They approach this appropriately. They inform viewers of their experiences as plus-size people on the rides, comprehensive reviews, but do NOT shame the parks. They do NOT demand accommodations. I love these girls even though I’m absolutely not a theme park goer. Their attitude is great
We shouldnt make existing hotel hallways bigger but I think we can definitely make it so future hotel hallways are a bit bigger. If not for bigger pepole but for people with mobility aids. I would HATE taking my walker through tiny little hallways 😅
Came here to say the same thing. An idea of how many steps, and whether up or down, and the ease of entering the ride would help with making decisions based on mobility issues.
I know right, I bet it really helps to reduce people's anxiety. Preparation and knowing as much as possible before you go is so important for enjoying something when you're anxious. Knowledge is power!
This is a prime example of people hating on fat people for literally no reason. They're being harmlessly open about their theme park experiences, and I know thousands of plus size theme parks goers who would find their videos helpful. I'm a theme park vlogger, and whilst I'm not the fittest person, I'm also not considered "plus size" and have never had a problem fitting on any ride. But I get regular worried messages from my plus size viewers asking me if I think they might fit on a certain ride or not. As someone who doesn't experience their struggles, I feel bad that I can't always help. These lovely TikTokers are really helping a whole community with their vulnerability and open-ness.
i’m so happy to have come across this video bc i’m going to orlando next week and i’m a pretty big bitch. i’ve definitely been worried about fitting bc it’s humiliating when you don’t. these gals are a life saver. they couldn’t be more positive and helpful if they tried. no one’s allowed to be happy without an earful from keyboard warrior edgelords anymore lmao.
Universal Studios kicked off my weight loss journey. I wasn't able to fit on any of the rides, lost 150lb, and had a successful revenge tour last year. So yeah, it is possible to lose the weight and have your dream coaster experience!
This seems like a great channel for people with mobility issues in general. I have a friend who has trouble getting around due to hip injuries, and the information on stairs, whether you have to step up into rides, and what sort of restraints are used would be a huge help for her to plan which rides she'd want to even attempt to go for.
I'm tempted to follow their channel just to find out this kind of information! My parents have mobility issues but have expressed interest in going to universal.
It’s crazy that people expect people who are overweight to put their lives completely on hold, not go out, not do anything fun until they loose weight.
I mean. If we don't fit in a ride, that's our own fault. We're putting our own lives on hold. This is from a bigger 2xl person. I didn't fit in the gringotts ride and didn't take it personally.
It’s crazy to me that people 4x and above expect that the entire world be retrofitted to accommodate them? If a 5 x fits the seat would a 10 year old? Isn’t the park for the kids?
I don’t understand the negative comments under their videos. They aren’t complaining or bashing the theme parks, they’re just warning obese people what rides may/may not work for them
dude your actually the best person I’ve seen to cover this topic, I could see u carefully choosing your words to be respectful but still make a point. Props to u
Personally I have absolutely 0 problems with the content they're making - its exactly as you say; they're not demanding places to change, they're just being informative for those that want to visit these places and have anxiety about not fitting or being able to go on certain rides. It's for a very specific niche of people that would want this kind of information, so as long as it serves them, that's great! You cant loose 200lbs in one day, and a health journey is about loving yourself as you are; I know that when i was younger I would think that I wasn't deserving to go to a themepark UNTIL I fit. These informative videos show us that you're worth it to go at any size, just gotta test out the seats first!
It blows my mind that people don't seem to understand that if you're overweight, you're not going to lose the weight overnight. I'm in the process of beginning my weight loss journey and it's going to take some time before I get to a point where I might be able to do certain things that others do with ease. Does that mean I should put my whole life on hold simply because I make other people feel uncomfortable or evoke some sort of hateful response from them? I like what these women are doing, in that, they're providing useful information to others and possibly helping people avoid the embarrassment and shame of not being able to do something because of their current size/physical limitations.
I’m a former ride operator and this is actually helpful and it prepares people ahead of time so they don’t experience disappointment trying to get on the roller coaster. The worst thing was when I had to turn guests away because they couldn’t fit in the restraints of a ride (I would always try my hardest to make them fit). A lot of the ride restrictions are there for a reason-if someone falls out of a ride or gets injured, that’s a huge liability for the park. Most of the arguments I had with guests were over children not being tall enough to ride and doing everything in their power to lie and sneak them in-never worked lol. Regardless, you can still find ways to have fun at amusement park no matter who you are.
As someone with a fused ankle that makes step-ups and stairs difficult, this info would be really helpful for me to know, even though I'm not their target demographic. Accessibility helps everyone.
this is so unproblematic. as for the restaurants, the breakdown of the dining room is AMAZING for those with mental health issues surrounding anxiety as well as for people with disabilities both intellectual and developmental. I'm a DSP and a video like that would be perfect to watch before I take out my clients with wheelchairs or clients who need more space due to behavioral occurances.
Their content doesn't look bad to me. I don't really like amusement parks much, but these videos would probably help anyone anxious about what to expect. It's like videos detailing what the rides feel like. Test seats make sense to me. It's like one of those "you must be this tall to ride" signs. If someone does have an extreme body type, it saves them time in line.
Also helpful for tall people, extremely small people (will you be held in tightly enough to be safe), people with various ailments (will this seat screw up my bad back or throw out my hip?). Given how expensive these places are and how long the lines are, this makes all the sense in the world.
@@jrochest4642when I was a kid, I remember seeing other kids using the test seats to see if they were tall enough. I also had a tall friend a couple years later who sometimes found the shoulder bars very uncomfortable, and he probably would’ve benefited from the test seat as well.
I actually adore what they’ve titled it ‘if I fits I sits’ this is great content,and where our efforts should be focused in terms of calling out people hating on overweight people purely for existing-there’s no reason people should be hating on these girls
Isn't it so comforting for people to see that there are test seats you can check if you will fit. These ladies seem to be offering great content that could encourage folks to go to the parks with less anxiety over their size.
I think it’s brilliant. People deserve to be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their size. I love that this will help some people to feel more confident about going out and having a fun vacation!
I wasn't able to fit on a rollercoaster until I was 40 years old. almost 6 years ago now. I was always too fat to ride on them. I think what they are doing is good for others, so they do not waste their time. But if you do not fit, it's not done to be discriminatory, it's a safety issue. It seems like they are doing this more for informational purposes, so I really do commend them for it. I did get on my first rollercoaster at 40 years old and although it was fun and I laughed the whole time, it made me realize that I would have liked it better when I was younger. My 40 year old back and neck did not think it was as funny. 🙂
Yes, it is good they do these reviews. And it is as you say a safety issue, it is useful for people to know beforehand, especially those who specifically consider travel a distance to the park. I saw a clip about a guy who fell out from his ride, he went with his friends and the bar did not give green light at first but someone from the staff (who was new and still in trainingperiod) could press it to give green, but the bar unlocked in the movement so he fell out during the ride (it was one of these that goes straight up and stay up for a while and then goes down in a "free fall"). So there might be a weight limit to the rides that should be considered even if the safety bar could be squeezed into green, especially since the burden get higher in movement. Edit: the accident was in Orlando.
When I was much heavier, I watched creators like this and joined FB groups for plus size theme park stuff. It helped a lot and I always appreciated knowing things ahead of time. Fat people deserve to have fun too! All the content I saw (several years ago now) was not blamey at all towards the parks. But one of the reasons I lost weight is bc I got tired of worrying about this kind of stuff. 🤷♀️
This seems like a really helpful resource for people with all kinds of disabilities in addition to different body sizes. I love that they also review the rides. Honestly great work
I'm not really into theme parks, but the channel seems really positive, helpful and informative. It makes me really sad that they're getting such hateful backlash :(
I think it’s fine like before I went to Disneyland I watched videos of other vegans eating there to know what to expect it’s kinda the same thing, and this could be used for actual disabled people that need to know how it will be to get in these rides
I literally just got back from Disney and I was so excited to find their videos before my trip! I was so nervous about whether I would fit. I've lost 100lbs but I'm still plus sized and I hadn't been on any rides since I had to do the walk of shame for not fitting on a ride at 6 Flags 15ish years ago! Watching their videos really helped me relax and actually enjoy my trip instead of being filled with anxiety the whole time.
This is such helpful information. Negative commenters have to seek out this information just to be cruel. I appreciate the way that you presented this!
This looks like a great channel -- helpful for people with mobility issues as well as for obese people. I think there's a population of people online who just delight at jeering at fat people doing anything, which is a sad way to spend one's time.
You’re absolutely right. And many are kids/teenagers who still benefit from crazy-fast metabolisms and have no idea how challenging weight loss can actually be for grown adults, especially women.
I find it wild how much people care about stuff that doesn’t effect them. People with disabilities and larger people are grateful to have information that helps them better enjoy theme parks. Being fat isn’t a reason not to be included in things like theme parks.
I also hate the divider between the legs so having that kind of info (even if I’m not that fat) is super helpful. More information is always a good thing, I should know since I’m deathly afraid of drops and I’m always asking my friends if a certain ride has drops or not, even if it seems silly.
Their videos have come across my feed a few times. They’re just informative like a regular theme park reviewer. If I was a bigger person and about to spend a couple thousand dollars to go to a theme park, I’d love to have them to know if it’s worth it and gauge what I can fit on
Seems like such a useful account! It’s worth pointing out that they share information that can be helpful to people who are disabled in multiple ways as well that I’m sure is hard to discern from a website
everyone's body is so unique the exact measurements are important. I know it may seem weird, but it really does help especially when people don't have the confidence to go out and try it themselves.
Not only they're informative and go into details that can be useful to many different people aside from overweight people - like how the amount of stairs are so good to know if you or a loved one have a physical disability, joint pain, are of older age, etc, and it's an information you wouldn't be able to know unless you're already deep inside the line for the ride - BUT the girl narrating is SO sweet and speaks so respectfully and excitedly about the rides. She's basically doing the opposite of complaining: she's selling the rides and saying all the cool and good details about the rides and parks.
I had a fear of not fitting or not having the stamina for the parks. Being too heavy is dangerous to be on certain rides! A child died a couple of years ago in Orlando because he was too heavy for the ride. Sounds like they are still having a good time and just giving some tips and tricks. Maybe I'm biased, I've lost 150 pounds and I'm an annual pass holder at Disney now! I go sometimes just to get my steps in!
Mine were baseball seats. They were so uncomfortable and my hips were too big. I lost 100 pounds over the last 2 years and went to a game a few days ago, it’s so nice to fit 😮💨😃
Her videos are so so so helpful for people for more reasons than just your weight and people don't get that. She describes exactly the type of securing mechanism and what might be challenging for people with mobility issues. That's so helpful for people who might have a medical device attached to them on their hip for example so knowing that it's a lap bar will help them know that ride might not be safe for them. Or if it's got a step down/stairs it could be hard for people with balance issues and they will know if that is a ride they could go on alone or if they might need a buddy for help. She's just giving people the details they need so they don't waste time in lines or feel they have to go on a ride that could be unsafe/uncomfortable for them since they waited in line that long while.
Seems like size 18 is the weight loss goal if you want to enjoy theme parks to the fullest. xD I think that's actually pretty generous of coaster engineers. Should be around 250 lbs per seat? Now imagine the whole coaster having a safety rating of 250 per person per seat, that's sooooo much weight to account for.
I mean, many tall men can weigh 250 or more and fit in the seats comfortably because of how their weight is distributed. These coasters are already rated to carry a lot of weight, now someone 350+ is definitely getting too heavy for safety reasons but 250 isn't an outlandish number.
I think this video series is a great idea! I never really worried about fitting into theme park rides, but with my personality if I was larger I would be afraid to go for fear of embarrassing myself by not fitting. This is a great visual for women or men their size.
i feel like this is such a good resource for larger people and if anyone is clowning on it then it's one time when people are truly just hating bigger people just to hate tbh!
It's not 'just the one time'' hating on fat people just cause they're fat does happen a lot. Fat acceptance just takes that to 100%, but people are genuinely rude af because you're fat, especially because now people just assume any fat person they see online is a fat activist.
Its not like they’re forcing a ride to work/ignoring safety to pretend to fit. They’re just saying “hey if you look like me you can/cant ride this!” How are people mad at this 🤦🏻
I think one of the good things fat acceptance has wrought is fat testers for these rides. It probably saves people time and embarrassment, and that can be a big deal, especially if you've saved up money to attend a park like this as a vacation (couldn't be me, i dont think i would find it relaxing lmao) and they are worried about having their day off ruined by a humiliating experience. I dont think anyone deserves that. Being fat isn't a moral failure, they deserve to enjoy these parks safely and without unnecessary anxiety.
I like that they're doing this, it can be useful for others too! Like the part about how many stairs there are - I recently hurt my back pretty bad, and this would be great information to have. I think it's pretty wholesome actually, yes they could change their bodies to fit in the rides if they wanted to, but in the meantime this content is great and helpful!
My brother couldn’t get a green light on Gringotts, but there was a staff member who told him the back row is slightly modified. He went ahead and got in line to try it, and he got it to lock! So thankful for that staff member because he wasn’t able to fit on the other Harry Potter rides.
Their videos seem fantastic and really helpful for people. I know when I was bigger I was just mortified and filled with anxiety by the idea that I possibly wouldn't fit so I just refused to go to any theme parks but having a guide to which ones would have had a few rides I could go on and what places wouldn't, would have made the entire thing more manageable and I probably wouldn't have self-secluded so much.
I think this is fine. I have dietary restrictions so I always look at the menu before I go to a new restaurant so I’m not disappointed when I can’t eat anything. It makes me sad to think about someone being so excited to ride a certain ride & then experiencing extreme disappointment when they don’t fit. I agree with you in regard to their style of “it is what it is” & not shaming the parks.
This is honestly incredibly helpful. Even though I’m able to fit in roller coasters, I have disabilities so I need to know what rides I can even get to. I hate amusement parks because I never know what to expect.
This seems like genuinely informative and wholesome content that would be helpful to anyone who wants to know what they'll be able to do at the parks, whether it's ride height or size requirements, mobility, intensity of the ride, food options, etc.
I think this channel seems lovely. I personally hate when FAs say that restaurants shouldn’t have ANY chairs with arms. Due to an accident I had to have both my knees and hips replaced so for a long time I could not get out of a chair without using the arms. Different people have different disabilities and fat activists aren’t the only people on earth.
When i worked there a woman who was too big to ride actually LOST weight and came back to ride it. She was so proud and so happy she could experience it. Ppl need to stop blaming RIDES or companies bc they have weight limits and restrictions bc they HAVE to
I was 380 at one time. How I WISH I had known about their channel. There are so many places I didn’t go because I didn’t know if I’d fit or if there were barriers like stairs. The anxiety of not knowing kept me home more times than I can count. I missed out on so much life. God bless these women who are willing to answer the questions that so many aren’t brave enough to find out for themselves when going somewhere new.
I'd find this really helpful if I went to one of these parks. While I'm not overweight, I have mobility trouble with stairs and ramps, and I got a few helpful bits from these clips
This is great. I sometimes need help at the airport if I have to drag my luggage a long way due to muscle weakness that comes and goes. I would appreciate the accommodations and restrictions for lots of differently ambled bodies. This is a good channel.
At my heaviest I got to experience the absolute humiliation of going to ride rollercoasters at Busch Gardens only to realize the safety bars wouldn’t lock because of my size. Horrible. That was 150lbs ago.
I think they’re great. It’s a good idea so people know what to expect. I think it’s super important for fat folks to get out there and move around and going to amusement parks is a great way to get exercise since they need walk around. Walking is a good lower impact exercise for heavy people. I think sometimes when you’re fat, you’re embarrassed to get out there, which makes your condition worse. Seeing these ladies visiting parks together might inspire other fat folks to do it to. I’d just focus on finding healthier food options to help people make better decisions when they visit parks.
Nothing worse than going with friends and you being the only one who won’t fit. Lost 220lbs since those days but I remember the dejection. The theme parks have size restrictions for safety and people have to understand that to prevent injuries.
I’m someone who went from very thin and healthy minded to having a botched surgery and being put on steroids that made me go from 110ib to 257 in under a year. I’m also disabled, and I have been since birth. I’m still getting used to my new body and am often disgusted and insecure about it. Stuff like this, helps me feel more comfortable especially since I am often so scared to try and board new rides and am constantly checking weight limits.
I imagine someone might feel extremely anxious not knowing if they'd be able to fit on a ride or not. They might want to spend money on a trip but if they can't ride, they shouldn't have to waste their money. These videos are really helpful and informative for people who want to inform themselves beforehand about the weight restrictions on rides. As you said, they don't condemn the parks for having the restrictions, they just inform people of them, so people can anticipate not being able to fit, or decide not to go. I see it as a positive thing - yes, ideally, no one would be morbidly obese, but the reality is that many people are and these videos could ease their anxiety.
I'm a plus size woman and have less than zero desire to go to a theme park and ride a roller coaster, but I do think this is interesting because I love traveling and would do it a lot more if I didn't have anxiety about being able to fit in airplane seats without having to ask for a seat belt extender, so I'm still fascinated by this kind of content. I get it.
I am a big & tall individual and am working on slimming down but was unable to before a family trip to Disney/Universal. I did find a few FB groups of plus side riders and it was helpful to know a head of time which ones might be accepting of larger sizes and not. What was wild is that some people might be "bigger" and fit on a ride while someone who is smaller was not. Body composition has an effect when you take a person and have them sit down, depending on where the weight sits and where the restraints squeeze can make a difference.
Some people just want to degrade and tear down others because they take delight in their misery. It's sad and pitiful behavior, but there's not really much you can do accept address it. I feel like their videos are helpful and practical. No one is being affected negatively by the test seats and showing people ahead of time gives them the knowledge they need so they can navigate through the park easier, not be humiliated in front of others, or hold up the line needlessly. They're not turning it into a cause, they're just giving people information. Some people are just relentlessly negative.
I really appreciate your commentary here, because it is easy for people to resort to being really mean about those who at their core are probably very kind and don’t mean to harm anyone.
This is honestly just helpful even as someone who isn’t plus-size. I’m just anxious and prefer to know what is occurring and I genuinely appreciate their walk through of the ride and que. the fact they are getting hate for this is so incredibly sad.
I was a little heavy in HS, but ive had a healthy BMI most of my 40-something years. I was watching these videos the other day BC im taking my kids to florida and my 17yr old is 6’6 and 140lbs so while SUUUUPER thin (dont worry, all he does is EAT. Just genetics and teenagerness) im a little concerned about him being able to fold his 38” inseam legs into rides since ive felt snug with my 34” inseam legs.
I don't have a weight issue anymore but I absolutely have a height issue that I would love to have this kind of content for. Waiting in line can take like an hour and it's incredibly embarrassing to be turned away from a ride in your 30s because you're under 5 foot. And I've even had a terrifying instance where I was tall enough but the harness at its tightest was so loose that I had to hold myself down because it felt like I was flying out of the seat the entire time. Or those awful suspended ones that I couldn't plant my feet on for support so I spent the whole time dangling by the crotch with my full weight on a bumpy ride 😫
12:35 The salad comment just reminded me of this one time I was out with a friend who scoffed at me when I ordered burger with fries. She said she we were supposed to be dieting buddies, which is why ordered a salad with extra dressing but is calling me out for my unhealthy opinion. I replied, your oriental chicken salad with extra dressing has 1810 calories to my Classic cheese burger with extra pickles, mustard and lettuce to replace the bun, that comes with a side of fries, has 925 calories. Looks like my accountability diet partner didn't read the Apple Bees menu. Y'all the expression on her faces 😍😂
I think this is thoughtful and helpful from them! Their videos don’t seem to push any weight agenda and I can see this being super helpful for someone starting a weight loss journey or for someone worried about it.
This is a great video! I'm glad they are willing to help others with how a ride or seat might be at Disney. I hope whoever suggested this video didn't expect you to bash it. These girls are just bing helpful while also having a good time at a theme park. 😊
I really like the seat like tryer before the line too! Not only does it help plus size people, but it helps people of ALL sizes/shapes/disabilites see if they can ride the ride safely prior to wasting time in a line. Some of those lines are over an hour long!
I think this is great. I have a good friend with Parkinson’s who finds it extremely stressful going places without an idea of the stairs/access involved.
I am glad to see you cover the Plus Size Park Hoppers. I have started to watch them and your assessment is correct. They are just going to different theme park rides and restaurants and giving people the heads up on where there might be an issues. They rarely editorialize about their actual weight and just say "hey, we fit OR we don't fit"
I haven’t seen their videos, but before my weight loss journey there were times when I wouldn’t fit on rides, and there wasn’t tester seats. So I would get on and then be told I had to get off, which can be really embarrassing. So I find these videos to be very sweet and helpful for those who have not started their weight loss journey yet.
My initial reason to start my weight loss journey was to fit roller coasters. We had season passes for Dollywood and Cedar Fair. I was able to fit almost all the rides at Dollywood, especially as the season went on (every trip I was a little smaller so it got easier). But Cider Fair wasn't so good. I've lost significantly more weight since our passes expired and I'd love to go back to see how different the experience would be now. I love that these kinds of vloggers exist, it really helped me plan trips before my weight loss 😊
This was one of the things I was most afraid of at my largest. Being able to have an idea of whether or not to even try before going would help so much. it's mortifying to have to try the test seats and find out you don't fit (well it was for me, I wish it was normalized).
I haven't watched your videos jn a couple years, but revisiting, I know why I loved them - I'm so glad you don't just bash people and instead spread positivity and empathy for everyone, no matter where they're at at the moment. Thank you for your content and being an inspiration!
I absolutely love that you shared their channel. If I was bigger and watched how I couldn't ride any of the rides at one park but I could at another, guess where my money's going? Even though they aren't directly advocating for change, THIS is how it happenes
I’m from Australia and love Harry Potter. I spent two years on a weight loss journey watching these ladies before I went to Orlando. I’m so proud to say I got back last weekend and fit on everything with room to spare. In one instance a cast member said “you may be Aussie fat but you’re not American fat” and wouldn’t even let me try the test seat. Anyway these beautiful ladies gave me a goal, armed me with info and prepared my expectations. I’m so grateful to them.
Yep. A friend of mine felt absolutely petit in the USA 😁 She struggles with her weight ( depression related) and has had the usual Aussie bluntness when out. Went to Los Vegas and was literally average sized.
My family all find the seat testers very helpful, and for different reasons. My father has a large stomach which is hard to the touch so any lap bar is pretty much out. He also can’t get rid of it due to the reasons it’s there in the first place. My sister on the other hand is underweight and very petite, so she can fit easily into rides but when the seats aren’t super adjustable she bounces around and doesn’t feel secure. My mother and I are both quite short, and even if we meet the height requirements it can be difficult if the ride has a large step-up or step-down to get in and out of the seats. We can all still enjoy the parks, we just need to take extra steps to ensure our safety and ability. Videos like these can be extremely helpful to anyone who is worried about the accessibility of rides, whether it’s because of your size, your disabilities, or even your own comfort level.
A few years ago I took my nephews to sea work six flags and knots for Xmas and at every park I could fit on 2-3 rides max. At six flags I. Even had to lift up my tummy before buckling to even fit. My oldest nephew only does what he can do with me so he refuses to go on any of the rides I couldn’t. How sad he was that I couldn’t do the things we wanted to do together was my motivation to change! A year later and 90 pounds smaller, we went back to six flags and sea world and I rode every single ride at six flags and all but one at sea world. The look of excitement on my nephews face when I fit made it all worth the hard work! I still have a long way to go but being able to got to theme parks and making my nephews trips more magical where the best none scale victory’s I could possibly ask for !
These girls seem so wholesome and like they are just genuinely trying to give helpful advice for them who are bigger and would benefit from this knowledge, I like them ❤. Even though I have never personally had to worry about these kind of things dispute been overweight, I can definitely see the benefit these kind of videos the girls are making for those who do struggle with these problems and I think it’s nice that bigger people have these kind of videos to help them know what is possible for them and what isn’t so they can get their money’s worth out of these amusement parks, so I agree with you John that there’s nothing wrong with these videos so far from what we have seen so far ❤ ps I like the fact they have more of these tester rides so bigger lovely people don’t have to waste their time waiting for a ride they might not be able to fit in and also it can be less embarrassing for them since they don’t have to be rejected in a huge line, which always was hurtful seeing they have to go through that 😢x
It’s helpful info, they seem positive and it really is admirable to share their experience. A lot of folks would be ashamed, or embarrassed and they seem just positive
thank you, john, for recognizing the nuance here and vocalizing that you don’t see anything majorly wrong in their content. like you said, from what i see the group makes objective assessments of the seat capacity. thanks again for not automatically criticizing this
I was worried when I saw the title of your video. But I agree with your commentary. I follow the Plus size Park hoppers and in general their content only talks about accessibility from an informational standpoint. They’re not preaching about fatpobia or criticizing the parks for not accommodating them. It’s wild to me that their content gets trolled so much.
Interesting! I applaud what the Plus Size Park Hoppers are doing, because so many people out there can benefit from their findings. I've always been skinnier than most people, so these accessibility issues have always flown below my radar. I just hope that the Plus Size Park Hoppers can crowd source what they're doing or find people to replace them. If they lose weight or become too busy to visit all these amusement parks, they won't be able to do what they've been doing. I wish that there were a similar group seeking out the restaurants that accommodate a low sodium diet. Out of all the pitfalls of restaurant foods, the sodium bombs are by far the most difficult to avoid. Being on an ultra-healthy diet for the past 4 years has made me more sensitive to the sodium bombs than I used to be. The same food with the same amount of salt tastes considerably saltier to me down than was the case 4 or 5 years ago, and it takes less of a sodium overdose to give me that persistent thirst that's hard to quench no matter how much water I drink.
They approach this appropriately. They inform viewers of their experiences as plus-size people on the rides, comprehensive reviews, but do NOT shame the parks. They do NOT demand accommodations. I love these girls even though I’m absolutely not a theme park goer. Their attitude is great
Yep, this is how it’s done. Not rage baiting, looking like they are trying to make inappropriate content for the feeders.
what is wrong with accommodations?
@@free2bkittenforever I should have clarified. Demanding *unreasonable* accommodations, a la jaebae asking hotels to make wider hallways
Ikr? It’s so nice to see people like them.
We shouldnt make existing hotel hallways bigger but I think we can definitely make it so future hotel hallways are a bit bigger. If not for bigger pepole but for people with mobility aids. I would HATE taking my walker through tiny little hallways 😅
A stairs warning is great for people who have physical disabilities who don’t know the ride.
Agreed! There are all kinds of people who would benefit from a stairs warning. It’s such a weird thing to shame.
Agreed. I hate stairs
I'm TERRIFIED of heights so I appreciate that too. 😄
Yes exactly!! That’s super helpful for someone like me.
Came here to say the same thing. An idea of how many steps, and whether up or down, and the ease of entering the ride would help with making decisions based on mobility issues.
I don't know why anyone would be upset at this, this seems entirely reasonable and helpful.
I know right, I bet it really helps to reduce people's anxiety. Preparation and knowing as much as possible before you go is so important for enjoying something when you're anxious. Knowledge is power!
Literally they're not complaining or being demanding, just letting fat people know if they wanna go on rides
She so sweet. Just giving people a heads up.
The heads up for gluten-free folks is a nice bonus too.
For sure! This is a type of online creator I can get behind,informational,somewhat niche,but super helpful
This is a prime example of people hating on fat people for literally no reason. They're being harmlessly open about their theme park experiences, and I know thousands of plus size theme parks goers who would find their videos helpful.
I'm a theme park vlogger, and whilst I'm not the fittest person, I'm also not considered "plus size" and have never had a problem fitting on any ride. But I get regular worried messages from my plus size viewers asking me if I think they might fit on a certain ride or not.
As someone who doesn't experience their struggles, I feel bad that I can't always help. These lovely TikTokers are really helping a whole community with their vulnerability and open-ness.
But we should hate on fat people for literally no reason
Beautifully said!
And they do it in such a charming way too, just facts. I enjoy that a lot.
@@theweyrd yes. You can tell that they are good people.
i’m so happy to have come across this video bc i’m going to orlando next week and i’m a pretty big bitch. i’ve definitely been worried about fitting bc it’s humiliating when you don’t. these gals are a life saver. they couldn’t be more positive and helpful if they tried. no one’s allowed to be happy without an earful from keyboard warrior edgelords anymore lmao.
Universal Studios kicked off my weight loss journey. I wasn't able to fit on any of the rides, lost 150lb, and had a successful revenge tour last year. So yeah, it is possible to lose the weight and have your dream coaster experience!
Also, videos like these really helped with my anxiety when it was time to go back.
Let's fuckin goooooooo 👏👊💪
Same here! I couldn’t fit on one ride and that both upset me and motivated me to make changes. Grats on your weight loss!
Congratulations!! That’s absolutely incredible 🙌🏼🥹
@@resilientbodies tyyyy!
This seems like a great channel for people with mobility issues in general. I have a friend who has trouble getting around due to hip injuries, and the information on stairs, whether you have to step up into rides, and what sort of restraints are used would be a huge help for her to plan which rides she'd want to even attempt to go for.
100%
This was what I was thinking too. Or maybe even parents with kids. Who wants to do a ton of stairs if your kid will make you carry them? lol
I'm tempted to follow their channel just to find out this kind of information! My parents have mobility issues but have expressed interest in going to universal.
Exactly!!
@@kir32 same! And I've sent it to my friends who can use this sort of information. It happens to have a ton of really helpful information.
It’s crazy that people expect people who are overweight to put their lives completely on hold, not go out, not do anything fun until they loose weight.
Do people think that?
@@redizrad- unfortunately, yes.
I mean. If we don't fit in a ride, that's our own fault. We're putting our own lives on hold. This is from a bigger 2xl person. I didn't fit in the gringotts ride and didn't take it personally.
It’s crazy to me that people 4x and above expect that the entire world be retrofitted to accommodate them? If a 5 x fits the seat would a 10 year old? Isn’t the park for the kids?
No one thinks that.
I don’t understand the negative comments under their videos. They aren’t complaining or bashing the theme parks, they’re just warning obese people what rides may/may not work for them
People love to feel superior, or talk down to someone to feel better about their own life
their videos are so harmless and even help disabled people too with their warnings about stairs & moving platforms and such
dude your actually the best person I’ve seen to cover this topic, I could see u carefully choosing your words to be respectful but still make a point. Props to u
I love that about him.
It's because he's empathetic, probably because he knows what it's like to be big..
Good point. I'm SO glad that they don't shame the parks or restaurants over accommodations.
Personally I have absolutely 0 problems with the content they're making - its exactly as you say; they're not demanding places to change, they're just being informative for those that want to visit these places and have anxiety about not fitting or being able to go on certain rides. It's for a very specific niche of people that would want this kind of information, so as long as it serves them, that's great! You cant loose 200lbs in one day, and a health journey is about loving yourself as you are; I know that when i was younger I would think that I wasn't deserving to go to a themepark UNTIL I fit. These informative videos show us that you're worth it to go at any size, just gotta test out the seats first!
“This episode of if I fits, I sits” 😆 😆 I find them delightful! They’re just give some insight to other would be “park hoppers”. Totally harmless imo.
The "if I fits I sits" got me too lol, they seem to have a great attitude.
I agree! It’s just a sweet group of girlies just enjoying their life and making harmless content. I feel about that they get hated on so hard
It blows my mind that people don't seem to understand that if you're overweight, you're not going to lose the weight overnight. I'm in the process of beginning my weight loss journey and it's going to take some time before I get to a point where I might be able to do certain things that others do with ease. Does that mean I should put my whole life on hold simply because I make other people feel uncomfortable or evoke some sort of hateful response from them? I like what these women are doing, in that, they're providing useful information to others and possibly helping people avoid the embarrassment and shame of not being able to do something because of their current size/physical limitations.
This is the problem with hating on all fat people. You can't just not be in the world and isolating yourself is a good way not to lose weight
This is very well said. I’m not a huge commenter on RUclips and I was trying to think of what I wanted to say. And you nailed it on the head. 😊
@@Margiesmagicaladventures Thank you!
I’m a former ride operator and this is actually helpful and it prepares people ahead of time so they don’t experience disappointment trying to get on the roller coaster. The worst thing was when I had to turn guests away because they couldn’t fit in the restraints of a ride (I would always try my hardest to make them fit). A lot of the ride restrictions are there for a reason-if someone falls out of a ride or gets injured, that’s a huge liability for the park. Most of the arguments I had with guests were over children not being tall enough to ride and doing everything in their power to lie and sneak them in-never worked lol. Regardless, you can still find ways to have fun at amusement park no matter who you are.
As someone with a fused ankle that makes step-ups and stairs difficult, this info would be really helpful for me to know, even though I'm not their target demographic. Accessibility helps everyone.
this is so unproblematic. as for the restaurants, the breakdown of the dining room is AMAZING for those with mental health issues surrounding anxiety as well as for people with disabilities both intellectual and developmental. I'm a DSP and a video like that would be perfect to watch before I take out my clients with wheelchairs or clients who need more space due to behavioral occurances.
Their content doesn't look bad to me. I don't really like amusement parks much, but these videos would probably help anyone anxious about what to expect. It's like videos detailing what the rides feel like.
Test seats make sense to me. It's like one of those "you must be this tall to ride" signs. If someone does have an extreme body type, it saves them time in line.
Also helpful for tall people, extremely small people (will you be held in tightly enough to be safe), people with various ailments (will this seat screw up my bad back or throw out my hip?). Given how expensive these places are and how long the lines are, this makes all the sense in the world.
And the embarrassment of having to leave without riding while everyone in line can see
@@jrochest4642when I was a kid, I remember seeing other kids using the test seats to see if they were tall enough. I also had a tall friend a couple years later who sometimes found the shoulder bars very uncomfortable, and he probably would’ve benefited from the test seat as well.
I actually adore what they’ve titled it ‘if I fits I sits’ this is great content,and where our efforts should be focused in terms of calling out people hating on overweight people purely for existing-there’s no reason people should be hating on these girls
Isn't it so comforting for people to see that there are test seats you can check if you will fit. These ladies seem to be offering great content that could encourage folks to go to the parks with less anxiety over their size.
I think it’s brilliant. People deserve to be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their size. I love that this will help some people to feel more confident about going out and having a fun vacation!
I've never been to an amusement park at the ripe old age of 39. I'm down 150lbs so I'm hoping that'll change some day.
Amazing work!
I haven't been to one for at least 15 years (also 39) and I'm on my weight loss journey to change that as well. Keep up the great work!
You’ll get there soon!! ❤
You'll get there 🙌
Keep going! Please go, I'm 29 and I still have such child like wonder with every rollercoaster I go on. 😂 anyone I take can't keep up.
I wasn't able to fit on a rollercoaster until I was 40 years old. almost 6 years ago now. I was always too fat to ride on them. I think what they are doing is good for others, so they do not waste their time. But if you do not fit, it's not done to be discriminatory, it's a safety issue. It seems like they are doing this more for informational purposes, so I really do commend them for it. I did get on my first rollercoaster at 40 years old and although it was fun and I laughed the whole time, it made me realize that I would have liked it better when I was younger. My 40 year old back and neck did not think it was as funny. 🙂
gravity exists
@@boosqueezy2418 unfortunately! My face and body is starting to notice that for sure. 😂
Yes, it is good they do these reviews. And it is as you say a safety issue, it is useful for people to know beforehand, especially those who specifically consider travel a distance to the park.
I saw a clip about a guy who fell out from his ride, he went with his friends and the bar did not give green light at first but someone from the staff (who was new and still in trainingperiod) could press it to give green, but the bar unlocked in the movement so he fell out during the ride (it was one of these that goes straight up and stay up for a while and then goes down in a "free fall"). So there might be a weight limit to the rides that should be considered even if the safety bar could be squeezed into green, especially since the burden get higher in movement.
Edit: the accident was in Orlando.
When I was much heavier, I watched creators like this and joined FB groups for plus size theme park stuff. It helped a lot and I always appreciated knowing things ahead of time. Fat people deserve to have fun too! All the content I saw (several years ago now) was not blamey at all towards the parks. But one of the reasons I lost weight is bc I got tired of worrying about this kind of stuff. 🤷♀️
This seems like a really helpful resource for people with all kinds of disabilities in addition to different body sizes. I love that they also review the rides. Honestly great work
I would have LOVED to have had access to this type of advice when I was a 5X-6X and dreaded going to amusement parks
I'm not really into theme parks, but the channel seems really positive, helpful and informative. It makes me really sad that they're getting such hateful backlash :(
I think it’s fine like before I went to Disneyland I watched videos of other vegans eating there to know what to expect it’s kinda the same thing, and this could be used for actual disabled people that need to know how it will be to get in these rides
I literally just got back from Disney and I was so excited to find their videos before my trip! I was so nervous about whether I would fit. I've lost 100lbs but I'm still plus sized and I hadn't been on any rides since I had to do the walk of shame for not fitting on a ride at 6 Flags 15ish years ago! Watching their videos really helped me relax and actually enjoy my trip instead of being filled with anxiety the whole time.
This is such helpful information. Negative commenters have to seek out this information just to be cruel. I appreciate the way that you presented this!
This looks like a great channel -- helpful for people with mobility issues as well as for obese people. I think there's a population of people online who just delight at jeering at fat people doing anything, which is a sad way to spend one's time.
You’re absolutely right. And many are kids/teenagers who still benefit from crazy-fast metabolisms and have no idea how challenging weight loss can actually be for grown adults, especially women.
I find it wild how much people care about stuff that doesn’t effect them. People with disabilities and larger people are grateful to have information that helps them better enjoy theme parks. Being fat isn’t a reason not to be included in things like theme parks.
I also hate the divider between the legs so having that kind of info (even if I’m not that fat) is super helpful. More information is always a good thing, I should know since I’m deathly afraid of drops and I’m always asking my friends if a certain ride has drops or not, even if it seems silly.
Their videos have come across my feed a few times. They’re just informative like a regular theme park reviewer. If I was a bigger person and about to spend a couple thousand dollars to go to a theme park, I’d love to have them to know if it’s worth it and gauge what I can fit on
Seems like such a useful account! It’s worth pointing out that they share information that can be helpful to people who are disabled in multiple ways as well that I’m sure is hard to discern from a website
everyone's body is so unique the exact measurements are important. I know it may seem weird, but it really does help especially when people don't have the confidence to go out and try it themselves.
Not only they're informative and go into details that can be useful to many different people aside from overweight people - like how the amount of stairs are so good to know if you or a loved one have a physical disability, joint pain, are of older age, etc, and it's an information you wouldn't be able to know unless you're already deep inside the line for the ride - BUT the girl narrating is SO sweet and speaks so respectfully and excitedly about the rides. She's basically doing the opposite of complaining: she's selling the rides and saying all the cool and good details about the rides and parks.
I had a fear of not fitting or not having the stamina for the parks. Being too heavy is dangerous to be on certain rides! A child died a couple of years ago in Orlando because he was too heavy for the ride.
Sounds like they are still having a good time and just giving some tips and tricks.
Maybe I'm biased, I've lost 150 pounds and I'm an annual pass holder at Disney now! I go sometimes just to get my steps in!
Mine were baseball seats. They were so uncomfortable and my hips were too big. I lost 100 pounds over the last 2 years and went to a game a few days ago, it’s so nice to fit 😮💨😃
Her videos are so so so helpful for people for more reasons than just your weight and people don't get that. She describes exactly the type of securing mechanism and what might be challenging for people with mobility issues. That's so helpful for people who might have a medical device attached to them on their hip for example so knowing that it's a lap bar will help them know that ride might not be safe for them. Or if it's got a step down/stairs it could be hard for people with balance issues and they will know if that is a ride they could go on alone or if they might need a buddy for help. She's just giving people the details they need so they don't waste time in lines or feel they have to go on a ride that could be unsafe/uncomfortable for them since they waited in line that long while.
Seems like size 18 is the weight loss goal if you want to enjoy theme parks to the fullest. xD I think that's actually pretty generous of coaster engineers. Should be around 250 lbs per seat? Now imagine the whole coaster having a safety rating of 250 per person per seat, that's sooooo much weight to account for.
I mean, many tall men can weigh 250 or more and fit in the seats comfortably because of how their weight is distributed. These coasters are already rated to carry a lot of weight, now someone 350+ is definitely getting too heavy for safety reasons but 250 isn't an outlandish number.
I think this video series is a great idea! I never really worried about fitting into theme park rides, but with my personality if I was larger I would be afraid to go for fear of embarrassing myself by not fitting. This is a great visual for women or men their size.
i feel like this is such a good resource for larger people and if anyone is clowning on it then it's one time when people are truly just hating bigger people just to hate tbh!
It's not 'just the one time'' hating on fat people just cause they're fat does happen a lot. Fat acceptance just takes that to 100%, but people are genuinely rude af because you're fat, especially because now people just assume any fat person they see online is a fat activist.
Its not like they’re forcing a ride to work/ignoring safety to pretend to fit. They’re just saying “hey if you look like me you can/cant ride this!” How are people mad at this 🤦🏻
I think one of the good things fat acceptance has wrought is fat testers for these rides. It probably saves people time and embarrassment, and that can be a big deal, especially if you've saved up money to attend a park like this as a vacation (couldn't be me, i dont think i would find it relaxing lmao) and they are worried about having their day off ruined by a humiliating experience. I dont think anyone deserves that. Being fat isn't a moral failure, they deserve to enjoy these parks safely and without unnecessary anxiety.
I like that they're doing this, it can be useful for others too! Like the part about how many stairs there are - I recently hurt my back pretty bad, and this would be great information to have. I think it's pretty wholesome actually, yes they could change their bodies to fit in the rides if they wanted to, but in the meantime this content is great and helpful!
My brother couldn’t get a green light on Gringotts, but there was a staff member who told him the back row is slightly modified. He went ahead and got in line to try it, and he got it to lock! So thankful for that staff member because he wasn’t able to fit on the other Harry Potter rides.
Their videos seem fantastic and really helpful for people. I know when I was bigger I was just mortified and filled with anxiety by the idea that I possibly wouldn't fit so I just refused to go to any theme parks but having a guide to which ones would have had a few rides I could go on and what places wouldn't, would have made the entire thing more manageable and I probably wouldn't have self-secluded so much.
I think this is fine. I have dietary restrictions so I always look at the menu before I go to a new restaurant so I’m not disappointed when I can’t eat anything. It makes me sad to think about someone being so excited to ride a certain ride & then experiencing extreme disappointment when they don’t fit. I agree with you in regard to their style of “it is what it is” & not shaming the parks.
This is honestly incredibly helpful. Even though I’m able to fit in roller coasters, I have disabilities so I need to know what rides I can even get to. I hate amusement parks because I never know what to expect.
This seems like genuinely informative and wholesome content that would be helpful to anyone who wants to know what they'll be able to do at the parks, whether it's ride height or size requirements, mobility, intensity of the ride, food options, etc.
Not being able to fit on things at Universal is what got me to go from 320 lbs to 170.
I think this channel seems lovely. I personally hate when FAs say that restaurants shouldn’t have ANY chairs with arms. Due to an accident I had to have both my knees and hips replaced so for a long time I could not get out of a chair without using the arms. Different people have different disabilities and fat activists aren’t the only people on earth.
When i worked there a woman who was too big to ride actually LOST weight and came back to ride it. She was so proud and so happy she could experience it. Ppl need to stop blaming RIDES or companies bc they have weight limits and restrictions bc they HAVE to
I was 380 at one time. How I WISH I had known about their channel. There are so many places I didn’t go because I didn’t know if I’d fit or if there were barriers like stairs. The anxiety of not knowing kept me home more times than I can count. I missed out on so much life. God bless these women who are willing to answer the questions that so many aren’t brave enough to find out for themselves when going somewhere new.
I'd find this really helpful if I went to one of these parks. While I'm not overweight, I have mobility trouble with stairs and ramps, and I got a few helpful bits from these clips
This is great. I sometimes need help at the airport if I have to drag my luggage a long way due to muscle weakness that comes and goes. I would appreciate the accommodations and restrictions for lots of differently ambled bodies. This is a good channel.
At my heaviest I got to experience the absolute humiliation of going to ride rollercoasters at Busch Gardens only to realize the safety bars wouldn’t lock because of my size. Horrible. That was 150lbs ago.
I think they’re great. It’s a good idea so people know what to expect. I think it’s super important for fat folks to get out there and move around and going to amusement parks is a great way to get exercise since they need walk around. Walking is a good lower impact exercise for heavy people. I think sometimes when you’re fat, you’re embarrassed to get out there, which makes your condition worse. Seeing these ladies visiting parks together might inspire other fat folks to do it to. I’d just focus on finding healthier food options to help people make better decisions when they visit parks.
Not gonna lie I kinda LOVE this. It is such a cool way to see if we would fit, or if its something to work toward. I say we but I mean me LOL
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Nothing worse than going with friends and you being the only one who won’t fit. Lost 220lbs since those days but I remember the dejection. The theme parks have size restrictions for safety and people have to understand that to prevent injuries.
I’m someone who went from very thin and healthy minded to having a botched surgery and being put on steroids that made me go from 110ib to 257 in under a year. I’m also disabled, and I have been since birth. I’m still getting used to my new body and am often disgusted and insecure about it. Stuff like this, helps me feel more comfortable especially since I am often so scared to try and board new rides and am constantly checking weight limits.
I imagine someone might feel extremely anxious not knowing if they'd be able to fit on a ride or not. They might want to spend money on a trip but if they can't ride, they shouldn't have to waste their money. These videos are really helpful and informative for people who want to inform themselves beforehand about the weight restrictions on rides. As you said, they don't condemn the parks for having the restrictions, they just inform people of them, so people can anticipate not being able to fit, or decide not to go. I see it as a positive thing - yes, ideally, no one would be morbidly obese, but the reality is that many people are and these videos could ease their anxiety.
I'm a plus size woman and have less than zero desire to go to a theme park and ride a roller coaster, but I do think this is interesting because I love traveling and would do it a lot more if I didn't have anxiety about being able to fit in airplane seats without having to ask for a seat belt extender, so I'm still fascinated by this kind of content. I get it.
I am a big & tall individual and am working on slimming down but was unable to before a family trip to Disney/Universal. I did find a few FB groups of plus side riders and it was helpful to know a head of time which ones might be accepting of larger sizes and not. What was wild is that some people might be "bigger" and fit on a ride while someone who is smaller was not. Body composition has an effect when you take a person and have them sit down, depending on where the weight sits and where the restraints squeeze can make a difference.
Some people just want to degrade and tear down others because they take delight in their misery.
It's sad and pitiful behavior, but there's not really much you can do accept address it.
I feel like their videos are helpful and practical. No one is being affected negatively by the test seats and showing people ahead of time gives them the knowledge they need so they can navigate through the park easier, not be humiliated in front of others, or hold up the line needlessly.
They're not turning it into a cause, they're just giving people information.
Some people are just relentlessly negative.
I love how diplomatic and understanding you are ❤
I think this is really helpful for people to see ahead of time, to help with anxiety.
I really appreciate your commentary here, because it is easy for people to resort to being really mean about those who at their core are probably very kind and don’t mean to harm anyone.
I love anyone who fakes diarrhea to get out of anything. 😂You aren’t alone!
This is honestly just helpful even as someone who isn’t plus-size. I’m just anxious and prefer to know what is occurring and I genuinely appreciate their walk through of the ride and que. the fact they are getting hate for this is so incredibly sad.
I was a little heavy in HS, but ive had a healthy BMI most of my 40-something years. I was watching these videos the other day BC im taking my kids to florida and my 17yr old is 6’6 and 140lbs so while SUUUUPER thin (dont worry, all he does is EAT. Just genetics and teenagerness) im a little concerned about him being able to fold his 38” inseam legs into rides since ive felt snug with my 34” inseam legs.
I don't have a weight issue anymore but I absolutely have a height issue that I would love to have this kind of content for. Waiting in line can take like an hour and it's incredibly embarrassing to be turned away from a ride in your 30s because you're under 5 foot. And I've even had a terrifying instance where I was tall enough but the harness at its tightest was so loose that I had to hold myself down because it felt like I was flying out of the seat the entire time. Or those awful suspended ones that I couldn't plant my feet on for support so I spent the whole time dangling by the crotch with my full weight on a bumpy ride 😫
12:35 The salad comment just reminded me of this one time I was out with a friend who scoffed at me when I ordered burger with fries. She said she we were supposed to be dieting buddies, which is why ordered a salad with extra dressing but is calling me out for my unhealthy opinion. I replied, your oriental chicken salad with extra dressing has 1810 calories to my Classic cheese burger with extra pickles, mustard and lettuce to replace the bun, that comes with a side of fries, has 925 calories. Looks like my accountability diet partner didn't read the Apple Bees menu. Y'all the expression on her faces 😍😂
I think this is thoughtful and helpful from them! Their videos don’t seem to push any weight agenda and I can see this being super helpful for someone starting a weight loss journey or for someone worried about it.
The only problem I have is the mass amount of people who use “loose” instead of “lose”. Thats all.
They seem to have a great attitude!
This is a great video! I'm glad they are willing to help others with how a ride or seat might be at Disney. I hope whoever suggested this video didn't expect you to bash it. These girls are just bing helpful while also having a good time at a theme park. 😊
Informative and useful for lots of travelers (as well as the parks) No misinformation. All good.
I really like the seat like tryer before the line too! Not only does it help plus size people, but it helps people of ALL sizes/shapes/disabilites see if they can ride the ride safely prior to wasting time in a line. Some of those lines are over an hour long!
No these girls seem so nice and even if some of the things they say strike me as a bit silly sometimes they don’t deserve the hate they get
I think this is great. I have a good friend with Parkinson’s who finds it extremely stressful going places without an idea of the stairs/access involved.
I am glad to see you cover the Plus Size Park Hoppers. I have started to watch them and your assessment is correct. They are just going to different theme park rides and restaurants and giving people the heads up on where there might be an issues. They rarely editorialize about their actual weight and just say "hey, we fit OR we don't fit"
I haven’t seen their videos, but before my weight loss journey there were times when I wouldn’t fit on rides, and there wasn’t tester seats. So I would get on and then be told I had to get off, which can be really embarrassing. So I find these videos to be very sweet and helpful for those who have not started their weight loss journey yet.
ive been to an amusement park last summer... barely fit on my fav ride. so ive lost 65 pounds since then 🙇♀️
I love how you handled this video. You’re such a wonderful content creator
My initial reason to start my weight loss journey was to fit roller coasters. We had season passes for Dollywood and Cedar Fair. I was able to fit almost all the rides at Dollywood, especially as the season went on (every trip I was a little smaller so it got easier). But Cider Fair wasn't so good. I've lost significantly more weight since our passes expired and I'd love to go back to see how different the experience would be now. I love that these kinds of vloggers exist, it really helped me plan trips before my weight loss 😊
This was one of the things I was most afraid of at my largest. Being able to have an idea of whether or not to even try before going would help so much. it's mortifying to have to try the test seats and find out you don't fit (well it was for me, I wish it was normalized).
I haven't watched your videos jn a couple years, but revisiting, I know why I loved them - I'm so glad you don't just bash people and instead spread positivity and empathy for everyone, no matter where they're at at the moment. Thank you for your content and being an inspiration!
I absolutely love that you shared their channel. If I was bigger and watched how I couldn't ride any of the rides at one park but I could at another, guess where my money's going? Even though they aren't directly advocating for change, THIS is how it happenes
I’m from Australia and love Harry Potter. I spent two years on a weight loss journey watching these ladies before I went to Orlando. I’m so proud to say I got back last weekend and fit on everything with room to spare. In one instance a cast member said “you may be Aussie fat but you’re not American fat” and wouldn’t even let me try the test seat. Anyway these beautiful ladies gave me a goal, armed me with info and prepared my expectations. I’m so grateful to them.
Yep. A friend of mine felt absolutely petit in the USA 😁 She struggles with her weight ( depression related) and has had the usual Aussie bluntness when out. Went to Los Vegas and was literally average sized.
My family all find the seat testers very helpful, and for different reasons. My father has a large stomach which is hard to the touch so any lap bar is pretty much out. He also can’t get rid of it due to the reasons it’s there in the first place. My sister on the other hand is underweight and very petite, so she can fit easily into rides but when the seats aren’t super adjustable she bounces around and doesn’t feel secure. My mother and I are both quite short, and even if we meet the height requirements it can be difficult if the ride has a large step-up or step-down to get in and out of the seats. We can all still enjoy the parks, we just need to take extra steps to ensure our safety and ability. Videos like these can be extremely helpful to anyone who is worried about the accessibility of rides, whether it’s because of your size, your disabilities, or even your own comfort level.
Yeah, you'd be surprised what kind of bodies can't fit on some of these rides. Its not always fat people.
A few years ago I took my nephews to sea work six flags and knots for Xmas and at every park I could fit on 2-3 rides max. At six flags I. Even had to lift up my tummy before buckling to even fit. My oldest nephew only does what he can do with me so he refuses to go on any of the rides I couldn’t. How sad he was that I couldn’t do the things we wanted to do together was my motivation to change! A year later and 90 pounds smaller, we went back to six flags and sea world and I rode every single ride at six flags and all but one at sea world. The look of excitement on my nephews face when I fit made it all worth the hard work! I still have a long way to go but being able to got to theme parks and making my nephews trips more magical where the best none scale victory’s I could possibly ask for !
I appreciate all your empathy because you have been there, awesome video
These girls seem so wholesome and like they are just genuinely trying to give helpful advice for them who are bigger and would benefit from this knowledge, I like them ❤. Even though I have never personally had to worry about these kind of things dispute been overweight, I can definitely see the benefit these kind of videos the girls are making for those who do struggle with these problems and I think it’s nice that bigger people have these kind of videos to help them know what is possible for them and what isn’t so they can get their money’s worth out of these amusement parks, so I agree with you John that there’s nothing wrong with these videos so far from what we have seen so far ❤ ps I like the fact they have more of these tester rides so bigger lovely people don’t have to waste their time waiting for a ride they might not be able to fit in and also it can be less embarrassing for them since they don’t have to be rejected in a huge line, which always was hurtful seeing they have to go through that 😢x
Your hair is looking good man😊
I love these folks! What a great service to provide this information. Hating on them is just being mean from insecurity.
It’s helpful info, they seem positive and it really is admirable to share their experience. A lot of folks would be ashamed, or embarrassed and they seem just positive
thank you, john, for recognizing the nuance here and vocalizing that you don’t see anything majorly wrong in their content. like you said, from what i see the group makes objective assessments of the seat capacity. thanks again for not automatically criticizing this
I was worried when I saw the title of your video. But I agree with your commentary. I follow the Plus size Park hoppers and in general their content only talks about accessibility from an informational standpoint. They’re not preaching about fatpobia or criticizing the parks for not accommodating them. It’s wild to me that their content gets trolled so much.
Interesting! I applaud what the Plus Size Park Hoppers are doing, because so many people out there can benefit from their findings. I've always been skinnier than most people, so these accessibility issues have always flown below my radar.
I just hope that the Plus Size Park Hoppers can crowd source what they're doing or find people to replace them. If they lose weight or become too busy to visit all these amusement parks, they won't be able to do what they've been doing.
I wish that there were a similar group seeking out the restaurants that accommodate a low sodium diet. Out of all the pitfalls of restaurant foods, the sodium bombs are by far the most difficult to avoid. Being on an ultra-healthy diet for the past 4 years has made me more sensitive to the sodium bombs than I used to be. The same food with the same amount of salt tastes considerably saltier to me down than was the case 4 or 5 years ago, and it takes less of a sodium overdose to give me that persistent thirst that's hard to quench no matter how much water I drink.