Canobie Lake Park Plus Size Ride Guide: Which Rides Fit
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Planning a day at Canobie Lake Park and wondering which rides will fit? Jason from Fat Tested Travel tested 50 rides and attractions at Canobie Lake Park in person when he was about 350 lbs with a 52 inch waist, 5'8" tall. Here is every rating, sorted by color.
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How the color ratings work
- Green: no size challenges
- Yellow: fit, but may have a seatbelt or a big step
- Orange: very tight, or just missed. Still worth checking
- Red: far off at the testing size. If you are near his size, you probably will not fit
Canobie Lake Park rides at a glance
14 Green, 6 Yellow, 5 Orange and 25 Red.
Green rides at Canobie Lake Park
Jason had no size challenges on these.
- Skater
- Turkish Twist
- Antique Cars
- Blue Heron Lake Cruise
- Canobie Express
- Caterpillar
- Crazy Cups
- Dodgem
- Giant Sky Wheel
- Mine of Lost Souls
- Sky Ride
- Twist & Shout
- Venetian Carousel
- Boston Tea Party
Yellow rides at Canobie Lake Park
Jason fit on these, but expect a seatbelt, a tight lap bar or a big step to get in.
- Pirate Ship
- Psychodrome
- Antique Carousel
- Canobie 500
- Rowdy Roosters
- Log Flume
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Orange rides at Canobie Lake Park
These were very tight, or Jason came close but could not quite fit. Many plus size riders still can, so they are worth checking.
- Ice Jet
- Wipeout
- Over The Rainbow
- Xtreme Frisbee
- Boston Harbor Patrol
Red rides at Canobie Lake Park
Jason was far off on these. If you are near his size, you probably will not fit.
- Star Blaster
- Time Winder
- Untamed
- Wave Blaster
- Yankee Cannonball
- DaVinci's Dream
- Dragon Coaster
- Alpine Swings
- Autobahn
- Boats
- Fire Engines
- Flower Power
- Helicopters
- Jeeps
- Jump Around
- Jungle Bounce
- Junior Sports Cars
- Kiddie Canoes
- Kiddie Carousel
- Mini Dinos
- Mini Skooter
- Pony Carts
- Sea/Land Rescue
- Sky Fighters
- Tanks
Some Red rides are kids-only rides, so the rating can reflect age rules and not seat fit alone.
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The full Canobie Lake Park guide goes ride by ride with more detail than the free checklist, including Jason's fit notes. It is $19.
Canobie Lake Park plus size ride questions
Which Canobie Lake Park rides are easiest for plus size riders?
Jason rated 14 Canobie Lake Park rides Green, meaning he had no size challenges. They include Skater, Turkish Twist, Antique Cars, Blue Heron Lake Cruise, Canobie Express and Caterpillar.
Which Canobie Lake Park rides are tight for plus size riders?
6 rides were rated Yellow, where he fit but you should expect a seatbelt or a big step. These include Pirate Ship, Psychodrome, Antique Carousel and Canobie 500. 5 rides were rated Orange, meaning very tight or a near miss for Jason. Many plus size riders still fit on these, including Ice Jet, Wipeout, Over The Rainbow and Xtreme Frisbee.
Which Canobie Lake Park rides might a plus size rider not fit on?
25 rides were rated Red, meaning Jason was far off at his testing size. These include Star Blaster, Time Winder, Untamed, Wave Blaster, Yankee Cannonball and DaVinci's Dream. Some Red rides are kids-only rides, so the rating can reflect age rules and not seat fit alone.
How big was the tester for this Canobie Lake Park guide?
Jason was about 350 lbs with a 52 inch waist, 5'8" tall when he tested these Canobie Lake Park rides.
Is there a free Canobie Lake Park plus size ride checklist?
Yes. The free one-page Canobie Lake Park checklist is at https://canobielake.fattestedtravel.com/one-pager.
Is there a full Canobie Lake Park plus size guide?
Yes. The full Canobie Lake Park guide goes ride by ride with more detail and Jason's fit notes. It costs $19. Get it at https://canobielake.fattestedtravel.com/full.
Every body is different
These ratings come from one tester on the day he rode. Ride vehicles and restraints can change over time. Use the ratings to plan your day, then go with how the seat feels to you.
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Hi, I'm Jason Vaughn
Fat Tested Travel
I'm a plus size traveler and travel agent. I test theme park rides and cruises in person so you know what fits before you go. Get my ride guides for 40+ parks on the Fat Tested Guides page. More about me.
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