Knott's Berry Farm Plus Size Ride Guide: Which Rides Fit
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Planning a day at Knott's Berry Farm and wondering which rides will fit? Jason from Fat Tested Travel tested 32 rides and attractions at Knott's Berry Farm 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
Knott's Berry Farm rides at a glance
6 Green, 4 Yellow, 6 Orange and 16 Red.
Green rides at Knott's Berry Farm
Jason had no size challenges on these.
- Grand Sierra Railroad
- Calico Mine Ride
- Calico Railroad
- Pony Express
- Sky Cabin
- Pacific Scrambler
Yellow rides at Knott's Berry Farm
Jason fit on these, but expect a seatbelt, a tight lap bar or a big step to get in.
- Hat Dance
- Carrusel de California
- Timber Mountain Log Ride
- Surfside Gliders
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Orange rides at Knott's Berry Farm
These were very tight, or Jason came close but could not quite fit. Many plus size riders still can, so they are worth checking.
- Dragon Swing
- Sol Spin
- Coast Rider
- Camp Snoopy's Off-Road Rally
- Rapid River Run
- Jaguar!
Red rides at Knott's Berry Farm
Jason was far off on these. If you are near his size, you probably will not fit.
- Sierra Sidewinder
- Huff and Puff
- Rocky Mountain Trucking Co.
- Pig Pen's Mud Buggies
- Camp Bus
- Kite Flyer
- Red Baron
- Los Voladores
- La Revolución
- GhostRider
- Silver Bullet
- Calico River Rapids
- Xcelerator The Ride
- Supreme Scream
- WaveSwinger
- Wipeout
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 Knott's Berry Farm guide goes ride by ride with more detail than the free checklist, including Jason's fit notes. It is $19.
Knott's Berry Farm plus size ride questions
Which Knott's Berry Farm rides are easiest for plus size riders?
Jason rated 6 Knott's Berry Farm rides Green, meaning he had no size challenges. They include Grand Sierra Railroad, Calico Mine Ride, Calico Railroad, Pony Express, Sky Cabin and Pacific Scrambler.
Which Knott's Berry Farm 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 Hat Dance, Carrusel de California, Timber Mountain Log Ride and Surfside Gliders. 6 rides were rated Orange, meaning very tight or a near miss for Jason. Many plus size riders still fit on these, including Dragon Swing, Sol Spin, Coast Rider and Camp Snoopy's Off-Road Rally.
Which Knott's Berry Farm rides might a plus size rider not fit on?
16 rides were rated Red, meaning Jason was far off at his testing size. These include Sierra Sidewinder, Huff and Puff, Rocky Mountain Trucking Co., Pig Pen's Mud Buggies, Camp Bus and Kite Flyer. 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 Knott's Berry Farm guide?
Jason was about 350 lbs with a 52 inch waist, 5'8" tall when he tested these Knott's Berry Farm rides.
Is there a free Knott's Berry Farm plus size ride checklist?
Yes. The free one-page Knott's Berry Farm checklist is at https://knotts.fattestedtravel.com/onepager.
Is there a full Knott's Berry Farm plus size guide?
Yes. The full Knott's Berry Farm guide goes ride by ride with more detail and Jason's fit notes. It costs $19. Get it at https://knotts.fattestedtravel.com/fullguideknotts.
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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