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Tiff,
I was a big girl too on our first trip to WDW - 5 foot 3 and 285 lbs. I was worried to, but I fit in all the rides!! After much work and effort (and a little help from the doctor) I lost 100 pounds and now I fit that much better in the rides at WDW!!!!! Want to lose around 30 to 40 more and then I'll be happy!!!!
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Thank you all for your kind words! We are DEFINITELY going! I had to have my little break down moment but all is well. Reservations are booked, tickets bought today. ONLY $365 roundtrip for both of us from NY.
Everyone's comments have made this feel more doable. And if I stop and think I remember that I saw all kinds of folks when I was there last time. Don't know why I am being so silly.
Thanks and wish us luck! Only a few more weeks. Okay lots more weeks but it will be here soon!!!
Thank you all for your kind words! We are DEFINITELY going! I had to have my little break down moment but all is well. Reservations are booked, tickets bought today. ONLY $365 roundtrip for both of us from NY.
Everyone's comments have made this feel more doable. And if I stop and think I remember that I saw all kinds of folks when I was there last time. Don't know why I am being so silly.
Thanks and wish us luck! Only a few more weeks. Okay lots more weeks but it will be here soon!!!
Have a great trip!! I just booked our airfare for April trip and we have to go two different airlines just to get $250.00 per person! Eek is right.
Thank you all for your kind words! We are DEFINITELY going! I had to have my little break down moment but all is well. Reservations are booked, tickets bought today. ONLY $365 roundtrip for both of us from NY.
Everyone's comments have made this feel more doable. And if I stop and think I remember that I saw all kinds of folks when I was there last time. Don't know why I am being so silly.
Thanks and wish us luck! Only a few more weeks. Okay lots more weeks but it will be here soon!!!
Yay!! I'm glad to hear that!! That's a great deal on airfare too!
None of the three of us were uncomfortable last January ('09), and we're all over 300 pounds, each. Everything was just fine and dandy for us. Once or twice a safety bar felt a bit snug (Expedition Everest, IIRC), but never uncomfortably so.
I am also a big girl, 5'8 around 350... I wear a size 28 most of my weight in in my fanny and thighs and I had NO problems at all!! I was terrified too, being from OH I have went to Kings Island and Cedar Point and couldn't ride anything!! I would get so upset too, but WDW was wonderful I rode RRC and EE and all the Mts. without a bit of problem... so no worries Disney understands that the world is not a size 2...
I am probably the biggest poster on this thread. To be specific I am 6ft tall, weigh 470lbs, and waist of 54in....... I did lots of reading here and on the net before our trip to WDW because I was worried about fitting and safety while having fun with my 4yr old. Long and the short....had a blast. Walked about 6mi. a day and over the entire week could not fit on only 2 rides and squeezed into one. I might of been able to make them fit but it did not feel right....so some day I will get to ride the Astro Orbiter and Star Tours and squeezed into Mission Space. We did not ride any big roller coasters like Space Mountain but enjoyed the Primeval Whirl and yes even the Tea Cups!
Favorite ride = Splash Mountain and a close second was Soarin'!
My advice no matter what worries you may be holding on to have a positive attitude and have fun. Ask the cast members if they think you will have issues that's why they are there! I hope this helps!
I am probably the biggest poster on this thread. To be specific I am 6ft tall, weigh 470lbs, and waist of 54in....... I did lots of reading here and on the net before our trip to WDW because I was worried about fitting and safety while having fun with my 4yr old. Long and the short....had a blast. Walked about 6mi. a day and over the entire week could not fit on only 2 rides and squeezed into one. I might of been able to make them fit but it did not feel right....so some day I will get to ride the Astro Orbiter and Star Tours and squeezed into Mission Space. We did not ride any big roller coasters like Space Mountain but enjoyed the Primeval Whirl and yes even the Tea Cups!
Favorite ride = Splash Mountain and a close second was Soarin'!
My advice no matter what worries you may be holding on to have a positive attitude and have fun. Ask the cast members if they think you will have issues that's why they are there! I hope this helps!
Just wanted to add that on Soarin' if you have a problem buckling your belt, just ask the CM...they are more than happy to help. I thought I had my belt buckled, but couldn't see the clasp, and come to find out it wasn't buckled and the CM was more than happy to help me out. The only ride I had a problem w/was the dinosaur ride. It wasn't that I couldn't fit, the ride killed my hips from all the bumping around! lol Also, with the turnstiles, don't be afraid to ask to use the stroller/wheelchair gate. This is what I had to do to ride the railroad. The CM again was more than happy to oblige.
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Another handy tip is to put deoderant or rub some petroleum jelly on your inner thighs to help prevent chaffing.
I absolutely LOVE this forum... you people really DO help alleviate many fears for those of us who are not "perfect"!
I just wanted to add that I found a great product for chafing called "Glide". It's usually found around the sneaker section of any sports store (it costs around $10, but lasts a long time). It goes on like a stick deodorant, and doesn't rub off on clothing or in water.
I use it on my thighs before hitting the parks, and sometimes on my arms (if my bathing suit underwire starts rubbing the bicep area). It stays on all day long, and completely prevents any sore spots from forming. I can wear a swimsuit all day, and even wear a sundress with no hose or bike shorts... and I have no problems!
Oh, and my 2 cents worth... I'm Pooh sized (size 20/22), and have never had a problem on any ride at Disney!
Anyway -- thanks again, you lovely people, for making everyone feel good and welcome! Group hug for all of you!
I was just wondering -- I registered two Passporters, but only one is showing up on my bookshelf. Am I doing something wrong? I see that you have many!
im also nervous this year. we are going in july, and lets just say i gained a little weight from the last time i was there in '06. im doing my best to lose some of it before then, but i just have this fear of getting there and being told im too big... if i remember correctly, last time i thought ToT was alittle tight...has anyone recently been on this ride?
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Yay!! I'm glad to hear that!! That's a great deal on airfare too! 
I rode RRC and EE and all the Mts. without a bit of problem... so no worries 
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The only ride I had a problem w/was the dinosaur ride. It wasn't that I couldn't fit, the ride killed my hips from all the bumping around! lol Also, with the turnstiles, don't be afraid to ask to use the stroller/wheelchair gate. This is what I had to do to ride the railroad. The CM again was more than happy to oblige.
Group hug for all of you!
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