Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Plus-Size Guests

Theme Park Rides

Dinosaur – The cars in the Dinosaur ride are bucket seats without armrests in between each seat. This can make it easier for someone who is plus-size to fit on the ride, however, each seat has its own individual seat belt which can make it a little more difficult since you cannot utilize a seatbelt extender. 

Expedition Everest – A molded bucket seat with a lap bar can make this ride a little more difficult and uncomfortable for plus-size riders. 

Avatar Flight of Passage – This ride is a molded seat that you put your chest/stomach area into. This can make it very difficult for anyone with a larger body to sit comfortably. 

Kilimanjaro Safaris – Bench seating on the safari trucks makes it easier for plus-size individuals to enjoy the many animals on this ride. 

Na’vi River Journey – Bench seating makes this ride easier for plus-size individuals to enjoy. Just know you do have to step down to get into the boat. 

Kali River Rapids – This ride is similar to bucket seating, but there is no middle armrest between the two seats. However, because of the seatbelts for each seat, there is a small metal portion sticking out in between the two seats. 

A plus-size rider can enjoy this ride if they are aware of the middle section of the seat may cause bruising or pain when being bounced around. 

TriceraTop Spin – Very similar to the Dumbo or Aladdin’s Magic Carpet this ride is designed with bench seating meant for 2 individuals. Plus-size individuals might have difficulty sitting with another adult on the same bench, but may be able to sit comfortably with a child. 

Wildlife Express Train – Bench seating makes this ride easy for plus-size individuals. The train does have minimal leg space but there are seats available without a bench in front that can provide you with the needed legroom. 

Shows and Experiences

Affection Section – Animal Petting Zoo, no need for seating!

Discovery Island Trails – This is a walk-through attraction, no need to transfer from your wheelchair either!

Feathered Friends in Flight – Bench seating under shade is one of the great ways to get out of the hot Florida sun. 

Festival of the Lion King – Bleacher seating makes this attraction great for all sizes of individuals. If you are using a wheelchair they do have special locations right on the floor for you to experience this great show. 

Finding Nemo – More bench seating, this time in a raised bleacher style so you can see over the top of the individuals in front of you. 

Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail – This is a walk-through attraction, no need to transfer from your wheelchair either!

Habitat Habit – This is a walk-through attraction, no need to transfer from your wheelchair either!

It’s Tough to be a Bug – The seating for this show is similar to theater seating without arms. However, despite not having middle arms, there are small embellishments that stick out between each seat. 

Think of it as a hybrid of theater and bench seating. 

Maharajah Jungle Trek – This is a walk-through attraction. If you need a wheelchair you do not need to transfer for your exploration. 

Rafiki’s Planet Watch – You need to take the Wildlife Express Train to get to this part of Animal Kingdom, otherwise it is again a walk-through attraction. 

The Boneyard – An open-air space to dig up dinosaur bones! Designed for kids to explore the world of paleontology. 

The Oasis Exhibits – This is a walk-through attraction. If you need a wheelchair you do not need to transfer for your exploration. 

The Tree of Life – Explore the 300 animals carved into the 145 ft tall tree as you wander the park.