Universal isnt trying to discriminate people based on size. Although this is not exactly our favorite way of wording it, it is one of the more common questions we receive about Disney rides. My legs didnt fit into the clamps and I wasnt able to ride. Like I said, we have some time, and Im working on losing some poundage before the trip, but this trip is super important to her and I both. (Dont worry though, if it isnt safe for you to ride together cast members will let you know. If you dont have a big belly you should be alright. 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. But other than that you should be able to ride all the rides. He could sit in the front and if be behind him. But Im worried I wont be able to ride anything. Ride everything and enjoy your magical experience!! 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. This website makes me feel a bit better about our planned trip to Disney but I am still pretty scared about not fitting on anything. Even space mountain. Rode Thunder Mountain again with my niece and the lap bar came down enough to restrain her and was comfortable for me, the only slight discomfort I had was with Mission Space as I have wide shoulders and the over head harness was a little snug on my shoulders but it wasnt bad and Im definitely riding it again!!!!. This doesnt mean that you cant ride them. You may be just fine I attemped to ride yesterday, 6/4/17, and didnt fit. As far as the walking goes, I will just have to take my time and rest when necessary. Im going to Disney World in July Im 511 440. It should be OK. Theres nothing that impedes the belly. Disney World Orlando Legoland Orlando SeaWorld Orlando Universal Studios Orlando. The gondolas themselves have a weight limit of 375 pounds. Me and my family are going to Disney World for the first time this year. As previously stated, There are height limits on some rides but there are no weight limits on any rides at Walt Disney World. I am especially wide in the hips/belly/butt area & have a bad knee. Flight of Passage might not work. It truly depends on where your weight is distributed. The rides have seatbelts instead of bars. 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. Im 56 and 290 lbs. Not only did it help me get around the park, but it helped me to access the rides without having to stand in long lines, which I never wouldve been able to do. Im 65 325 and I think my height and thick chest was the reason for not fitting. You wont be denied. Knees were cramped. And I dont want that, I weigh 311 atm and dropping. Waited through an hour long line only to get to the front and the over-the-shoulder harness wouldnt lock. Im 58, 310 Pounds, my stomach reaches 70 inches when sitting down, which rides should I watch out for?? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Request a Quote or Information from Magical Travel Today! If so, which ones ? We were told that they could not be locked and that we would need to leave the ride. Manage Settings Space Mountain is a big step down, but plenty roomy. All Rights Reserved. I really worry about embarrassing myself and the people Im with. I dont know anything about Universal. You should be able to access all the rides as long as mobility is not a problem. WITH. For long legsaka not fitting at universal.. Here are all the Epcot height requirements you need to know for your next Disney World vacation. 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. All Disney parks are super Pooh friendly. 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. Great information on the site. Disney rides are created to accommodate people of all sizes. Soarin: Lap belt no issues except for getting it in the locking mechanism very low. Club 33 Disney World: Is It Worth The Price Tag. Cast members are trained to recognize that, with a larger guest, they can only seat five instead of six in a row, for example. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train might be uncomfortable but he should be able to get on. The Hulk rollercoaster was tight fit but still managed. Its going to be fun! But overall, you will be riding together on virtually all of the rides. Do yall think Ill be okay? 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.. Im worried about the rides there. 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. and he absolutely loves floating through that attraction. I didnt have much (or any) room to spare and the lap bar barely closed onto my belly, but I was comfortable the whole time and rode it more times than I could count! Im 55 and 280. He is having some concern about fitting into the rides there because many other theme parks (Six Flags, Cedar Point, etc.) " Are there are weight restrictions for any of the rides at WDW? So in a few weeks Im going to Disney with family and my bf. All of the bars are adjusted by the person who is riding the ride. Just did a couple of days at Universal and you should have no issues on the rides there, especially in Potter land. From now on, I will use that. Yes, you should be able to ride everything including the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. I am completely scared I wont be able to ride the rides and that I will have to leave. But I also avoided rides I thought I would have trouble. Many people find the restraints on the Flight of Passage to be somewhat snug. When there is a lot of weight and circumference in the abdomen and lower back, they might not be able to push the restraint closed. im 55 and 400lbs fit everything except 7 dwarf mine train. Test Track and Soarin have seat belts but both handle large bellies well. WDW Vacation Tips is here to calm your fears! Youd Be Surprised! Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh/ Monsters, Inc/ Roger Rabbit/ Heimlichs Chew Chew Train: This type of car is tough for folks with long/big legs because the benches are close together. Just finished my 4th day at Disney and have fit on all rides. There are lots of reports that bigger people dont fit on the rides over there. But to ease your worries we will go through and list the rides that might be uncomfortable for some, and what to do about it! Im going in November with my husband and two young children and am embarrassed that I havent done anything to lose weight and get in better shape. He had to push the back and leg restraints for them to click, but it was not uncomfortable at all and was well worth the wait in my opinion! My daughter and her 63 300lb boyfriend will be traveling to Disnryworld in May. Hello! They are built to accommodate 30-inch strollers and they are also wheelchair accessible. Taking our 4 year old for the first time to Disneyland in 3 Weeks. Reach out to Magical Travel and they will make sure your vacation is pure magic and no stress! So lets explore, are their any weight limits on Disney rides! Im going to WDW and planned to just enjoy the atmosphere. You will have an amazing time! I am going in October to the magic kingdom. And thank you so much for this commentary! I am a 55 woman weighing approx 265 lbs. It is an amazing new addition to Disney. This is Jake from a few comments ago. But for adult guests, there's nothing to . Most of the problems that are encountered on AVATARs Flight of Passage are with people that have big bellies. If you want to enjoy the nostalgia of the classic carousel but dont feel comfortable on the horse, feel free to take a nanny bench. My dream of going to Disneyland is coming true .I am 51 weight 256 lbs. I am about 57 and 300 pounds and I will tell you the walking absolutely wouldve done me in. Thank you for putting my mind at ease. He was even able to squeeze into the little test track. Once I told my husband the strategies we used and how I already pretty much picked out which rides to do we shouldnt have any problems and he felt a lot better about it but on splash mountain do you think they would let us have a log with just the two of us? Your comfort is important, so you may want to test this seat in advance. Im a large man at 61 and 370 with a 50 waist I was very nervous having been to other parks and not being able to ride anything. Any help with this? As for the rest of the rides, you should fit in all of them. It will be slightly uncomfortable, but not terrible. These vehicles are larger than the rest of the fleet. I am going to Disney world in a few weeks. These restrictions are more about the comfort and safety of the riders than the actual requirements of the ride. First off let me say great article, I dont think Ive come across something like this for any other park. If you have any questions about a ride, you can always ask a Cast Member. Thank you all in advance. Hey, Im not ashamed, if my girls want me to do a tea party, sign me up! We lucked into a Pandora Flight of Passage for my daughters birthday ave we took it. The same thing still applies. Overhead restraints do not tend to cause problems for guests who carry extra weight on their lower halves, but a guest who is more top-heavy may have a more difficult time. Be happy. Others, however, may have some concerns about any weight limits that may be imposed on riders at Disney. I am 5 ft and 300 lbs and although I went to Disney once never tried a ride as I was too embarrassed that I wouldnt fit. Thank you. Lee, I would be very interested to know if this was an issue for you in the end? I know Im fat, thats not my question. Anyone used one recently? I just wanted to do an update or my post from January when we were in the pre-planning stages of our (Sept. 2019) trip. I feel so much better about my trip to Disney. If you can fit into a theater-style seat at other Disney attractions (Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents, American Adventure, etc. Pirates of Carribean. Small World knees a bit crunched no issues. Idk how you rode 7dwarfd and slinky because I am 260 a d it wasnt that comfy for me cause the bars in my tummy. The new Avator ride in animal kingdom. If you are anxious, worried, embarrassed, or any other negative emotion about the attractions in Disney, you can safely stick to this list and have the most magical vacation ever! If I can think of any other rides I forgot to mention, Ill add another comment. EPCOT wouldnt be the first park I would suggest visiting if you are looking for rides but I was able to get on everything and Im 62 440 waist 58. There were a couple of the rides that did require seat belt extenders (provided by the park). Hope this helps, and hope you have a great time at Disneyland! I weigh 325lbs. It is very Pooh and Piglet friendly (for the most part). I know seven dwarves might be a no go. Im not quite sure what you are asking, but all the Disney Parks are very Pooh friendly. (but he has lost a lot of weight, and he is still trying to lose weight before we go. It only means that you might find yourself in a tight position, especially if the passenger you are sitting next to is not overweight. I am 511 400 lbs couldnt ride the avatar ride after waiting all that time make sure you try the test seat before you wait in that line. Right off the bat, let us tell you that Disney World rides and attractions are designed for guests of all shapes and sizes. I know a big issue has been fitting your knees into the lap bar. Hes 63 and weighs about 320lbs, the only places where he is big is his stomach and a little in his thighs. Do-able but be warned. 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Im 59 350 very evenly distributed stomach may be the biggest and broad shoulders. I dont think it works quite the same way. Thanks for the comment because like everyone else I am also pooh size and loving it by the way but I do find your comments to be very comforting to say the least. This trip was too important and too expensive for me not to at least try. I just wanted to toss this out there real quick due to all the hype about the mine train not being pooh sized friendly. Its not made for large people especially if you have mobility issues. I went to Universal Studios last year for my 40th birthday and didnt have too much trouble with the rides I chose to ride (not really into roller coasters). I will update again when we return and let you know if I had any issues at DWD or Universal Florida. I am so relieved to read these comments.