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Size issues at Busch Gardens Tampa?Busch Gardens Tampa: Is a size 18 too big for the coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa?
From Pineapple Princess
HI! I am new to the Tampa area, and hopefully this weekend we will be visiting Busch Gardens. I am slightly worried however because last summer, I had issues at Knotts Berry Farm due to size issues. I am a size 18 and was unable to fit on a few of the rides, and it was horrible. I am now concerned that this might happen again. Is there anyone out there, perhaps around my size or larger who can tell me if this is a worry I should have? Should I even bother going because I just won't fit on the coasters there?? I need some heads up. Thanks!Posted February 18, 2005 at 6:51 PM
Comments in chronological order. Most recent at the bottom. Scroll down to respond. From Ken Martin
I am sorry to say that rides are not designed by size other than adult or child. Some parks are placing size chairs at the entrance to a ride. How you fit will depending on your body size. Some people have large chest and hips. Some are large around the middle. There are so many variations as each ride is as individual as we are.Posted February 18, 2005 at 8:47 PM Make do mistake, people large and small have been ejected from rides. Please don't be embrassed if you don't fit and keep in mind you might have to sit in the ride to see if you fit. Please remember safety first.
From Michelle Pilling
I know what you mean, both my husband and myself are of the larger size, i found it hard fitting into rides, I panic if they can't put the belts on before the rides. I found no problems during trips to the U.S.A, only in europe at smaller parks.Posted February 19, 2005 at 7:18 AM
From Pineapple Princess
I thought I would say something about the trip, since there might be someone out there wondering the same thing I was wondering.Posted February 21, 2005 at 8:53 AM I had no problem on any of the coasters. THANK GOODNESS! I know that people are all shapes and whatnot, but sizes are standard(to a point) To fit into a size 18 you have to have the measurement to fit kwim? The average Americian woman is a size 14, so I am no farther off average than a size 10. Anyway, I saw many people larger than I am on the coasters too, and I am SO happy to say that Busch Gardens Tampa isn't anywhere close to being larger sized unfriendly as Knotts Berry Farm. Heck, my husband, with a size 36 waist didn't fit one of the coasters there.
From Jason Moore
I believe they even have specific seats on certain coasters which are better equipped to handle larger size guests. I went with a friend who happens to be quite large in the chest and she fit fine once she was placed in the "special" seat.Posted February 22, 2005 at 9:22 AM
From lizzy slatton
yes i live in the tampa area and comgraulations on your move but Busch Garden does have size frindly seats and i think there closer to the front of the ride but dont quote me on thatPosted April 23, 2005 at 4:43 PM
From gabby hodgins
Yes, you will be able to go on all the ridesPosted July 31, 2006 at 1:36 PM
From Becky Clubbs
I know this post is old, but if you still check this account, I would appreciate a response. I had the crappy experience this weekend of not fitting onto the Powder Keg at Silver Dollar City. I am now on a diet/weight loss program because not fitting onto theme park rides is a pretty big motivator for me. Posted April 16, 2007 at 1:09 PM Anyway, I am a size 22/24. I am coming to FL in June and plan on going to Busch Gardens. I am just wondering if you think I will have any trouble fitting on the rides. Thanks for any help you can give.
From Erik Yates
Becky, my wife is also of the same size you are and she has no problems in the "modified" seating that all coasters at BGT have. I'm not sure exactly which rows have the seats, but I do know on Sheikra its the middle row on each car. The modified seats are wider and have two buckles. Posted April 17, 2007 at 3:54 AM
From marcus beuro
At bush gardens africa rides such as shekra, have a belt extention, so if you can not fit into the seat just rais your hand and they will bring over the extention, you may also want to look for the signs in the line indicating the larger seated row. I have to do this all the time at bush gardens.Posted May 18, 2007 at 9:19 AM
From Becky Clubbs
Just wanted to update. I went to the park and had no problems. I didn't even have to sit in the bigger seats - which suprised me. Sheikra and Lion roller coasters were both closed, so I don't know about them. I was pretty disappointed - Sheikra looks like an awesome coaster!!Posted June 15, 2007 at 12:38 PM
From Christy Shuman
I am a size 16 and was worried about the same thing for BGE and I had no problems either, and did not need to use the bigger seats. I rode griffon at BGE this past week and had no problems so you probably wont have any problems with Sheikra. Awesome ride by the way. Posted June 16, 2007 at 6:10 AM
From Eduardo Ponzoni
Hello guys!Posted December 9, 2008 at 4:47 AM My name is Eduardo and I am from Brazil. I am 5'74 height and 286 lbs. Everybody is saying that bacause of my weight I will not be able to go into any attractions in Walt Disney World, Universal and Busch Gardens. Is it true? Can you tell me something about it? Thank you so much!
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