Flight of Passage + People of Size = Disappointing

[twentyco]

I am in the 18/20 range and fit without any problems at all -- I found it very comfortable and not constricting. I have also had several spine surgeries so am not super flexible. No problems at all.

 

[wilkeliza]

I know there' no definitive answer to this but I am wondering what approximately is the borderline for starting to be worried about fitting. I read someone somewhere claiming that a women's size 10 or higher should start to worry. Is that accurate or a major exaggeration?

That is an over exaggeration. I'm a size 10 and it was super roomy. I sometimes wear a size 12 depending on brand and as little as a size 8. My fiance is at least twice my size and had no problem.

 

[jerzeystar09]

For those that have ridden FOP at rope drop, I've got a question...was there a cast member attending to the test seat at that hour? I'd like to attempt it at rope drop, but would like to try the seat first. I just don't want to get held up too long waiting around for a cast member

 

[Capang]

For those that have ridden FOP at rope drop, I've got a question...was there a cast member attending to the test seat at that hour? I'd like to attempt it at rope drop, but would like to try the seat first. I just don't want to get held up too long waiting around for a cast member

You will probably have to ask a CM at the entrance to the ride. There is no CM stationed at the seat.

 

[Harmacist]

Rode flight of passage today. 6"1' 315lbs approximately. Size 44" jeans or 46-48 regular pants (jeans can be vanity sized). Was able to fit with the sitting straight up technique. The cast member just had to click the back but didn't really feel it. My calfs were hitting the braces and hurt slightly but nothing too bad, I don't have sizes on my calfs right now since I'm in Disney, but they are quite built.

 

[johnnydakota]

So even though this thread is full of plenty of reports and tips, I found a video that I think could help people get a better idea of if they will fit or not. This gentleman talks to a CM who gives him tips on fitting in the seat for FoP.

In the comments, he mentions he is 5'11", 286 lbs, and has a 46 inch waist.

Hope this helps.

 

[emilymad]

So even though this thread is full of plenty of reports and tips, I found a video that I think could help people get a better idea of if they will fit or not. This gentleman talks to a CM who gives him tips on fitting in the seat for FoP.

In the comments, he mentions he is 5'11", 286 lbs, and has a 46 inch waist.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for posting this. It was very helpful!

 

[wonderlandaddict]

I am starting to worry about my son in law. He is 6.5 and a big guy, but not chubby at all. Do you think he will have a problem due to height?

 

[johnnydakota]

I am starting to worry about my son in law. He is 6.5 and a big guy, but not chubby at all. Do you think he will have a problem due to height?

From the look of the seat, it seems like getting the legs to go in might be an issue. I've read reports of people that were 6'5" able to ride (I'm 6'4" myself) so it's hard to say but MOST people seem to be fitting fine. The only other issue has been calf size. At around the :42 mark of that video, you can see how the leg restraints close so that's why it's recommended to get on your tip toes so the restraints close on the smaller part of the calf and have more room.

 

[pens4821]

So even though this thread is full of plenty of reports and tips, I found a video that I think could help people get a better idea of if they will fit or not. This gentleman talks to a CM who gives him tips on fitting in the seat for FoP.

In the comments, he mentions he is 5'11", 286 lbs, and has a 46 inch waist.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the video. Don't think I'm going to try to get a FP when we go. I'm a little bigger (6'2, 305, 48 inch waist) and he just seemed to fit.

 

[brookmey]

Does it seem to be the size of one's calves or their shoe size that is the problem? Or weight and how it's distributed?DH and I are going in October on our first kid free trip and our FP+ date is almost here. I really want to ride FOP but DH is hesitant because last year he couldn't fit on The Forbidden Journey at Universal and he was so embarrassed. The kids and I felt so bad for him. He doesn't even want to try the test seat for FOP because he doesn't want to risk being embarrassed again.

He's 6'5" and about 320. Shoe size is 13 and he carries his weight in his stomach. Plus he's broad shouldered and does have long legs. Not sure about his calf size. Does taking off your shoes help, like the guy in the video did a few posts up? CM's will let you do that?

 

[tinkerbellandeeyor]

I don't know dh height be he is convinced he will fit

 

[wilkeliza]

Does it seem to be the size of one's calves or their shoe size that is the problem? Or weight and how it's distributed?DH and I are going in October on our first kid free trip and our FP+ date is almost here. I really want to ride FOP but DH is hesitant because last year he couldn't fit on The Forbidden Journey at Universal and he was so embarrassed. The kids and I felt so bad for him. He doesn't even want to try the test seat for FOP because he doesn't want to risk being embarrassed again.

He's 6'5" and about 320. Shoe size is 13 and he carries his weight in his stomach. Plus he's broad shouldered and does have long legs. Not sure about his calf size. Does taking off your shoes help, like the guy in the video did a few posts up? CM's will let you do that?

You can not take your shoes off. If is very hard to say what exactly will happen because it is a multitude of factors. I know someone who could not ride Forbidden Journey but have no problem with FoP but someone who could ride Forbidden Journey but not FoP.

 

[kandb]

For those that have ridden FOP at rope drop, I've got a question...was there a cast member attending to the test seat at that hour? I'd like to attempt it at rope drop, but would like to try the seat first. I just don't want to get held up too long waiting around for a cast member

Personally, if you wait at rope drop, I wouldn't waste time testing the seat. Just go on and the chance that you will fit are high and let the CM help you get in. You could really increase your wait time by trying the seat out.

 

[bigguyyy]

You can not take your shoes off. If is very hard to say what exactly will happen because it is a multitude of factors. I know someone who could not ride Forbidden Journey but have no problem with FoP but someone who could ride Forbidden Journey but not FoP.

So yes you can take your shoes off (I did). Just rode Thursday... I'm a 6'5 guy, 330+ lbs and 53+ inch waist... Size 14 shoes, 20" calves, very long legs (I can wear a 36" inseam).

With shoes on, had a bit of difficulty getting my heels far enough forward... Probably would have been ok but wanted to be safe. With shoes off, was easily able to curl toes up to give me a couple extra inches.

Regarding the rest, I tried test seat and did what everyone else tries first (pressing "forward" to try to "force" yourself tighter into the torso restraint)... This has the OPPOSITE effect desired as it actually shifts your lower back further backwards the harder you squeeze! I was just a *sliver* in the red using this approach. Don't do this.

As you start to straddle the thing, wedge your legs in as far forward / tight as you can. Shoes off for huge feet (just stick them in the storage bin, easy! CM had no issues with this.)

Then firmly grab the handlebars with both hands and use them to pull in snug and stretch up as tall as you can in the seat - arch back as folks have described - stretch up as far as you can and hold that position until the restraints engage!!

When I did it this way, immediately made it into the green zone in test seat... And on the ride itself, CM did not even have to push! I was shocked, asked "am I good?!?" To which the answer was simply "yep!"

Hope this helps, I appreciated the trip reports I read before my trip (was worried I wouldn't make it)... As a gorilla-sized giant guy it should give you all some comfort that it's more about technique... I found it to be perfectly comfortable and agree 100% the best ride at WDW... Have to ride to believe.

Take care all and good luck -
Scott

 

[bigguyyy]

Does it seem to be the size of one's calves or their shoe size that is the problem? Or weight and how it's distributed?DH and I are going in October on our first kid free trip and our FP+ date is almost here. I really want to ride FOP but DH is hesitant because last year he couldn't fit on The Forbidden Journey at Universal and he was so embarrassed. The kids and I felt so bad for him. He doesn't even want to try the test seat for FOP because he doesn't want to risk being embarrassed again.

He's 6'5" and about 320. Shoe size is 13 and he carries his weight in his stomach. Plus he's broad shouldered and does have long legs. Not sure about his calf size. Does taking off your shoes help, like the guy in the video did a few posts up? CM's will let you do that?

And also brookmey - I too could not ride Forbidden Journey... And was nervous about making a spectacle in front of my 3 kids after waiting thru a hot and humid 90-minute rope drop exercise... But truly after figuring out the "trick" had no issues... Have DH work on the test seat, if you have a hopper just do what me and the wife did - secretly sneak away early to AK while everyone was still in bed with the sole goal of trying the test seat... No one will be the wiser, you'll be back before breakfast. And, you'll have a bonus of a private brief morning date by sneaking a ride on Navi River Journey, which won't hardly have a wait after you're done trying the test seat

Also contrary to some reports here both days we were at AK there was indeed a CM manning the test seat. Doing double duty of line management and test seat support but definitely took time with me to try several different approaches until I found the one that "got me into the green"... DH should be fine

Best Regards
Scott

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks Scott, and welcome to the dis.

 

[JayDubs]

I rode Flight of Passage twice this week with some experiences I thought worth sharing. I am 6'3" male who weighs about 330 lbs. Not a small guy and I have pretty big calves (though I've never measured them).

As everyone else has said, it's is a VERY strange seat. As much as guests of larger size hate to hear it, it's really not a case of weight or height alone, but of body shape--so your experience might vary greatly!

First attempt at trying the test seat during evening EMH: CM assisting me says I don't fit, but then admits she didn't really know what she was doing. Turns out it was her first day so she goes to get her trainer to be sure. He comes over, takes a quick look and says, "Sorry, you won't be able to ride. It's red." I go away forlorn and ride the River Journey. Something told me to try again with a different cast member.

Second attempt at trying the test seat, CM is there giving me advice on how to move once I'm in there. Arching the back is a big deal...and so is placing the knees first, at least for me. She says I am borderline but that the test seat is no guarantee one way or another because the ride vehicles do seem to be slightly different. I decide to risk it. I get up to the ride and the CM has to assist me a little bit (fidgeting with and pushing a bit on those calf restraints) but it clicks and I ride! Woohoo! It is INCREDIBLE! So glad that I risked it!

The next day, I snagged a day-off fastpass by chance so I head back over there. This time, the CM who loads me in is unwilling to assist in anyway other than repeatedly saying "lift your legs up higher." He declares that I am unable to ride and sends me off to get 2 fastpasses to make up for my trouble. When I meet the CM at exit who is to give me fastpasses, I explain that I was able to ride last night and perhaps if I had a different CM loading me and instructing me on what to do I might have more success. She is skeptical, but escorts me around to be loaded in a different bay. This time, miracle of miracles, the whole thing just clicks on it's own and I don't need any assistance or instruction at all!

The moral of the story: This is a WEIRD ride vehicle! If at first you don't succeed, try again! SO glad that I went back--both times. It was worth the hassle! And I am VERY grateful to the CMs who helped and for the one who let me try again the second day.

My advice? I don't know how helpful it'll be, because I think everyone will fit in here differently. As someone said before, it's not necessarily the gut that is the problem, but if it is, it'll be because of a more "firm" belly rather than a "squishy" one. My problem was entirely with the calves and long legs. I found it helpful to insert my bended knees first and get them as far in and up as possible. Then I "unbent" the knees (without pulling the down or back) until the ankles were far enough down that the calf restrains locked.

Last note: I totally agree with the folks who have so far mentioned that the calf restraints don't even seem necessary... I have hopes that future modifications could be easily made to make this attraction more accessible.

Good luck to you all!
JayDubs

 

[DisneyOma]

When we rode last week, I overheard a very large man complaining how he had ridden once, but then hadn't been able to fit/got turned away the second time he rode. He was there to try again. By large I mean over 300 lbs, I'm guessing? I'm horrible with weight - but he was very big. I'm glad people continue to try again even when they've been turned away.

When they do the 'DNA body scan' stuff - gee, wouldn't it make sense if that gave an indicator that someone needed a bigger ride vehicle, and then they had one available? I mean, you're standing there moving your body about, why not measure it and make adjustments? They could have a range of seat sizes, and arrange each group, or each floor, by size, to a point anyways. Of course that means you might not ride next to a family member. But at that point, who cares?

 

[WantToGoNow]

I'm a little worried about whether I will fit but I really want to ride this. I will risk the embarrassment of the test seat. I'm 5'1" and weigh 220. I wear a size 24. I carry it mostly in my tummy/butt. My calves are not that large. Any thoughts on weather there's hope. My trip begins in a week and a half.