Kennywood Plus Size Ride Guide: Which Rides Fit
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Planning a day at Kennywood and wondering which rides will fit? Jason from Fat Tested Travel tested 19 rides and attractions at Kennywood in person. 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
Kennywood rides at a glance
5 Green, 4 Yellow, 3 Orange and 7 Red.
Green rides at Kennywood
Jason had no size challenges on these.
- Olde Kennywood Railroad
- Pittsburg Plunge
- Coal Haulin' Convoy
- Old Mill
- Potato Smash
Yellow rides at Kennywood
Jason fit on these, but expect a seatbelt, a tight lap bar or a big step to get in.
- Auto Race
- Merry-Go-Round
- Jack Rabbit
- Pirate
Orange rides at Kennywood
These were very tight, or Jason came close but could not quite fit. Many plus size riders still can, so they are worth checking.
- Exterminator
- Kangaroo
- Musik Express
Red rides at Kennywood
Jason was far off on these. If you are near his size, you probably will not fit.
- Aero 360
- Black Widow
- Swingshot
- Wave Swinger
- Sky Rocket
- Phantom's Revenge
- Steel Curtain
Some Red rides are kids-only rides, so the rating can reflect age rules and not seat fit alone.
Kennywood plus size ride questions
Which Kennywood rides are easiest for plus size riders?
Jason rated 5 Kennywood rides Green, meaning he had no size challenges. They include Olde Kennywood Railroad, Pittsburg Plunge, Coal Haulin' Convoy, Old Mill and Potato Smash.
Which Kennywood 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 Auto Race, Merry-Go-Round, Jack Rabbit and Pirate. 3 rides were rated Orange, meaning very tight or a near miss for Jason. Many plus size riders still fit on these, including Exterminator, Kangaroo and Musik Express.
Which Kennywood rides might a plus size rider not fit on?
7 rides were rated Red, meaning Jason was far off at his testing size. These include Aero 360, Black Widow, Swingshot, Wave Swinger, Sky Rocket and Phantom's Revenge. Some Red rides are kids-only rides, so the rating can reflect age rules and not seat fit alone.
Is there a free Kennywood plus size ride checklist?
Yes. The free one-page Kennywood checklist is at https://kennywood.fattestedtravel.com/one-pager.
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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