Fat people and Amusement Parks

Colli78
Colli78 Posts: 135
in Health and Weight Loss
My co-worker and I have had short term goals that have kept us on track with our journey this far. We realized that we were out of things to look forward to that kept us motivated, so we planned a trip to Six Flags at the end of May.

I am FREAKING out that I will get there, be super excited and get in one of the rides and be that person that they make get off because the seat belt won't fasten or I can't get the roll bar down.

Does anyone have any experience with this? I am a size 18 (down from a 32 Woot! Woot!), and hope to be a comfortable size 16 by the end of May.

I would really appreciate any thing that might help alleviate my fears... other than just cancelling the trip. :ohwell:
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  • RunWinterGarden
    RunWinterGarden Posts: 428 Member
    Embrace the fear and use it as motivation!
  • BoomstickChick
    BoomstickChick Posts: 428 Member
    I dunno. I was a size 16-18 over the summer and took my kids to the fair. I fit on all the rides fine.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    You could always contact the park and ask them what their weight/measurement limits are for rides?
  • ashlbubba
    ashlbubba Posts: 224 Member
    At 5'5 220 lbs (size 16) I was able to fit on all the roller coasters
  • mockingjaypin
    mockingjaypin Posts: 3
    If that's you in the photo, you should have absolutely no problem!
  • kmrbriscoe
    kmrbriscoe Posts: 25 Member
    I am 6', 275 lbs and still fit on pretty much all the rides...you won't have any issues!
  • da_bears10089
    da_bears10089 Posts: 1,791 Member
    1. just keep that fear and mind to help you stay on track
    2. i really don't think a 16-18 would have issues with getting on the rides.
  • Colli78
    Colli78 Posts: 135
    Oh I am TOTALLY motivated! I'm just worried that even with my hard work and motivation that I'm still going to be humiliated. I'm working out 5 days a week, mixing cardio and strength training and eating between 1700-2000 calories. So, I feel like I am doing everything I can at this point. Just worried...
  • skm4jc
    skm4jc Posts: 62 Member
    This was actually my wake-up call. I was a size 26 and on one coaster the attendant had to really work to get the restraint closed. I was nearly in tears, I was so embarrassed. You'll be fine at 16/18. Enjoy!!!
  • bizco
    bizco Posts: 1,949 Member
    Contact the park and ask them for weight/size limitations of the rides.
  • Queen_JessieA
    Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
    I am a 14-16 on bottom and a 1x on top (42DD) and I fit fine on the rides at Six Flags here in GA!
  • toaster6
    toaster6 Posts: 703 Member
    I remember going with my mom to Six Flags when she was a size 18 (and she carried her weight in her midsection) and she fit, so I assume you would be fine.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Most parks have a test seat for you to check before you get in line. Also most rollercoasters have a few "fat guy" seats in the middle row (if I remember it was for 50" chest or larger"

    one of my fave NSVs was not getting intot he fat guy line at the last park I went to
  • strawberriekt24
    strawberriekt24 Posts: 61 Member
    I've been a size 18-22 at the amusement parks- not Six Flags, but Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm, and was able to get on and off the rides comfortably- they had restraints for larger people than me. I don't think you're going to have anything to worry about! Congrats on the weight loss!
  • daisyjen10
    daisyjen10 Posts: 12
    I'm down to a 22 and I fit fine at Six Flags! You'll have no trouble at all! Go and enjoy your success!!!
  • JessicaSpotswood
    JessicaSpotswood Posts: 6 Member
    You shouldn't have any trouble but if you'd like all the ride restrictions are up on the website. Anything that isn't explained to your liking I'm sure a phone call will be sufficient to answer.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    At size 16/18 you should be fine. Some of the tighter rides have seats before the line to "try on" just in case.
  • dawn_eichert
    dawn_eichert Posts: 487 Member
    I have been to six flags in CA as a size 18 and had no issue getting on all the rides there. Use it as motivation and go enjoy your trip.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    First of all, you look gorgeous in your profile pic - amazingly tiny waist (makes me envious actually)!...
    I don't think you will have any problem getting on the rides.
  • angeltg
    angeltg Posts: 97 Member
    I seen this happen at Universal studios in Orlando. I was so heartbroken for the woman. She took it in stride and laughed it off. I can only assume she was hurting inside. That could have been me. I was on my way up there and I vowed to never let that happen to me.
  • yager8725
    yager8725 Posts: 267 Member
    U wont have ANY problem fitting!! I went when I was an 18 (I am now a 10) and had no problem!
  • Lib_B
    Lib_B Posts: 446 Member
    i can't say that i had an issue on too many rides. At a size 18, it could be a squeeze on some of the older coasters if you share a seat with someone. but as far as belts and bars, nothing that a little sucking in couldn't handle. you'll be fine! enjoy yourself!! :) sounds like you've come a long way!!
  • askeates
    askeates Posts: 1,490 Member
    I actually had that happen when I was a size 22 (tight fitting). Now that I am a size 16-18 I have had no problems with any of the rides at Kings Dominion or Six Flags :)
  • HotAshMess
    HotAshMess Posts: 382 Member
    You'll be fine.
  • yager8725
    yager8725 Posts: 267 Member
    You could always contact the park and ask them what their weight/measurement limits are for rides?

    This is a good idea just to make you more comfortable!
  • Drop_it_Like_Its_Hawt
    Drop_it_Like_Its_Hawt Posts: 226 Member
    That's one of my major WL goals, to get thin enough to be able to ride amusement park rides again. Although I know I fit just about everything at Disneyland/Disneyworld now (and did when I was even heavier, at 340 lbs), I don't fit the older theme park stuff like at the SC Boardwalk, where I live. Once my weight went over 240, I couldn't ride the coasters anymore, and I went out sobbing on that realization. Although I was a size 20 at that point, so if you're in the 16-18 range, and going to a park with newer rides like Six Flags, you should be fine.
  • phdiva12
    phdiva12 Posts: 79 Member
    First of all, WOW! From a size 32 to a size 18?! That's incredible!

    A few years ago, I took my niece and nephew to a Six Flags. I was originally a plus-size 22ish and had dropped down to a regular size 16/18. I had been to an amusement park when I was a size 22W and the seatbelt had fit, though barely and it was uncomfortable. It was also difficult to squeeze in and out of the rides. For each ride, I was like " Will this seatbelt fit around me?", "Will I have to get off and embarasse (sp) myself?

    It felt soooo much better after I had lost weight and I was able to enjoy the experience. You'll love it, I hope you have an amazing time for such an awesome accomplishment!
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    I was much bigger than your pic looks two years ago when I went to Universal Studios Florida. I fit. I had to go to the fat boy seats, and they had to crank on the restraint to get me in, but I never had to get out.
  • shanebovee
    shanebovee Posts: 10 Member
    This happened to me a couple of years back at Universal Studios/islands of Adventure , I tried to get on a rollar Coaster ride, and they couldn't get the bar down or some sort of balanced system thing so they pulled me off, my family got off too and told me that if I couldn't get on then they wouldn't - that day was hard but it really stuck with me and helps motivate me with the MFP journey I am taking now. I'd like to return to that park and ride that darn ride in the future - go in with confidence and don't worry about the outcome :)
  • BeccaB1981
    BeccaB1981 Posts: 456 Member
    I remember just a few years ago being so scared of that! I would be in line watching all the people getting on before me and trying to figure out if they were bigger than me (I was probably a 16-18 at the time) and I would try to find someone who i felt was bigger than me and see if they had any problem fitting on the ride. I have seen people turned away after everyone struggled to get the restraints to close and I always felt so bad for them. There was only one ride at Knott's Berry Farm that I couldn't get the lap belt to close and I had to get off but it was an old kiddie ride so you should be just fine. But keep up all the good work and you will be even more comfortable going and be able to enjoy yourself more! Have fun!!!

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