Hersheypark Plus Size Ride Guide: Which Rides Fit
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Planning a day at Hersheypark and wondering which rides will fit? Jason from Fat Tested Travel tested 56 rides and attractions at Hersheypark 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
Hersheypark rides at a glance
14 Green, 2 Yellow, 11 Orange and 29 Red.
Green rides at Hersheypark
Jason had no size challenges on these.
- Carrousel
- Monorail
- Reese's Cupfusion
- Twin Turnpike
- Fender Bender
- Ferris Wheel
- Tea Cups
- Tilt-A-Whirl
- ZooAmerica
- Our Friends From The Sea
- Dry Gulch Railroad
- Kissing Tower
- The Howler
- Tidal Force
Yellow rides at Hersheypark
Jason fit on these, but expect a seatbelt, a tight lap bar or a big step to get in.
- Scrambler
- Music Express
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Orange rides at Hersheypark
These were very tight, or Jason came close but could not quite fit. Many plus size riders still can, so they are worth checking.
- Cocoa Cruiser
- Comet
- Frontier Flyers
- Laff Trakk
- Lightning Racer
- Wild Mouse
- Wildcat's Revenge
- Trailblazer
- Pirate
- Jolly Rancher Remix
- Great Bear
Red rides at Hersheypark
Jason was far off on these. If you are near his size, you probably will not fit.
- Balloon Flite
- Wave Swinger
- Candymonium
- Skyrush
- SooperDooperLooper
- Twizzlers Twisted Gravity
- Minty Bees
- Misfit Bug
- Pony Parade
- Red Baron
- Sweet Swing
- Tiny Tracks
- Traffic Jam
- Convoy
- Dizzy Drums
- Frog Hopper
- Granny Bugs
- Helicopters
- Livery Stables
- Mini Himalaya
- Mini Pirate
- Mini Scrambler
- Space Age
- Starship America
- Swing Thing
- The Claw
- Storm Runner
- Mix'd
- Fahrenheit
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 Hersheypark guide goes ride by ride with more detail than the free checklist, including Jason's fit notes. It is $19.
Hersheypark plus size ride questions
Which Hersheypark rides are easiest for plus size riders?
Jason rated 14 Hersheypark rides Green, meaning he had no size challenges. They include Carrousel, Monorail, Reese's Cupfusion, Twin Turnpike, Fender Bender and Ferris Wheel.
Which Hersheypark rides are tight for plus size riders?
2 rides were rated Yellow, where he fit but you should expect a seatbelt or a big step. These include Scrambler and Music Express. 11 rides were rated Orange, meaning very tight or a near miss for Jason. Many plus size riders still fit on these, including Cocoa Cruiser, Comet, Frontier Flyers and Laff Trakk.
Which Hersheypark rides might a plus size rider not fit on?
29 rides were rated Red, meaning Jason was far off at his testing size. These include Balloon Flite, Wave Swinger, Candymonium, Skyrush, SooperDooperLooper and Twizzlers Twisted Gravity. 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 Hersheypark guide?
Jason was about 350 lbs with a 52 inch waist, 5'8" tall when he tested these Hersheypark rides.
Is there a free Hersheypark plus size ride checklist?
Yes. The free one-page Hersheypark checklist is at https://hershey.fattestedtravel.com/one-pager.
Is there a full Hersheypark plus size guide?
Yes. The full Hersheypark guide goes ride by ride with more detail and Jason's fit notes. It costs $19. Get it at https://hershey.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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