Six Flags Great Adventure Plus Size Ride Guide: Which Rides Fit

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Fat Tested Travel Blog/Six Flags Great Adventure Plus Size Ride Guide: Which Rides Fit

Planning a day at Six Flags Great Adventure and wondering which rides will fit? Jason from Fat Tested Travel tested 39 rides and attractions at Six Flags Great Adventure 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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The full Six Flags Great Adventure guide goes ride by ride with more detail than the free checklist, including Jason's fit notes. It is $19.

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

Six Flags Great Adventure rides at a glance

6 Green, 5 Yellow, 4 Orange and 24 Red.

Green rides at Six Flags Great Adventure

Jason had no size challenges on these.

  • JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis
  • Twister
  • Enchanted Tea Cups
  • Big Wheel
  • Deja Vu The Scrambler
  • Fender Benders

Yellow rides at Six Flags Great Adventure

Jason fit on these, but expect a seatbelt, a tight lap bar or a big step to get in.

  • Saw Mill Log Flume
  • Skull Mountain
  • Jolly Roger
  • Air Jumbo
  • Congo Rapids

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Orange rides at Six Flags Great Adventure

These were very tight, or Jason came close but could not quite fit. Many plus size riders still can, so they are worth checking.

  • Sky Zooma
  • Dark Knight Coaster
  • Harley Quinn Crazy Train
  • Houdini's Great Escape

Red rides at Six Flags Great Adventure

Jason was far off on these. If you are near his size, you probably will not fit.

  • Batman: The Ride
  • El Toro
  • Green Lantern
  • Jersey Devil Coaster
  • Medusa
  • Nitro
  • Sky Screamer
  • Superman: Ultimate Flight
  • THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity
  • The Joker
  • Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom
  • Storm Chaser
  • Tango
  • Carousel
  • Lil' Devil Coaster
  • Road Runner Railway
  • Raja's Rickshaws
  • Air Safari
  • Bugs Bunny Ranger Pilots
  • Porky Pig Camp Wagons
  • Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blaster
  • Looney Tunes Carousel
  • Daffy Duck Hot Air Balloons
  • Runaway Mine Train

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 Six Flags Great Adventure guide

The full Six Flags Great Adventure guide goes ride by ride with more detail than the free checklist, including Jason's fit notes. It is $19.

Six Flags Great Adventure plus size ride questions

Which Six Flags Great Adventure rides are easiest for plus size riders?

Jason rated 6 Six Flags Great Adventure rides Green, meaning he had no size challenges. They include JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis, Twister, Enchanted Tea Cups, Big Wheel, Deja Vu The Scrambler and Fender Benders.

Which Six Flags Great Adventure rides are tight for plus size riders?

5 rides were rated Yellow, where he fit but you should expect a seatbelt or a big step. These include Saw Mill Log Flume, Skull Mountain, Jolly Roger and Air Jumbo. 4 rides were rated Orange, meaning very tight or a near miss for Jason. Many plus size riders still fit on these, including Sky Zooma, Dark Knight Coaster, Harley Quinn Crazy Train and Houdini's Great Escape.

Which Six Flags Great Adventure rides might a plus size rider not fit on?

24 rides were rated Red, meaning Jason was far off at his testing size. These include Batman: The Ride, El Toro, Green Lantern, Jersey Devil Coaster, Medusa and Nitro. 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 Six Flags Great Adventure guide?

Jason was about 350 lbs with a 52 inch waist, 5'8" tall when he tested these Six Flags Great Adventure rides.

Is there a free Six Flags Great Adventure plus size ride checklist?

Yes. The free one-page Six Flags Great Adventure checklist is at https://greatadventures.fattestedtravel.com/one-pager.

Is there a full Six Flags Great Adventure plus size guide?

Yes. The full Six Flags Great Adventure guide goes ride by ride with more detail and Jason's fit notes. It costs $19. Get it at https://greatadventures.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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Jason Vaughn of Fat Tested Travel

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.