Test Seat Guide: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | How I Fit In All Test Seats For All Major Attractions

This video was requested by several of you guys so we went out to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to take a close look at all the test seats for all the major thrill rides in the park! This is a video showing how I fit in these test seats so you guys at home can determine how you would fit in these seats if you or your family decides to come visit this amazing park!
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[@CraftyWitch1990]

Thank you for being brave enough to give larger people some representation when it comes to the parks. I always feel like it's pointless me going to a park because of my size so it's nice to see I'm not alone in that struggle

[@Green19Frog94]

This is such a unique idea! And valuable for those who may not be in the right shape for theme parks. Honestly there is nothing more embrassing than being asked to leave a ride because you are too big... Thank you, I live in England so I proably won't visit this park, but if I do, I'm prepared :) 👍

[@MegaHahndo]

Thanks for doing these type of vids. I just visited Busch gardens last Thursday and learned that they have ,(larger guest seats) on most all rides. Seat size is the same, however they have two straps instead of one and the bar doesn't have to come down as far. Glad they have these options. Not everyone is 200 lbs or less!

[@ChelseaLewis]

These videos have really helped me be more comfortable with my own weight loss journey. Really appreciate your openness and positivity!

[@wes2262]

Thanks for taking the hit for all of us

[@fredcalixtro2699]

Dude I wish someone would do this for my area awesome job man

[@ThemeParkExpress]

What parks are near you my friend?

[@fredcalixtro2699]

@@ThemeParkExpress Santa Clara's great America. But I've been wanting to visit universal studios, but I'm also on the bigger side so it's embarrassing waiting in line just to find out you don't fit in the restraints. The fact that you are brave enough to video the restraints for bigger people is awesome I commend you on your efforts to provide information and as well to try out the seats so that other people our size won't feel uncomfortable or even if it's worth the tickets to go to these places where we might not even be able to enjoy the rides. Keep up the good work and I hope you reach your weight goals

[@247webgirl]

Wish someone would do this for parks in Texas!!

[@adde9506]

@@ThemeParkExpress Pennsylvania would be a worthwhile Coaster trip. Many cool parks.

[@ashleighcowell4996]

Another excellent video! Loved the outtakes at the end lol. I would love to see a video on all the rides SeaWorld. At this point I've become spoiled and won't go to a park you haven't covered!

[@cjohn-ht7ty]

Thank you so much for making these!!! Especially because you seem to be the only one online that will tell us your dimensions AND actually sit in the seat :-)

[@nas10iris]

Thank you so much for this!!! We are the same weight, I’m 3 inches shorter, and a woman’s shape is different so I’ll take all that into account but wow this helps!!! I know now I can ride probably half of them and that is invaluable. You’re a godsend 😊

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Ask and you shall receive my friend!

[@emmasutton80]

The ‘bloopers’ at the end made me laugh so hard! 🤣🤣🤣 (Just going through your old videos to see if there’s any I’ve missed 🙌🏻)

[@smallengine]

You have some awesomely created videos, I honestly don’t know how you only have 4k subs!! You should have like 400k!

[@ThemeParkExpress]

Best comment of the day! Thank you so much for the support my friend! Share the videos with your friends and family and we will get there soon!

[@smallengine]

Theme Park Express, will do! I hope to see you on your way to a KZbin Play Button!

[@k001daddy]

I hover around 250lbs myself, and thankfully so far have been able to ride everything.

[@Altobunny61]

Great information, Adrian! You are awesome! Thank you so much!

[@armandofernandez8257]

Hey this video here was awesome thank you so much guy,cause I love rollercoasters but I haven't been to an amusement park in a few years and I put on some weight and I'm older now,I'm not 295 but I'm close I'm 270 but thanks cause this gave me an Idea if is even worth going to a amusement park or not this was very helpful.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

I’m glad I could help!

[@gfoisy4750]

i cant thank you enough for doing videos like this, im super insecure about not fitting rides as i’ve gained a little weight and now i don’t fit on some that i used to

[@gorigyal89]

I love that you to do this! As a larger person it’s so good to know whether to pay the money to come from the UK to these theme parks!

[@kinghazzah]

Thank you for making the parks more aware of a form of discrimination that many don’t understand! It’s helpful for their larger patrons. It would be nice for mor3 people tp actually be able to ride these after having paid soooo much to get in!

[@getoutim07]

Thats not how that works Obesity is a health issue, therefore it is not discrimination to say you need to lose weight Adding onto that, its not the theme parks job to cater to fat peoples needs They have to cater to the majority while still maintaining safety

[@getkermitto20subsplease58]

@@getoutim07 im on the taller side and I can't ride falcon's fury with the height maximum of 77" but even though I can't control my height I don't feel like its discrimination, yeah its a bummer but I still had fun that day

[@brymanxl]

Bro... thank you so much for this video, it was super helpful. I think I still have a long way till I can fit on those rides but I appreciate you showing everyone.

[@cineful]

Your videos are amazing. Thank you for doing them. It's helped me and I'm sure a lot of ppl. Keep these video coming. I would love to see a SeaWorld one!

[@rjbjond3693]

Thank you for helping all of us out!!!

[@TommyBowerscoasters]

You are my coaster hero! Kudos...from my belt line to yours! 🎢

[@woodlawntv9351]

Thanks for doing this video because I also am over weight and without this video I wouldnt have known about these different sets restraints

[@megangarcia7447]

The bloopers were amazing! 😂

[@mimic3178]

12:50 Busch Gardens really loves playing "Sucker", lmao Seriously though, I hope you don't get a copyright strike for that.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

So far so good haha. Before I make any video public I make it private and do my copyright checks to make sure nothing gets claimed! Thanks for watching!

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very interesting video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.

[@BrooksAmicisMusic]

Just to clarify, in Montu it was said that when the seatbelts connect, you're good. That's not true. In order to successfully ride any rollercoaster, the magnetic locks on the restraint bars need to be able to be engaged fully. For example that Montu tester seat had another couple inches to go before the locks engaged.

[@stevefiorey8094]

So many people take this for granted... very much appreciated for doing this video. I'm a Disney passholder... there are zero issues at Disney (at least for me) on all rides, including Flight of Passage but after having to endure the walk of shame on cheetah hunt, I greatly appreciate this video. I am a bigger guy... big chest, big shoulders are mainly the problem. I will say the Busch Gardens employees will do everything they can to get you to fit... Cheetah Hunt is the smallest, hardest to fit for bigger guys.

[@MrsKB-iw7ow]

Thank you so much for doing this kind of videos, we’re going to the parks in Florida and my husband said he won’t fit but now thanks to you we can enjoy a few rides together thanks! Also I was wondering if you can post a video where you show the stores you buy your clothes at, thanks!

[@heathercampbell535]

Thank you for this! I would love to see Legoland and sea world! As well as plus size fitting on Universal Studios! So excited on your journey to weight loss! Keep it up honey!

[@gagastan18]

the coaster/seats for Tigris are SO small and tight. it hurts getting in and out

[@LAFFINGOUTLOUD1]

I really appreciate your videos. It’s not easy to be vulnerable like that. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@whysosyria1]

as a person whose 6'1 275 i can fit on all of the rides in BG BTW the "robust gentleman's" chair locations Sheikra: 3rd and 6th seat on every row Cobras Curse: none(told me there were no ride restrictions) Chetah hunt: none (also told me there were no restrictions) Montu: some where in the middle of the train Kumba: also some where in the middle Falcon's fury: IDK never ridden it yet Scoripon: none at all.

[@jabbawabba4949]

I am 5’11, ~ 265lbs, 42 waist and 49 chest. Bigger in the legs. I fit on Montu, Cheetah Hunt and Shiekra with minor assistance from the attendants doing seatbelt checks. Could be due to my size, me being drunk, or both. I must say Shiekra is a very tight fit and uncomfortable for us big people for obvious reasons.

[@bizzles1396]

Montu, as well as some others, does have seats with larger belts, you just have to ask an attendant. It's usually the third seat in the second to last row on Montu. Rows 4 & 5 on Sheikra.

[@Johnnahall]

Thanks for doing this video. It is very helpful.

[@danielcopestick7034]

Really good video! Well done on the weight lose! just gone today and was amazing I got on all the rides fine!

[@zacheryrankin7955]

Love this video. Thanks for doing this!! Planning a trip next year and this will definitely help. I’m not too big. Bigger than average for a 22yo but it gives an idea on how they fit!! love the concept!!

[@alexanderrober9587]

Great video. Good luck on your channel!

[@fadetoal]

Great video! I appreciate this. I am pretty close to your weight and build. I am a few inches taller. I really loved the bloopers as well. Great job. I am looking to see if you have one on Silver Dollar City also. 🤟😎🎸

[@jjaj1243]

im 6’4, 280 lb and just went this weekend and had a lot of uncomfortable rides. the worst by far was cheetah hunt. youd think with hydraulics theyd be able to increase the range of the harness but nope. surprisingly my belly wasnt the issue, but unfortunately i came home to painfully bruised shoulders. i needed help with kumba but thankfully that was just pressure on the stomach and the ride was relatively comfortable. the best ride by far was tigris. those comfort collars have an extremely comfortable range and i was even able to get some of the sorely missed air time that more restrictive restraints have taken from me. montu and shiekra were both closed so didnt get to them but i believe ill at least be able to do shiekra next time. preview weekend for iron gwazi is less than 2 weeks away for my season pass so hopefully that wont be a let down. rode steel vengeance at cedar point relatively easily so im hoping the restraints use the same dimensions. its really annoying that this is still a problem. obviously obesity wont be going away anytime soon and the whole process of trying to squeeze someone into a seat and then releasing the restraints so they can get off and then having to recheck the restraints of that row eats into the time spent on each dispatch, making everyone have to wait longer. its a bit more understandable on rides that have been around for awhile, but newer rides or rides that are being renovated dont really have any excuse other than stubbornness

[@Joypyf]

Very helpful video! 👍🏼 what other parks have you covered test seat restraints for?? Thanks!

[@Magromancer]

thanks for doing this video! comparing you to me we’d almost work out to be close to each other’s size, I’m about 315 pounds but I’m just over 6 feet tall so even though I’m heavier than you my body is more spread out than you, so probably once I’m around 285 pounds I should probably have no troubles getting onto those rides, also love this channel, you’ve got another Subscriber :)

[@beckymgrocks]

Thank you for the help going to busch gardens tomorrow

[@newtnt1979]

Could you do a similar video at SeaWorld? Your videos are the best thank you

[@ThemeParkExpress]

I’ve gotten several requests for that today so I’ll definitely head out soon to do one!

[@kandikidzora]

Dude thank you for a video like this!! I really wish a girl who is a bit on the bigger side to do something like this!!

[@beerfish109]

Hey just as an FYI on the restraints for Kumba, Kumba was the first of it's kind when it opened up. Since then the manufacturer, B&M, has build many of these roller coaster types and adjusted the way their seats and restraints are designed. So there may be quite the difference between the way the restraints work. Personally speaking, I'm a big guy in terms of weight and height (6.2ish) and I felt quite comfortable in Hulk yet Kumba felt like a tight squeeze.

[@nicolakennett9527]

Getting the green light on the test seat is different from the ride I was well in on test seat but need a firm push on the rides

[@BradFSU29]

Yeah, this info is great and all, if the ride operators wouldnt tell you that they cant accommodate your size, which I knew was a lie. I dont know when the next time is that I will ever darken the gates of BG of Tampa Bay because of this. They are trained to help with all situations and obviously I was dealing with staff that dont care to help guests.

[@alexisjoshlin1211]

For anyone wanting to ride Shiekra, I am a 300 lbs female and every 3rd seat is modified. I have a larger chest and the only thing that is a little uncomfy is my hips. With assistance from the people working I could ride easily.

[@RobinClay]

Thank you for this video!

[@dtaylorondabeat]

I enjoyed this, as a bigger set guy myself, but bush gardens Williamsburg and kings dominion are my two home parks, most coasters do not have test seats so imagine a 6’3” 275 lb 16 year old who has been playing football, wrestling, and weightlifting for the past 2 years, and don’t get me wrong, I still have fat on my body, but my problem is with my 475 deadlift and 425 back squat, my legs are hard as hell, so they repell against the restraints and I have to wear half inch thick slides and kind of take them off to fit on Twisted timbers, flight of fear, and backlot stunt coaster, being my size and being a coaster enthusiast is not a good match😂😂 (But some real good information to fit on those rides is to sit straight up, throw your hips back as far as you can, and kind of levitate your ass about half an inch off the seat, so you’re locked in, and you get a major emphasis on airtime, so motivation for any of you who have problem fitting in lap bar or clamshell restraint coasters)

[@ineedmentalstability7367]

Falcons fury does have seatbelt extenders I just rode it and had to use one and also Congo river rapids had seatbelt extenders too not sure about the other rides

[@richardflowers4212]

Hi congratulations on your weight loss . Without being rude can you tell me your thigh size waist and shoulder as going to all theme parks in Florida next year and a little worried about my size for the rides many thanks very helpful video

[@chelseataylor5244]

Such a nice concept for a video! Do you have a child or wife or friend named Coda? That’s my sons name and I have never heard of another Coda!

[@ThemeParkExpress]

My girlfriends name is Dakota but everyone calls her Koda. She prefers Koda actually lol!

[@King.of.wishful.thinking]

Thank for the demo 👍

[@TheDarinw40]

Montu does have some seats that have double seatbelt harness for larger riders along with SheiKra and kumba

[@number6204]

Awesome video !

[@shredded_cheese33]

the bar got stuck when i was in the test seat lmao all i had to do was press the button.🤧

[@jayethestar]

I'm 6'5 nd 364 pounds every ride he struggled with I did as well! Only problem is that I live across the street from the park it sucks tht I can't fit!

[@milkylooks1115]

Tysm for this video!!

[@davecoasterdudew1206]

You should try the actual ride on Montu, suck it in on Cheatha hut I ride Raptor Rougarou at Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio with the extended safety belt, same as Kumba, Montu, suck it in, you'll get it in. They help you get it in.

[@1986DLG]

Great video!!!

[@miata4873]

You should come and try the seats at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

[@noahman1234]

Thanks for sharing

[@DancefloorFitness]

Hey 😊 Do you know if it is true that you can ask for seats with larger belts for rides like Sheikra and Kumba ? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ThemeParkAngel]

Yes you can. They are called modified seats and are available in most theme parks where size is an issue. Just know it helps a bit but not a solution to the size issue

[@mikhailvershinin2292]

Thx bro there were coaster in seaworld I could not fit 6’3 290, honestly these theme parks in the long run are gonna start bleeding Money because the people in the USA are getting bigger not smaller

[@jackschissler255]

Here is some info that I know. Most all B&M coasters (Sheikra, Montu, Kumba,) plus ones like these in other parks usually have a seat for larger riders (the duel seat belt system). Intamin coasters (Cheetah Hunt, TTD at Cedar Point, Maverick at Cedar Point, Millennium Force at Cedar Point and other rides with the belt that clips in and releases from the side wings are not large rider friendly. Vekoma coasters, (SLC, Flying Dutchmen, Boomerang type coasters) are kinda large rider friendly. This is also the company that builds most of Disney’s coasters. I’m not saying they can accommodate all large riders but you can find ones from them that you can fit in. Kumba and Hulk (at IOA) are sit down coasters from B&M and they both can accommodate a larger rider, reason why Hulk is more roomier is cause it was just re-done last year, New track, New supports and new trains. In fact, Raptor at Cedar Point never could accommodate a larger rider, last year it outfitted each train with a DUEL seat belt for larger riders in 3 rows.

[@landenxavier9239]

Let me add. I was nervous about riding montu due to my size, but the test seats are somewhat smaller than the actual coaster seats. They also have modified seats for bigger people. However, I had no issue on both

[@Angela-qc7km]

can I ask how big you are?? I’m nervous. Lol

[@landenxavier9239]

@@Angela-qc7km I'm 5'8 254lbs

[@cas.x.grande.117]

just so everyone knows they have been a lot more strict with what sizes can ride since the Orlando incident. and falcons fury has been closed.

[@uriiahhhh]

Whats your chest size in this video?

[@thellamaking7248]

Wow I’m surprised how accommodating Falcons Fury and Sheikra are to large people the restraints look quite loose but I’m sorry to say in the uk a lot of the rides we have are much tighter because the GP are crybabies when it comes to safety

[@spiritfillledapostolic7772]

I'm about 250 and 5'10". Should I have any problems? Going in over a week.

[@bretteburgett7448]

hey! did you have any issues??

[@spiritfillledapostolic7772]

No i didn't. I was able to fit on pretty much all of them.

[@bretteburgett7448]

@@spiritfillledapostolic7772 awesome!! i’m going tomorrow and right around that size! thanks for replying

[@spiritfillledapostolic7772]

Sweet! I'll be going back to Florida at the very end of July

[@jackdaniels8920]

One major important thing you've forgotten to mention is some of the rides have bigger seats for bigger people. The test seats that are out front of the rides are most seats. So next time you do a video like this ask the ride operators if this ride has modified seats so everyone knows which rides have them.

[@ThemeParkExpress]

The test seats are the modified seats. The seats at Busch Gardens are not modified but the restraints are modified to fit larger guests. What you see out front is what you get on the ride for larger guests. Are there any rides to your knowledge at Busch Gardens that has a bigger seat and no modified restraint?

[@cjt5925]

Love ya

[@D13G0D13]

I hope I am small enough to ride most of these and that my daughter is big enough too

[@arinewstoday3477]

10:00 SKSKSKSKSKSK.... who else sees thes hydro flask?

[@RainbowDemon]

Imagine Kumba but with Giga restraints.

[@nothingtoseehere7435]

I have such a problem getting my boobs to fit with those shoulder bars. Got booted off Dr Doom last year and it was so embarrassing!!

[@lbabytutorials4852]

Omg those rides where crushing my boobs!!! Thought my implants where gunna explode

[@connermasson6643]

U think I'll be good for hagrids 6ft,1 - 6ft 2 going roughly not been measured in a year or 3 and 290 so pounds but not fat fat just fat 😂 got on forbidden journey last year but put on 20 or so pounds since

[@coastercoverage26]

Ceader

[@missleo2003]

Holiday world

[@missleo2003]

They need make one for plus size people.

[@lucie9293]

i’m so sorry most of the rides aren’t plus size friendly, you will be able to fit in no time!

[@christophertaveras1691]

Buch gardens sucks for big people only thing you fit on is falcons fury and Tigris

[@pliquid9417]

Question is where’s the fat guy I only see a skinny dude

[@jcrwfamily8315]

sadly all theme parks are in no way fat friendly "large either" They are all focused on skinny people which doesn't set a good example for kids or tens.

[@AnimeBearFL]

What about scorpion

[@megangarcia7447]

Thank you so much for this video!