[libertarian27]

Some park-goers are hexing Universal Studios officials over rumors that 6-foot-11, 265-pound Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was permitted on the ride while other heavyset Harry Potter fans were turned away.

But amusement park expert Dennis Speigel says the restrictions likely have as much to do with body type as they do with weight.

"Height can be a factor either way -- too short or too tall -- and girth could be a factor too," said Speigel, who is president of the amusement industry consulting firm International Theme Park Services.

Well, if girth is the issue - stick a girth chart next to the height chart before a ride. Have a scale handy too. Without that guide any employee is making a judgment call and it could be discrimination - if a basketball player with the same weight got on and this fat kid couldn't - being the same weight - there's an issue where none needs to be - break out the scales & measures......without them you have 'would have*could have*should have'

[longtermmemmory]

The article states they have demo seats thoughout the line.

I am also certain the line has descrete markers which can be used to visually compare the patrons to the safety requirements.

You can’t legislate physics.

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