Height limitations have always been a challenge for some amusement park guests, as the safety features of the thrill rides are not designed to accommodate all riders. But the Mario fans who flock to Universal Studios Hollywood this month for the opening of super nintendo world they may find themselves unable to enjoy the park’s most thrilling attraction, this time because of their waistline.
according to a recent report on the Wall Street JournalUniversal Studios Hollywood has warned that some guests may not be allowed to travel Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, which allows guests to hop aboard a kart and experience the popular Nintendo racing game in real life through augmented reality effects and animatronic characters, “if your waist measures 40 inches or more.” With the average male waist size in America, which is now over 40 inches, that limitation will potentially leave many guests very disappointed after enduring what will likely be very long lines at the new attraction.
In recent years, theme parks across the country have become more stringent when it comes to safety and the restrictions used on ride vehicles, and it’s not just high-speed rides like roller coasters that can take the passengers through inverted loops and sharp turns. As indoor rides have become more complex and now provide riders with highly immersive experiences, the technology they employ has also become more complex…and more dangerous.
Trackless vehicles now move deftly through rides like galaxy edge Rise of the Resistance with more speed and agility than the ride vehicles used in classic attractions like The pirates of the caribbean. As a result, while pirates does not stop the riders, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge it will, as there is a serious risk of injury if a passenger exits the vehicle before the end of the journey. On top of that, there’s now even more emphasis on safely securing smaller children in the same seats used by adult passengers, contributing to further limitations for larger passengers.
Jeff Polk, Senior Vice President of Resort Operations at Universal Orlando Resort, told the Wall Street Journal that, as a result, many of its parks’ attractions offer test seats located outside the attractions, allowing guests to test restrictions and capacity early to avoid being turned away after waiting hours in line. But at the same time, some park visitors also told the Wall Street Journal that testing seats ahead of time can be awkward, embarrassing, and not always indicative of the actual construction and design of the attraction.
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Some attractions, such as Universal’s Islands of Adventure’s The Incredible Hulk Roller Coaster in Florida, they now offer certain seats designed specifically for larger guests. But as the pandemic-weary population is embracing travel and vacationing again, theme parks are plagued with hour-long waiting lines, and there is simply less incentive for parks to offer rides with seats they may not be able to fill every time. the ride is operated.
