What can your kid ride?
Disney & Universal height checker
Enter your child's height and pick a park. You'll see every height-restricted ride they can ride, the ones they can't yet (and by how much), and the next height that unlocks more. All 83 height-restricted rides across Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood are covered, plus the main any-height rides. No signup.
Heights checked Oct 2026 from Disney and Universal's official ride pages — confirm before you go. Minimums are enforced at the ride entrance, in shoes, and parks change them without notice.
How many rides at each height
Rides on our list a child meets the minimum for, by park. The last column is the park's full list (every height-restricted ride plus the main any-height rides).
| Park | 32 in | 35 in | 38 in | 40 in | 42 in | 44 in | 48 in | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disneyland | 27 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| California Adventure | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Magic Kingdom | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| EPCOT | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Hollywood Studios | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Animal Kingdom | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Universal Studios Florida | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Islands of Adventure | 4 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Epic Universe | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
| Universal Hollywood | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
Minimum ride heights by park
Every height-restricted ride, tallest requirement first, with the page we read it on. Rides with no minimum are listed underneath each table.
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park height requirements (10 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Indiana Jones™ AdventureDisney listed it as closed for refurbishment on Oct 3, 2026. | 46 in (117 cm) |
| Matterhorn Bobsleds | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Space Mountain | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Star Tours - The Adventures Continue | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | 38 in (97 cm) |
| Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster | 35 in (89 cm) |
| Autopia | 32 in (81 cm) |
Any height: "it's a small world" · Alice in Wonderland · Astro Orbitor · Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters · Casey Jr. Circus Train · Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes · Disneyland Monorail · Disneyland Railroad · Dumbo the Flying Elephant · Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage · Haunted Mansion · Jungle Cruise · King Arthur Carrousel · Mad Tea Party · Main Street Vehicles · Mark Twain Riverboat · Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway · Mr. Toad's Wild Ride · Peter Pan's Flight · Pinocchio's Daring Journey · Pirates of the Caribbean · Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin · Sailing Ship Columbia · Snow White's Enchanted Wish · Storybook Land Canal Boats · The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Disney California Adventure Park height requirements (10 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Incredicoaster | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Goofy's Sky School | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Grizzly River Run | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Jumpin' Jellyfish | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Radiator Springs Racers | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Silly Symphony Swings | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Soarin’ Across AmericaDisney's 2026 Soarin' film; Soarin' Around the World and Soarin' Over California carry the same 40 in minimum. | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters | 32 in (81 cm) |
| Mater's Junkyard Jamboree | 32 in (81 cm) |
Any height: Golden Zephyr · Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind · Jessie's Critter Carousel · Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! · Pixar Pal-A-Round - Swinging · Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging · The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure · Toy Story Midway Mania! · WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom Park height requirements (7 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Space Mountain | 44 in (112 cm) |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | 38 in (97 cm) |
| Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | 38 in (97 cm) |
| The Barnstormer | 35 in (89 cm) |
| Tomorrowland Speedway | 32 in (81 cm) |
Any height: "it's a small world" · Astro Orbiter · Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin · Dumbo the Flying Elephant · Haunted Mansion · Jungle Cruise · Mad Tea Party · Main Street Vehicles · Peter Pan's Flight · Pirates of the Caribbean · Prince Charming Regal Carrousel · The Magic Carpets of Aladdin · The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh · Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover · Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid · Walt Disney World Railroad
EPCOT height requirements (4 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Mission: SPACE | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Soarin' Across AmericaDisney's 2026 Soarin' film; Soarin' Around the World carries the same 40 in minimum. | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Test Track | 40 in (102 cm) |
Any height: Frozen Ever After · Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros · Journey Into Imagination With Figment · Living with the Land · Remy's Ratatouille Adventure · Spaceship Earth · The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Disney's Hollywood Studios height requirements (7 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Star Tours – The Adventures Continue | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | 40 in (102 cm) |
| The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | 38 in (97 cm) |
| Slinky Dog Dash | 38 in (97 cm) |
| Alien Swirling Saucers | 32 in (81 cm) |
Any height: Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway · Toy Story Mania!
Disney's Animal Kingdom height requirements (3 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Avatar Flight of Passage | 44 in (112 cm) |
| Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | 44 in (112 cm) |
| Kali River Rapids | 38 in (97 cm) |
Any height: Kilimanjaro Safaris · Na'vi River Journey · Wildlife Express Train
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios Florida height requirements (9 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Revenge of the Mummy | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts | 42 in (107 cm) |
| MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Despicable Me Minion MayhemUnder 40 in can watch from the stationary seats. | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon | 40 in (102 cm) |
| The Simpsons Ride | 40 in (102 cm) |
| TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Trolls Trollercoaster | 36 in (91 cm) |
| E.T. Adventure | 34 in (86 cm) |
Any height: Hogwarts Express: King's Cross Station · Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast · Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl
Universal Islands of Adventure height requirements (14 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| The Incredible Hulk Coaster | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Doctor Doom's Fearfall | 52 in (132 cm) |
| Jurassic World VelociCoaster | 51 in (130 cm) |
| Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | 44 in (112 cm) |
| Jurassic Park River Adventure | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | 42 in (107 cm) |
| The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Flight of the Hippogriff | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Pteranodon FlyersBuilt for kids 36 to 56 in; anyone taller must ride with a child who fits. | 36 in (91 cm) |
| Skull Island: Reign of Kong | 36 in (91 cm) |
| The Cat in the Hat | 36 in (91 cm) |
| The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! | 36 in (91 cm) |
Any height: Caro-Seuss-el · Hogwarts Express: Hogsmeade Station · One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish · Storm Force Accelatron
Universal Epic Universe height requirements (9 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Dragon Racer's Rally | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Stardust Racers | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Curse of the Werewolf | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Hiccup's Wing Gliders | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Mine-Cart Madness | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Yoshi's Adventure | 34 in (86 cm) |
Any height: Constellation Carousel · Fyre Drill
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood height requirements (10 rides)
| Ride | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift | 51 in (130 cm) |
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Jurassic World: The Ride | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Despicable Me Minion Mayhem | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge | 40 in (102 cm) |
| The Simpsons Ride | 40 in (102 cm) |
| TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Flight of the Hippogriff | 39 in (99 cm) |
| The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash | 34 in (86 cm) |
Any height: Silly Swirly Fun Ride · Studio Tour
Too short for a ride? Rider Switch and Child Swap
Every resort here lets grown-ups take turns so nobody has to queue twice. Each operator names it differently.
Disneyland Resort: Rider Switch
Tell the Cast Member at the ride entrance you want Rider Switch, with your whole group there. One adult waits outside the queue with the child while the others ride; then up to two people from the waiting party board through the Rider Switch entrance without waiting in the standard line. Disney says it is available at most attractions.
Source: Disneyland Resort — Rider Switch
Walt Disney World: Rider Switch
Ask the Cast Member at the ride entrance for Rider Switch with your whole group present. One party rides first while the other waits outside the queue with the child; afterwards up to two people from the waiting party board without waiting in the standard line. Disney publishes the list of rides that offer it on the page linked below.
Source: Walt Disney World — Rider Switch
Universal Orlando Resort: Child Swap
Universal's Child Swap: each ride has a family room where one adult waits with the little ones while the rest of the party rides, then you switch places so the adult who sat out gets to ride.
A child who meets a ride's minimum but is under 48 in must ride with a Supervising Companion — someone 14 or older who meets the ride's own requirements.
Source: Universal Orlando — Childcare services (Child Swap) · Universal Orlando — Guide for Safety and Accessibility (PDF)
Universal Studios Hollywood: Child Switch
Universal Studios Hollywood's Child Switch: one of you waits with the child while the rest of the group rides, then the person who waited rides by bypassing the general admission line.
Kids between a ride's minimum and 48 in must ride with a Supervising Companion aged 14 or older.
Source: Universal Studios Hollywood — Rides & Attractions FAQ · Universal Studios Hollywood — Ride Height Requirements
Where these numbers come from
Disney heights are read from each ride's own page on disneyland.disney.go.com and disneyworld.disney.go.com (every Disney ride above links to the page it came from). Universal Orlando and Epic Universe heights come from Universal's Ride Height Requirements page, and a few any-height rides from its Guide for Safety and Accessibility; Universal Studios Hollywood heights come from its own height page, the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride page and its rider guide. We list every height-restricted ride and the main any-height rides — not shows, walk-throughs or animal trails. Seasonal overlays (Haunted Mansion Holiday, Hyperspace Mountain, Jingle Cruise) share their base ride's requirement and aren't listed twice. Water parks aren't covered.
A ride we couldn't confirm on a current official page is left out rather than guessed. The “typical age” shortcuts use the CDC stature-for-age data (50th percentile, boys and girls averaged) — your own child's measured height is what counts.
Ride heights: what parents ask
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