General Blog Updates

Hey everyone, I know posts have been somewhat sporadic the last couple weeks, but I just want to really quickly reassure you all that I am, in fact, still here and working on the blog. I am a one-person operation, I’m disabled, and there’s a lot to keep up with lately. My priority at theContinue reading “General Blog Updates”

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Tips for Plus-Size Riders and Accessibility Information

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was my first “new” ride this trip, and after Flight of Passage opening week, I had concerns to say the least. We arrived at EPCOT shortly after 1:30 pm, and the first thing I did once we scanned into the park was sign up for the Cosmic Rewind virtualContinue reading “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Tips for Plus-Size Riders and Accessibility Information”

TRON: Lightcycle/Run – Tips for Plus-Size Riders and Accessibility

I’ll be the first to admit that when TRON: Lightcycle/Run was announced for Walt Disney World, I had some major concerns about how accessible this ride would be for plus-size guests. The new coaster was announced at the 2017 D23 Expo, just a few short months after Pandora: The World of Avatar opened at Disney’sContinue reading “TRON: Lightcycle/Run – Tips for Plus-Size Riders and Accessibility”

All the Rides and Attractions I was Able to Access this Trip as a Fat Person who uses a Mobility Device

For those of you who are new here, hi! I’m Amber, and I want to help ease the minds of anyone going to Disney who’s ever been walked off a ride at a theme park because they didn’t fit. I can ride 99% of anything at Walt Disney World. I’ve been going for over aContinue reading “All the Rides and Attractions I was Able to Access this Trip as a Fat Person who uses a Mobility Device”

Top 10 Disney World Experiences that Allow Guests to Remain in their Wheelchair

The best parts of a Disney vacation are the rides and entertainment (and the food, let’s be real). For some disabled Disney World guests, transferring out of their wheelchair into a ride vehicle isn’t an option, but there are still several things they can experience while still safely seated in their own chair. We’re goingContinue reading “Top 10 Disney World Experiences that Allow Guests to Remain in their Wheelchair”

Fat-Friendly Parks Part IV: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The parks at Walt Disney World are the most fat-friendly, plus-size or “Pooh-Size” welcoming theme parks in existence. As a self-identified fat person who wears between a 3-5X, I’ve done “the walk” from several rides at other parks when I can’t get the restraints to close… and with very few exceptions, I have been ableContinue reading “Fat-Friendly Parks Part IV: Disney’s Animal Kingdom”

Fat-Friendly Parks Part III: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The parks at Walt Disney World are the most fat-friendly, plus-size or “Pooh-Size” welcoming theme parks in existence. As a self-identified fat person who wears between a 3-5X, I’ve done “the walk” from several rides at other parks when I can’t get the restraints to close… and with very few exceptions, I have been ableContinue reading “Fat-Friendly Parks Part III: Disney’s Hollywood Studios”

Fat-Friendly Parks Part II: EPCOT

The parks at Walt Disney World are the most fat-friendly, plus-size or “Pooh-Size” welcoming theme parks in existence. As a self-identified fat person who wears between a 3-5X, I’ve done “the walk” from several rides at other parks when I can’t get the restraints to close… and with very few exceptions, I have been able to comfortablyContinue reading “Fat-Friendly Parks Part II: EPCOT”

Fat-Friendly Parks Part I: Magic Kingdom

The parks at Walt Disney World are the most fat-friendly, plus-size or “Pooh-Size” welcoming theme parks in existence. As a self-identified fat person who wears between a 3-5X, I’ve done “the walk” from several rides at other parks when I can’t get the restraints to close… and with very few exceptions, I have been ableContinue reading “Fat-Friendly Parks Part I: Magic Kingdom”

Fat-Friendly Parks: The Series

UPDATE 6/30/2024: I’m currently looking for other guests with various body shapes/sizes to contribute their experiences for this series. We’re especially looking for tall and/or plus size guests, covering not only the 4 main Walt Disney World parks, but also the water parks and Disneyland/DCA. If you’re interested, check out my Google Form here. UPDATEContinue reading “Fat-Friendly Parks: The Series”