5. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts© 2014 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved.
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts uses a similar ride system to Revenge of the Mummy and therefore has similar restrictions. Individual lap bars can cause problems for long legs and large midsections. Aim toward the back for more comfortable seating. Always make sure you use the test seats out front before getting in line. This is particularly important for this attraction because, as the newest ride in the park, wait times are expected to be extremely high.
6. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Hogwarts
The seats for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey are very unique. Each seat is in its own box-like compartment. Guests with broad shoulders may not fit into this space, and those who do may feel claustrophobic. While you can see what’s directly in front of you, your peripheral vision is severely limited. The seats also feature a shoulder harness that must lock down completely over the rider. Extended seating is available, but even these seats are very small and exclude many riders. As with Gringotts, this ride often has one of the longer waits in the park, so make sure you use the test seats out front.
The good news about Forbidden Journey is that you can still experience some of the castle’s highlights without riding. You can take a castle tour and walk through the best of the queue without getting on the ride or waiting in the long line. This is also a handy option for riders who are too short. Just ask a team member for directions.
7. Ripsaw Falls
Ripsaw Falls
The ride vehicles for Ripsaw Falls are thin floating logs. Each rider has an individual lap bar that must lock down over their lap. If you have long legs or a larger midsection, you may have trouble getting the lap bar to lock properly. As with all these rides, you can use the test seat out front to find out if you will fit or not.
The golden rule when it comes to fitting into these rides is to check the test seats. Every ride with size restrictions features these seats out front. If an extended seat is available, it’s featured out front as well. Stopping to check before you ride can save you a lot of time in line and free up your schedule for other less restrictive attractions.
Comments
I work at Dragon Challenge and there is no official measurement. It all just depends on body types. Some people may be very large but have a "squishy" midsection which may be able to buckle in easily while a very muscular and broad shouldered man may not be able to fit at all. It can also come down to how you're sitting as well. For some, by simply adjusting their postures are they able to fit.
I work at Dragon Challenge and there is no official measurement. It all just depends on body types. Some people may be very large but have a "squishy" midsection which may be able to buckle in easily while a very muscular and broad shouldered man may not be able to fit at all. It can also come down to how you're sitting as well. For some, by simply adjusting their postures are they able to fit.
As someone who has worked in Universal Attractions for almost ten years, and has worked at multiple attractions including three of these ones, don't ask for dimensions. Just check the test seats. If you don't check the test seats and you get to the front of the line and can't ride, you get nothing to compensate. Even in a five hour line like Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts. You can go to Guest Services and scream your face blue and you will get nothing. Just. Check. The Test Seats.