane I ask for a seat belt extender and the flight attendant is always happy to oblige. I've flown Jet Blue, Delta, Virgin America and Southwest...all without any problems. Have a wonderful trip!!

 

[alicia080979]

I posted this question in the other Pooh sized thread but this one is more active so I'm hoping someone can answer about waterparks. I'm starting to get aprehensive.

I was looking at Allears At Large reports about people getting stuck in intertubes! Our local waterpark has a normal size and larger size intertubes that float around the lazy river and you just grab which one you want. Does Disney only have one size intertube plus the doubles? This is making me want to forget the waterparks if we won't be able to relax and float around the park which is what I'm looking most foward to bc I don't want to get stuck in one or worse not be able to get in one at all!

Anyone have experience and advice for the waterparks?

 

[DisneyFirefly]

I don't remember how big the tubes were at the Disney water parks, but the ones at the Six Flags near me fit snugly around my waist. I don't get stuck. I honestly don't know about the Disney ones, though.

 

[ToddyLu]

Love this thread. I am 5'4" and 226#, I wear a 42DD bra. This is my advise. If you want a small bag, I use the VB Mini hipster. Every now and then I remove it and place it on the back of a chair while out but it really doesn't rub my neck. Hipsters are great too and have a wider strap. I use bra liners EVERYDAY. I usually purchase them from Walter Drake on-line 3 for $9.99. As a wound care skin care nurse the best antifungal I have ever used on patients and myself has been Baza cream made by Sween. Now it is a cream and I would only use it if not going out in heat as a powder works best for that. The best powder I have found is Microguard powder from Sween. I order several at a time and shipping is free form the online store. DH is 5'7" at 270# with a precious pooh tummy. He loves WDW and never has problems with rides. He swears by his Crocs and loves them, and also his body glide.

I like wearing the Sport Savvy Atheletic wear from OVC. However, while a 2x on top, I am a XL on bottom. Which as you all know is frustrating. I recently purchased the Sport Savvy polo dresses in all three colors to try them and they fit great. They wash well and are made with a nice weight material that is very cool. So if you guys are my size and would like a cute dress, I have been very satisfied with them and purchased them in a 2X. I really like my swimsuits in the It Figures! line from QVC. Yep, it seems the suits get a little stetchy after getting wet but the coverage is there.

I get my underwire bras from Dillard's and so far have found a great fit in the Modern Movement line. There is a padding to them so they are great t-shirt bras, so I wear them under everything.

Thanks for posting all the great info, especially about shoes.

 

[ToddyLu]

Oh my BIL was able to make a 3X shirt in DTD at the art of Disney store that he really likes. I think those sizes go beyond a 3X there, so if your DH is into pirates or whatever, that is a great place to try.

 

[book_junkie]

Don't be afraid to fly! It'll be ok. I'm thinking you are worried about the seat belt issue. The regular seat belt on the plane is literally an inch to small for me. When I board the plane I ask for a seat belt extender and the flight attendant is always happy to oblige. I've flown Jet Blue, Delta, Virgin America and Southwest...all without any problems. Have a wonderful trip!!

Or, if you're worried about asking flight attendants (I have the issue where the newer plane's belts will fit fine but the older plane's belts will either just barely not buckle or buckle but be extremely uncomfortable), you can get your own online.. This is the site I got mine from, since we normally fly AA I have model A and haven't had any issue with it on any plane (haven't flown Southwest so don't know about them- with their issues with larger passengers, I doubt we will now). It will roll up and fit into a pocket so that I can slip it in and out without an issue, so no one notices that I use one, which is my problem- being too embarrassed to ask. I fly a lot visiting family and for conferences, so it's been worth the investment just for having it...

 

[AlyJoy716]

: I use bra liners EVERYDAY. I usually purchase them from Walter Drake on-line 3 for $9.99.

What is a bra liner? I've never heard of them.

 

[thumper*]

JC Penney.com is running a special on shoes. I was able to get New Balance 600 normally $60 (was just $49.99 when I bought my last pair in April) on sale for 49.99 and free shipping plus put in code ten2you and get an extra $10 off. I just ordered a pair and cost $42 and change to have it delivered to my house.

 

[thumper*]

Or, if you're worried about asking flight attendants (I have the issue where the newer plane's belts will fit fine but the older plane's belts will either just barely not buckle or buckle but be extremely uncomfortable), you can get your own online.. This is the site I got mine from, since we normally fly AA I have model A and haven't had any issue with it on any plane (haven't flown Southwest so don't know about them- with their issues with larger passengers, I doubt we will now). It will roll up and fit into a pocket so that I can slip it in and out without an issue, so no one notices that I use one, which is my problem- being too embarrassed to ask. I fly a lot visiting family and for conferences, so it's been worth the investment just for having it...

Southwest belts.....I flew them in Jan and needed a belt extension but flew again in May and didn't need one then (same pooh size each time). I think they may be different sizes in different seats. They were very friendly about it. Also when we flew in May I bought DH an extra ticket/seat so that we would not make anybody else uncomfortable, at check in I asked and they allowed us to board first (there were no handicapp ppl), and on the way home we allowed the handicapp ppl on first then we boarded before regular boarding. DH found it less embarrassing asking for an extension when few ppl were on the plane yet.
On my Jan trip I did overhear the stewardess talking about a lg man taking up too much space. Too bad others could hear their conversation.