Hell be totally fine as he is 56 170lbs (and beautiful in my opinion). I commented on this page about a year ago with my experience as a Pooh-sized person at Disney. Ill be going down to WDW in a few weeks and had a bad experience at ValleyFair here in Minnesota where I tried to ride a roller coaster and the restraint wouldnt lock. I dont think so. We are all so excited but I am a bit apprehensive due to my size. Most of the rides that seat more than two are rides like Its a Small World, Pirates of the Caribbean boat rides. (Dont worry though, if it isnt safe for you to ride together cast members will let you know. Not sure why they still have a turnstyle there. Will the size disparity be a problem. Please lmk so I can enjoy my trip without added anxiety! I was relived when I found this page before I went. i hopefully will be in better shape before going but im happy to know that Disney will accommodate even me! Its just hard work. Im actually typing this as I wait for them. Thank you again! I was using this page as a reference for my Disney trip this past week. Leg room on Its a Small World is a bit tight I found on my last trip. Other than that, it was a bit uncomfortable but nothing worth complaining about. I am 58 and weigh 225. I was very nervous about riding the mine train because of all that was said about it being smaller. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, youll probably be able to ride but the seat will be uncomfortable. For long legsaka not fitting at universal.. I wouldnt fit. THEN & NOW: How Did Mr. Toad's Fantasyland Ride Turn into Pooh? Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: no problems. He is unable to ride due to inability to bend his knees enough while squeezed together to fit under the lap bar. I know the anxiety us big people have when it comes to riding at the parks. Ive read comments on here that really ease my fears about being a large person (57, 330 lb)but I also am wondering how it is that so many of the rides fit so many people of varying sizes? So in a few weeks Im going to Disney with family and my bf. Im 6 1, and around 360 pounds, I know youve answered this question a lot but I just need to be sure, do I have anything to worry about (other than the rides that were mentioned above)? I didnt put in the test seat. Is there a weight limit on rides | planDisney 5 Dining Changes at Disney Parks ALL Guests Should Be Aware Of (February 2023), The Ultimate Guide to Rider Size Restrictions at Walt Disney World. Im 52 and 260lbs. Otherwise the boat might list to the side a bit. I practically had to hop over it and almost got stuck in it. I can't think if a single ride that would give you problems. My mother is more of your height and weight and she was just fine to ride. hey guys big dad from the uk here spprox 350lbs 57 know alot of the rides i can do just worried about the seat belts on kali river rapids 52 inch waist and 56inch chest. Mining train did not go on notoriously small from what I have read. Feeling like a sardine in a can is memorable, but definitely not magical. If he could ride Malestrom (the old ride) hell be fine because they use the same boats. He should be fine. Im 58, 400lbs and have had zero issues with any Disney World ride, Space Mountain is a giant pain to get out of and the only thing I havent dared to try is Seven Dwarfs, otherwise everything is wonderful. Hi all.. a lot of these comments help. This is nothing to be concerned about. You might find Seven Dwarfs Mine Train uncomfortable. My boyfriend and I were able to ride The Little Mermaid Ride and Pirates of the Caribbean fine, but those are so different then a roller coaster. This trip really shown new light on my health and my size. Hi! I was usually on the seat next to the wall of the car, so I felt a bit squished against the wall. Our theme park guides contain reviews and ratings of rides, restaurants and hotels at more than 80 theme parks worldwide. Hey there. I dont think its essential, but its a good idea. You might find Seven Dwarfs Mine Train uncomfortable, (the seats are sculpted) and Flight of Passage might not work, but the rest should be fine. Hello! My family and I are planning a trip to Disney in March.. Ive been to MK last year and I rode splash mountain, pooh ride, teacups which was a bit snug the haunted mansion, the stitch ride, and a few others.. If you can fit into a theater-style seat at other Disney attractions (Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents, American Adventure, etc. He is hefty, 56 and around 375. I read posts before I went on size and rides and now these and I can say theres no one answer that will fit your situation because we all arent the same size. We didnt have fast passes for avatar and werent waiting 4 hours to ride it! What rides should I stay away from? Then, maybe even harder, (and what I had the biggest problem with) you have to get back out of that tub. So, thank you very much. Will i have any problem? I am 250-270ish not real sureand 52-54 my tummy isnt that bigbut I have big thighs and butt Should I try to lose 20-50/60 pounds before we go June 1&2nd? If you are able to get a fast pass thats the way to go. Cheat Sheet: Disney World Height Requirements (Full Guide) Im a little more at ease but know my anxiety level will be up once Im in line. My husband and I are planning to go to Disney World next year. Splash Mountain can be a little difficult to get out of (especially if someone is next to you) but thats mainly due to your feet slipping on the wet car! The seats are roomy enough for me (5 11/300). Thanks! I hope you dont take this the wrong way, but you are Pooh (as in Winnie the Pooh) sized. knee restraint just too narrow. Concerned about how well youll fit into certain attractions during your next Disney vacation? Suck in your gut! Can You Be Too Big to Ride the Disney Skyliner? The seats are sculpted so if you have big bottom its uncomfortable. My 28 year old son Suggested a scooter when we arrived after seeing how I struggled through the airports and the resort by the end of the first day and that was just from traveling. Credit: WDW Cast & Community Facebook. Help - Walt Disney World I will be visiting disney world, EPCOT and animal kingdom. I really couldnt take the embarrassment I really dont want to embarrass my kids. As is the case with any test seat, it is not there to disqualify you from getting on the ride. Im concerned we wont be able to fit on the rides together. I am so relieved to read all of these comments! I was having some knee problems (I have 2 artificial knees) the last time I tried to ride and had real problems exiting the ride. What are the chances of him fitting on at least most of the rides? My husband and I will be taking a trip to Disney World in May this year. Im pretty sure its the same coaster which was called Dueling Dragons. For Walt Disney World dining, please book your reservation online. Jake, dont worry, youll be able to ride all the rides as long as you can get on them. Disney rides are created to accommodate people of all sizes. Has anyone of substantial size tested these new logs? Is there some where that we can find pictures of the ride seats? Do any of the rides at Disney have seat belts and did anyone need extenders? Plenty of room in Test Track in the back. They come down until they hit resistance. Youll be fine on most rides. He was even able to squeeze into the little test track. What To Do With A Toddler In Disney World! They will give information such as the size of the seat and anything that may make it uncomfortable. He is having some concern about fitting into the rides there because many other theme parks (Six Flags, Cedar Point, etc.) The only ride that you might want to skip is the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Im concerned about the rides there as we live near Cedar Point and I cannot ride most of their rides. I was very uncomfortable. #6. There is only one seatbelt for both seats together and I had to pull it all the way out to fit. I am 52 240lbs and pretty evenly distributed. I feel so much better about my trip to Disney. Dont worry too much about avatar flight of passage. You might have trouble on Flight of Passage, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Astro Orbiter, but the most of other rides should be OK. Hi, there! I too am Pooh size and feel better. Having been to WDW several times as a Pooh-sized guy (61, hovering around 400) I can say I have never had a problem anywhere on property. Im a Pooh (maybe a bit bigger), Ive been to Disney probably 8 times in the past few years. Thanks so much! Hes 65 and built like a mac truck, wide shoulders, wide everything, really, but biggest around the middle. I am 57 and about 300 pounds so Im hoping everything will be okay. I live in the Tampa Bay area and am within 2 hours of TONS of amusement parks. The Disney Skyliner doors are approximately 30 inches wide. We rode everything that is currently open except Avatar and the kiddie rides in Magic Kingdom. I would start with something easy like the Great Movie Ride or the Universe of Energy. Disney's Hollywood Studios Height Requirements Alien Swirling Saucers - Guests must be 32 inches (81 centimeters) or taller Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run - Guests must be 38 inches (97 cm) or taller Muppet*Vision 3D - Any height Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway - Any height I just wanted to toss this out there real quick due to all the hype about the mine train not being pooh sized friendly. This year is my friends 40th birthday, and shes chosen to go to Disney. Mission Space is not a problem. If a bar stops at my belly it wont be secure for them. But for the most part Disney you should fit on most if not all of the rides at the Kingdom. Aside from the test seats or speaking to a Disney employee, there are other considerations that would help you to determine if you can fit on the ride in advance. If you have really big calves, you might not fit. My husband is a pooh sized person. I know this probably wont matter to most people. Some of the boat rides can be tricky, but not as bad. There arent many. Matterhorn: The newer cars are very difficult for a large person with big legs to fit in and to get in and out of. Since there are no actual height restrictions we sought out advice from people we consider tall. Just make sure the weight is evenly distributed among the boat passengers. Dont wanna miss out on anything for my kids are excited for me to be there and do these things WITH them! Thanks for letting me know. First things first, you'll be happy to know that there are absolutely no weight or size restrictions for Nav'i River Journey at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The Space Mountain T-bar is the same way. Im pooh sized myself and currently ride swap with my husband as we have a 2 year old who cant do most of the rides the big kids want. I dont want to get a fast pass if I wont be able to ride. and he absolutely loves floating through that attraction. It wasnt the most comfortable but it was definitely doable. PLEASE READ MY. 2 years later, Im going again with my friend in a week, and once again, Im researching like crazy because I have definitely gained some weight since then. As long as mobility isnt a problem you should be able to ride them all. I have a big belly, big thighs, big chest and big arms. You shouldnt have a problem if you can get in and out. So I have to stuff my self into rides like star tours and the belt barely fit. Aside from that minor surprise at the Haunted Mansion, I had no problems. Im 55 and 253lbs. " Are there are weight restrictions for any of the rides at WDW? My thighs are pretty big (really big actually) and Ive never had a problem on any of the rides. Single Rider at Disneyland: The Only Guide You Need! Adulting is for the birds, so I go to Disney World every chance I get for that magical escape from reality. Love your article and how reassuring it is. Go all the way in to the side by the yellow line. The Disney Skyliner was built for comfort, as well as for the fantastic view of the Walt Disney World Resort underneath. as for universal the harry potter ride complaints are everywhere and it saddens me that i will not even attempt out of being embarrassed. A: Yes. Who cares if you have to get off the ride or have to rent a scooter. In other words, it isnt about the number of people onboard the gondola, it is about the total weight that is being carried. As for rides, the only ride that I had trouble with at Walt Disney World was the new Flight of the Avatar because you have to be able to slide forward completely and fit in so that the harness behind you can buckle. Disney is very XL friendly. LoL. If you are still concerned about fitting safely into Expedition Everest, do not be ashamed to try out the test car outside the attraction, located next to the single rider line. Good luck and enjoy my children told me it was great. Youll be just fine. My Husband is a little worried about not fitting the rides. Expedition Everest - Guests must be 44 inches or taller. When trying to decipher which attractions may pose issues, guests tend to compare their weight to the weights of other guests who have successfully ridden. I am about 57 and 300 pounds and I will tell you the walking absolutely wouldve done me in. Being overweight is a problem at Walt Disney World but not because of the rides. (Mission Space, Rock n Roller Coaster, etc.) Cast members are trained to recognize that, with a larger guest, they can only seat five instead of six in a row, for example. Fun, otherwise! Is this the only ride that maybe a difficult one or are there others that you may think would be a challenge with a knee replacement? These are available on most of the rides when size may be a problem. Go with confidence. Otherwise, you might have an audience for your turnstile performance. Any big and tall people have personal experience to share??? Dinosaur: to my surprise, I had no issues on this ride whatsoever. I will even raise my pinky while I sip!! We love Astro Orbiter so we can see the whole Magic Kingdom, but if youre over 6 feet tall, you might just want to keep walking. Mine Train is an easy on and off. Yes, I know I am unhealthy and need to treat my body better but I also earned this trip to WDW by working my butt off (not literally of course. All Rights Reserved. Do yall think Ill be okay? You should be able to ride all but a couple of rides and you might be able to do those. Tips for People of Size at Walt Disney World Flight of Passage might not work. There have been lots of grumblings about the small seats on the Mine Train. Thanks for whatever information you can provide! I have long legs and a shorter torso. But Im worried I wont be able to ride anything. Kali River Rapids - Guests must be 38 inches or taller. Sat in front of boat. You have to step down a couple of feet and get your body situated into the tub. Mission: Space: Guests must be taller than 40 inches (102 centimeters) Soarin' Around the World: Guests must be taller than 40 inches (102 centimeters) Test Track: Guests must be taller than 40 inches (102 centimeters) These typically dont impact anyone no matter what their shape. My hips are 68. Hover around 500. Height Requirements for Disney World Rides We are not big thrill ride people, even our 15 year old son is not, but I wanted to make sure we can do some of these wonderful attractions at least! Will it be the same way at Walt Disney World? This coaster has the highest height requirement in Walt Disney World because it actually goes upside down, but the seats feel almost like they were made for children! I had a really hard time lowering the searm it was a stand up and adjust to your height. Im not quite sure what else I can say. Heres what it boils down to, getting into and out of Space Mountain is like climbing into and out of a sunken bathtub (not just step over but step down). Star Tours: no issues. Has anyone had any issues with my same weight or around that weight? Weight Limits on Disney Rides WDW Vacation Tips No, you will not be decapitated on Space Mountain if youre over 7 feet tall, but just the nerves of it can really ruin a good time. I rode everything I wanted to at WDW (Space Mountain, Mission Space, Test Track, Tower of Terror, etc.) My family and I just returned from Disney. Storm Slides - at least 48 inches tall. Do either of the water parks have weight limi | planDisney Disney World Height Requirements (All Rides & Attractions) Walt Disney World Resort does its best to include all riders of all sizes, even providing options when a plus-sized visitor wants to join in the fun. I am going to Disney World next month. The only issue a person of size might run into is the guest restraints not fitting properly on certain rides. Plan for breaks to get off of your feet; drink plenty of water. Hey, (I wish I knew your name so I could speak directly to you), It will be OK. My weight is evenly distributed between my thighs, waist (about a 46inch waist) and chest (unsure of chest measurements but quite broad shouldered) and was wondering if, any, rides i should look to avoid at Disney and Universal when we go in October this year to avoid embaressment? Did they even have them if needed? I can get myself into and out of any ride at other parks (Im luckily young and healthy). All the advice we find on line are from people weighting under 400lbs. My husband is about 510 and 290 lbs and the pull down bar restraint that comes down over your shoulders at Gringotts Bank would not engage over the top of my husband. I carry most of my weight around my middle so I was terrified of being asked to leave the Banshee ride.