Holiday World Plus Size Ride Guide: Which Rides Fit
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Planning a day at Holiday World and wondering which rides will fit? Jason from Fat Tested Travel tested 35 rides and attractions at Holiday World 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
Holiday World rides at a glance
16 Green, 4 Yellow, 1 Orange and 14 Red.
Green rides at Holiday World
Jason had no size challenges on these.
- Gobbler Getaway
- Mayflower
- Turkey Whirl
- Lewis & Clark Trail
- Rough Riders
- Star Spangled Carousel
- Scarecrow Scrambler
- Safari Sam's SplashLand
- Jungle Racer
- Kima Bay
- Tembo Falls
- Tembo Tides
- The Wave
- The Howler
- Holidog's Treehouse
- Kitty's Tea Party
Yellow rides at Holiday World
Jason fit on these, but expect a seatbelt, a tight lap bar or a big step to get in.
- Firecracker
- Eagles Flight
- Holidog Express
- Frightful Falls
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Orange rides at Holiday World
These were very tight, or Jason came close but could not quite fit. Many plus size riders still can, so they are worth checking.
- Revolution
Red rides at Holiday World
Jason was far off on these. If you are near his size, you probably will not fit.
- Thunderbird
- The Voyage
- Good Gravy!
- The Raven
- The Legend
- Crow's Nest
- Liberty Launch
- HalloSwings
- Comet's Rockets
- Dancer's Fish
- Dasher's Seahorses
- Rudolph's Reindeer Games
- FlutterFly
- Doggone Trail
Some Red rides are kids-only rides, so the rating can reflect age rules and not seat fit alone.
Before you get in line, get the full Holiday World guide
The full Holiday World guide goes ride by ride with more detail than the free checklist, including Jason's fit notes. It is $19.
Holiday World plus size ride questions
Which Holiday World rides are easiest for plus size riders?
Jason rated 16 Holiday World rides Green, meaning he had no size challenges. They include Gobbler Getaway, Mayflower, Turkey Whirl, Lewis & Clark Trail, Rough Riders and Star Spangled Carousel.
Which Holiday World rides are tight for plus size riders?
4 rides were rated Yellow, where he fit but you should expect a seatbelt or a big step. These include Firecracker, Eagles Flight, Holidog Express and Frightful Falls. 1 rides were rated Orange, meaning very tight or a near miss for Jason. Many plus size riders still fit on these, including Revolution.
Which Holiday World rides might a plus size rider not fit on?
14 rides were rated Red, meaning Jason was far off at his testing size. These include Thunderbird, The Voyage, Good Gravy!, The Raven, The Legend and Crow's Nest. 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 Holiday World guide?
Jason was about 350 lbs with a 52 inch waist, 5'8" tall when he tested these Holiday World rides.
Is there a free Holiday World plus size ride checklist?
Yes. The free one-page Holiday World checklist is at https://holidayworld.fattestedtravel.com/onepager.
Is there a full Holiday World plus size guide?
Yes. The full Holiday World guide goes ride by ride with more detail and Jason's fit notes. It costs $19. Get it at https://holidayworld.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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