Is Carowinds Fat Friendly?

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Printable Carowinds Plus Size Guide: carowinds.fattestedtravel.com...
A Full Walkthough of Carowinds for plus size guests.
This was my home park growing up and the first place I took a walk of shame off of a ride. It took me over 20 years to return to a theme park. So fat testing this theme park has special meaning to me.
Special thanks to Carowinds for setting me up with tickets, meals, and parking to do this review.
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00:00 Welcome to a Fat Tested Walkthrough of Carowinds
00:30 Carolina Skytower
01:46 Thunder Striker/ The Intimidator
03:02 Kiddy Hawk
04:03 Flying Ace Balloon Race
05:06 Peanuts Pirates
06:13 Woodstock Whirly Birds
07:25 Wilderness Run
08:00 Woodstock Express
10:34 Pigpen's Mud Buggies
10:57 Camp Bus
11:38 Kite Eating Tree
11:44 Peanuts Trailblazers
11:50 Snoopy Vs. Red Baron
12:02 After Burn Rollercoaster
13:02 Nighthawk
14:15 Windseeker
14:44 Copperhead Strike
18:32 Windstar
19:40 Gear Spin
20:57 Hover and Dodge
22:32 The Airwalker
24:05 Air Racers
24:21 Gyro Force
24:32 Mountain Gliders
26:05 Boo Blasts On Boo Hill
26:58 The Scrambler
28:00 The Grand Carousel
28:23 Vortex Roller Coaster
28:51 Fury 325 Rollercoaster
29: 36 Scream Weaver
30:30 The Hurler Rollercoaster
31:38 Drop Tower Scream Zone
32:29 Carolina Cyclone Coaster
33:32 Ricochet Roller Coaster
34:16 Carolina Goldrusher Rollercoaster
35:39 Flying Cobras Boomerang Coaster
37:39 Electro Spin
38:45 Do-Si-Do
39:25 Rock N Roller

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@PMKiddy Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing what you do. I am a plus size woman who's been obese since the age of 7 because of undiagnosed thyroid problems. I'm now starting to lose weight again and have recently lost about 60lbs. I have been flirting with the idea of going to Holiday World or Cedar Point or somewhere in the midwest. If you'd enjoy a companion to help you film and encourage you along, let me know! I still remember having to get off a roller coaster and my walk of shame at age 13 at Kings Dominion in Virginia. Was heartbreaking, embarrassing, and it's so hard to think about going to try again. But your videos have helped me so much with the preparation!.

@catkid14 Ай бұрын

Best wishes for your health

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you so much and I’m glad they are helpful. Congratulations on the weight loss.

@brianstokes5300 Ай бұрын

Found you totally by accident and this hit home for me. I did the exact same walk of shame at Carowinds about 15 years ago and still struggling today. Thank you so much for what you are doing. The words of encouragement in the video really touched my heart and helped me with my struggles. Thank you once again.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

You honestly got me teared up. Thank you.

@Johnnahall Ай бұрын

I think we all remember our first "walk of shame". Mine was Wicked Twister at Cedar Point. I was going to ride with my little brother. He was already buckled in when they pulled me off. He got off the ride and told me it sucked anyway.

@jayntorie Ай бұрын

Same exact ride for me too😢 I'll never forget the embarrassment

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that

@KicknKvnMotto Ай бұрын

I been fat shamed off a ride in the past I can admit I cried before now I have been going to theme parks enough I don’t let it bother me. if they don’t have a test seat I’ll try the ride. I don’t let the shame bother me, other guests don’t know you and you don’t know them and they won’t even remember or care after you or them get off that ride. You do what makes you happy, I thank you for doing these videos. I’m 5’11” 315 lbs i have a few videos I have done myself at a few parks. You do a great job so keep up the good work. Hopefully I can help you if you ever visit my home park Frontier City.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you so much and keep being bold.

@michaelshannon2880 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for doing this. My wife and I are a bit on the larger side, worried we may not fit. Because of you, we are now able to set expectations for rides we may actually be able to ride. We're both heavier set, I'm 5'8 260 lb and she's 5'6 240 lb so we'll see how this goes!

@jackfrostwonderland 7 күн бұрын

I found your video since I come from a family of wanderlust. I really like your approach to taking 1 for the team with your travel vlogs. Instant sub.

@PTrading-rh7zv Ай бұрын

100% agree with the points you made about shame as a motivator. Shame fades away and old habits resurface. But when you approach it from the aspect of it holding you back from things you really want to do, it hits home and stays with you. Good luck and thanks for the videos.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you

@anonanon8507 13 күн бұрын

So nice of you to visit parks for others to know if they would be able to ride certain rides. ❤ your heart and your videos.

@ual60515 Ай бұрын

I got a lot of respect for you brotha!! Keep up the great work, absolutely love these videos!!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@bloodbought6809 Ай бұрын

Love the encouraging words in this video brother!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@oribitspace Ай бұрын

I'm glad you came back after all those years! You absolutely are helping so many people. I can say that the haters saying that should of been a wakeup call didn't know you then or now. I was a child when I had my first experience now fitting on a ride and I didn't have a wakeup call because I was so young. I'm so grateful there are people like you and others who are going out and making people like me feel like we deserve to have fun and not be shamed. It is so refreshing. Thank you so so so much!

@TheOneAndOnlyCash Ай бұрын

I was just at Kings Dominion last weekend......I'm 5'11 and 344 lbs. I used to be close to 600 lbs. I had weight loss surgery last July. I've lost quite a bit of weight but still.....Cedar Fair parks are definitely not fat friendly at all! Even with my weight loss, they only cater to the smaller bunch. However Disney World accommodated me with EVERYTHING. I even rode Tron and Guardians of the Galaxy. I'm gonna keep pushing to lose to get to my goal of 250

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Congratulations on the weight loss

@extravagantformulas7517 Ай бұрын

Dude I’m planning a trip to Carrie da with my girlfriend and I’ve gained weight due to family loss/grief. It’s been a year since I’ve visited and your videos have given me so much insight into the potentials of my visit and what to expect. Thank you so much!!!! You are an absolute blessing!!! 🙏🏽

@loriloonj4904 Ай бұрын

I just found your channel. I'm plus sized also. I'm 49 around 340pds. I cannot walk far so I am so happy seeing you walking so much. I would have to use a scooter to get around a theme park but I don't want to go to them because I feel sad I have to pay full price to not even enjoy many of the rides. Keep your videos coming. You are amazing!!! Love your channel!!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

If you’re worried about it, I will try Disney as a starting point it’s the most accessible

@alisiamondragon3013 Ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this so I know what I’m gonna be walking into. My first walk of shame was 8 years ago at carowinds in front of my whole family and I wanted to cry. That day has scarred me. I’m supposed to go to Carowinds this weekend. I don’t want to go, but I’m making myself do it.

@amberbryant8141 Ай бұрын

Thank you sharing your new video. I’m plus size and short leg too. I never visit Carowinds yet.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Hopefully this helps prepare you for your visit

@amandaperkins4480 21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos! You are helping many others like us! Love your positivity on the issue! Keep up the great work!

@HopeSmalls 26 күн бұрын

I remember go told at my state fair I was too big to fit on the ride and I was shaking the ride. I was so embarrassed. It was like in front of people oh my God I never went back in 18 years.

@TruCal-zk6cn Ай бұрын

Jason,keep walking all those fun steps! You’re a kind soul. 😞❤️

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you

@bunnybuns7399 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for what you do. I am a plus sized woman and I've been so scared to get on rides that I've never been on but seeing you ride them gives me that confidence to just give it a try. Thank you so much. I appreciate you. ❤

@bloodbought6809 Ай бұрын

After burn or “top gun” was my favorite ride back in the day… I may not fit on it now tho

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Hope you do. I didn't realize that was Top Gun.

@bloodbought6809 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this my brother!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching

@bloodbought6809 Ай бұрын

@@fattestedtravel yessir! I finally finished it too! My favorite parts are when you talk about your history of going there sure but mainly when you talk about your challenges of weight loss and life and so on because I and my wife face them too. We want to lose inches(don’t care about the weight number as much) so we can more easily enjoy experiences and rides… we LOVE Disney and we simply can’t do a few of the rides yet… and universal would be nice to do as well(your universal video recently tho was encouraging because maybe I can ride a few more than i thought anyway) Sorry for the long comment… thank you again!

@timjackson7588 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt beginning of your journey, I have taken that walk of shame a few times and it is never fun!!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ChaseRthrfrd Ай бұрын

Good video Man, keep going and doing your thing!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that

@BeanChildIsSlay Ай бұрын

I’m not plus size (I actually don’t feel secure on certain rides because I’m small) but i do appreciate that you did this, I can’t imagine having to walk off a ride.you are insanely brave. What you said on airwalker I do understand. It would be really awkward with kids if you are plus sized. Luckily that one ain’t dangerous XD. Appreciate your bravery!

@bloodbought6809 Ай бұрын

Holy cow you're so close to us! We used to go to Carowinds 2-3 times a year or at least once a year! I haven't been like 20+ years I think... lets see whats up!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I grew up going there myself

@bloodbought6809 Ай бұрын

@@fattestedtravel so I learned from the start of your video!(that I haven’t finished yet lol)

@Jeannn22 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouraging words what you said was really inspiring 🙂

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@JSKIITV 14 күн бұрын

Good video thanks

@saviccitheonly9553 26 күн бұрын

How it affects the taxes if you work there: you have to file for both states. You also can’t work in some areas because of the different laws.

@monkeysteinel Ай бұрын

Last time I went there a worker shamed me in front of everyone said I was too big for the ride. I’m not huge I have big legs. But it ruined my whole trip and I’ve been too embarrassed to ride another ride since. I know it’s a first world problem but ugh.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I don't know if all the staff know how to deal with people that don't fit, but thankfull no one purposely shamed me. I'm so sorry that happened to you.

@stephenbrink1079 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for doing this! I'm wishing you the best. Not to overstep, but I started Monjouro and have lost 30 lbs so quickly. I understand it's pricey unless you have a condition that warrants the medication. Best of luck!

@mikeray5151 Ай бұрын

Hey man i love your videos you do a great job your right my cousin bullied me cause of my weight and i ate more until i was hospitalized and after that wake up call im in the gym 3 times a week man i was 312 lbs now im 249 in 3 months so thank you and keep on livin man livin alright alright alright

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you and may your health journey be for you and no one else!

@heatherkellogg9063 Ай бұрын

I love watching your videos and you showing that bigger people can have fun too

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching I really appreciate it!

@Roythe13th Ай бұрын

Silver Dollar City would be a good choice since its similar to Dollywood but with some different rides. Also Kennywood which has a lot of unique and older rides.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I’m hoping to do both of these at some point. Silver dollar city is definitely on my list. I have been before but it’s been a long time.

@TheRealninjadojopcgames Ай бұрын

Hey man, I checked out your channel and I love it you’re so inspiring and you have good energy for KZfaq. One thing though, I rode the bumper cars and I’m not super plus size, I’m like 290 something but it’s a mix of fat and muscle and I was able to ride bumper cars without even wearing the restraint

@GalsGotMoxie Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing these! I appreciate your honesty and candor ❤

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@alliematelski1767 Ай бұрын

You're my favorite fat tested channel but also a very good amusement park channel!❤❤

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

That's a great compliment! Thank you!

@albertsmarowsky 20 күн бұрын

Would love to see you at Knoebels in Elysburg, PA

@Urbank06 Ай бұрын

What do you use to record?

@shashasparks8500 Ай бұрын

I failed after burn and but I made it on night hawk. Some rides you’ll make and some you wont

@shashasparks8500 Ай бұрын

By the way I used to be 425 and I lost a lot of weight I’m 315 now. My goal for next time is to be 50lbs more. I got this. I was proud that I rode a lot of them. Y’all just try it Fr. And thanks for this video.

@sarah_marsden Ай бұрын

Gosh that must have been a tough day trying so many rides but hardly getting on anything 😭 xx

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Hopefully it helps other people know what they can fit on and ride

@Toddimusprimal Ай бұрын

Thankyou for doing these. Both my wife and I are both larger and it gives us a good guide. I used your video from universal for my trip last year in fact.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@pinkjellybean4019 Ай бұрын

Another awesome video ❤️ thanks again, Jason!!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sheilaraynor7726 12 күн бұрын

i rode afterburn b2b as a plus size woman bc my problem with rides are my thighs. shoulder harnesses fit well. but lap bars are NOT my friend.

@amberr5747 Ай бұрын

I remember when Carrowinds had smurf island. I have a really good picture of papa smurf coming down the slide with me and another little girl.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

That's cool. I feel like I very faintly remember that.

@donaldderp3878 25 күн бұрын

OK, this is great that you are doing this, but... it seems that people will need a frame of reference to know how big you are, right? I am 5'8" and 275 lbs, and probably smaller than you, but it is not possible to tell without knowing more info.

@peekaboo7424 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video. Thank you so much 🦋

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@wakcedout 11 күн бұрын

most family rides will pass a "fat test" as they are more accomodating due to being low force for small children. the bigger rides not being accomodating to larger guests is down to they design for average and its a safety issue. and i will say that a recent visit to my home park of six flags great america having an old ride i rode as a kid called american eagle, i tried to get on and had to take a walk of shame with my wife, but and i dont know if you had this at that time. im taking it as a changing moment of wanting to lose weight so i can renjoy the ride. even tho my wife called it shameful as we walked away, i laughed but inside i knew i needed to change something. im not going to let the weight i gained stop me from enjoying life. im 42 and i want to be near my weight i dropped down to when i was 23 to join the usaf. 190 pounds is unrealistic but i think i can get to 250 or 240. havent checked a scale so i dont know exactley where im at....but im worried its over 300. being tall lets my body hide it so the gain sneaks up on me. my suggestion if you are a big person like me and the video producer here and want to enjoy the more exciting rides....make it a motivation to lose the pounds and be able to enjoy the rides.

@leo_fodao Ай бұрын

Can you do Sea World San Diego, Knotts Berry Farm Anaheim, Six Flags California, Universal Studios California?

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

If this video gets 10 million views, I can definitely afford to do that :-)

@alliematelski1767 Ай бұрын

I always look forward to new posts!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I appreciate that so much

@HopeSmalls 26 күн бұрын

Busch garden Williamsburg,Virginia

@fraudsarentfriends4717 22 күн бұрын

Rollercoasters aren't very wheelchair friendly either. Carowinds got rid of many rides that could have easily been made more accessible to make space for Rollercoasters. Terrible management decisions.

@christinemarkus1980 Ай бұрын

Please try Cedar Point and Kings Island!😊

@conniespier6090 Ай бұрын

You're awesome Jason. I love how you don't just shrink away even if it looks small, you still try. Amazing.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ts4gv 27 күн бұрын

hope you achieve your weight loss goals & get to ride these someday. carowinds is a great park.

@LunarNagito Ай бұрын

Can you test out Holiday World and Splashing Safari? It’s in Santa Claus Indiana.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I hope to make it out there

@thrillrides1012 Ай бұрын

Do cedar point Kings Island Kings Dominion Busch gardens Williamsburg

@mrmayjr28 Ай бұрын

Coming from a big guy trying to lose weight. You are brave. 😊

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TheGatlinburgHussey Ай бұрын

I've lost 110 lbs..Hello from Gatlinburg! Best advice. Stop drinking soda and drink water and black coffee all day

@jennniferbailey131 Ай бұрын

They’ve added a lot of new rides since I was last there! The Intimidator was still there then.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

It was rethemed to Thunder Striker this year.

@Jessplays605 Ай бұрын

Silver Dollar City Branson Missouri

@JakeRaiders Ай бұрын

Try out Knott’s Berry Farm, there are three rides that has test seats

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I hope to!

@Hperm-Cubes 21 күн бұрын

Go to cedar point

@HopeSmalls 26 күн бұрын

Hershey park

@Itsmiley114 22 күн бұрын

No its carowinds

@HopeSmalls 22 күн бұрын

@@Itsmiley114 he asked what places to visit next

@leo_fodao Ай бұрын

thanks for all you. add your numbers in the beginning of the video so we can have a better understanding how you fit

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I used to do that, but to be honest people asking helps engagement and reach more people. I'm 5'8 and 370 btw

@dtoonz Ай бұрын

If only there was a solution…

@elizabethbone1938 Ай бұрын

Six flags stl ,silver dollar city

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

Hope to make it back there

@Bnis13838 Ай бұрын

Great video…about as fat friendly as Six Flags😢

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I'd put this above 6 Flags because it has more rides, but yea.

@laststopformadness Ай бұрын

As a former emotional eater I know your pain.

@RMCHurler Ай бұрын

Be glad you didnt ride hurler... worst ride on the planet!

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I’ve definitely written some rough rides. Sad I didn’t get to make it on there.

@peacocca190 Ай бұрын

Man. Carowind’s is worse than most places. That’s too bad.

@fattestedtravel Ай бұрын

I do appreciate they were so kind to give me the tickets though. That's rare and I can't change if I can fit on the rides, but I appreciate their team.

@peacocca190 Ай бұрын

@@fattestedtravel that’s great they gave you tickets.