News: Follow-up: 'Forbidden' fatties at 'Wizarding World of Harry

My post yesterday and accompanying info in a Reuters article declaring to the world I am a fatso who can't fit into a theme park ride has prompted vigorous discussion and debate around the internet, especially on popular LiveJournal community ONTD (Oh No They Didn't!). I wanted to clarify and respond to some of the comments and questions I've been reading.

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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Islands of Adventure