Just thought I'd update. I didn't fit last visit, so i spent the last year losing 42 of my 374 pounds and about three inches from my waist -- I'm about a 47 waist now -- 48s are loose, 46s are tight. I'm 6-2. I worked hard on losing, and fitting on this ride was a primary motivator. Not because I wanted to ride it so much, but because I couldn't.
So July 4th we all went on it. I was pretty confident because the CM had told me I was close before.
Still didn't close. CM tried hard, but it wouldn't click. In front of my wife and kids. A very bad moment. He said I was right on the cusp, but not quite there.
Gave us all two anytimes for my inconvenience, and frankly, that ended up saving a rainy July 4th night because it let us get out before the downpour began. But it still sucked.
So here's my advice to someone. I admit I am rather maudlin about the whole thing. Unless you have a completely supportive group with you -- one that will not be embarrassed of you or make you feel embarrassed yourself -- find a way to do it alone. Have to use the bathroom and tell them to go on ahead with out you, and then be in a later room. Something. Don't put yourself in that position if you can avoid it.
Or, if you're not sure, don't try. It's just a three minute ride at an amusement park. it ain't worth a walk of shame.
I think. Of course, i don't know, because I'm still too fat.