Rides with tester seats

[Phoebe2978]

I am heading to Movie World in a few weeks, and I am 160cm and 130kg carrying most on my bum and thighs. I know there will be some rides I won't fit on. But does anyone know which rides have tester seats before you join to line. To save me queuing up if I'm not going to fit. 

[Coasterlife]

26 minutes ago, Phoebe2978 said:

I am heading to Movie World in a few weeks, and I am 160cm and 130kg carrying most on my bum and thighs. I know there will be some rides I won't fit on. But does anyone know which rides have tester seats before you join to line. To save me queuing up if I'm not going to fit. 

I can confirm to you that DC Rivals has one, I think? doomsday had one but i have not been to movie world since 2018 so i really don't know other than DC Rivals

[fletch]

7 minutes ago, Coasterlife said:

I can confirm to you that DC Rivals has one, I think? doomsday had one but i have not been to movie world since 2018 so i really don't know other than DC Rivals

DC Rivals definently has one, its just a bit into the queue, but no other ride has one. I'm not sure about Doomsday either.

[red dragin]

Based on your description, DC Rivals may not be a go for you. My wife fitted your description and she can't get on it.

Scooby is a maybe, so is Superman. Green Lantern may also be a no. 

As said, only DC Rivals has a test seat. Last visit I actually failed on it (just) but passed on the train. 

[Coasterlife]

10 minutes ago, fletch said:

DC Rivals definently has one, its just a bit into the queue, but no other ride has one. I'm not sure about Doomsday either.

You would think to put the DC Rivals tester seat at the entry of the ride queue rather than further into the queue, It just makes common sense 

[Brad2912]

Only DCR has a tester seat. 
 

it will likely just be trial and error so I’d recommend going on a weekday so you are not waiting in large queues to potentially not ride.

Scooby is probably the most restrictive from what I have seen, followed by Superman. 

[Phoebe2978]

Thanks all, I guess just trial and error. I'm sure I'll have a great time anyway 😃 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

12 hours ago, Coasterlife said:

You would think to put the DC Rivals tester seat at the entry of the ride queue rather than further into the queue, It just makes common sense 

It is placed at the point in the queue where it splits between general standby queue and the backwards \ fast track \ single rider. The amount of space in the queue before that split isn't viable, and on any normal operating day, standby shouldn't extend beyond that point so everyone can try it before joining the queue. The only times i've ever seen standby exceed that is when half of the standby queue is closed and cast aren't on their game.

8 minutes ago, Phoebe2978 said:

Thanks all, I guess just trial and error. I'm sure I'll have a great time anyway 😃 

In my experience, tester seats aren't always that reliable - I can fit the claw tester but can't on the ride, and vice versa with rivals - rivals tester says no, but the ride says yes.

Ride operators will do everything they can to make sure you fit within the required parameters, provided you can work with them and work quickly. Different rides have different tricks if you're 'on the borderline' to get things to lock - on Rivals, you might need to lift yourself up in the seat by pressing down on the outside bars of the harness. On scooby, "spare tyres" may need to be lifted out of the way to get the harness to sit low across your waist. Scooby has more room in one row versus the other ( @Spotty help me out here) and the legroom aspect helps keep your thighs low enough to get it to lock as well.

If you're concerned, tell the operator \ grouper and they'll make sure to check on you, and help you with any tricks. If they can't get it to work they'll unlock and apologise and direct you to the exit. There is no shame in trying and better to give it a go and know than avoid it 'in case i don't fit' and miss out on all the fun.

 

Edited March 14, 2021 by DaptoFunlandGuy

[Phoebe2978]

8 hours ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

It is placed at the point in the queue where it splits between general standby queue and the backwards \ fast track \ single rider. The amount of space in the queue before that split isn't viable, and on any normal operating day, standby shouldn't extend beyond that point so everyone can try it before joining the queue. The only times i've ever seen standby exceed that is when half of the standby queue is closed and cast aren't on their game.

In my experience, tester seats aren't always that reliable - I can fit the claw tester but can't on the ride, and vice versa with rivals - rivals tester says no, but the ride says yes.

Ride operators will do everything they can to make sure you fit within the required parameters, provided you can work with them and work quickly. Different rides have different tricks if you're 'on the borderline' to get things to lock - on Rivals, you might need to lift yourself up in the seat by pressing down on the outside bars of the harness. On scooby, "spare tyres" may need to be lifted out of the way to get the harness to sit low across your waist. Scooby has more room in one row versus the other ( @Spotty help me out here) and the legroom aspect helps keep your thighs low enough to get it to lock as well.

If you're concerned, tell the operator \ grouper and they'll make sure to check on you, and help you with any tricks. If they can't get it to work they'll unlock and apologise and direct you to the exit. There is no shame in trying and better to give it a go and know than avoid it 'in case i don't fit' and miss out on all the fun.

 

Thanks for your reply! I really appreciate it 😊 I haven't been for 12 years, back then I was 18 and was big but fit on everything. Now 2 kids later I'm much bigger than I was. But I want to have a good time.

[Spotty]

If you speak to the entry host at the attractions they are normally happy to take you through the exit to test the seat before queuing up to make sure that you fit. Alternatively if you speak to Guest Services they will be able to assist you fairly easily

[Phoebe2978]

Hey everyone, so I just wanted to reply to this conversation I started, today I went to movie world. And the staff were sooooooooo friendly and helpful. At the entry I asked the lady from looking at me which rides did she think I wouldn't fit on. She was so friendly and explained where the harness fits on each ride. She gave me tips for Scooby doo and told me to ask for a harness check for Superman. 

So the verdict, I did what she and others said and I sat in the back row of Scooby doo, as I sat down I pulled the lap bar down so it clicked and then adjusted myself under it. It was tight but got a green light straight away no issues. 

Hyper coaster was closed today, and the lady at the front said green lantern would be a no go, so I didn't try. 

For Superman, I saw the lady at the end of the queue and asked if I can try a harness, she radioed the other member of staff and she said it will just be me and the member of staff and the empty kart so no embarassment. They take you in the exit back entrance wait for the current riders to get off so it's just you on your own and then she tried two seats, the front row is slightly bigger but I fit both. Again everyone was very friendly and I never once felt embarassed or like I was a hassle. 

The Wild West falls, I got on and the lady clicked the bar down, it did hit my stomach, she asked if I was comfy and I said yep. She was happy and so was I. 

Overall a great day! My advice is don't be afraid to try, and don't be embarassed to ask, the staff were more than happy to help. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Edited April 20, 2021 by Phoebe2978

[Ogre]

Glad it worked out and you had a great day!

[Naazon]

Please provide MW feedback, particularity if a specific staff member was helpful, such as the front gate attendant.

Direct positive feedback is a lot less uncommon than complaints and means a lot for all involved.

[Phoebe2978]

On 21/04/2021 at 7:39 AM, Naazon said:

Please provide MW feedback, particularity if a specific staff member was helpful, such as the front gate attendant.

Direct positive feedback is a lot less uncommon than complaints and means a lot for all involved.

I definitely will! Thanks for the idea. 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

On 20/04/2021 at 7:27 PM, Phoebe2978 said:

the lady at the front said green lantern would be a no go, so I didn't try. 

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Overall a great day! My advice is don't be afraid to try, and don't be embarassed to ask, the staff were more than happy to help

Glad it went so wonderfully and the cast were great Phoebe - my only thought is perhaps you missed out on Green Lantern unnecessarily - as you say above - don't be afraid to try, and i'm not sure the 'lady out the front' could be relied upon. 

As has been said (and by your own experience) cast are more than happy to help give you an opportunity to test out the harness discreetly, and there's no other experience on the coast like Green Lantern. give it a try!

[Kitndavj]

Went to Seaworld today

135kg/191cm tall

Leviathan Ride: lap based locking system (lifted gut out of way). It doesnt have to come all the way across to be locked

Jet Rescue ride: pull down onto thighs restraint. Here the issue was my height… knees need to have a gap to the handle bars… I just passed the gap test, no issue with restraint

Storm Coaster ride: pull down onto thighs restraint. Unfortunately between the moulded seat and my height/weight, we could get the bar down enough to lock, but not enough for green light indicator- so had to disembark. Had rode this previously a few years ago with no real issues so 🤷

10 minutes ago, Kitndavj said:

Went to Seaworld today

Leviathan Ride: IMG-1303

Jet Rescue ride: IMG-1304 🤷

[TV15]

2 hours ago, Kitndavj said:

pull down onto thighs restraint. Unfortunately between the moulded seat and my height/weight, we could get the bar down enough to lock, but not enough for green light indicator- so had to disembark. Had rode this previously a few years ago with no real issues so 🤷

This is why all attractions need test seats. 

I've ridden enough rides and spent way too much time in queues that when I see the disappointment and embarrassment of people lining up for the rides and not being able to ride as they dont meet the minimum close points of the restraint, you feel for them. In the nicest way possible, all eyes are on you in this scenario, one that the park puts you in even though they claim to be as inclusive as possible.

👏 all 👏 attractions 👏 need 👏 test 👏 seats 👏 

Hope that you had a great a great day at SW, it can be hit or miss , did Leviathan open on time? 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

The Wild West boats now have a smaller 'minimum close' position than they used to (they previously just had to touch the guest in the locked position, now they need to reach a minimum set point).

The tester seat \ boat out the front has red\green lights, and there's a new A-frame out front of the ride warning people that larger guests may not be able to be accommodated.

[themagician]

I know the boat/restraint changes were necessary for the future of the attraction, but they have really have made it less appealing to ride. Operations are so much slower, the boats are annoying to get in and out of and they’re now more restricting for certain guests.