"Larger Sized Guest" Worry -Help..

[Disney_Dad88]

HA, Crazy! Your name John by any chance?

No its Blake. Another cool thing I'd like to mention, since your birthday is on the 4th of July, is that I have an uncle whose birthday is on the fourth of July as well. If that's not crazy enough, his little brother who is about 4 or 5 years younger than him was also born on the 4th lol.

 

[tare]

Wow disney does think of everything!!!! Having an area with ride seats. That's great for those who are worried!!!

 

[righttrack]

Don't worry. They will make everything easy for you. I'd say the biggest advice is on attractions with seatbelts to fully pull the belt out first, even before sitting down and have a companion sit on the side it buckles in case you can't find the other end.

You'll be fine!!!! Do not worry.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Disney is pretty friendly to the Pooh sizes! My husband is a big guy too and hasn't had any real problems getting in or out of any of the rides or having the seatbelts fit. I guess the biggest problem is RNRC but that is getting out and mostly because it is a little awkward to get out of.

 

[stevehousse]

Not trying to be rude here, but you would think that not being able to fit on a ride or fear of not being able to fit would be enough to motivate those that are heavy to lose some weight...

 

[righttrack]

Not trying to be rude here, but you would think that not being able to fit on a ride or fear of not being able to fit would be enough to motivate those that are heavy to lose some weight...

That's fair enough, and I'll answer that, as I am larger-sized. It's motivation and I think we all lose weight pre-Disney, but planning is not long enough. People who are heavy and want to lose weight need constant motivation, not the short-term motivation of an upcoming trip. Still there are many people who are happy at the size they are at. When they encounter struggles, like fitting into a small seat, their first reaction might be, not that the rider be smaller, but the seat and/or restraint should be larger. I do think Disney does an excellent job. So much better than anywhere else.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

That's fair enough, and I'll answer that, as I am larger-sized. It's motivation and I think we all lose weight pre-Disney, but planning is not long enough. People who are heavy and want to lose weight need constant motivation, not the short-term motivation of an upcoming trip. Still there are many people who are happy at the size they are at. When they encounter struggles, like fitting into a small seat, their first reaction might be, not that the rider be smaller, but the seat and/or restraint should be larger. I do think Disney does an excellent job. So much better than anywhere else.

I just say that things must have shrunk!

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Now... my question is... Does Disneyland have the same "love" for larger folks?

Yes. I went to DL in May - I'm 5'8" and 320ish pounds - size 24/26 and we rode EVERYTHING!!

Edit: and I might add this is the LAST time I will weigh that much! Gym & I are going to be BFF starting Thursday.

 

[bethymouse]

It's just the friendly Disney showing that ALL people are welcome! That's what makes Disney so special!

 

[ddbowdoin]

dude, no offense... you're not fitting a lot.

I'm 5'8, 240... built more like a football players, not a FUDA or anything... and even I'm a little tight on things.

 

[cynic710]

november 2011 i went with my best friend (male 6'5" 315) and we rode everything....funny enough, the only thing he didnt fit on in all of the big 6 parks (4 disney, 2 uni) was harry potter. im 5'7" and 235 pound, mostly in the gut, and i had to sort of "squeeze" into it. you would think the newest attraction around would accomodate, but no.

 

[righttrack]

november 2011 i went with my best friend (male 6'5" 315) and we rode everything....funny enough, the only thing he didnt fit on in all of the big 6 parks (4 disney, 2 uni) was harry potter. im 5'7" and 235 pound, mostly in the gut, and i had to sort of "squeeze" into it. you would think the newest attraction around would accomodate, but no.

Yes, it was a calculated risk what they did. Saw lots of people, self included turned away. I've never had such a problem at WDW. I ride absolutely everything!