Harry Potter to Fat People: You aren't allowed

Trip · 06-25-2010, 04:57 PM

This is so much win

Harry Potter Fans Deemed Too Heavy for 'Wizarding World' Ride

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/movie-talk-harry-potter-fans-deemed-too-heavy-for-wizarding-world-ride.html

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Most people remember the feeling of not being tall enough to ride an amusement park ride, but some would-be riders of the signature attraction at Universal Studios' new "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" theme park in Orlando are being turned away because of their girth. The ride, "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," employs individual restraints to keep each guest tucked in to his or her seat, but the restraints aren't large enough to accommodate heavier riders.

Universal seems to have anticipated this issue, stationing staff "wizards" and test-seats along the line and at the entrance to Forbidden Journey. Riders test their ability to fit in the seats, as well as the restraint (which must click three times to be deemed safe and for the potential rider to be allowed into the attraction).

One Harry Potter fan, Jeff Guillaume of Lansing, Michigan, expressed disappointment on his "Harry Potter" fan site after he failed the test. Guillaume is 5'8" and weighs 265 pounds, and says the restraint wouldn't fit over his torso, though he reports that other rides at the park have special cars reserved for bigger riders.

Universal, which doesn't have "specific weight limits (just the test seats and a requirement that riders be at least 48 inches tall), says the "body dimension" restrictions are "to ensure the safety of our guests. It's #1."

That's all fine and good, but considering the average weight of an American man is 191 pounds (and rising: in 1960 it was 166 pounds), "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" could be turning away quite a few potential revelers.

Dave · 06-25-2010, 05:04 PM

I'm calling bullshit on their weight average per year. People have been getting taller on average too

marko138 · 06-25-2010, 06:21 PM

Facts of life.

derf · 06-25-2010, 06:26 PM

too bad chubs, loose a few pounds and you will be able to sit in the damn seat

jtemple · 06-25-2010, 08:38 PM

One of my biggest "wake the fuck up, fatty" moments was when I went to Six Flags and was too fat to ride some of the roller coasters. They couldn't lock the harness over me.

Recently, there was a guy on bodybuilding.com that told a similar story. But he wasn't too fat for the roller coasters, his quads were too muscular.

Particle Man · 06-25-2010, 08:44 PM

Can't wait to see what happens when that 260+ is mostly muscle

Mickey Mouse will be gettin' his ass beat

Rangerscott · 06-25-2010, 08:55 PM

Why are grown fat men playing with harrys twatter?

OneSickPsycho · 06-26-2010, 09:55 AM

So basically... the fat kids and old guys are going to be turned away from the attraction that brought them there in the first place...

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Originally Posted by jtemple

One of my biggest "wake the fuck up, fatty" moments was when I went to Six Flags and was too fat to ride some of the roller coasters. They couldn't lock the harness over me.

Recently, there was a guy on bodybuilding.com that told a similar story. But he wasn't too fat for the roller coasters, his quads were too muscular.

I have trouble fitting on some rides... Usually a good push from one of the workers and I can hold my breath for the ride... I am yet to find a ride I cannot get on.

Side note... I've lost 12lbs since buying my house a month ago. Bustin my ASS around this place...

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Can't wait to see what happens when that 260+ is mostly muscle

Mickey Mouse will be gettin' his ass beat

Never happen. When's the last time you saw a powerlifting Harry Potter dork? Never.

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Why are grown fat men playing with harrys twatter?

Where's that picture of the Tron guy when you need it?

derf · 06-26-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Where's that picture of the Tron guy when you need it?

jtemple · 06-27-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I have trouble fitting on some rides... Usually a good push from one of the workers and I can hold my breath for the ride... I am yet to find a ride I cannot get on.

Side note... I've lost 12lbs since buying my house a month ago. Bustin my ASS around this place...

Good for you. I left that place pissed at myself. Not long after that, I went on to lose almost 120 lbs.

06-25-2010, 06:26 PM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	too bad chubs, loose a few pounds and you will be able to sit in the damn seat __________________

06-25-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	I'm calling bullshit on their weight average per year. People have been getting taller on average too

06-25-2010, 08:38 PM	#5
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	One of my biggest "wake the fuck up, fatty" moments was when I went to Six Flags and was too fat to ride some of the roller coasters. They couldn't lock the harness over me. Recently, there was a guy on bodybuilding.com that told a similar story. But he wasn't too fat for the roller coasters, his quads were too muscular.

06-25-2010, 08:44 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Can't wait to see what happens when that 260+ is mostly muscle Mickey Mouse will be gettin' his ass beat

06-25-2010, 08:55 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Why are grown fat men playing with harrys twatter?