Fat people on rides?

[mom2morgan]

There, bet that got your attention Last time we went to Universal, I was too big for many of the rides. I didn't want to embarass myself by trying the "tester" seats, so skipped anything I wasn't absolute sure of. I only rode things like Spiderman. I've been losing weight steadily and planning a trip back when I'm SURE I'll be able to ride everything, but wondering the magic number that will do that for me. I'm a 5'6" woman - if I get under 200, do you think I'll be able to ride everything? Pretty close to that now, although my goal weight is about 50 pounds less than that.

[Tink1]

You should be fine, but it really depends on where your weight is (but I really doubt you would have an issue)

and congrats on the weight loss!!!

Nanc

[tiggerbuddy]

I'm a tall gentleman..6'3 205 lbs..I fit

[denidale]

First, congrats on your weight loss! I am 5'1" and hover in the 190 range (pre Mickey ice cream bars) with most of my weight in the bottom/thigh area. I ride on EVERYTHING at both Disney and Universal...some are a little squished but still totally manageable! Go for it!

[Lindsey310]

Congrats on the weight loss!! My brother in law is around 5'11 and 260 and he went on most of the rides and had no problem besides the big roller coasters. I think you will be fine, have a great time!!


12 days!!!!

[mom2morgan]

Thanks everyone, but especially denidale since I think your proportions are similar to mine. My hubby is 300 but tall so has never had any problem except on "forbidden journeys" where he had to use one of the special seats, so like Tink says it is partly "where" the weight is. He saw the most horrifying thing at Seaworld - a woman so determined to ride the Kraken that the attendant had his knee in her stomache trying to squish her in. I don't EVER want to be her! LOL

[frozman]

I recently went to Universal Studios Hollywood, I am a 300 lb guy, and it's all in my belly. I had no problems fitting on their rides, so Transformers and Simpsons you'd be fine. I think Jurassic Park has the same ride vehicles in California and Florida, though it's a different ride. I'm not sure how the restraints on Mummy compare with each other (this is also a different ride to my understanding), but I was fine in California.

The B & M roller coasters (at universal Islands of Adventure, this would be Hulk and Dragon) offer a "modified seat" for larger guests, usually it's in one of the center rows, though some rides may have one in a couple rows, usually it's well posted and announced, though I don't think you'll need it, if you are unsure ask an employee which row you should get in. It's the seat with 2 seatbelts instead of just 1.