Rides for Larger Guests

There are weight and size restrictions for some rides. According to Silver Dollar City's website - Some guests who weigh more than 200 lbs and have a chest size of more than 52 inches, or waist size larger than 40 inches, might not fit on these rides -

Outlaw Run 

Electro Spin

Elephant March 

The Giant Barn Swing 

The Grand Exposition Coaster

High-Low Silos

Firefall

Up the Ladder

Magnificent Wave Carousel (swings)

Racing Regatta

Powder Keg 

Thunderation 

Time Traveler 

Wildfire

Guest over 77 inches tall can not ride High-Low Silos or Mystic River Falls.

I personally am 4' 8. And have ranged from 150 lbs to 250 lbs and never had issues riding most the above and none of the below. I will preface that with I have never rode - Outlaw Run, Electro Spin, The Giant Barn Swing or High Low Silos.

My sister in law nor one of my friends fit in Time Traveler. And The Grand Expo Coaster is extremely small, most adults, no matter how small probably won't fit very well, if at all on it.

Firefall, Wildfire, Powder Keg, Thunderation, Time Traveler all have bars in one form or another, that have to lock in place. Even though I have been able to ride them ok. I can see why some people would not fit.

But, honestly I fit in all the others without any problems at all. Plenty of room. Especially Elephant March, Magnificent Wave Carousel (swings) and The Racing Regattas. My friend who is in the 400lb range, 6' 4" also rode The Magnificent Wave Carousel without issues. She even rode the double swing with one of my children next to her.

I believe the most weight friendly rides, that I have rode with family and friends up to 600 lbs are -

American Plunge -

No bars, seat belts or restraints on this ride at all. It is a log though, so as narrow as a log. A extremely large guest with all their weight in stomach and chest should have no problems. However at a certain point guests with extremely wide hips might. But, it would have to be pretty extremely wide. I have rode it with people up to 600 lbs without problems. Although I will say the drop seems steeper now, than as a kid. I would put the largest person at the back.

Frisco Silver Dollar Steam Train - 

Every size including a wheel chair can ride this. Large bench seats, no seatbelts, bars or restraints in any way. However the isles can be rather narrow, extremely tall and large guest may want to choose one of the handicap rows with more depth/leg space between isles.

Hugo & Mary's Carousel -

Should have zero issues at any size. Has chairs/benches as well as animals to ride. No seatbelts, bars or restraints of any kind.

Mighty Galleon -

I can't remember if there was a bar on this. If you have wide hips this ride has a bench seat so should be fine. I know my friend who is 400 lbs and carries all her weight in her hips, had no issues riding it. But, not sure if there is a bar. I only rode it one time, I have inner ear issues and it made me too dizzy to ride again. I fit just fine though. But, can not remember if it had a bar or not. A bar may restrict some guests from fitting if they have a large stomach or chest. 

Mystic River Falls -

Does not have a weight restriction. Does have a height restriction. When it was Lost River I would go with people up to 600 lbs and not worry. There is seat belts though. They are quite adjustable, but may take time and effort to adjust to extremely large guests. I am not sure what point a guest may not be able to get the seatbelt to adjust to their size. I'm also not sure after the accident in Iowa how much I would trust this with the slide now with a extremely large guest. If I did, I would make sure everyone had their seatbelts on correctly. I would suggest running to this ride first thing in the morning. Before the large crowd gets there. Do a test run on it, adjusting the seatbelts with out a ton of people watching. If all goes well with the test run, then of course go as often as you want. Again I know when it was Lost River we never had issues with any of my friends or family fitting. The current seatbelts are a lot more difficult, than the old ones though. The old ones were velcro that basically slapped across you, no adjusting needed. The new ones latch in to a compartment and you have to adjust the length, sliding a buckle to make more slack.

Flooded Mine -

Absolutely every one should be able to fit on this ride. There are no seat belts, bars, or restraints at all. The ride has large bench seats, and absolutely nothing to restrict the size of the guest from fitting. I have rode it with people up to 600 lbs without issues. I will warn, if only one person in the group is large, have them sit in the middle to keep the boat from tipping. It will tip and get water on you. Otherwise if 2 people are larger riding together sit diagonal from each other. And so on...3 large people sit in one diagonal line. 4 large people, 1 person on each corner. Etc. I will say that you do have to go down pretty far to sit. As the seats are extremely close to the bottom of the boat/short.

Tom and Huck's River Blast -

Another Ride every single person should be able to fit. Has large bench designed for 3 to 4 people to sit next to each other. Does not have seat belts, bars, or restraints. Large space both width and depth. It is also larger, more modern and more buoyant boats/rafts than Flooded Mine so weight distribution, of seat choices shouldn't really be a issue on this ride. But if you are extremely worried put the largest person in the middle. But honestly, I don't believe there would be a issue with that on this particular ride. Also this ride you are not having to step down into. Just walk on and sit like on any other bench.

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These rides might be ok for some and might not be ok for others -

Fire Spotter -

I have rode this at my highest weight without problems. But, I do think there is adjustable seat belts on this. Not sure if the belts would fit every size. But, I do believe they will accommodate most sizes.

Happy Frogs -

May have issue with leg space but shouldn't have issues otherwise with size.

Royal Tea Party (Teacups) -

It has a bench, designed for 3 to 4 people to sit next to each other in a circle. People with large hips should fit fine. My friend, who is in the 400lb range with large hips, rides it fine. However, there is a plate in the middle to help you spin the ride, that may restrict some guests with extremely large stomachs or chests from fitting comfortably.

Fire in the Hole -

I have never had a problem fitting on this ride, same for most my friends and family. However, it also has a bar that has to come across the stomach. While it doesn't say it has any restrictions. It is a bench for two riders. So if all your weight is in your hips, you should fit without issues. Someone with large stomachs or chest might not fit comfortably. 

Fire Wagon Frenzy -

Does not have weight restrictions, but there is a lap bar. The seat is a long bench, designed for 3 to 5 people to sit next to each other. So if most your weight is in your hips or width, you should be ok. But, with the bar if you have a larger stomach or chest it may not be comfortable and you might not fit.

Lucky's Dizzy Dogs -

Basically same as the Happy Frogs. May have issue with leg space, but should not have issue with body size fitting.

Wings of Wonder -

Does not list a weight restriction. I personally can ride it. But, most my extremely small family members can not fit in it. My husband is extremely uncomfortable riding it, and he is only 5' and 140 lbs.

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Child only rides, no adults. 

Lady Bugs and Fireman's Flyers are child only rides, no adults, no matter weight can ride them.

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I will also add if weight restrcts your walking, climbing or mobility. Go to guest relations and get a disability pamphlet. You can go to the handicap entrances on most rides, and exit that way as well. Not having to walk as far or do stairs, etc. You do not skip the line with the pamphlet, but do get to schedule a ride time, so you don't have to stand in a line. You can sit and rest elsewhere, till your scheduled ride time.