I’m skinny two. This is really sad that s as adiren pus himself through this. And what I don’t like is universal give him a extended belt . Doesn’t look good nor not safe.
Incase you didn’t know but revenge of the mummy test seats are the size of row 1 which is the smallest row but with every row the spacing grows bigger which making row 4 more accommodating to bigger people .
I went to Universal Studios Hollywood this past year and I'm a big guy (just over 300). They placed me in row 1 and the guy forced the bar down on me. I could barely breath and felt like I was going to pass out. Nobody even once mentioned the back rows were bigger. I about died on that thing. Lol
I had lost quite a lot of weight. Hadn’t been able to ride a non-Disney coaster in 14 years. No Harry Potter. When I came to UO after losing a lot of weight the first ride I tried was RRR. Couldn’t believe I fit that I bust into tears.
@@DavidJohnson-zm2yt I had weight loss surgery 12 years ago but that wasn’t enough. I lost the weight to be able to ride with diet and exercise. I gained most of it back after the start of the pandemic. I was at UO a few weeks ago and was still able to ride Gringott’s and Forbidden Journey. But couldn’t do Hagrid’s, Velocicoaster, or RRR. But I know what I need to do to get back to where I was.
Also why haven’t theme parks made attractions “big people friendly” I understand most rides are manufactured overseas and people there are thinner but I just don’t understand why American parks can’t ask for bigger or wider seats!
No offense, but the majority of people are able to fit in these rides. IMO, i don’t think any rides should have bigger seats because it should be like motivation for people to lose the weight so they can go ride their favorite roller coaster. Also, if they make the seats bigger and there happens to be no big people in line, what are they supposed to do, just leave the seat empty?
@@lorenzobartalini464 I realize your comment is just an opinion, but I'd like to see you explain this to an oversize friend or family member that they shouldn't be accommodated on Universal's rides. Sometimes, being blatantly realistic and honest is hurtful and cruel. The limited oversize seats at Universal accommodate all sizes. The seats aren't left empty when there are no large people in line. I would hate to be a plus-size friend or family member of yours.
@@mattrost2574 first of all, i don’t have any over weight family members to the point where they can’t fit on a roller coaster. obesity is a problem in america. if you just cater to it, the obese population will just keep going up. it’s really not that hard to eat even just a bit more healthy and lose a couple more pounds to fit on a roller coaster. it’s not like you have to be super skinny to fit on a roller coaster. if you are super over weight and come to a theme park, you should just know what to expect
@@lorenzobartalini464 - You said, " IMO, i don’t think any rides should have bigger seats because it should be like motivation for people to lose the weight...." Such a hateful thing to say. Do you also believe they shouldn't serve alcohol because alcoholics should learn to slay away from liquor? I'm glad I don't know you. Should they also remove fatty foods?
Thank you so much for doing this video, I am a plus-size girl and have been having so much anxiety about going to universal, this really helped me feel better about my trip.
Thank you for doing this!!!! I went to Universal Orlando in 2018 with my husband, aunt and uncle. We are all not small people and we had such a horrible time. My husband is about your size and barely could ride anything. Universal was kind enough to give us our money back and very generously comped our dinner. The guest services representative said this was very common. You are awesome for doing this!!!!
Just visited both islands and universal this week, I am 6’ 2” at 195... had no issues with fitting on any ride. I was placed in the larger row for Hulk and was told the motorcycle seat was the way to go instead of sidecar for Hagrids by employee. Most rides are more accommodating for taller guests than heavier.
You should have mentioned Despicable Me. The lap bar comes down automatically and can be very tight. Bigger people should ask for the back of the cars.
It's interesting that on many of Universal's rides, the seats on the same ride aren't all exactly the same. But on the other hand, it seems to make it easier for plus sized riders to get on...
In case this can help someone here is my experience. I am 5’10” and carry most of my weight in my legs, hips, stomach. I visited universal at both 250lbs and 300lbs. Rip Ride Rocket 250lbs: No issues on either seat. 300lbs: Green light on one of the seats. The Mummy: No issues. Ask for row 4 if you want more space. Gringotts: same as the mummy. No issues. Ask for the back row for more space. The Hulk 250lbs: no issues 300lbs: more comfortable in the modified seats. The sides of the seats can squeeze into your hips and be uncomfortable, but it’s a short ride. Rip Saw Falls 250lbs: I was able to fit, but I was incredibly uncomfortable with the seating arrangement. 300lbs: N/A Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey 250lbs: no issues 300lbs: sit on the edge, not the middle. I had a friend help push the restraint down an extra click or two. Hagrid’s Motorbike 250lbs: N/A 300lbs: This is a tight fit, but the ride is definitely worth it. I could not fit in the sidecar seat. I was only able to ride the motorbike. I was right on the edge of being able to ride, as I had to really push the lapbar down. Out of the 8 times I rode this, one ride attendant was very rude to me and did force me to get off, but I was able to try again immediately and was able to ride. It seems that some of the seats are tighter than others. To get the bar where it needs to be, sit up straight in the seat with your butt pushed back as far as possible, pull the lapbar down. To get the lapbar down more, with your palms facing up, grab the handlebars and using that leverage, push the lapbar down using your elbows. The majority of the employees are nice about it, so don’t be afraid to try out the ride. Occasionally you will get a rude employee. Or sometimes they will ask you before you get on the ride “have you been on this before?” Which is code for “you look like you are on the heavy side, maybe you should try the test.” But, if you are planning a trip and you are worried about the ride seats, don’t worry too much. There are still rides at Universal that anyone can ride. And you can still have fun even if you can’t fit on some of them.
Tabitha, thanks so much for taking time to give extra info. Super helpful!! Hagrids is SO fun!! Gotta admit I'm a little jealous, 8 times!! We were amazed that we were able to go twice😁
I was really impressed with the park attendants we had at gringotts and forbidden journey. They were so kind about helping me find a better fitting seat @ 280lbs. I hope everyone else has that experience.
I am 270 and going in about two months. Hoping to loose a bit of weight hopefully I can fit! I carry a lot of weight in my chest and less in my stomach area (but still pretty chubby) or legs
Just as a rule of thumb, about 300 lbs will be the upper limit for most roller coasters; lower if they likewise have lower height requirements. I know it sucks for bigger people, but with more intense rides, restraint systems must be designed so that even a completely limp or unconscious person cannot fall out, regardless of forces. This tends to put an upper constraint on the design.
proportions come into play too. i’m around 220 pounds and when i visited some theme parks this year down under, i had trouble getting the lap bars down on the majority of rides due to my weight being in my hips and thighs. much larger people managed to ride those same attractions but, fat can be distributed differently and in my case, it didn’t go in my favour.... i’ve had the most trouble with drop towers, but then again i’ve seen skinny people and average sized people struggle with drop tower seating too ! height and weight limits are important for visitor safety but how are drop towers designed with the worst fitting seats i’ve ever seen :’-]
This is such a great video idea! There are so many people that are concerned about whether they will fit on the rides and this will certainly help alleviate their concerns.
You are amazing to make this video! My family comes in all sizes and our larger family members are a bit sensitive about getting on rides. In fact they will often avoid even going to a theme park. Thank you for sharing all of this with us.
A bit late to the party but I wanted to share my experience on Rip Ride Rock-It: I'm roughly 315lbs 6' 2", and a lot of my weight is in my thighs which makes things interesting for some rides. Rides like Forbidden Journey and VelociCoaster, where the restraints come against your gut, I have no major issues on. However, rides where the restraint goes on my lap or somehow hits my thighs is where I struggle. As of now, I cannot ride Hagrids and Rip Ride Rock-It is... interesting. For Rip Ride Rock-It, I used the test seats and I got a green light on the row 3 seats (the one with the red bar and more belly room), and did not get a green light on the row 4 seats. So I went to ride, asked for row 3, and when I pulled it down it was very obvious that I would not fit (the restraint hit the middle of my left thigh as it came down, not even close). They had me wait for another train where I was placed in row 4, and I was somehow able to fit (albeit very very tight with a lot of help from the crew). I went back a few days later, asked for row 4, but this time they couldn't get it closed, and asked me to leave. So really for Rip Ride Rock-It, the test seats just can't be trusted I guess. If I get a green light and don't fit, while also getting a red light when I can fit, that just shows the test seats are not accurate.
Thank you for making these. I’ve never had these problems but by stepdad who loves the parks Is on the bigger side. I like knowing these rides so I don’t put him in a position that he can’t ride somrthing comfortably.
Went to Universal yesterday and tested out the Rip Ride Rockit tester seat and got the green light for Row 3. Waited an hour and when I got on the actual attraction, I was unable to ride. 😭 kind of frustrating 😓 Love your videos! Thank you for making this video!
Just wanted to say that I feel for you and thank you for showing this. Five years ago I went on a family vacation to IOA and Universal. Held up the Harry Potter ride because I couldn’t fit in the seat. I had ridden it just two years earlier with no issue. My kids felt sorry for me and the issue came up again at Six Flags is CA a few years later. Riding coasters with my kids was one of the greatest joys for me. I am 300 now and looking to lose 50-75 so I can ride coasters again. Although, I’ve never had any issues with any Disney attraction. And yes, strangers that ride in my row on Jurassic Park freak the hell out when the lap bar stops.
I hope that they group similar-sized folks in the same row so that EVERYONE is safe. My daughter has been one of those people that has "freaked the hell out" on the Jurassic Park ride because of the bar issue.
I’m so glad I watched this. I didn’t get a chance to ride the mummy, but I may wait until my next visit. I went in 2019 and it was my first time standing in line for the Harry Potter ride and got allllll the way to the top of the line and the chest bar would not fit. I felt so stupid and Hagrid definitely was a fail😂😂. it just made me want to drop the weight even more. Thanks for the video!
My poor uncle when riding escape from gringotts couldn’t get the safety lock on the back of the seat to pop up because of his stomach. They said it was due to seat restraints not being down enough but they swore it was still okay for him to ride but it terrified us to no end
I have compassion for everyone. Having said that though, my daughter and I went to Universal in May and will be returning again soon for HHN. My daughter is petite and on a few rides, was kind of worried that the bar would not keep her in the ride because some folks sitting in the same row were all overweight, causing the bar to not come down as far as needed for her, because of the difference in size. That is a concern.
Very informative. Thank you so much looking out for us on the heavy side. I love Universal but haven't been able to enjoy some of their latest rides. Disney does a much better job on making sure their attactions are more "big boy" friendly. Keep up the great work.
@@lisaking4548 I don't know if that is better or not☹ at least you have more time, but also it doesn't help the anxiety. Either way, I am still sending positivity and good vibes your way!!❤❤
Thanks for the videos. I just got back from Orlando. For the first time, I was able to ride Escape from Gringotts, HP and the Forbidden Journey as well as Hulk. I am so freaking happy of my NSV. Rip Ride Rockit is my goal for next year.
I'm going to the parks in October and I've been watching your videos constantly to make sure I can go on these rides by the time of my trip. Thank you for all you do!
Another great video! I'm 5'-5", 195 with a 38" waist. I can fit in all attractions, but it's very tight in Rip Ride Rocket. I did not feel comfortable in row 3, and felt improperly restrained. Gringott's was difficult on my legs. If you suffer from leg cramps, do not ride Gringott's or The Mummy. Your legs are restrained.
Wishing you the best with your weight loss journey. You can do it, I just got done watching your video from two weeks ago which kicked off your journey. Just a quick recommendation; you can bring some protein bars into the parks to help curb your appetite.
Thank you so much for sharing! I have been following you and you have inspired me to start my own weight loss journey I am calling it do it for hagrid!!! Hope I am able to get at my goal next year.
This video series is amazing!!! Last time I went to Universal (2 years ago) I just barely made it into the seat for gringotts (thank you to the only nice employees at universal we encountered that day)... and then when I went to Six flags Great adventure in NJ.. I wish I had a tool like this because that seat for Nitro was TERRIBLE.... I still don't think I cleared it but the ride worker told me it was too late to get off and that was terifying.
They should never give an excuse, that it's too late, that's endangering guests and at the very least scaring them during the ride unnecessarily, I'm glad you're okay though, and glad you had a good experience in universal 🙏🏻💞♥️
Rip Ride Rockit is a VERY uncomfortable ride even when I did (barely) get the green light. My husband only rode it once and said it was a kick in the nuts. For the Mummy and Gringotts, I try to get last row, but I have to push myself up and force it down, and it is uncomfortable, especially Gringotts.
We were very disappointed when we had a hard time fitting many of the rides. I'm not overweight, I'm just very tall, so we have issues with the size of the ride seats.
Thank you for doing this type of video. It was this kind of video that led me to you about a year ago. Being a larger woman, I tried the test seat on Gringott’s and almost didn’t fit the first time. But I shifted around in the seat and tried again, which gave me the green light. I was afraid I wouldn’t fit, but the leg restraints were the worst part for me. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to ride too many other attractions there on my trip, due to the long lines.
I'm 5'5'' 291, down from 318 3months ago.. Was able to fit the Mummy ride but on the last row. Was able to get on Flight of Hippogriff, which I just made it. Not able to do Forbidden Journey yet. I know with thicker thighs my hips push me up, sitting down I'm taller than my husband who is 5'10''.
Just a heads up. The test seats for rip ride rockit are bigger than the actual seats. I get green light on both test seats but the actual seats I don't fit in when I get on. 🤷♂️
This is the perfect time for Universal & Disney's "Flight of Passage" to put in bigger seats. While weight loss to stay healthy is always a good thing, it wouldn't hurt them to put in bigget seats on these rides. People spend big bucks for these expensive vacations....and then some cant enjoy the most popular rides. My son has this issue and Ive watched parents unable to ride with their kids. Very sad and disappointing.
@ LoZo below, thinks that Universal should discriminate against large people and remove all ride accommodations for them. And she doesn't think it's hateful. Their hateful comments are included in replies to J Storm, below.
With gringots I went on it tonight I’m 6 1 at 341 and I fit the test seat wasn’t a no go but row 3 and 6 have more leg room and best way to fit is before I sit down pull it to ur waist and bring it down as ur sitting down I was an inch from not fitting on but gladly did
Just wanted to say I found the same results as you did. My difference between you and I is really only height. I am 5' 11". But I got all the same results on the rides as you did.
I am 5'11", 48" waist, about 300. I greatly appreciate you doing this. It was depressing not to be able to do the HP Forbidden Journey because of the tight seats, and even though I was able to do Gringott's that little "fin" in the seat was pushing into my balls the whole time. Not fun.
In terms of unforgiving rides, when you're finished with your weight loss journey, do you think you'll every try to fit on Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens? As it as another park that you mentioned isn't forgiving, and no RMC rollercoaster is forgiving edit: my dad is 5'8-9," and weights ~220lb. He did fit. 290 and 220 are very far apart, but hey you never know, maybe one day 👌
Thank you so much for making videos like this. I am a roller coaster lover but also someone with a thyroid issue who wildly yo-yos around 300 and its so frustrating not to mention embarrassing to get to a park and not being able to do anything! I am also 5'5" but...a little more hippy than you. Thank you again!
I wish universal made their rides more plus size friendly but it is what it is. I've ridden RRR, Mummy, & Fallon in the past but I can't anymore. I still haven't ridden Gringotts but I'm not a harry potter fan so I don't really mind but maybe one day...
When I was 380 I fit on the mummy but didn’t fit on the test seat and I’m surpised since this and gringots have the same Ride seat I couldn’t fit on gringots
If you're having difficulty with the seatbelt on the second one, ask for the extender and hook that in before you sit down, then you have both ends to hang on to. Do you have trouble with ankle restraints? I'm a small person and I find them very painful. Thank you for making these videos.
I will tell you this that Dudleys will be the last ride ill ever do. The logs were very uncomfortable with the bar right up your sternum. Its even worse getting bumped. Splash Mountain i can do.
So I went to Universal almost a month ago and the only ride I couldn't fit was Hagrids motorbike. I weigh 305 and I am 6ft. Its weird considering that the hardest ones to fit into I didn't have a huge problem.🤷♂️
What's your weight loss secret? I too am trying to loose weight, and do it without my husband knowing that he's on a diet. Because he doesn't like to diet. But me I not only want to loose weight but tone up and get healthy because I have a grandson that I want to run around with one day and ride some rides with at the amusement parks, but being heavy isn't working.
I'm 6'5 tall overweight and came back from Florida to my country 🇧🇷 very happy 😁 cuz I fit in all these rides. In my country I don't fit in all local famous amusement parks attractions. I came back with the impression that they thought about the fat people when they designed these rides
Sad but true... The seats look very uncomfortable...... They want you molded in place..... Got give it to them though every corner there is a treat stand. Here eat all you want gives us more money and less liability....
When I went there years ago, I was told that a certain row on Revenge of the Mummy had larger seats. So I managed to barely fit. I don’t know if that’s still true.
Im a thin person but im also 4’10 and im honestly scared to ride any coaster but i love coasters its literally just my fear of heights messing me up i mean i dont think i fit in the seats and im only 100 pounds any advice?
I was about 215 when I visited last. It wasn't so much the height or weight that was the problem. Both Rip Ride Rocket and The Mummy are not generally comfortable for...how do I put this...men.
damn im 6' 1 305 lbs , going to Universal for the first time... ima go HAM at the gym to try to fit on escape from Gringots.. i have till september 14th...... do u have any problems fitting at WDW ?
That Jimmy Fallon matchstick box of a seat is Ridiculous. There's NO reason for that being designed the way it is. The has been the most uncomfortable and needlessly narrow plywood bench absurdity until the Secret Life of Pets seats that you just covered. Fail fail fail.
Do you know how to share videos on Instagram? My wife has a few followers there who would be into this but we don't know how to post or link to videos.
Height limit on Hollywood Rockit is 6'6-6'7 so wear thin soled shoes and try to slouch down when you get to the front of the line so the ride operators don't measure you. Other than that maybe slim down a bit but you should be fine since 325 isn't that overweight at 6'7
I'm 6ft 4 320 lbs and after waiting in line for two hours for Escape from Gringotz with my kids and family found out I couldn't fit in the ride. this is absolute bs and anyone defending it couldn't have a large person row are idiots. the bar hit my belly and my shins and I was told I couldn't ride it. absolute nonsense.
I think they are purposely designed to keep larger riders off to have less stress and wear on the equipment. Sorry to be blunt but its how I see it and I am an engineer.
Just wanted to say I’m a thin person and this video still brought tears to my eyes that you would do this for people. Thank you.
Same here, I'm very skinny and I'm very afraid of getting thrown off the ride. But watching these videos make me feel safe.
Don’t really think the idea of that comment was to make skinny people feel safe but ok. Paul like the comment.
@@csingle35 it's absolute bs that these rides can't have a big and tall row. any design can be scaled up and still be safe.
I’m skinny two. This is really sad that s as adiren pus himself through this. And what I don’t like is universal give him a extended belt . Doesn’t look good nor not safe.
Incase you didn’t know but revenge of the mummy test seats are the size of row 1 which is the smallest row but with every row the spacing grows bigger which making row 4 more accommodating to bigger people .
Also the end seats are more accommodating also
well dang i did not know that...i am quite thin and they always put me in row 1!
I went to Universal Studios Hollywood this past year and I'm a big guy (just over 300). They placed me in row 1 and the guy forced the bar down on me. I could barely breath and felt like I was going to pass out. Nobody even once mentioned the back rows were bigger. I about died on that thing. Lol
I had lost quite a lot of weight. Hadn’t been able to ride a non-Disney coaster in 14 years. No Harry Potter. When I came to UO after losing a lot of weight the first ride I tried was RRR. Couldn’t believe I fit that I bust into tears.
That must’ve felt amazing! So happy for you.
Congratulations. How did you lose the weight? I'm trying to lose the weight before I go in August
@@DavidJohnson-zm2yt I had weight loss surgery 12 years ago but that wasn’t enough. I lost the weight to be able to ride with diet and exercise. I gained most of it back after the start of the pandemic. I was at UO a few weeks ago and was still able to ride Gringott’s and Forbidden Journey. But couldn’t do Hagrid’s, Velocicoaster, or RRR. But I know what I need to do to get back to where I was.
As a bigger person I’m so happy you did this video!
Also why haven’t theme parks made attractions “big people friendly” I understand most rides are manufactured overseas and people there are thinner but I just don’t understand why American parks can’t ask for bigger or wider seats!
No offense, but the majority of people are able to fit in these rides. IMO, i don’t think any rides should have bigger seats because it should be like motivation for people to lose the weight so they can go ride their favorite roller coaster. Also, if they make the seats bigger and there happens to be no big people in line, what are they supposed to do, just leave the seat empty?
@@lorenzobartalini464 I realize your comment is just an opinion, but I'd like to see you explain this to an oversize friend or family member that they shouldn't be accommodated on Universal's rides. Sometimes, being blatantly realistic and honest is hurtful and cruel. The limited oversize seats at Universal accommodate all sizes. The seats aren't left empty when there are no large people in line. I would hate to be a plus-size friend or family member of yours.
@@mattrost2574 first of all, i don’t have any over weight family members to the point where they can’t fit on a roller coaster. obesity is a problem in america. if you just cater to it, the obese population will just keep going up. it’s really not that hard to eat even just a bit more healthy and lose a couple more pounds to fit on a roller coaster. it’s not like you have to be super skinny to fit on a roller coaster. if you are super over weight and come to a theme park, you should just know what to expect
@@lorenzobartalini464 - You said, " IMO, i don’t think any rides should have bigger seats because it should be like motivation for people to lose the weight...." Such a hateful thing to say. Do you also believe they shouldn't serve alcohol because alcoholics should learn to slay away from liquor? I'm glad I don't know you. Should they also remove fatty foods?
Thank you so much for doing this video, I am a plus-size girl and have been having so much anxiety about going to universal, this really helped me feel better about my trip.
I hope you have so much fun on your trip!! ❤️
Thank you for doing this!!!! I went to Universal Orlando in 2018 with my husband, aunt and uncle. We are all not small people and we had such a horrible time. My husband is about your size and barely could ride anything. Universal was kind enough to give us our money back and very generously comped our dinner. The guest services representative said this was very common. You are awesome for doing this!!!!
Just visited both islands and universal this week, I am 6’ 2” at 195... had no issues with fitting on any ride. I was placed in the larger row for Hulk and was told the motorcycle seat was the way to go instead of sidecar for Hagrids by employee. Most rides are more accommodating for taller guests than heavier.
You should have mentioned Despicable Me. The lap bar comes down automatically and can be very tight. Bigger people should ask for the back of the cars.
It's interesting that on many of Universal's rides, the seats on the same ride aren't all exactly the same. But on the other hand, it seems to make it easier for plus sized riders to get on...
In case this can help someone here is my experience. I am 5’10” and carry most of my weight in my legs, hips, stomach. I visited universal at both 250lbs and 300lbs.
Rip Ride Rocket
250lbs: No issues on either seat.
300lbs: Green light on one of the seats.
The Mummy: No issues. Ask for row 4 if you want more space.
Gringotts: same as the mummy. No issues. Ask for the back row for more space.
The Hulk
250lbs: no issues
300lbs: more comfortable in the modified seats. The sides of the seats can squeeze into your hips and be uncomfortable, but it’s a short ride.
Rip Saw Falls
250lbs: I was able to fit, but I was incredibly uncomfortable with the seating arrangement.
300lbs: N/A
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
250lbs: no issues
300lbs: sit on the edge, not the middle. I had a friend help push the restraint down an extra click or two.
Hagrid’s Motorbike
250lbs: N/A
300lbs: This is a tight fit, but the ride is definitely worth it. I could not fit in the sidecar seat. I was only able to ride the motorbike. I was right on the edge of being able to ride, as I had to really push the lapbar down. Out of the 8 times I rode this, one ride attendant was very rude to me and did force me to get off, but I was able to try again immediately and was able to ride. It seems that some of the seats are tighter than others. To get the bar where it needs to be, sit up straight in the seat with your butt pushed back as far as possible, pull the lapbar down. To get the lapbar down more, with your palms facing up, grab the handlebars and using that leverage, push the lapbar down using your elbows.
The majority of the employees are nice about it, so don’t be afraid to try out the ride. Occasionally you will get a rude employee. Or sometimes they will ask you before you get on the ride “have you been on this before?” Which is code for “you look like you are on the heavy side, maybe you should try the test.”
But, if you are planning a trip and you are worried about the ride seats, don’t worry too much. There are still rides at Universal that anyone can ride. And you can still have fun even if you can’t fit on some of them.
I can confirm the “have you ridden this before” question. I’ve been asked that several times on Hagrids
Tabitha, thanks so much for taking time to give extra info. Super helpful!! Hagrids is SO fun!! Gotta admit I'm a little jealous, 8 times!! We were amazed that we were able to go twice😁
I was really impressed with the park attendants we had at gringotts and forbidden journey. They were so kind about helping me find a better fitting seat @ 280lbs. I hope everyone else has that experience.
Extremely helpful!!! Thank you so much
I am 270 and going in about two months. Hoping to loose a bit of weight hopefully I can fit! I carry a lot of weight in my chest and less in my stomach area (but still pretty chubby) or legs
Just as a rule of thumb, about 300 lbs will be the upper limit for most roller coasters; lower if they likewise have lower height requirements. I know it sucks for bigger people, but with more intense rides, restraint systems must be designed so that even a completely limp or unconscious person cannot fall out, regardless of forces. This tends to put an upper constraint on the design.
proportions come into play too. i’m around 220 pounds and when i visited some theme parks this year down under, i had trouble getting the lap bars down on the majority of rides due to my weight being in my hips and thighs. much larger people managed to ride those same attractions but, fat can be distributed differently and in my case, it didn’t go in my favour....
i’ve had the most trouble with drop towers, but then again i’ve seen skinny people and average sized people struggle with drop tower seating too ! height and weight limits are important for visitor safety but how are drop towers designed with the worst fitting seats i’ve ever seen :’-]
This is such a great video idea! There are so many people that are concerned about whether they will fit on the rides and this will certainly help alleviate their concerns.
Oh, you sat in so many wet seats to help people out. 😍
An actual video showing someone getting in the test seats and not just photos or taking... Thank you for this.
This was very helpful. I've never been to any of the parks but I always wondered how big the seats are. Never knew there were test seats.
I'm not even a larger person, I just love your vids :D
I weigh about 120, and I’m skinny. Don’t feel bad about being plus sized, your awesome for being brave to make this! Love your channel like always!
This is so awesome, thank you for being brave and putting yourself out there,
I'm 6" 3' about 310-320 with a 40-42 inch waist. I'm glad you made these videos.
You are amazing to make this video! My family comes in all sizes and our larger family members are a bit sensitive about getting on rides. In fact they will often avoid even going to a theme park. Thank you for sharing all of this with us.
A bit late to the party but I wanted to share my experience on Rip Ride Rock-It:
I'm roughly 315lbs 6' 2", and a lot of my weight is in my thighs which makes things interesting for some rides. Rides like Forbidden Journey and VelociCoaster, where the restraints come against your gut, I have no major issues on. However, rides where the restraint goes on my lap or somehow hits my thighs is where I struggle. As of now, I cannot ride Hagrids and Rip Ride Rock-It is... interesting.
For Rip Ride Rock-It, I used the test seats and I got a green light on the row 3 seats (the one with the red bar and more belly room), and did not get a green light on the row 4 seats. So I went to ride, asked for row 3, and when I pulled it down it was very obvious that I would not fit (the restraint hit the middle of my left thigh as it came down, not even close). They had me wait for another train where I was placed in row 4, and I was somehow able to fit (albeit very very tight with a lot of help from the crew). I went back a few days later, asked for row 4, but this time they couldn't get it closed, and asked me to leave.
So really for Rip Ride Rock-It, the test seats just can't be trusted I guess. If I get a green light and don't fit, while also getting a red light when I can fit, that just shows the test seats are not accurate.
Thank you for making these. I’ve never had these problems but by stepdad who loves the parks Is on the bigger side. I like knowing these rides so I don’t put him in a position that he can’t ride somrthing comfortably.
Went to Universal yesterday and tested out the Rip Ride Rockit tester seat and got the green light for Row 3. Waited an hour and when I got on the actual attraction, I was unable to ride. 😭 kind of frustrating 😓
Love your videos! Thank you for making this video!
Just wanted to say that I feel for you and thank you for showing this. Five years ago I went on a family vacation to IOA and Universal. Held up the Harry Potter ride because I couldn’t fit in the seat. I had ridden it just two years earlier with no issue. My kids felt sorry for me and the issue came up again at Six Flags is CA a few years later. Riding coasters with my kids was one of the greatest joys for me. I am 300 now and looking to lose 50-75 so I can ride coasters again. Although, I’ve never had any issues with any Disney attraction. And yes, strangers that ride in my row on Jurassic Park freak the hell out when the lap bar stops.
I hope that they group similar-sized folks in the same row so that EVERYONE is safe. My daughter has been one of those people that has "freaked the hell out" on the Jurassic Park ride because of the bar issue.
You're providing a GREAT service for people. Thank you
Thank you for doing this! This is the most helpful video for Universal rides I've seen!
I’m so glad I watched this. I didn’t get a chance to ride the mummy, but I may wait until my next visit. I went in 2019 and it was my first time standing in line for the Harry Potter ride and got allllll the way to the top of the line and the chest bar would not fit. I felt so stupid and Hagrid definitely was a fail😂😂. it just made me want to drop the weight even more. Thanks for the video!
arent the hagrid restraints like on your legs? even as a thin person i hate those
@@cc-uj3ye yes, on hagrid’s ride my problem was my legs and my behind 😂😂 but on the other Harry Potter ride the chest bar was the problem.
My poor uncle when riding escape from gringotts couldn’t get the safety lock on the back of the seat to pop up because of his stomach. They said it was due to seat restraints not being down enough but they swore it was still okay for him to ride but it terrified us to no end
I have compassion for everyone. Having said that though, my daughter and I went to Universal in May and will be returning again soon for HHN. My daughter is petite and on a few rides, was kind of worried that the bar would not keep her in the ride because some folks sitting in the same row were all overweight, causing the bar to not come down as far as needed for her, because of the difference in size. That is a concern.
Very informative. Thank you so much looking out for us on the heavy side. I love Universal but haven't been able to enjoy some of their latest rides. Disney does a much better job on making sure their attactions are more "big boy" friendly. Keep up the great work.
Hello Adrian thanks for the update
How was your shoulder surgery!?! I hope you are healing well🥰
@@hamiltoncrockett1288 it was postpone until Nov 6
@@lisaking4548 I don't know if that is better or not☹ at least you have more time, but also it doesn't help the anxiety. Either way, I am still sending positivity and good vibes your way!!❤❤
@@hamiltoncrockett1288 thanks
Thank you for doing these videos! It is greatly appreciated. 😊
The fact that you did this out in the rain... thank you!!
Thank you for sharing Adrian! I have similar weight issues. You will conquer and meet your goal. You are an inspiration. Thanks for all the fab vids.
Great video! When I last went my dad was so disappointed after waiting in line that he couldn't get on Gringotts. Wish we had seen this first. 😄
Thanks for the videos. I just got back from Orlando. For the first time, I was able to ride Escape from Gringotts, HP and the Forbidden Journey as well as Hulk. I am so freaking happy of my NSV. Rip Ride Rockit is my goal for next year.
I'm going to the parks in October and I've been watching your videos constantly to make sure I can go on these rides by the time of my trip. Thank you for all you do!
Another great video! I'm 5'-5", 195 with a 38" waist. I can fit in all attractions, but it's very tight in Rip Ride Rocket. I did not feel comfortable in row 3, and felt improperly restrained. Gringott's was difficult on my legs. If you suffer from leg cramps, do not ride Gringott's or The Mummy. Your legs are restrained.
Thank you for doing this!! I hope your journey is going well!
Wishing you the best with your weight loss journey. You can do it, I just got done watching your video from two weeks ago which kicked off your journey. Just a quick recommendation; you can bring some protein bars into the parks to help curb your appetite.
Does anyone else think that the throw behind him in the office looks like a giant tortilla?lol. Super helpful info, thanks.
You rock dude !!❤ thanks for ur videos
Thank you for this information. Can you do other parks too? I would like to see Busch Gardens , Disney World and Sea World. Thank you.
Just want to say, this video helped so much on my trip to universal
Thank you so much for sharing! I have been following you and you have inspired me to start my own weight loss journey I am calling it do it for hagrid!!! Hope I am able to get at my goal next year.
This video series is amazing!!! Last time I went to Universal (2 years ago) I just barely made it into the seat for gringotts (thank you to the only nice employees at universal we encountered that day)... and then when I went to Six flags Great adventure in NJ.. I wish I had a tool like this because that seat for Nitro was TERRIBLE.... I still don't think I cleared it but the ride worker told me it was too late to get off and that was terifying.
They should never give an excuse, that it's too late, that's endangering guests and at the very least scaring them during the ride unnecessarily, I'm glad you're okay though, and glad you had a good experience in universal 🙏🏻💞♥️
Amazing video, this helps a lot! Well done! For big guys this is super helpful!!
So grateful for this video. You are such a help!!
These vids are super helpful man! Great job
Rip Ride Rockit is a VERY uncomfortable ride even when I did (barely) get the green light. My husband only rode it once and said it was a kick in the nuts. For the Mummy and Gringotts, I try to get last row, but I have to push myself up and force it down, and it is uncomfortable, especially Gringotts.
3:25 “Guests with certain body dimensions” I felt attacked 😂😂😂😂 /j
We were very disappointed when we had a hard time fitting many of the rides. I'm not overweight, I'm just very tall, so we have issues with the size of the ride seats.
This is incredibly helpful!! Thank you so much for doing this! 😭
thank you so much for making this! ☺️
Thank you for the awesome update!!! Very informative!!!
Thank you for doing this type of video. It was this kind of video that led me to you about a year ago. Being a larger woman, I tried the test seat on Gringott’s and almost didn’t fit the first time. But I shifted around in the seat and tried again, which gave me the green light. I was afraid I wouldn’t fit, but the leg restraints were the worst part for me. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to ride too many other attractions there on my trip, due to the long lines.
I'm 5'5'' 291, down from 318 3months ago.. Was able to fit the Mummy ride but on the last row. Was able to get on Flight of Hippogriff, which I just made it. Not able to do Forbidden Journey yet. I know with thicker thighs my hips push me up, sitting down I'm taller than my husband who is 5'10''.
Just a heads up. The test seats for rip ride rockit are bigger than the actual seats. I get green light on both test seats but the actual seats I don't fit in when I get on. 🤷♂️
Love you so much for this! Thank you ❤
1:45 "MY KIDS!"
This is the perfect time for Universal & Disney's "Flight of Passage" to put in bigger seats. While weight loss to stay healthy is always a good thing, it wouldn't hurt them to put in bigget seats on these rides.
People spend big bucks for these expensive vacations....and then some cant enjoy the most popular rides. My son has this issue and Ive watched parents unable to ride with their kids.
Very sad and disappointing.
thank you so much. you’re a life saver❤️
The seatbelt extender is a lifesaver for fallon!
Thank you for doing this, VERY helpful!
Thank you for the info! 👍
@ LoZo below, thinks that Universal should discriminate against large people and remove all ride accommodations for them. And she doesn't think it's hateful. Their hateful comments are included in replies to J Storm, below.
I was able to fit at 5/6 295 on the rip rocket
I appreciate you doing this
Super helpful, thanks!
Rip ride rockit hurts
With gringots I went on it tonight I’m 6 1 at 341 and I fit the test seat wasn’t a no go but row 3 and 6 have more leg room and best way to fit is before I sit down pull it to ur waist and bring it down as ur sitting down I was an inch from not fitting on but gladly did
I'm 6-5 170 and had no problems with leg room on any row
Just wanted to say I found the same results as you did. My difference between you and I is really only height. I am 5' 11". But I got all the same results on the rides as you did.
I am 5'11", 48" waist, about 300. I greatly appreciate you doing this. It was depressing not to be able to do the HP Forbidden Journey because of the tight seats, and even though I was able to do Gringott's that little "fin" in the seat was pushing into my balls the whole time. Not fun.
In terms of unforgiving rides, when you're finished with your weight loss journey, do you think you'll every try to fit on Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens? As it as another park that you mentioned isn't forgiving, and no RMC rollercoaster is forgiving
edit: my dad is 5'8-9," and weights ~220lb. He did fit. 290 and 220 are very far apart, but hey you never know, maybe one day
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Thank you so much for making videos like this. I am a roller coaster lover but also someone with a thyroid issue who wildly yo-yos around 300 and its so frustrating not to mention embarrassing to get to a park and not being able to do anything! I am also 5'5" but...a little more hippy than you. Thank you again!
I wish universal made their rides more plus size friendly but it is what it is. I've ridden RRR, Mummy, & Fallon in the past but I can't anymore. I still haven't ridden Gringotts but I'm not a harry potter fan so I don't really mind but maybe one day...
When I was 380 I fit on the mummy but didn’t fit on the test seat and I’m surpised since this and gringots have the same Ride seat I couldn’t fit on gringots
If you're having difficulty with the seatbelt on the second one, ask for the extender and hook that in before you sit down, then you have both ends to hang on to.
Do you have trouble with ankle restraints? I'm a small person and I find them very painful. Thank you for making these videos.
Excellent! video!
I will tell you this that Dudleys will be the last ride ill ever do. The logs were very uncomfortable with the bar right up your sternum. Its even worse getting bumped. Splash Mountain i can do.
One of the reasons im so scared of roller costars is that ill slip out :[ and i kinda told my friend ill go on the velicostar with her
I have a very large chest and small hips. I felt like I was about to fall out. I was terrified. I will NEVER ride this again.
So I went to Universal almost a month ago and the only ride I couldn't fit was Hagrids motorbike. I weigh 305 and I am 6ft. Its weird considering that the hardest ones to fit into I didn't have a huge problem.🤷♂️
What's your weight loss secret? I too am trying to loose weight, and do it without my husband knowing that he's on a diet. Because he doesn't like to diet. But me I not only want to loose weight but tone up and get healthy because I have a grandson that I want to run around with one day and ride some rides with at the amusement parks, but being heavy isn't working.
I'm 6'5 tall overweight and came back from Florida to my country 🇧🇷 very happy 😁 cuz I fit in all these rides. In my country I don't fit in all local famous amusement parks attractions. I came back with the impression that they thought about the fat people when they designed these rides
Sad but true... The seats look very uncomfortable...... They want you molded in place..... Got give it to them though every corner there is a treat stand. Here eat all you want gives us more money and less liability....
When I went there years ago, I was told that a certain row on Revenge of the Mummy had larger seats. So I managed to barely fit. I don’t know if that’s still true.
Im a thin person but im also 4’10 and im honestly scared to ride any coaster but i love coasters its literally just my fear of heights messing me up i mean i dont think i fit in the seats and im only 100 pounds any advice?
I was about 215 when I visited last. It wasn't so much the height or weight that was the problem. Both Rip Ride Rocket and The Mummy are not generally comfortable for...how do I put this...men.
😳 those seats are small
damn im 6' 1 305 lbs , going to Universal for the first time... ima go HAM at the gym to try to fit on escape from Gringots.. i have till september 14th...... do u have any problems fitting at WDW ?
Any videos for Hershey park?
That Jimmy Fallon matchstick box of a seat is Ridiculous. There's NO reason for that being designed the way it is. The has been the most uncomfortable and needlessly narrow plywood bench absurdity until the Secret Life of Pets seats that you just covered. Fail fail fail.
Do you know how to share videos on Instagram? My wife has a few followers there who would be into this but we don't know how to post or link to videos.
Ughhhh I hate being fat. I’m fat bc I’m late in my pregnancy and can’t wait to get this weight off
What do you think if I am 6’7 1/2 and weigh 325? What do you think
Height limit on Hollywood Rockit is 6'6-6'7 so wear thin soled shoes and try to slouch down when you get to the front of the line so the ride operators don't measure you. Other than that maybe slim down a bit but you should be fine since 325 isn't that overweight at 6'7
I'm 6ft 4 320 lbs and after waiting in line for two hours for Escape from Gringotz with my kids and family found out I couldn't fit in the ride. this is absolute bs and anyone defending it couldn't have a large person row are idiots. the bar hit my belly and my shins and I was told I couldn't ride it. absolute nonsense.
You ain’t missing much. Rip ride is brain rattler
Yeah it's still fun though
I wish universal was built like Disney. I’ve lost weight and still don’t fit on all the rights because of my hips and bum
I think they are purposely designed to keep larger riders off to have less stress and wear on the equipment. Sorry to be blunt but its how I see it and I am an engineer.
You said your weight but what is your height?
He’s 5’5 , it’s in the description box