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Old 03-04-2008, 07:37 PM   #106 (permalink)
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I think Dinosaur was my one problem at the Animal Kingdom. It was pretty rough on the knees, and the picture was... interesting. Squeezing into that small of a space does not a glamour shot make. I think that Dinosaur and Space Mountain were the only two that leg room was an issue for me. Not bad.

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Old 03-05-2008, 06:41 PM   #107 (permalink)
 
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Thanks to all who have shared their experiences, especially the US/IOA. Most of my family is going there in Sept. during our vacation to WDW, and all are Pooh size. I will pass this on to them.
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Old 03-09-2008, 10:32 PM   #108 (permalink)
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I am 6 ft tall and around 300 lbs and manage to fit on everything I rode. Since we usually have a party of 3 I am generally relegated to a solo position when possible and my son and wife sit together. When we sit 3 across they take turns sitting in the mifddle so I only crush one at a time during fast turns.
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"When we sit 3 across they take turns sitting in the mifddle so I only crush one at a time during fast turns. "



*ha ha!* Man, I guess some things are just universal!
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Old 04-07-2008, 10:01 AM   #110 (permalink)
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I am definately Pooh sized and am worried about one thing in particular. I know this ride has been mentioned in the post already but HELP . Does anyone have an idea about how much weight dear old Dumbo really can fly with? I am a full size 28 or 30 and DD is a 4 yr old who is 34lbs . Is Dumbo going to get off the tarmac ? I can send her on with Grandma but she is really wanting to ride with mommy.
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I honestly dont see you having any problem.......Have Fun!!!
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I am 6 ft tall and around 300 lbs and manage to fit on everything I rode. Since we usually have a party of 3 I am generally relegated to a solo position when possible and my son and wife sit together. When we sit 3 across they take turns sitting in the mifddle so I only crush one at a time during fast turns.
OK thats not funny but I still let out a little giggle! My DH is built the same as you! I am also pooh sized so you gave my a little chuckle!
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I have seen 2 full sized (but not pooh sized) adults riding it together, so I really don't think the weight would be an issue. Fitting the two of you comfortably might be a bit more tight than you may be comfortable with but it shouldn't be too bad. Please, no worries.
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I think Dinosaur was my one problem at the Animal Kingdom. It was pretty rough on the knees, and the picture was... interesting. Squeezing into that small of a space does not a glamour shot make. I think that Dinosaur and Space Mountain were the only two that leg room was an issue for me. Not bad.

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Off topic here but the first time I rode Dinosaur I didn't even realize how rough the ride was because I was so you-know-what scared of the dinosaurs. The 2nd time I rode with my mother who is a heart patient, I told her the ride wasn't bumpy at all because I really didn't remember the violent motion of the car. She still thinks I did it on purpose.
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Don't worry about the weight, Last time I went to Disney I weighed @ 300lbs I rode it with my 3yr old daughter and dumbo had no trouble flying...Have fun!
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One way to look at things for rides like Dumbo... even if you're Pooh-sized, your weight is insignificant compared to the weight of the ride vehicle and the metal arm that supports it. These things are built to operate without stress or strain 18 hours per day, 365 days per year. To do that, they're "over-built" to take more abuse than any of us can dish out.
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We are going with another couple in Dec 09 and the Husband is a big man - tall and pooh sized. He is very concerned re: fitting on the rides. I have tried to assure him that it won't be an issue, but he is still concerned. I know there are minimums listed for the rides, but are the MAXIMUMS listed anywhere? This is a concern for Universal/IOA, SeaWorld and possibly Busch Gardens too. I just don't want this poor guy to be concerned and worry about this the whole trip or worse not even try to go on a roller coaster (which he says he loves) becuase he thinks he won't fit.
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Before our first trip I searched EVERYWHERE for maximums of height, measurements or weight and never found any. I was told at Busch Gardens in Tampa when I asked about weight limits and was told that if you can fit into the restraints, you're set. I think all of the big parks operate on this idea. Tell him to try the ride seats sitting outside of a few of the rides. For the others, either read trip reports on here or allears.net's At Large reports and try to find one that matches his weight and/or height. These trip reports are the best way to go (but it's hard to convince anyone that they will fit until they actually ride. I speak from experience!)
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Right, you won't find upper-end weight limits, or measurements, as everyone's body proportions will be different. Either the restraints work, or they don't is the way things are usually handled.

You'll find that Disney's rides tend to be more acommodating than most other parks - wider seats, longer seat belts, more leg room, etc. Parks tend to design/specify rides based on the size of the people likely to ride them. So, extreme thrill rides at traditional amusement parks tend to be built for teens and young adults. Not so at Disney, because of its core mission to be a place where the whole family can play together.
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I echo Dave on this one. Most of the ride have minimal restraints since they aren't thrill rides. If he's got his heart set on thrill rides, he may have to examine the situation further. If he's not into the thrill rides, he's not going to have a problem.
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