Tough rides for Pooh-sized people?

How Pooh sized is she?

... She's pretty Pooh-sized. I feel bad commenting on "how" Pooh-sized, but she's 5'9" or so, which would seem like no big deal at DL, but maybe 2x her ideal body weight? And if her guy goes on the trip too, I think he's a larger guy--over 6', I think, and in the mid-200s, maybe.

Thanks for all the input! I'll pass it all over to her until she (FINALLY) signs up here :)
 
... She's pretty Pooh-sized. I feel bad commenting on "how" Pooh-sized, but she's 5'9" or so, which would seem like no big deal at DL, but maybe 2x her ideal body weight? And if her guy goes on the trip too, I think he's a larger guy--over 6', I think, and in the mid-200s, maybe.

Thanks for all the input! I'll pass it all over to her until she (FINALLY) signs up here :)

I will say that Disney is the best park I have ever been to for an overweight person. I remember being with my brother in law and his friend both weighed around 230 or more and were over 6 foot...and they sunk a boat(it would not stop hitting bottom and continue to let them go on their way...and they had to bring out another one for one to get into) at Six Flags St Louis. If I were her I would not worry about it...but, just judge by other riders and the ride restraint.
 
Ok, both DW and I are of a larger size, so here we go, I will try to take all attractions with any sort of issues in order, starting at DL and working my way around and over to DCA. Please note that this is all based on personal experience.

Disneyland:
  • Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln - Depending on how the weight is carried, that chairs can be uncomfortable. At the end of almost every row, they have wheel chair transfer seats that they can remove the side of, simply ask a cast member to do so for you. This was made as a suggestion to us; however, we find the chairs ok, but some do not.
  • Indiana Jones - This is more of a height issue, if you have longer legs, do not let them put you in the front row, there is little leg room there.
  • Haunted Mansion - When it is busy, they will often ask that you put 2-3 people per doom buggy, for larger people this may not work and just point that out to them.
  • Splash Mountain - The front row does not work out well for larger people.
  • Winnie the Pooh - The front row tends to provide a little more room or ask if you can use the wheelchair that they have there for guests in ECVs to transfer to and use the accesible vehicle if you find it to be too much of an issue.
  • Big Thunder - Ask for the back of any of the individual cars (I don't mean just the back of the train, but basically every three rows has more room). I generally don't find it an issue here, aside from leg room though.
  • Fantasyland Dark Rides - You may need to ask for your own row/Vehicle
  • it's a small world - Don't put more than two larger people in the same row.
  • Matterhorn - I honestly don't know with the new bobsleds, but it could get uncomfortable, it looks like the front row has more room.
  • Finding Nemo Submarines - The seats are very small, just tell them to alot you one extra seat and you should be good. (I like two extra when they give it to me, because I tend to run very hot and the A/C isn't the best in there).
  • Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin - Ask for your own vehicle.
  • Gadget's Go Coaster - Ask for your own row
  • Space Mountain - Ask if you can use the ADA vehicle that they pull to the side, it will give you all the time that you need to get situated. HONT: For some people crossing your legs at your ankles makes the ride a lot more comfortable.
  • Caption E-O - There are transfer seats available that may be more comfortable, again, we have no issues here.
  • Star Tours - There is a seat that is specifically designed for larger people, the side folds out (I thought that meant it was meant for wheel chair transfers, but not according to the CMs there). Note that the side does have to come back in for the ride, but it makes getting in and out a lot easier.
  • Dumbo - Ask for your own elephant
  • Tea Cups - Can be a little tight for some people, again depends on how the weight is carried.
  • Astro Orbiter - I am not sure about, I have only ridden it once and will not do so again, as I almost got sick and I never get sick on rides.

DCA:
  • Aladdin - The seats on the side sections in the Orchestra are smaller than the ones in the middle. There are also several transfer seats available, if they have been taken, kindly ask a CM to assist you, if they refuse, ask for their lead, if that doesn't work, kindly point out that those seats and the three next to them are supposed to be reserved until all other seats are filled under ADA.
  • Muppet Vision 3D - Some have issues here, there are transfer seats available.
  • Tower of Terror - I have only ever had one issue and that was when there were three larger people in one row with a 4th, smaller person. If you find that kind of situation, kindly ask for at least one extra seat.
  • Heimlich's Chew Chew Train - Some larger people may be unable to ride this attraction, but that is few and far between.
  • Luigi's Flying Tires - Larger people can ride this; however, we have learned that a weight balance issue can occur if one passenger is a lot heavier than the other. So group your party to make the weight as close as possible or that a heavy person is riding with two small people and put the heavy person in the middle.
  • Radiator Springs Racers - You may need to ask them to not fill in the seat next to you. Also, you may find that one side works better for you than the other or that the Middle works best.
  • Matter's - You may need your own vehicle.
  • Mickey's Fun Wheel - Swinging Gondola - If you like an extra thrill, put the heavier people on one side and the others on the other, otherwise try to balance out the weight. For the non-swinging Gondolas - Try to balance out the weight, otherwise your car may be tilted for the entire trip and can be awkward.
  • Silly Symphony Swings - I honestly don't know, as I rode a similar ride at a fair and got sick on them, so I will not ride these.
  • Goofy's Sky School - Since they put the hump in the middle of the seat when it was Mulholland Madness, I will not ride these, as it can be painful and we'll leave it at that.
  • Soarin' Over California - There may be a select few where the seat belt isn't long enough (this is definitely not common and hasn't happened for us), but they do have seat belt extenders available.

If I didn't mention an attraction above, it's because it is shouldn't be an issue at all and as you can see, even on the attractions above, there is usually a way to make it work fairly easily.

A general note for all attractions with seatbelts (except RSR): Pull the seatbelt all the way out before sitting down, this will make it easier to put on. If the seat belt is long enough, plug it in before sitting down as well and then let in the slack.

If they are up to it, I personally advise against getting an ECV, if they are like me and can walk, but can't stand for long periods of time, there are options, just ask. But the walking and exercise is something that I need, as I want to get the weight off, but that won't happen if I take an ECV around places like Disneyland (we are usually at a theme park or zoo every other week or so).
 
The ride I have a problem with is Goofy's Sky School. And it is more my knees than anything.

Nemo, I simply comment to the loader I would be more comfortable with 2 seats (so I am not encroaching into other's space.)

A lot depends on where she is "Pooh sized". If she carries a lot in her top half, Screamin' might be a problem as the safety bar can cause some to feel uncomfortable. If she is larger in the lower half, a big thing to remember is to pull out safety belts before sitting down.

I personally agree with Malcon10t's opinion on Goofy's Sky School... I am 5'5" (lady) and between a size 22-24 (2-3X) and I have ALWAYS found it quite difficult/tricky to maneuver getting in and out of that vehicle AS FAST as they expect you to. That being said, I can do so, BUT usually at the expense of my lower back, etc. My feet are size 9 and inevitably my foot seems to get stuck upon exiting. Better my foot than my :rolleyes1 I always say. ;)

For the most part, all rides are pretty good for Pooh Sized persons, BUT it is always a bit trickier for a pooh sized person to quickly fasten their seatbelts, I have found. :sad2: I try my best, but I seem to be slower than others BUT not slow enough to have a mad (angry) Cast Member on our hands. :rotfl:

Enjoy, have fun, and no worries - people do understand.

I eat less than my kids, and with my Crohn's Disease, seem to gain just by looking at Chef Oscar's Soup. (If you look, you DO really have to taste it though.) :goodvibes

Edited to add: Gadget's Go Coaster is hilarious - DH and I share a seat with the kids (me with the smaller child) and we laugh and laugh our heads off at how silly we look cramped into the coaster ride, lol. It is usually a long wait, but is well worth it. It is really smally though, as others have said.
 

I highly recommend renting an ECV. It does depend upon how fast the rest of the party is used to moving, but one time my husband wore a pedometer and found that he had walked 11 MILES in one day.

This is a great suggestion. 11 miles... As a dad with kids, we're not concerned about space but that amount of walking is crazy. We're renting or buying a stroller for sure.
 
I highly recommend renting an ECV. It does depend upon how fast the rest of the party is used to moving, but one time my husband wore a pedometer and found that he had walked 11 MILES in one day. It can be several miles if you are covering just one park for the day. That, along with standing in long lines can be tiresome.

I just took 2 very Pooh sized friends to Disneyland. He is 425 lbs They successfully rode Grizzly River Run, Soarin Over California, Pirates of the Carribean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain (he was in the back seat which seemed to have more room),

wow I cant believe he is able to ride Splash with that weight...I too have lost quite a lot of weight in the last 8 months..in fact, about 120lbs to date:goodvibes and a couple weeks ago I decided to conquer my fears and ride Splash...I was soooo scared...the last time I had attempted that ride was a couple years ago and I was like 325lbs??? I ended up needing like 5 people to help me out because I didnt have enough strength in my legs to get out...as soon as I sat down in it I knew I was going to have problems and sure enough I did...so needless to say you can see why I was so scared but when I did it this time I had no problems and it allowed me to enjoy the ride that much more...


Ok, both DW and I are of a larger size, so here we go, I will try to take all attractions with any sort of issues in order, starting at DL and working my way around and over to DCA. Please note that this is all based on personal experience.

Disneyland:
  • Splash Mountain - The front row does not work out well for larger people.
  • Winnie the Pooh - The front row tends to provide a little more room or ask if you can use the wheelchair that they have there for guests in ECVs to transfer to and use the accesible vehicle if you find it to be too much of an issue.
  • Tea Cups - Can be a little tight for some people, again depends on how the weight is carried.
  • Astro Orbiter - I am not sure about, I have only ridden it once and will not do so again, as I almost got sick and I never get sick on rides.

these were the ones that I had the most problems with
 
I have only had issues with Astro Orbiters. You can get in no problem but there's no leverage to get out.
 
Ok, both DW and I are of a larger size, so here we go, I will try to take all attractions with any sort of issues in order, starting at DL and working my way around and over to DCA. Please note that this is all based on personal experience.

Disneyland:
  • Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln - Depending on how the weight is carried, that chairs can be uncomfortable. At the end of almost every row, they have wheel chair transfer seats that they can remove the side of, simply ask a cast member to do so for you. This was made as a suggestion to us; however, we find the chairs ok, but some do not.
  • Indiana Jones - This is more of a height issue, if you have longer legs, do not let them put you in the front row, there is little leg room there.
  • Haunted Mansion - When it is busy, they will often ask that you put 2-3 people per doom buggy, for larger people this may not work and just point that out to them.
  • Splash Mountain - The front row does not work out well for larger people.
  • Winnie the Pooh - The front row tends to provide a little more room or ask if you can use the wheelchair that they have there for guests in ECVs to transfer to and use the accesible vehicle if you find it to be too much of an issue.
  • Big Thunder - Ask for the back of any of the individual cars (I don't mean just the back of the train, but basically every three rows has more room). I generally don't find it an issue here, aside from leg room though.
  • Fantasyland Dark Rides - You may need to ask for your own row/Vehicle
  • it's a small world - Don't put more than two larger people in the same row.
  • Matterhorn - I honestly don't know with the new bobsleds, but it could get uncomfortable, it looks like the front row has more room.
  • Finding Nemo Submarines - The seats are very small, just tell them to alot you one extra seat and you should be good. (I like two extra when they give it to me, because I tend to run very hot and the A/C isn't the best in there).
  • Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin - Ask for your own vehicle.
  • Gadget's Go Coaster - Ask for your own row
  • Space Mountain - Ask if you can use the ADA vehicle that they pull to the side, it will give you all the time that you need to get situated. HONT: For some people crossing your legs at your ankles makes the ride a lot more comfortable.
  • Caption E-O - There are transfer seats available that may be more comfortable, again, we have no issues here.
  • Star Tours - There is a seat that is specifically designed for larger people, the side folds out (I thought that meant it was meant for wheel chair transfers, but not according to the CMs there). Note that the side does have to come back in for the ride, but it makes getting in and out a lot easier.
  • Dumbo - Ask for your own elephant
  • Tea Cups - Can be a little tight for some people, again depends on how the weight is carried.
  • Astro Orbiter - I am not sure about, I have only ridden it once and will not do so again, as I almost got sick and I never get sick on rides.

DCA:
  • Aladdin - The seats on the side sections in the Orchestra are smaller than the ones in the middle. There are also several transfer seats available, if they have been taken, kindly ask a CM to assist you, if they refuse, ask for their lead, if that doesn't work, kindly point out that those seats and the three next to them are supposed to be reserved until all other seats are filled under ADA.
  • Muppet Vision 3D - Some have issues here, there are transfer seats available.
  • Tower of Terror - I have only ever had one issue and that was when there were three larger people in one row with a 4th, smaller person. If you find that kind of situation, kindly ask for at least one extra seat.
  • Heimlich's Chew Chew Train - Some larger people may be unable to ride this attraction, but that is few and far between.
  • Luigi's Flying Tires - Larger people can ride this; however, we have learned that a weight balance issue can occur if one passenger is a lot heavier than the other. So group your party to make the weight as close as possible or that a heavy person is riding with two small people and put the heavy person in the middle.
  • Radiator Springs Racers - You may need to ask them to not fill in the seat next to you. Also, you may find that one side works better for you than the other or that the Middle works best.
  • Matter's - You may need your own vehicle.
  • Mickey's Fun Wheel - Swinging Gondola - If you like an extra thrill, put the heavier people on one side and the others on the other, otherwise try to balance out the weight. For the non-swinging Gondolas - Try to balance out the weight, otherwise your car may be tilted for the entire trip and can be awkward.
  • Silly Symphony Swings - I honestly don't know, as I rode a similar ride at a fair and got sick on them, so I will not ride these.
  • Goofy's Sky School - Since they put the hump in the middle of the seat when it was Mulholland Madness, I will not ride these, as it can be painful and we'll leave it at that.
  • Soarin' Over California - There may be a select few where the seat belt isn't long enough (this is definitely not common and hasn't happened for us), but they do have seat belt extenders available.

If I didn't mention an attraction above, it's because it is shouldn't be an issue at all and as you can see, even on the attractions above, there is usually a way to make it work fairly easily.

A general note for all attractions with seatbelts (except RSR): Pull the seatbelt all the way out before sitting down, this will make it easier to put on. If the seat belt is long enough, plug it in before sitting down as well and then let in the slack.

If they are up to it, I personally advise against getting an ECV, if they are like me and can walk, but can't stand for long periods of time, there are options, just ask. But the walking and exercise is something that I need, as I want to get the weight off, but that won't happen if I take an ECV around places like Disneyland (we are usually at a theme park or zoo every other week or so).


Thank you for such a comprehensive list. I would agree with all of it.
 
I am 5'6" and weigh 210 I have larger hips and "upper body"
in DCA -
Goofy's sky school - NO LEG ROOM
Silly symphony swings - gotta squeeze those hips in there
Monsters Inc. - I am right at the comfort line so someone bigger than me might have problems
Chew CHew Train - Ouch, just like Goofy's sky school
All the other bugs life little rides can be a little uncomfortable with little leg room (having to sit sideways)
Screamin California - I personally don't have a problem with this ride but I can see how someone a bit bigger than me might

In DIsneyland

Submarines - I barely fit into one seat and often feel bad for a stranger sitting next to me, when my hubby ( who is also pooh sized) and I sit next to one another and we all only get one seat it can be uncomfortable plus we have to hunch over to see the viewing portal, my husband no longer rides this ride anymore for this reason.

Autotopia - you gotta have quads of steel to keep that pedal down and it can get uncomfortable

Space Mountain and Tunder Mountain - just like SCreamin I don't have a problem with these rides but someone a bit bigger than me might have a problem

Jungle Cruise, with a lot of people on the boat leg room can be an issue

Astro Orbitor - problems getting in and out but once in I'm comfortable

Fairy tale rides and toon town rides - leg room and comfort can be an issue
 
At 5'6" and about 250, the only rides I have found to have any problems with it Goofy's Skyschool. I don't ride the tea cups, Dumbo, Astrobiter, or Tower, but have ridden pretty much everything else without problems. I have even gone on most of the rides in Bug's land without a problem. As far as Carsland goes, I had no problems on Mater's Jamboree and RSR. Luigi's had to long of a line, so we did not do that, and on Mater's I shared the car with a 11 year old and and 8 year old of average weight, and it was not too bad.
 
I am 5'6" and weigh 210 I have larger hips and "upper body"
in DCA -

Monsters Inc. - I am right at the comfort line so someone bigger than me might have problems

Screamin California - I personally don't have a problem with this ride but I can see how someone a bit bigger than me might

In DIsneyland

Autotopia - you gotta have quads of steel to keep that pedal down and it can get uncomfortable :rotfl:

Space Mountain and Tunder Mountain - just like SCreamin I don't have a problem with these rides but someone a bit bigger than me might have a problem

well imo, you are tall compared to me and you arent that big for one :goodvibes...I however, am only 5ft so any weight hits me hard but even at my worst weight I could still fit in BTMR and MI...I didnt attempt Screamin till I hit 238 lbs..

SM i had some issues with uncomfortability but once I hit upper 280s I didnt attempt it anymore...
 















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