View Full Version : Big girls.... at DC
Now - I admit it, I'm a Big Lass (size 20), and hopefully will have shrunk a bit by the time we go to Discovery Cove in October. (LOL been "shrinking for the past 2 years, but not shrunk very much!!!LOL)
This wet suit business is worrying me. Will I be able to fit in one? Will I be mistaken for Shamu?
Please help
They have life vests & wetsuits to fit all sizes, you certainly won't be the biggest person in the park.
Its a great day out. Relax and have fun! ;)
Diane x
colin39
18 Apr 07, 10:14 AM
hey my dads a big bloke and he had no worrys, he wasnt doing the wetsuit thing just the vest, and you will not be the biggest person there. some of the americans:erm: well what can i say:erm: :thumbs-up you will love it what a gr8 place enjoy yaselfs:wave:
Don't even worry about it, you will fit in one fine, I was a size 18 last year when we went and they had loads of wetsuits in bigger sizes than I needed.
Stop worrying.
As for looking like shamu, I think only the trainers look good in the wetsuits, and children look cute in them.
loadsapixiedust
18 Apr 07, 03:50 PM
At size 20 you will not be considered big, you won't believe the size range of the wetsuits on offer and will have no problem finding one to fit.
Disney_Dreamer
18 Apr 07, 04:19 PM
I was a 24 when I went, and it was no problem at all
UncleLatch
18 Apr 07, 07:28 PM
Hey, this is the US of A were talking about here. You will be nowhere near the biggest lady there by a long chalk!
pvbmb01
18 Apr 07, 07:42 PM
I was a size 22/24 last time I went - unfortunately I still am - but I had no problems whatsoever at DC ... the only thing I stressed about was whether the dolphin would be able to pull me along because of my size!!
But, don't worry, you'll be fine ... just sit back, relax and enjoy the run up to your holiday xxxx
I was a size 22/24 last time I went - unfortunately I still am - but I had no problems whatsoever at DC ... the only thing I stressed about was whether the dolphin would be able to pull me along because of my size!!
But, don't worry, you'll be fine ... just sit back, relax and enjoy the run up to your holiday xxxx
OMG - don't get me worrying about that aswell - I hadn't thought of that one! - the dolphin being able to pull me!!!!
Do they have BIG dolphins that are stronger? I think I ought to put in a request for one! :d: :d: :d:
florifan
18 Apr 07, 08:47 PM
They can pull around 4 times their own body weight, so 60-80 stone, don't think you need to worry on that score, I was a size 20 when i went last summer and had no probs at all and I had been worried about it too
You will have a great time ;)
dont worry about your size anyway.
are you going to enjoy yourself,
are you going to have a great time,
are you going to chill and relax.
i guess the answer to my questions are YES, so go and do it, dont worry about how you look and who gives a toot what anyone else thinks. but most of all ENJOY YOUR TIME THERE
I think only the trainers look good in the wetsuits, and children look cute in them.
you never saw my DC pictures then;) ;)
picture the scene. bronze 6 foot 2 abs like a washboard muscles on muscles.
then i walk round the corner, bright read shoulders, peeling back and a abb like a barrel. no one is perfect http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n59/gaz1970/others/six_pack.jpg
Just love the Six pack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is soooooo funny!
mermaid13
19 Apr 07, 08:39 PM
I was a size 22 (smaller now yayy!) the first time and the suit they gave me was too big :grin: . And as everyone says you will NOT be the biggest. Oh, and when you're in the water with the dolphins you're up to your chest anyway so no-one will see!
Have a great time, DC is the best day out :spin:
thanks every one - that's another worry gone - will now thing of something else to stress about!!!
pvbmb01
20 Apr 07, 08:46 PM
OMG - don't get me worrying about that aswell - I hadn't thought of that one! - the dolphin being able to pull me!!!!
Do they have BIG dolphins that are stronger? I think I ought to put in a request for one! :d: :d: :d:
Sorry!! :blush:
Tiggernut
20 Apr 07, 10:30 PM
Now - I admit it, I'm a Big Lass (size 20), and hopefully will have shrunk a bit by the time we go to Discovery Cove in October. (LOL been "shrinking for the past 2 years, but not shrunk very much!!!LOL)
This wet suit business is worrying me. Will I be able to fit in one? Will I be mistaken for Shamu?
Please help
Lovey you're not BIG! :erm: I'm a size 26 (on a good day) and I've been told by friends who have been that there are ALL shapes and sizes there! I don't give a stuff - I'm on holiday and life's too short to worry about what STRANGERS think! ;) :grin:
Lovey you're not BIG! :erm: I'm a size 26 (on a good day) and I've been told by friends who have been that there are ALL shapes and sizes there! I don't give a stuff - I'm on holiday and life's too short to worry about what STRANGERS think! ;) :grin:
Aww thanks Tiggernut :thumb:
pvbmb01
21 Apr 07, 08:54 AM
Lovey you're not BIG! :erm: I'm a size 26 (on a good day) and I've been told by friends who have been that there are ALL shapes and sizes there! I don't give a stuff - I'm on holiday and life's too short to worry about what STRANGERS think! ;) :grin:
Well said - it's not as though you're ever going to meet these people again, and life is too short to be bothered about what other people think ... so just enjoy yourself ... the dolphins are so amazing ... I'm going to try and bring one home with me this time!! Just got to work out how I'll get away with smuggling it through security at the airport!! :pgig:
mermaid13
21 Apr 07, 12:16 PM
... the dolphins are so amazing ... I'm going to try and bring one home with me this time!! Just got to work out how I'll get away with smuggling it through security at the airport!! :pgig:
I wanted to do that but the trainer said they only travel first class.....!!!
taffgirl
21 Apr 07, 01:00 PM
PPPPPLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAASSSSSSEEEEEEEE DO NOT WORRY - as has been said before, you'll be fine - there are DEFINATELY bigger people there. You'll have an absolutely wonderful day!! :spin: Wish I was going again! :cry:
WILDCAT
21 Apr 07, 01:52 PM
Just don't worry and have a great day.:spin: :spin: I'm a big bloke and life is too short to worry what others think. I know how you feel though as my wife is the same. I tried my best to get her to swim but to no avail.:(
What was nice to see at typhoon lagoon was the life guards weren’t all like Pam Anderson there were quite a few big guys & girls. Aswell as middle aged ones.:thumb: up to Disney for this.:wavey:
pvbmb01
21 Apr 07, 02:30 PM
I wanted to do that but the trainer said they only travel first class.....!!!
Typical!! Wonder if they'll travel Premium Economy if I promise them a few fish or something!!! :pgig:
pvbmb01
21 Apr 07, 02:40 PM
Just don't worry and have a great day.:spin: :spin: I'm a big bloke and life is too short to worry what others think. I know how you feel though as my wife is the same. I tried my best to get her to swim but to no avail.:(
What was nice to see at typhoon lagoon was the life guards weren’t all like Pam Anderson there were quite a few big guys & girls. Aswell as middle aged ones.:thumb: up to Disney for this.:wavey:
That was one of the things that put me off going to the water parks the last time we went - was too self-concious (sp?) about the 'body beautiful' people that would be there ... think I was expecting the Pamela Anderson type ... might give the water parks a go this time ... if not the water parks, I might stretch to dipping my toe in the hotel pool!!
I do love Discovery Cove though, it's a very laid back, 'no worries' type of feel to it ... I could quite happily stay there for two weeks!!!
Well said - it's not as though you're ever going to meet these people again, and life is too short to be bothered about what other people think ... so just enjoy yourself ... the dolphins are so amazing ... I'm going to try and bring one home with me this time!! Just got to work out how I'll get away with smuggling it through security at the airport!! :pgig:
That's what I thought when I went to Blizzard Beach - "I'm never going to see these people again!
- so there I was swimming cozzie on, and I hear DS say "R8 Wesley", and.... there was one of the lads in his football team & his family!!!!! They couldn't be at MK or somewhere where I was covered up could they? - no they had to be at a water park. I nearly went blue whilst talking to them as I sucked my stomach in for all I was worth. LOL
pvbmb01
21 Apr 07, 03:00 PM
That's what I thought when I went to Blizzard Beach - "I'm never going to see these people again!
- so there I was swimming cozzie on, and I hear DS say "R8 Wesley", and.... there was one of the lads in his football team & his family!!!!! They couldn't be at MK or somewhere where I was covered up could they? - no they had to be at a water park. I nearly went blue whilst talking to them as I sucked my stomach in for all I was worth. LOL
LOL, that's exactly what I would have done, either that I would have hid behind something, or someone!!! :pgig:
Cyclospora
21 Apr 07, 03:34 PM
I'm reading this thread thinking that I should really try and lose a bit (poor dolphin etc) .....and I'm eating a custard slice!
pvbmb01
21 Apr 07, 07:14 PM
I'm reading this thread thinking that I should really try and lose a bit (poor dolphin etc) .....and I'm eating a custard slice!
Think if you really read the thread everyone is saying you'll be alright ... which you will ... don't worry! Enjoy your custard slice xxx
mermaid13
30 Apr 07, 03:34 PM
I just got my confirmation letter from DC and they say their wetsuits/vests go up to size 18XL :omg: :erm: so I don't think anyone need worry :grin: !!
pvbmb01
30 Apr 07, 07:25 PM
I just got my confirmation letter from DC and they say their wetsuits/vests go up to size 18XL :omg: :erm: so I don't think anyone need worry :grin: !!
Thanks for that ... can't wait to go now ... limo booked, birthday package booked, wetsuit/vest sorted!! whoo-hooo .... :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin:
mermaid13
30 Apr 07, 08:33 PM
Have a great time :grin: ! I know you will:thumbs-up
Tiggernut
30 Apr 07, 10:12 PM
I just got my confirmation letter from DC and they say their wetsuits/vests go up to size 18XL :omg: :erm: so I don't think anyone need worry :grin: !!
I just told my DH that and he said 'Is that in case Shamu fancies a swim with the dolphins?';) :pgig:
landkmum
1 May 07, 07:49 PM
I'm a size 22/24 and I have to agree that you will have no problems with wetsuits at DC. I also found that the people issuing them were fantastic. When they asked whether we wanted a suit or a vest I queried if they would have a suit big enough for me and was told to not be so silly they went much bigger than I needed. They gave me two different size suits and told me to take my time and see which I was most comfortable with and then return the other. As for the water parks, I also have the attitude that it is fine as I won't see those people again which works really well until the photopass photographers appear and want to take a 'family' shot. However, I now have this down to pat aswell and quickly grab one of my two children to stand behind. As I'm quite short and they are rapidly growing that works quite well!!
Shaggy Dog
3 May 07, 07:25 PM
I am a size 26 and had no problems with the wet suits and the staff at DC were great. I made a comment about the fact that the dolphin would need to be strong to pull me back to the shoreline and the trainer said "You wait and see " and with one flick of the tail the dolphin pulled me back with such awesome power for such a small creature. They really are amazing !!!
We also seem to bump into someone we know whenever we go to Florida.
Makes me laugh everytime.
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