Las Vegas: Fat-friendly rides/dining/attractions?
Babyo
of April). We're staying at the Las Vegas Hilton, and have plans to visit
Star Trek: The Experience for certain. Other plans are somewhat dependent
on answers to my questions here.
Background: I've been to Las Vegas many times, but all previous trips were
solo, and when I weighed only about 240 lbs. I'm now about 350 lbs, and my
knees and back don't work as well as they did back then. I'm ok standing
and walking as long as I have seating or something to lean against/sit on
frequently. When I went thru Star Trek: The Experience back then at 240
lbs, I was too big to connect the seat belts in the seats on the ride's
shuttlecraft. But I was able to get away with just not fastening it, and no
one said anything. I enjoyed the ride, even tho the seat arms pinched me a
bit. Again, that was about 100 lbs ago.
My husband is about 190 lbs, so size isn't a problem for him (nor does my
size bother him). But because this will be his first trip to Las Vegas, I
want to try to plan things so my physical limitations interfere with
activities as little as possible under the circumstances. Therefore, I'd
like to ask 3 things of anyone else who's found fat-friendly rides, etc in
Vegas.
1) Have any of you been thru the ride at Star Trek: The Experience lately?
Anyone have a problem getting in or on the ride? Any suggestions?
2) In Vegas itself, on the strip, are there any decent prime rib/seafood
restaurants that have secure comfortable chairs or booths with ample room
so I can be seated comfortably while dining?
3) Any other rides/attractions suggestions where my husband and I can go
that I'll be reasonably comfortable at? We only have 3 days/2 nights, so
I'd like to hit the highlights of Vegas for him if possible.
Any of your suggestions and tips for someone my size in Las Vegas would be
very helpful and VERY appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Nicholson's
"Babyo"
> Any of your suggestions and tips for someone my size in Las Vegas would be
> very helpful and VERY appreciated!
>
> Thanks in advance!
Are you able to walk much?? If so, there are many different sights on the
strip that are enjoyable and give that first timer a look at the other side
of Vegas. (Mirage Dolphin Habitat, Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, Eiffel Tower
at Paris).
Here are a few sites for you to go look over for suggestions.
http://www.lvol.com/
http://www.vegas4visitors.com/attract/attract.htm
Enjoy your trip!
Lady Veteran
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On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 07:55:36 -0800, Bobbie wrote:
>Forget the rides. Concentrate on the Buffet Tables. Enjoy
>
>Bobbie
Yes. kick the food out of the way and let's get down to serious table
dancing. If the table collapses, hopefully it will squash an idiot,
such as the author of the above post.
LV
Lady Veteran
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DocTCW
> I'm traveling to Las Vegas with my husband in a couple of weeks
I really can't answer your questions except to say that Vegas is a
VERY accomodating town.
What I would like to interject is how brave you are to have made the
post. My hat is off to you, seriously.
Please have a blast!!
Tom
billb
> I really can't answer your questions except to say that Vegas is a
> VERY accomodating town.
>
he's right. if you're spending big money, they'll put up with you no
matter how fat you are.
--
billb
Jill in NH
reg. size seatbelts ...maybe Star Trek might have the same type of thing??
Worth asking about.
How about checking into a motorized scooter of some kind?
[How refreshing to hear from someone who is so open about their size.]
Have a great time!
jill in NH
Andrew in Alabama
dumn ass???
>I really can't answer your questions except to say that Vegas is a
>VERY accomodating town.
Agreed. It must be the friendliest city in America if you are
disabled.
>What I would like to interject is how brave you are to have made the
>post. My hat is off to you, seriously.
Agreed again.
>Please have a blast!!
Given her attitude, I am sure she will.
----
Andrew <-- is it JUNE yet?
"Whatever happens in Unincorporated Clark County stays in
Unincorporated Clark County."
(Steve Harder-Kucera in alt.vacation.las-vegas)
Margaret Fine
I would call ahead to some of the attractions you want to do (like ST)
and ask about seat belt extender use. If you don't already have your own
I'd consider buying one. This is something attractions must deal with on
an almost daily basis and they should be able to tell you if you can use
one.
I'd also consider a scooter. You can usually rent them and they'll
deliver and pick up right from the hotel. You see all sorts of people
on scooters in Vegas and you'll be able to enjoy yourself so much more
without hurting all the time!!
If you have time to go outside of Vegas, consider doing a trip to Red
Rock Canyon. It is beautiful out there and you can do a driving trip
and enjoy all the beauty without even leaving the car once.
I hope you do a trip report and let us know how you find Vegas to be as
a person with physical limitations. Whether it is weight related
issues, health or age at some point we all face some kind of limitation
and your input and insights may help someone else down the road.
--
Margaret Fine
mef...@mindspring.com
Big Mikey
put up with all the insulting posts.
Tom doc...@aol.com will also help you.
Big Mikey
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Lady Veteran
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I hope they do. It is about fat people told the idiots that their
opinions matter as much as mud in a puddle.
LV
Lady Veteran
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"I rode a tank and held a general's rank
when the blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank..."
- -Rolling Stones, Sympathy for the Devil
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People who hide behind anonymous remailers and
ridicule fat people are cowardly idiots with no
motive but malice.
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Lady Veteran
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They will even take in your sorry, unwiped mou^H^H^H^ass.
With you there is no difference coward.
LV
Lady Veteran
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"I rode a tank and held a general's rank
when the blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank..."
- -Rolling Stones, Sympathy for the Devil
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People who hide behind anonymous remailers and
ridicule fat people are cowardly idiots with no
motive but malice.
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Lady Veteran
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On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 18:44:32 GMT, "Jill in NH" <cmc...@comcast.net>
wrote:
You go girl!!!
LV
Lady Veteran
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"I rode a tank and held a general's rank
when the blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank..."
- -Rolling Stones, Sympathy for the Devil
- ------------------------------------------------
People who hide behind anonymous remailers and
ridicule fat people are cowardly idiots with no
motive but malice.
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Cammum
>
>Now he's even hitting on MARRIED women.
>
>This fat slob will do ANYTHING for a date!
Yo, dawg, you have it best. I hear you are really gay and your NAMBLA man
child will hunt through all of your folds of fat to find your little willie.
That's luv, dawg. It's gotta be in there and he gotta find it because he luvs
ya.
FAT GAY POWER, DAWG
Traveller
> of April).
I can't help you with info on Vegas, but one point you do want to consider -
what arrangements have you made with your airline (are you flying?) to
ensure you and other customers are comfortable during the trip?
Evil Elvis
<snip pork fat>
Geez, PORK CHOP. I didn't think you could get any more desperate
for attention but to stoop so low as to create a new account in order
to take a shot at Big Mikey is a new low for you. Maybe you should go
to Jenny Craig. I hear they have a great program for FAT CRIPPLES
like you. Hell, they even have sugar-free diets for your DIABETES.
However, I don't know what they can do for your huge, hairy MAN-BOOBS.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
--EE--
Blanche
which may be more practical. Personally, I dislike roller coasters
so that's not a topic I can provide any info.
As for gambling -- no problem. Every casino will make your life
as comfy as possible.
Sightseeing -- tour buses to Hoover Dam and such should be OK. If
interested in a tour, explain to them when you book that you have
additional requirements.
I've yet to run into any problems in LV (other than when I was
under 21) that cannot be accomodated. Rather than walking (since
it's already hot) and I'm not sure the monorail is working yet,
you may be forced to take cabs all over for door-to-door service.
Self-park is usually quite a walk.
I understand your situation quite well, having traveled with my
father (wheel chair and/or crutches) in the past.