Woman says she felt fat-shamed at Islands of Adventure ride

[Otterhead]

Please do share your comparison of percentiles.

No thank you! Have a nice day, and be sure to use the test vehicles before standing in line.

 

[JT3000]

Yes, I am, because some people find it difficult to understand these things, oddly. And yes, it does have a very low size/weight requirement, as I outlined repeatedly -- far lower than any ride at Disney or Universal. Thank you for your input.

Believe it or not, merely saying something repeatedly doesn't make it true. I would ask to see your research into this topic which you present yourself as some sort of expert on, but judging by your response to lazyboy, you have nothing but baseless statements and conjecture. Go back to the Norway pavilion where you belong.

 

[JoeCamel]

No thank you! Have a nice day, and be sure to use the test vehicles before standing in line.

Run! Forrest Run! before you have to defend your indefensible position and admit it is just opinion based on pixie dust....

 

[raven]

As I say, this ride in particular needs to keep weight/size to a limit because of what kind of ride it is, and I get that, having ridden it. But without knowing that, it's surprising to go to a theme park with people who can easily get on any ride at Disney without any issue whatsoever (a 250-lb 6 ft man, a 230-lb, 5'6" woman) and be told they're too large for the most popular ride at Universal.

You can’t really compare Forbidden Journey to Peter Pan, Toy Story Mania or even Soarin’, or most other Disney rides for that matter. FJ is a very unique attraction with different movements than most other rides. Due to this reason, safety regulations have to be made. Perhaps if the ride just rolled through scenery like an omnimover than it would be possible to accommodate all kinds of shapes. But that’s not what the ride is about.

 

[JoeCamel]

You can’t really compare Forbidden Journey to Peter Pan, Toy Story Mania or even Soarin’, or most other Disney rides for that matter. FJ is a very unique attraction with different movements than most other rides. Due to this reason, safety regulations have to be made. Perhaps if the ride just rolled through scenery like an omnimover than it would be possible to accommodate all kinds of shapes. But that’s not what the ride is about.

But Disney worked with the ride designers to achieve that very difficult task.....

 

[lazyboy97o]

I always forget how Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is famous for its spacious seats.

 

[raven]

But Disney worked with the ride designers to achieve that very difficult task.....

Well, apples and oranges really. Disney is more about family attractions. Universal focuses mainly on thrills and action. That ride wouldn’t be as popular if it were an omnimover. The majority of Universal guests aren’t looking for those types of attractions.

 

[JoeCamel]

Well, apples and oranges really. Disney is more about family attractions. Universal focuses mainly on thrills and action. That ride wouldn’t be as popular if it were an omnimover. The majority of Universal guests aren’t looking for those types of attractions.

Preachin' to the choir....

 

[Otterhead]

FJ is a very unique attraction with different movements than most other rides.

Exactly, that's just what I was saying. Once I rode it, I realized why it had such strict limits. It's just a shame they didn't figure out a way to make the ride accessible to people over, say, 250 lbs.

 

[Otterhead]

Believe it or not, merely saying something repeatedly doesn't make it true. I would ask to see your research into this topic which you present yourself as some sort of expert on, but judging by your response to lazyboy, you have nothing but baseless statements and conjecture. Go back to the Norway pavilion where you belong.

You and lazyboy know quite well I don't have "percentages" or "research" on the accessibility of rides at Disney. I'm speaking out of much experience and traveling with people on many occasions who are 300-350 lbs or more and are still quite able to get on the rides--- yes, all of them -- without any issues, because Disney does an excellent job of working towards broad accessibility.

I was rather surprised that Universal doesn't try for that standard of accessibility and has far more limited access to its rides. But then again, they also don't really care about keeping their park clean or keeping ads for third parties out, etc, so that's not unexpected.

Please don't be such a jerk. Thanks!

 

[21stamps]

You and lazyboy know quite well I don't have "percentages" or "research" on the accessibility of rides at Disney. I'm speaking out of much experience and traveling with people on many occasions who are 300-350 lbs or more and are still quite able to get on the rides--- yes, all of them -- without any issues, because Disney does an excellent job of working towards broad accessibility.

I was rather surprised that Universal doesn't try for that standard of accessibility and has far more limited access to its rides. But then again, they also don't really care about keeping their park clean or keeping ads for third parties out, etc, so that's not unexpected.

Please don't be such a jerk. Thanks!

I think Disney has always put such a focus on that because they market to “everyone”, and all of their rides are fairly tame. Universal was always for the ‘older kids’ and more thrill seekers, at least that’s how I always viewed it when I was growing up.

It’s much harder to make thrill rides “accessible to all”. Some amusement parks even have sections of their websites for ‘larger guests’, basically as a warning/info before visiting.

 

[JoeCamel]

You and lazyboy know quite well I don't have "percentages" or "research" on the accessibility of rides at Disney. I'm speaking out of much experience and traveling with people on many occasions who are 300-350 lbs or more and are still quite able to get on the rides--- yes, all of them -- without any issues, because Disney does an excellent job of working towards broad accessibility.

I was rather surprised that Universal doesn't try for that standard of accessibility and has far more limited access to its rides. But then again, they also don't really care about keeping their park clean or keeping ads for third parties out, etc, so that's not unexpected.

Please don't be such a jerk. Thanks!

I think Disney has always put such a focus on that because they market to “everyone”, and all of their rides are fairly tame. Universal was always for the ‘older kids’ and more thrill seekers, at least that’s how I always viewed it when I was growing up.

It’s much harder to make thrill rides “accessible to all”. Some amusement parks even have sections of their websites for ‘larger guests’, basically as a warning/info before visiting.

Ahem - mine train...., space, splash....... better get the crane out if a 350 lb'er gets in

 

[King Panda 77]

Believe it or not, merely saying something repeatedly doesn't make it true. I would ask to see your research into this topic which you present yourself as some sort of expert on, but judging by your response to lazyboy, you have nothing but baseless statements and conjecture. Go back to the Norway pavilion where you belong.

@Otterhead is actually Kristoff ????

 

[xdan0920]

Disney does an excellent job of working towards broad accessibility.

Wish they would stop that. Probably all that extra weight is what cracked the foundation at Everest.

 

[King Panda 77]

Wish they would stop that. Probably all that extra weight is what cracked the foundation at Everest.

#yetineedsadiet

 

[Otterhead]

Ahem - mine train...., space, splash....... better get the crane out if a 350 lb'er gets in

I actually rode Mine Train with a 350 lb friend (who is thankfully no longer 350 lb) and while it was a tight fit, and not super comfortable, they had no issue with allowing him to ride. Same with Space, Splash, etc. The only ride, to my knowledge, with especially tight access issues is Flight of Passage, and like Universal, they helpfully put test vehicles out to save people the 3 hr. wait. But even that ride is more accessible than Harry Potter.

@Otterhead is actually Kristoff ????

Hoo hoo! Step into my family sauna!

 

[lebeau]

Well, apples and oranges really. Disney is more about family attractions. Universal focuses mainly on thrills and action. That ride wouldn’t be as popular if it were an omnimover. The majority of Universal guests aren’t looking for those types of attractions.

Some people find it difficult to understand these things, oddly.

 

[lebeau]

Exactly, that's just what I was saying. Once I rode it, I realized why it had such strict limits. It's just a shame they didn't figure out a way to make the ride accessible to people over, say, 250 lbs.

I know people who weigh over 250 lbs who had no problem enjoying Forbidden Journeys. Just saying.

 

[lebeau]

You and lazyboy know quite well I don't have "percentages" or "research" on the accessibility of rides at Disney. I'm speaking out of much experience and traveling with people on many occasions who are 300-350 lbs or more and are still quite able to get on the rides--- yes, all of them -- without any issues, because Disney does an excellent job of working towards broad accessibility.

I was rather surprised that Universal doesn't try for that standard of accessibility and has far more limited access to its rides. But then again, they also don't really care about keeping their park clean or keeping ads for third parties out, etc, so that's not unexpected.

Please don't be such a jerk. Thanks!

Do you really find it that difficult to understand that Universal and Disney appeal to different demographics? It's been explained here more than once.

But then you claim Universal doesn't keep its parks clean and flush your credibility down the toilet, so I see what your agenda is.

 

[Otterhead]

Do you really find it that difficult to understand that Universal and Disney appeal to different demographics? It's been explained here more than once.

I've never said a word about the demographics of the parks. Just their ride design and ability to accommodate guests, which Universal isn't as good at.

But then you claim Universal doesn't keep its parks clean

It was absolutely filthy when I was there last. I don't have an "agenda", as I quite like Universal, but they could pick up some trash and paint things once in awhile.