Pandora Flight of Passage - Can Big People Fit on the Ride?

[disney4life2008]

This appears to be the most restrictive ride at WDW as far as body size at least as far as rides that adults would typically want to ride. I was able to ride seven dwarfs and the slinky dog dash but it was a no go on FoP. I would strongly encourage anyone concerned to try the test seat before getting in line. I did not and was stung on the actual ride and had to take the walk of shame.

Horribly placed. It's out in the open in the most busy area

 

[Hcalvert]

My husband tried the test seat opening weekend and they said he wouldn't fit. The test seat doesn't lock, it is just an estimate. I told him to stand in line and try it anyways. He ended up fitting on the ride with no problems with it locking because he scooted up as much as possible and leaned on the chest bar. It didn't lock for me once because of my leg positioning due to me having problems bending my left knee. The CM had me stand up and slide in a certain way to get my legs in correctly so the back restraint would lock.

 

[MickeyCB]

My husband who is 6' and the first year FOP opened weighed 240lbs was able to ride. The issue for him was scooting forward enough for the leg restraints, it was a little snug at the chest. He has now lost 20 lbs and fits much better.
He can not ride 7 Dwarf Mine Train at all. When he tries to get both feet in to the very tiny foot well, it causes his knees to bend at an awkward angle. He has had both knees replaced. (I even had him go back to the physical therapist with a picture of the seat and told them, "he needs to be able to get into this seat by next year")! They thought it was hilarious and did their best, but no go. Still couldn't do it on our Dec. trip. He can not bend his legs into the needed scrunch!

 

[Lyssakersch]

Courtesy of ChipandCo, there are some reports that there are body and physical requirements that guests need to know about for both Flight of Passage and Na'Vi River journey.

Bigger Guests

Apparently bigger guests (heavier, taller, etc) said that they could not meet the restrictions.

"The ride vehicle is a “link chair” and looks similar to the middle part of a motorcycle with a seat you will straddle. There are restraints that secure your back and legs and will need to “lock” in place before the ride can begin. Many guests are reporting no issues but some have been turned away because of the seat not being able to fully engage. Currently there is no modified seating option for larger guests who may need a little extra room."

So once again, very similar to Seven Dwarves Mine Train, Disney has catered to smaller body types and made another ride too small for bigger people. I am 6'4" and a former D1 football player and I could not fit on Seven Dwarves. Some NFL players friends of mine also could not fit on the ride and could not go on with their kids because it is geared for smaller people.

I'm not sure what the recent game plan is, but lately Disney seems to be going for smaller seating or smaller cars and as a result ignore specific body types.

in addition, Disney does not have demo link chairs to sit in outside of the ride to see if you can fit before waiting 2-3 hours to get on the ride only to find out you cannot ride it.

Here is the load up instruction video for Flight of Passage:


Apparently Disney did issue a statement that they plan to install a demo chair at a later date.

Disabled Guests

If you have a disability you will currently have to move from your wheelchair to go on the Na'Vi River journey. They have no wheelchair accessible boats at this time. This seems to also be an issue with Flight of Passage because you have to straddle a link chair in order to experience the ride.

With all of the time Disney had to plan out this park, perhaps they should have focused on these issues during the process.

I just returned from a trip to Disney world. I am 5’4 360 pounds. I waited in line for this ride for probably an hour. I got to the seat and the back restrain locked but the leg ones would not. The cast member kept trying and trying and finally was like “I’m so sorry I can’t get the leg restraints to lock. I’m so sorry this happened.” She was very nice about it and seemed to feel bad. I was escorted off to wait for my family right outside the door. I sat on the bench and was crying while the cast member was standing at her podium for the ride to end. She ended up giving me a free lightning pass to another ride. Idk if this is something they always do if riders don’t fit? Or if she felt bad because I was crying. Anyways, I’m super bummed that this ride isn’t more accommodating for guests of size. It’s 2022, there’s lots of heavier people.

 

[John park hopper]

I'm not trying to be mean but is that a health weight ?

 

[Lyssakersch]

I'm not trying to be mean but is that a health weight ?

of course it’s not. I am on my weightloss journey. Losing weight doesn’t happen over night.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

of course it’s not. I am on my weightloss journey. Losing weight doesn’t happen over night.

Use the rides as motivation. I know you don't need to come on here to have folks point it out, but you will be doing yourself and those that love you a world of good. Your going to feel better and live longer, good luck take it one day at a time. Intermittent fasting is something to give a try. It's easier than counting calories.