Overweight guests may not be able to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. They have some seats out front where you can test to see if you fit and she said her husband couldn't get the shoulder harness over his shoulders. She noted some large-chested women also couldn't get the shoulder harness to work, and that the molded seat would be tight for people with larger thighs.
A little google-fu lead me to a review that includes this snippet.
Speaking of snug seats, it should be noted that a good number of guests are unable to ride Forbidden Journey due to their height and/or girth. There are test seats outside the attraction as well as before you reach the Sorting Hat. While Universal has released the ride’s minimum height requirement of 48″, they haven’t officially stated any maximums. But if you feel like you are taller than most or rather overweight, then there’s a good chance you won’t be able to ride. Fortunately, you can still walk through the queue and enjoy the scenes presented within Hogwarts Castle.
—Spoiler-FILLED Review: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World by Ricky Brigante
So, if you're planning to go to Hogwarts and are a bit overweight, you might consider laying off the Honeydukes and seeing if you can get Fluffy to chase you around a bit before heading to the castle.
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I realize that they're required to stick to some standards, but... I've also been told that the Manta, Sea World's newest 'coaster has a similar problem.
Dear Amusement Park People: I realize that it's not healthy for all of us to be as heavy as we are, but let's face it. At least half of America is fat. A bunch of us are tall (we're one of the tallest nations in the world). Could *some* accommodations be made? Please?
~grumpy~
Thanks for the heads up, bb. It was an intention to go to Hogwarts in August, when a friend is visiting from Norway. Now we'll have to rethink. :/
The important bits:
Looks like heights up to about 6'6" should be fine.
Apparently Universal is paying attention to how many guests can and can't ride. (Therefore it probably is a good idea for overweight guests to go and do a seat test.)
I eagerly await your verdict, m'lady. I pretty much guarantee that, unless they change some of the seats, I won't fit. my diet's been making me *gain* weight. Neither my doctor nor i are happy with that. :P Oh well.
Honestly, the more I read, the more I think people that are our size won't have a problem. Our asses might be a little snug or boobs a little squished, but I think you and I would be able to get the "3 clicks" as required.
Well. That could be embarrassing.
>.>