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[alismom]

I freaked out going to disney last year afraid I would not "fit" on the rides being a large woman but thanks to all the kind people on this board they eased my fears and my trip was great with no problems. Now I am in thinking mode about US & IoA. I have been to US in CA about nine years and some pounds ago and loved it. Now I'm worried I won't fit on rides or will be embarressed by staff members, I have read that larger folks are not treated as well there as they are by Disney. Anyone have a good or bad experience with this? Thanks Tami

[Ace]

There shouldn't be too much of a problem getting on most of the rides. To give you an example:

At Universal:
Twiser is a standing attraction
Jimmy Neutron has stationary seatin benches as well as rows for four.
Earthquake, Fear Factor, Animal Actor's Stage, & Beetlejuice all have straight rows Jaws has rows but you need to seat down into the boat
Terminator, Horror Makeup Show and Shrek have regular theater seats
The Mummy and Men in Black may be a problem because of the bucket seats
ET Adventure has individual bike seats

At Islands of Adventure:
Posideon's Fury is a standing attraction
Sinbad has straight rows, not individual seats
Spider-Man and Jurassic Park Rive Adventure have a row straight across
Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish & Trolley Train are short rows for 2 or three straight across

All in all it should be much of a problem. I've traveled to both Disney and Universal with a person in a motorized cart and the layout of queues at Universal were easier to navigate. Plus (for us), they also treated our party nicer.

I'm not saying your handicapped, but Universal was very helpful towards someone with a certain need. I'm sure you will enjoy your time there.

I hope this helps.

[BarryH]

Also at IOA, the Hulk and Dueling Dragons have a double-strap seat for larger-sized riders. They're in row 3 and 6. Dr. Doom's Fearfall may be a tight fit for larger-sized people, but I've seen large size people actually fit into the ride.

[alismom]

Thanks you guys that really helps I do need a evc, so all this info is helpful. I have a breathing disability that I have to take steriods for side effects arthritis and weight gain Yea! I love disney but I think it would be fun to do this park too. I remember the ET ride from US in CA and I loved it.

[Ace]

My aunt is in the same exact situation. Steriods for arthritis, causes a big weight gain. The EVC will make huge impact on your getting around. As I said they line queues are much more accommdating at Universal. Plus you'll get in to many of the ride ahead of time because of the EVC.

[RogerRabbit]

The only ride I had a problem getting in was the dueling dragons. I never seen anything that said "if your pooh sized go in this line." I was towards the middle and the employee had to walk me towards the front where I could fit. I didn't embarass me much, but those sort of things don't really bother me.

Otherwise, I don't remember having much trouble on anything else.

Michael

[BarryH]

If you think you may have problems with the coasters, use the test seats outside. You can try a single strap or double strap seat. Usually, some kid will be sitting in the test seats, waiting for their party. Just ask the kid to move out of the seat, or (what I do) sit on the kid.

[Ace]

Barry's right. At IOA there are several test seats: The Hulk, Dr. Doom, and Dueling Dragons.

[BarryH]

Also at USF, the Mummy has test seats. I can't quite recall, but I believe Men in Black has test seats too.

[lukesmom]

The cast members at Universal are not as nice as at Disney. My sister who is pooh sized (as am I) was embarrassed by a Universal cast member who told her she was 'far too big' to ride on The Mummy. Needless to say, this put a damper on our visit to Universal. On our way out of the park we were asked to do a survey about Universal. You can bet I put in my 2 cents about the way she was treated and how Universal could learn a thing or two from Disney about how to treat it's customers.

[Shell_of_the_South]

My DH quietly speaks to an employee while we are in line and tells them that he needs to ride in the bigger seats. They have always been helpful at the Hulk and Dueling Dragons. Seems like I remember an employee acting like he might not fit in the Mummy, but he had no problems.

I have seen the employees take a larger teenage boy off of the Mummy and wait for another car, so I'm wondering if some cars have bigger seats? I didn't think they were very sensitive with that boy in particular, I felt very bad for him at the time.

So I think if you address the situtation ahead of time instead of waiting until those hurried moments when you're loading, you can minimize any discomfort or embarrassment.

DH had no problems at MIB, Dr. Doom, or Spiderman, and I can't remember anything else where you need to be strapped in.