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Title: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: teagansmummy on October 03, 2013, 12:47:59 PM
Hey all i am going to disney land paris in december, well im a big girl yet ide like to go on the rides.... does anyone know what they are like im a size 22-24uk size.... i dont want to que up and then embaress myself :-[ so any advice would be most grateful ;D 
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Post by: orangarnold on October 03, 2013, 12:51:31 PM
I was a size 16-18, now dropped a size bracket. But I was ok, there seems to be a fair bit of leeway with harnesses but some seats were a squeeze bum space wise. I'm going next week and going mainly for rides so I shall let you know how I find things
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Post by: spacemountainplatypi on October 03, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
Most rides should be fine, but rides like orbitron may be a little uncomfortable.
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Post by: bad-pink-tink on October 03, 2013, 12:58:23 PM
Im not sure if the size dimensions of the rides differ between the American parks and DLP but I go to Disneyland California with a female American friend who is approx 6 foot 3 and I would say is bigger than UK size 24. I have never heard her say she is not going on something due to her size. I wouldn't worry about something like that so don't skip something just cos you think you may be too big. Have a go at everything and just loose yourself in the magic of Disney  :)
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Post by: teagansmummy on October 03, 2013, 12:58:44 PM
Thanks guys :) im hoping to loose more weight before we go i dont wanna miss out on the fun haha just nervouse due to not wanting to embaress myself xx
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Post by: nathalie on October 03, 2013, 01:36:37 PM
To be honest, I'd be more afraid of the turnstiles you have to go through, those are extremely narrow (in my opinion).
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Post by: jax on October 03, 2013, 01:45:29 PM
Hi,  I am fairly large in size about 20-22 and go on all the rides,  the only one which is a tighter squeeze in the bum department is crush but I still fit ok, and it is am amazing ride.
The over shoulder harneses come down to suit the individual where as the bar rides like Thunder mountain come down on both so if you are sitting with a skinny person the bar may   not be tight on them but ok on you.
hope this helps,  and enjoy the rides.  :)
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Post by: bad-pink-tink on October 03, 2013, 01:59:13 PM
also just a thought, dont worry about the "boat" rides like Pirates or Its A Small World. I have been on both with my American friend and the "boat" didnt sink or tip over. The boats are actually on a track under the water so you wont be too heavy  :)  but the boat may be lower in the water for some parts of the ride.
Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: stitch147 on October 03, 2013, 02:21:42 PM
I am a size 22 - 24 and havent had a problem on any rides.
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Post by: PrincessA on October 03, 2013, 04:09:24 PM
I promise you, you won't have any problems on the rides. Don't let any worries ruin your trip. Have a great time!
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Post by: captain rocket on October 03, 2013, 07:26:58 PM
I'm a big bloke and the only rides that I would advise against for you is Orbitron, Crush and RC Racer. Orbitron is very narrow and quite difficult to get in and out of. Crush has a different kind of restraint and has to come down on your lap, if you have a large stomach, and I have!, it can be difficult and very uncomfortable. Rc racer has an over the shoulder harness that is very tight.
If you want to try these rides then go ahead, if you can't fit you just leave! and if you are worried about being embarassed, don't be, you will never meet any of these people again!
have a great trip!
Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: teagansmummy on October 03, 2013, 08:35:43 PM
thank you everyone :) i am sooo looking forward to going will make a not of the tighter fit rides and probably avoid them to save embaresment lol however i will now look forwad to the others :) just been so worried about and i think i still will be until i actually get on one but this post has now reasurred me a bit thank you xxx
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Post by: SGregory27 on October 03, 2013, 10:30:37 PM
I was a size 24+ back in Feb this year and was ok on the rides. Crush was a bit of a squeeze and orbitron was a bit hard to get out of.  I went on the horses on the carrousel with my 4yr old and couldn't get the belt round me, ( I did have lots of extra layers on too as so cold) and was told I could stand by the horse my daughter was on but not sit on horse myself, that was a bit embarrassing :-[
Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: teagansmummy on October 03, 2013, 11:00:32 PM
sgregory47... thank you so much for that info :) its made me feel much better knowing someone around my size has been on the rides there :) the one i really really wanna go on that i have seen advertised somewere if an aerosmith ride would i fit in that if its there lol sure i wasnt imagining though lol xxx
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Post by: BoristheSpider on October 04, 2013, 04:54:05 AM
Hi, I'm sure you will be fine!  Do they have the test seats like UK theme parks?
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Post by: nathalie on October 04, 2013, 07:32:47 AM
Quote from: teagansmummy on October 03, 2013, 11:00:32 PM
the one i really really wanna go on that i have seen advertised somewere if an aerosmith ride would i fit in that if its there lol sure i wasnt imagining though lol xxx

That's Rock 'n Rollercoaster at the Studio's  :)
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Post by: Zee79 on October 04, 2013, 10:27:34 AM
You will get on most rides but like mentioned previously i eouldn't recommend The Orbitron. I'm a UK12-14 and i found this ride very restricting, just getting in and out was hard work. It would also be restricting if you very tall. My husband is over 6ft and he had his legs squashed up to his chest in this ride.
Just relax and enjoy yourself, it's not always about the rides it is the magic of Disney , the atmosphere it creates :D 
Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: captain rocket on October 04, 2013, 10:50:04 AM
No they don't have test seats. teggabsmummy, you will be fine on Rock & Roller coaster!
Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: SGregory27 on October 04, 2013, 11:12:10 AM
You will be fine on the rock and Rollacoaster. As for Orbitron as I said it's a pain getting in and out of and I won't be doing it again, but that was due to it making me feel sick.
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Post by: stitch147 on October 04, 2013, 12:22:48 PM
You definatley wont have a problem on Aerosmith Rock n Roller coaster, I ride it all the time and never have any probs and I'm a big girl. Have fun. xx

Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: captain rocket on October 04, 2013, 01:00:53 PM
We all talk about Orbitron, but it really is a second rate attraction, brilliantly themed but basically the same ride as Dumbo and Flying carpets in the studios ride them instead.
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Post by: spacemountainplatypi on October 04, 2013, 04:36:51 PM
Quote from: captain rocket on October 04, 2013, 01:00:53 PM
We all talk about Orbitron, but it really is a second rate attraction, brilliantly themed but basically the same ride as Dumbo and Flying carpets in the studios ride them instead.
It isn't second rate at all, its a beautiful experience, that genuinely amazes me everyime. other than the tight seating, its a ride better than all of the rides in toy story playland.
Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: captain rocket on October 05, 2013, 11:53:36 AM
Beautifully themed yes, but better than RC Racer or Parachute Drop? Not in my opinion! And that's what makes DLRP so brilliant! Different strokes for different folks and we all get to enjoy ourselves!
Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: Zee79 on October 05, 2013, 03:56:27 PM
Quote from: captain rocket on October 05, 2013, 11:53:36 AM
Beautifully themed yes, but better than RC Racer or Parachute Drop? Not in my opinion! And that's what makes DLRP so brilliant! Different strokes for different folks and we all get to enjoy ourselves!
I agree (not the RC or parachute drop as i can't do these types of rides anymore) but there is something for everyone to enjoy
Title: Re: HELP!!!!! WILL I FIT ON THE RIDES???
Post by: Ravenseye on October 05, 2013, 08:09:23 PM
Quote from: captain rocket on October 03, 2013, 07:26:58 PM
I'm a big bloke and the only rides that I would advise against for you is Orbitron, Crush and RC Racer. Orbitron is very narrow and quite difficult to get in and out of. Crush has a different kind of restraint and has to come down on your lap, if you have a large stomach, and I have!, it can be difficult and very uncomfortable. Rc racer has an over the shoulder harness that is very tight.
If you want to try these rides then go ahead, if you can't fit you just leave! and if you are worried about being embarassed, don't be, you will never meet any of these people again!
have a great trip!
Well said Captain!  :D
And I agree with the info on RC Racer, it also has a kind of moulded seat for each person with a seat belt that clips up between your legs as well as the pull down harness! I'm a size 22/24 but I'm tall too and I found the seat section a little bit uncomfy but OK once settled. However the ride itself freaked me out, much to my son's hilarity!!!  :-[
Just go and enjoy, don't worry about fitting in!  xx
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Post by: Samninetysix on October 05, 2013, 09:45:03 PM
Another teensy weensy thing to consider is that as you're going in december and it will most likely be bloody freezing, I'm assuming you're gonna be fairly well wrapped up, from past experiences when I've worn a thick padded coat it makes a difference when the cast member "clamps" you in some of the rides. I'm 14st and 5'9" so not massive but I've felt crushed sometimes. Just enjoy the magic at the parcs, you won't be the only big girl there :)
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Post by: orangarnold on October 14, 2013, 10:41:27 PM
You'll be fine! The seats were bigger than I remembered
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Post by: waddle_thepenguin on October 26, 2013, 11:40:59 PM
I'm the same size, and my hubby is a chunky chap too, but we found everything fine. We didn't do RC or Orbitron though - but we fit on Crush's without any issues. :)