Yes, you might be a touch uncomfortable (but not too bad), but no one will turn you away. as for universal the harry potter ride complaints are everywhere and it saddens me that i will not even attempt out of being embarrassed. The lap bars are pretty Pooh friendly. If I could give one piece of advice to anyone that is thinking about holding back from going into the parks, it would be to go ahead with your plans to visit. Me and my family are going to Disney World for the first time this year. He is even dressing with a nod to pooh with ears and all for our day at MK. Hi! Yall just made this Pooh woman feel so much better! Was able to ride every ride in every Disney park except one. But this has taken a lot of stress off me. It is an amazing new addition to Disney. We visit Silver Dollar City pretty regularly and I recently had to endure the walk of shame there. May need someone to help you if you are XL. Sit in the front seat. Im 355 lbs @ 510 , and Im visiting MK very soon and Im desperate to find out! He fit into all of the Disney World rides. Hi I really wanted to say thank you for having this comment section!!! Ive been pretty worried about the ride situation with having a Pooh-sized body!!! Please help if you can! If you are looking for a great coaster, we recommend Slinky Dog Dash, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Havent heard that one. I am 57 and about 412lbs. I really worry about embarrassing myself and the people Im with. Ive been reading up on multiple sites about this issue and it looks like Disney is quite friendly to plus-sized people, but I wanted to get your input since you seem pretty knowledgeable about this. Im heading there soon and even though I read comments over and over, Id rather avoid those rides. I went on the avatar flight of passage ride and got the the front and was not able to get one. My family and I just returned from Disney. Haunted: I suck in the belly as the lap bar drops and have no issues. At my heaviest I was 420 pds 60 inch waist. My daughter and her 63 300lb boyfriend will be traveling to Disnryworld in May. Tell him no worries at all. It is there to help you make an informed decision so that you can be as comfortable as possible if you do choose to ride. Disneyland here we come.. Fastest Rides at Disney World: 10 Picks For An Adrenaline Rush. There are only a couple of rides that might be uncomfortable. While there are height restrictions on some rides at Walt Disney World, there are NOT any weight restrictions. The short answer is no, but it's slightly more complicated than that. (Dont worry though, if it isnt safe for you to ride together cast members will let you know. Sign up and get our weekly tips and tricks to help you plan your next Walt Disney World vacation of your dreams. Try talking to Guest Services at the parks and they will point you in the right direction. Most of the problems that are encountered on AVATARs Flight of Passage are with people that have big bellies. Im still a little worried but Im hoping itll work out! Please lmk so I can enjoy my trip without added anxiety! A scooter can be your friend when you decide to go around the world at epcot. Im 54 and 425 lbs. Otherwise I only had to do the walk of shame on one, but the employees helping me off thought I was participating in the parent-share ride. Just the way the system secures people makes you off balance, and the restriction can be very uncomfortable for some. PS. Im going to Walt Disney World Orlando for the first time in a few days and I have a question about . One less accommodating (but still mostly doable) ride with this kind of restraint system is the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. I can tell you that my oldest daughter and I were asked to leave ride because the back brace would only click twice. It was the darn turnstile at the entrance of the ride that gave me problems! If he could ride Malestrom (the old ride) hell be fine because they use the same boats. He is broad-shouldered, so would roller coaster harnesses fit him? Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is uncomfortable for most people. For example,if you can sit on your floor at home and get up without alot of trouble you will be able to get off of Space Mountain. Small World knees a bit crunched no issues. Other than that, most rides will be fine. Please just enjoy yourself, it was super fun! Im concerned about the rides there as we live near Cedar Point and I cannot ride most of their rides. I also could not ride the river rapids ride beacause I couldnt close the seatbelt (very embarrassed ) had to get up and walk off the raft but my wife and daughter were able to ride. Embarrassed in front of all, I did the walk of shame. I was at Carowinds in the Carolinas and I cant remember name but there was a rollercoaster that lays you down n go head first. Anyone have trouble getting out of space mountain or any of the other rides. Hey, (I wish I knew your name so I could speak directly to you), It will be OK. Ok. Im large AND tall and I got every ride. There is a door that closes on you that creates a chamber feel. So I am worried about rides coming like Star Wars and stuff. Jake, dont worry, youll be able to ride all the rides as long as you can get on them. 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. Thanks so much! Do-able but be warned. All the Toy Story Land rides are very Pooh Sized friendly. There are always minimum height requirements on several rides for safety reasons. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. I didnt fit but only couple people were waiting at the time. Good luck everyone and dont stop trying to fit in!! 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) Was just wondering is the peter pan ride pooh friendly. I am going with my boyfriend & his parents & I have been internally freaking out about even going because I figured it would be like every other amusement park in that I would not fit on anything. Im 511 and 345 lbs. This doesnt mean that you cant ride them. My husband and I will be taking a trip to Disney World in May this year. This page makes me feel so much better. You will be able to ride. And push your legs up forward as well, snug up against the brace. No problem. Most of them have some kind of support where you can pull yourself up. From bench seats to bucket seats, lap bars to over-the . These lap-bars are actually not necessary for the attraction to function properly, as they were installed solely to stop guests from exiting the ride before it was over. I have a 58 inch waist. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is not comfortable for Pooh shaped people, but its still possible. Concerned about how well youll fit into certain attractions during your next Disney vacation? Most Disney attractions that use lap-bars can accommodate a variety of body types, particularly the rides that allow for individual use of lap-bars (as in Expedition Everest as opposed to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad). sorry its ot but any big guys done much at universal not too bothered out coasters mainly stuff like mib minions also lad wants to go to volcano bay iam roughly 57 and mayb 330 pounds. As I walked away dowm the stair trying not to cry. Out of all of the park which one is the most Pooh Friendly? Buy just in case it does! I didnt not try Rockin Roller Coaster because the son is too short, but Id ride any ride without fear. Its true. We are all so excited but I am a bit apprehensive due to my size. But Im worried I wont be able to ride anything. THEM. I want my daughter and I to have fun! I have heard that some bigger people might have trouble on this ride too? While rides like Expedition Everest can be helpful for guests riding with a smaller person as the lap-bar is not shared, it is worth noting that the individual lap-bars can be more problematic for guests who carry their weight in their hips and thighs. I dont think its essential, but its a good idea. Its time to play the music. Credit: WDW Cast & Community Facebook. I now, finally, feel at ease that I will fit on the DW rides with my 7-year-old daughter. I will be visiting Universal. I just wanted to share my Disney experience as a Pooh-sized person. It should be OK. Theres nothing that impedes the belly. Should EPCOT's New Night-time Spectacular Utilize Drones? These are available on most of the rides when size may be a problem. Hope this helps others. Im about to go to Disney in about 15 days. Sadly, Im not able to fit on most rides at most theme parks, especially rollercoasters. Everything at the parks was built for comfort and to ensure accessibility for anyone who enters through the theme park gates. Hey there. The rides over there are built for princesses not Poohs. A relatively new addition to the Disney properties is the Skyliner. I am a 55 woman weighing approx 265 lbs. I am 510 360 i carry most of my weight in my thighs and butt, not to big in the stomach, with very broad shoulders. If you really need to be restrained, there are individual restraints. This at least gives me hope. Its YOURE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD. I am a mother of three that has refused to grow up. Splash Mountain comes with lap-bars as well, though they are very forgiving. There is a over the shoulders restraint, but its not a problem for Pooh sized people. hello, I am 64 and about 400lbs. WDW Vacation Tips is here to calm your fears! This ride is so tight that an adult of ANY size is going to feel a pinch and squeeze. I did sit as straight up as possible and made it with room to spare. Hello! Mining train did not go on notoriously small from what I have read. Being overweight is a problem at Walt Disney World but not because of the rides. 325 pounds and wear 3XL shirts. Youll be just fine. Relax. The other comments here are comforting, but my biggest concern is that most of my weight is in my belly (thanks in part to my two kids), so do you think lap bars will click closed over my belly? Do you know how SeaWorld rides are in Orlando? Something else to consider is the availability of Disney employees (called Cast Members) that are more than capable of helping you. Walt Disney World is amazingly accommodating to the masses, so the vast majority of attractions are perfect for everyone to enjoy! Im 56 and 290 lbs. I live in California and go to Disneyland on a regular basis, and have no problem fitting on rides there . Mine Train is an easy on and off. (Space Mountain is a big step down and up.).