So I was one of those who struggled to get a FP for this ride, and once they extended AK hours I was finally able to snag one for my party this past Monday afternoon. I was stoked! Unfortunately, I was escorted off the ride because I couldn't fit.. it was extremely upsetting. I'm a big girl, no doubt, but it turned out it was my calves that couldn't fit. The CM said I was about an inch away, but no matter how I positioned my legs, she couldn't get the restraints to lock in place.
I didn't think my calves were that big.. I thought for sure, if anything, it would be my gut that was the issue. I don't know if she just didn't push hard enough to try to latch it, or if I really just am that big.. doesn't really matter, I guess.
I asked if I could take off my shoes, and she said she couldn't allow me to do that. Plus, she said between all the germs from everyone riding it before me, and from people throwing up on the ride, I wouldn't want to do that. After hearing that, I happily got off the ride lol.
After I walked out to where you hand in the glasses, the CM offered me and my party 2 FP for anywhere in the park that day, so we used them to go on the boat ride there (which was really beautifully done, I might add). Shortly after, my DH was escorted out with the same problem I had. At least my sister was able to ride it, and she loved it, so at least one of us got to enjoy it.
While it was difficult enough being escorted out (I can be a bit sensitive about my whole pooh-size topic), the hardest part was hearing from other guests in the park and some CMs insisting that I go on that ride and how amazing it is after hearing that I didn't go on it, that I went on the River ride instead. That part was just heartbreaking.