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The ONLY 2 I have ever had a problem with are Space Mountain and Astro Orbiter. Splash has the 2 person seats and it is pretty easy to stand up and step out. Space and Astro are both in the seated, legs straight style and Astro has a LARGE step down.
I hope this helps!
Let me say something about AstroOrbiter... Not only is the step down big, I wore the rocketship like a pair of pants it was such a tight fit. I'm not a HUGE Pooh, but I do wear size 22 pants and BOY was that a tight fit.
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okay..so DD is like a size 32..Pooh sized to one person is someone elses not pooh sized. Anyone have experience with someone of this size? She is worried about ruining it for the kids and not being able to ride some of the ones they want to ride.
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I am 5'1 and about 280, so I'm more Mrs. Potts than Pooh, but I've never really had a problem with the rides.
The only time I've ever really had a problem was trying to fit through the turnstiles at Small World (that was embarrassing!), but there is a wheelchair access gate by every turnstile and I fit through that with no problem. That was the only turnstile I had a problem with.
Admittedly, I didn't try to go on R n' R Roller Coaster, and I've never tried Astro Orbiter, but I think I've been on virtually every other ride. Expedition Everest has a sample vehicle near the shop that your daughter can discreetly try out to see if the lap bar will come down far enough to lock.
The one thing to keep in mind with your daughter is that for two person seating, she will probably need her own seat. Even if a smaller person could fit with her, it would be a problem because the lap bars will stop at your daughter's thighs or belly and may have too much wiggle room for a smaller person sitting next to her. I've never had to ask cast members to accommodate that, they have just always automatically given me my own seat. If you are afraid they might try to smoosh someone else in with her, when you are asked "How many?", you can say "2 and 1" if there are three in your party, for example. This tells the Cast Member you will actually need a separate seat for someone.
On a personal note, I highly recommend that your daughter bring a pair of knee length "bicycle shorts" or the equivalent unless she intends to wear trousers throughout your trip. All the walking gave me chafing blisters that actually began to bleed after five days.
Your daughter will have a blast at WDW! Hope to hear all about it on your return.
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On a personal note, I highly recommend that your daughter bring a pair of knee length "bicycle shorts" or the equivalent unless she intends to wear trousers throughout your trip. All the walking gave me chafing blisters that actually began to bleed after five days.
Another handy tip is to put deoderant or rub some petroleum jelly on your inner thighs to help prevent chaffing.
As you can tell from the profile pic I am def "Pooh Sized". I'm 5'7" and 325lbs on a good day. The only ride I had issues getting in and out of was Space Mountain because there's no room to pull your legs up to get leverage to push yourself up. BUT, I heard the refurb that they are doing this year will make the cars easier to get in and out of for everyone. Keeping fingers crossed.
I was otherwise able to ride everything without issues including EE.
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The only ride I had issues getting in and out of was Space Mountain because there's no room to pull your legs up to get leverage to push yourself up. BUT, I heard the refurb that they are doing this year will make the cars easier to get in and out of for everyone. Keeping fingers crossed.
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I second that, due to knee problems I had a problem getting out of the SM rockets and had to use my wrists/arms to lift myself out of the rocket. I do hope they refurb with the same type of rockets they have had Disneyland.
We just got back from our trip and I was soooo worried about not fitting on the rides. I rode it all without any trouble. I weigh about 275 pounds and have a large chest. My clothes size is 24 pants and 2X to 3X tops. I hope this will relieve others anxiety. Go have fun!!!
was also worried...have actually been dieting/working out to be able to handle the exertion of six whole days of non-stop Disney fun with the kids! thanks all for the reassurance!
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I'm sure I'm Pooh sized, I'm 5'10" and about 270. Most of my fat is in my belly, not sure how I managed that. I'm rather... round. lol I fit in the rides at Disneyland a couple of years ago, the only trouble being the Tea Cups. I could sit, but turning the wheel rubbed my legs as I had to put one on each side. I'm on my own for this trip, so I may skip them anyway.
Space Mountain at DL has been refurbished and I had no trouble getting in or out, so if DW is going to be the same, it should be okay.
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Space Mountain at DL has been refurbished and I had no trouble getting in or out, so if DW is going to be the same, it should be okay.
Space Mountain in Disneyland is a delight. I do hope that WDW's SM rehab includes the same rockets as DL. It isn't as much size for me as it is an agility and knee problem. I can get in, but I can't get out -- without a lot of effort.
Ok, we just got back and DH is about 6'1 and 400lbs and he fir on all major rides with room including Tower of Terror, R&R rollercoaster, Dinosaur, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mtn.Railroad, Everest...so no problem!
Thanks for all the good advice!!! I am going in October and was a little worried about this and had just resigned myself to not riding.... now I will!!!!
Hello everyone,
This will be my first trip to disney with my family. I have been so worried about not fitting on the rides that I have been trying to come up with ways for us not to go. Making up excuses, so I didn't have to face the fact that I wouldn't fit or couldn't walk without being out of breath.
A friend of fine told me about this message board and I am soooo happy she did. I guess I am "pooh" sized too lol. Reading all of the messages on here I see I am not alone. This site has alleviated so much of my fear. Thanks to all of you I am not afraid to go and I am actually excited about going now.
We are going the first week of January and it is a Christmas present to my children. They will be so excited and I will be too. Now I can look forward to making wonderful memories. Thanks!
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