The Plus Size Park Hoppers Are Kind of Famous at Disney World
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Plus Size Park Hoppers are a group of five friends from Massachusetts who have gained a following of half a million by sharing videos that help plus-size individuals navigate Disney parks comfortably.
- They provide practical advice on finding comfortable seating, riding roller coasters, and identifying accommodating restaurants, making amusement parks more accessible for larger-bodied visitors.
- The group visits Disney parks about six times a year, balancing their trips with work and budget constraints, and have become niche celebrities within this community over the past three years.
- Their presence and content have had a significant emotional impact on fans, exemplified by a plus-size woman who approached them in tears, expressing gratitude for their representation and support.
