You may have seen it all over Instagram: Some people can’t fit on the Tron ride. To make the ride vehicle more immersive and believable that you are riding a motorcycle, Imagineers made the restraint system very restrictive and compact. But at what cost?
Some of the rides in Walt Disney World have some form of height or weight restriction, but since there aren’t too many people walking around over 7 feet tall, it really hasn’t been a widely addressed issue. These restrictions are more about the comfort and safety of the riders than the actual requirements of the ride.
Until now. The opening of Tron has everyone celebrating that it’s finally done, but now after seeing some people struggle to fit in the ride vehicles. This has unlocked a whole new fear in people who have yet to visit Disney World. So let's explore, are their any weight limits on Disney rides!
Am I going to fit on Disney rides? What is the weight limit?
WDW Vacation Tips is here to calm your fears! Walt Disney World is amazingly accommodating to the masses, so the vast majority of attractions are perfect for everyone to enjoy! But to ease your worries we will go through and list the rides that might be uncomfortable for some, and what to do about it!
Is Disney World Plus Size Friendly?
Yes!
Most attractions in Walt Disney World are bench style seating, so there is no pinching or cramming into the ride vehicle. Roller coasters and other fast rides are where vehicles start getting a little more constrictive.
WALT DISNEY WORLD HAS NO WEIGHT LIMITS FOR ANY RIDES!
Read that again: Walt Disney World has no weight limits on ANY of their rides. A fluffy rider may be turned away only if they are unable to secure their restraint system.
Disney is a very inclusive company, so most of the rides are very non-restrictive, but for some tighter rides with unusual ride vehicles like Tron and Avatar Flight of Passage. If you are concerned at all, we recommend trying the test seat before waiting in line.
Rides for Plus Sized Disney Fans to Avoid
Every Disney vacation should be memorable and magical. Feeling like a sardine in a can is memorable, but definitely not magical…
These are the rides that might give you some trouble. This doesn’t mean that you can’t ride them. If you have any questions about a ride, you can always ask a Cast Member.
Astro Orbiter
This ride is so tight that an adult of ANY size is going to feel a pinch and squeeze. A more comfortable way to see the park is the Walt Disney World Railroad or the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Avatar Flight of Passage
Avatar has a ride vehicle similar to TRON where the rider leans all the way forward and they are closed in by bars coming up the back and calves. It feels very strange, but it is secure. Just the way the system secures people makes you off balance, and the restriction can be very uncomfortable for some.
Expedition Everest Legends of the Forbidden Mountain
Expedition Everest is a great ride, but the seats have high sides on both sides that creates a hip pinching point. As long as the restraint bar can lock you are free to ride!
Mission: SPACE
This attraction was created with the help of real NASA Astronauts! It made our avoid list not only because of the size of the seat, but also the claustrophobic feel of the ride vehicle. There is a door that closes on you that creates a “chamber” feel.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Of all of the roller coasters in Walt Disney World, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has the tightest seats of them all! This coaster has the highest height requirement in Walt Disney World because it actually goes upside down, but the seats feel almost like they were made for children! If you are looking for a great coaster, we recommend Slinky Dog Dash, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
Space Mountain
The rocket ship ride vehicles for Space Mountain are very low and your legs essentially wrap ar