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[Cheeser]

Don't worry...Pooh-sized accomadations at Disney! I've ridden almost everything...the only think I was slightly
uncomfortable on was Dinosaur and that's because I kept bumping my knees...and I'm about 300+. So enjoy yourself.

[Edith24]

Never had any problems at Disney! I have some at La Ronde in Montreal, but not at Disney.

[Annabel]

Thanks for all the great tips There are some rides I haven't tried at Disney yet as I'm worried about getting stuck etc, but now I've read this I'll definitely be trying some more rides in October

Annabel

[TroianRae]

Thanks for all the wonderful tips!! I have hesitated on riding different things for fear of not "fitting" the best. Now I'm not so concerned! Thanks everyone!!!1

[Cheeser]

I'm large at over 300 lbs...and the only ride I've had an issue with was Dinosaur and it wasn't that I didn't fit but that you get slammed around so much that my **** cheeks hurt from being hit by the armrests. Otherwise all rides are very fine...I especially love Star Tours because the seatbelt strap can come way....way...way out before latching! Also pick back row...next to door because the seat is a few inches larger!! (hint hint)

[iamgrumpy]

Just wanted to say that I just got back in May and I rode every ride practically in all of the parks and had no issues with fitting whatsoever. I rode Soarin and defianately no problems. I am 300+ and just pull the belt all the way out and you will have no problems.

Just wanted to update since the ride is so new!

Amy

[auntread]

this is a wonderful topic-don't be embarassed evidently there are quite a few of us (and i love the description "pooh sized")! and thank you jennifer for stickying this.
i am always amazed at how disney accomodates us in so many ways. my main reason for responding to you was to give you the tip about pulling the belts all the way out, but a couple of folks beat me to it.
any ways, worry no more, enjoy enjoy enjoy!

[DogLady]

It depends on what you mean by "large", if you just mean really tall, my husband is 6'6" and seems to do fine on any ride he attempts to get on.
Noreen

[Belle of Ohio]

The tips here have been great. My hubby was concerned about a few rides, since he is larger now than he was on our last trip. I will get him to read this thread and I am sure he will feel much better about it. The tip about pulling the seat belts out first is a really good one.

[wishingonastar]

I have a friend that went to Disney with me that weighs around 300lbs and rode in an electric wheel chair and she road all the rides without any difficulty. She even rode Space Mountain.

[TinkerbellSweetHeart]

I am a pretty big girl, in fact my whole family is a little pooh sized. We always fear that we might not fit so we vow to loose weight (first I have to let go of the remote.) But the BIG"GER" thing is that we do fit. Rocking Roller Coaster might be a squeeze for big busted folks but don't fret. After the 1st couple of rides you will forget all about the worry and realize that "one ride fits all!" Hope you enjoy your time!

[Dan]

I have another angle on this issue. Disney inspired me to lose weight. I have twin boys. We were planning on going when they were six years old. We started planning two years in advance. I could forsee the photos and I didn't like what I was imagining - an overweight dad sweating to death. So I started dieting. I had tried before - but with a date certain of the trip I stayed on track for the first time. I lost 50 pounds. After the trip I gained most of it back. So we are going again in about a month. I have lost 40 of it again. 10 pounds and 30 days to go. Dan

[AzureHaven]

with those last 10 pounds, Dan. Sounds like Disney is a great incentive for you.

[wwaaww]

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Don't worry...Pooh-sized accomadations at Disney! I've ridden almost everything...the only think I was slightly uncomfortable on was Dinosaur and that's because I kept bumping my knees...and I'm about 300+. So enjoy yourself.

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Honest and truly?

I'm a size 20 and I have visions of Flying Dumbo not getting off the ground when I get into it with my 5 year old! Peter Pan's Flight crashing in the middle of London! The mining car going off the tracks while we're taking Snow White's Adventure .. you get the idea.

Really and truly? Pinky promise? Cross your heart and hope to die swear???? It won't be a problem????

This is a HUGE concern for several of the Moms in our group who, since we've become parents, jokingly refer to ourselves as members of the WAC (Wide A## Club).

Merci Buckets!!!

[Caldercup]

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I'm a size 20 and I have visions of Flying Dumbo not getting off the ground when I get into it with my 5 year old! Peter Pan's Flight crashing in the middle of London! The mining car going off the tracks while we're taking Snow White's Adventure .. you get the idea.

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You should be fine. The only thing to keep in mind is that the older rides are a little "tight" to squeeze into with another person -- Dumbo being one of them.

Also, keep in mind that the lap bar does not go down far enough to secure a child if a Pooh-sized person is in the car with them (BTMRR and Goofy's Barnstormer come to mind). In those cases, I make my skinny son ride in the seat in front of me.

You'll have a blast - don't worry about it!
Eileen