There is nothing like the moment when our tadpoles walk up to get measured for a ride at a theme park and discover they have finally grown tall enough to ride! Ribbit, ribbit! But then there are the times when they are so close but get turned away at the last minute with all their hopes and dreams dashed by lacking that quarter-inch! Croak! That’s why before we visit a theme park such as LEGOLAND, we do a little pre-planning and research the park's height requirements. We look for safe and realistic rides that our tadpoles can ride without any unexpected rejections. Here's exactly how your party stacks up at LEGOLAND California so you can be toadally prepared for your awesome day! We've included the new rides in LEGO Galaxy.
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FAQs
- Do all rides at LEGOLAND have a height requirement? No, many rides have no minimum height requirement, but several do for safety and ride design.
- Can a shorter rider go on rides with an adult at LEGOLAND? Many rides allow guests below the minimum height to ride if accompanied by a responsible rider who meets the requirements.
- What's the tallest minimum height requirement at LEGOLAND? Some attractions require riders to be at least 42 inches to ride due to safety restraints
- What ages get in LEGOLAND California for free? Children under 2 get in free. Ages 2 and up require a ticket.
- How can I save on LEGOLAND tickets? You can get discount LEGOLAND California tickets and special deals on second day free tickets through Undercover Tourist. Log in to your Undercover Tourist account before selecting your tickets to unlock special savings (up to $118 per ticket)!
Our Guide to LEGOLAND California Height Requirements and Parent Swap
Our tween, Tad, is now tall enough for everything in LEGOLAND Park, but our toddler, Lily, has room to grow (and she’s a bit sensitive about it too). Doing our research in advance helps us know which rides to avoid and when we need to direct her attention elsewhere to rides we know she can ride and enjoy. Being prepared with knowledge on LEGOLAND California height requirements is just one part of building a perfect day at LEGOLAND.
What we learned recently with Lily is that even if she is old enough and tall enough to ride, that does not mean she is mentally or emotionally ready to ride. A recent trip on Emmet's Flying Adventure Ride in the all-new LEGO Movie World stunned Leap, Tad and myself with toadally cool surprises, 3D effects and the feeling of riding a flying couch. We loved it so much! For Lily, it was a bit too realistic. She was worried that she would fall and that the animals would get her. On the other hand, other kids the same height as her were perfectly fine on the ride. All kids are different, so you'll need to assess whether your tadpoles are ready to take on a new thrill ride. After riding, Lily informed us that Queen Watevra's Carousel was more her speed after all. Noted.
There's no need to force your kids to ride. Some LEGOLAND attractions offer Parent Swap for families with tadpoles who do not measure up or are not old enough to ride (or are just not ready to ride). All members of your party wait in line together. When you reach the front, just let the ride operator know you want to use Parent Swap. When the first riders' turn is over, the parents may switch places and then the other parent can ride with the older child. That saves you from waiting in line twice, and your older kid may get to ride twice! Win-win!
Many rides have a minimum height requirement, but a few rides have a maximum height requirement. Sorry, parents and bigger kids! Also, as noted, a few rides have age requirements as well as height requirements, and some just have age requirements. The below list includes LEGOLAND California Water Park height requirements as well as LEGOLAND California height requirements for rides and attractions in case you'll be making a splash there too.
LEGOLAND California Rides and Attractions With No Height Restrictions
LEGOLAND California is a great theme park for young children and toddlers. There are a number of rides and attractions without any height restrictions, although some require the child to be accompanied by a responsible rider.
- Adventurers Club (younger kids may find the music and lighting scary)
- Benny's Playship
- Build Watevra You Wa'Na Build
- Cargo Ace (ages 3 to 5. Riders under 36 inches must be accompanied by a rider at least 14 years old and at least 36 inches)
- Cole’s Rock Climb
- Coast Cruise
- Coast Guard Build-a-Boat
- DUPLO Little Dino Trail
- DUPLO Playtown
- DUPLO Splash Safari (ages 6 and under)
- DUPLO Splash Pad (ages 1 to 3)
- Elgor's Build-A-Boat
- Emmet's Super Suite
- Explorer River Quest
- Hideaways
- Imagination Station
- Joker Soaker
- Junior Driving School (ages 3 to 5)
- Kai’s Spinners
- LEGOLAND Express (rider under 36 inches must be accompanied by a responsible rider 36 inches or taller)
- LEGO CITY: Deep Sea Adventure (riders under 52 inches may only ride with a supervising companion at least 14 years old and 52 inches tall)
- LEGO CITY: Space
- LEGO DREAMZzz
- LEGO Factory Tour
- LEGO Ferrari Build & Race in Imagination Zone (fun for all ages)
- LEGO MINDSTORMS (ages 9 and up)
- LEGO NINJAGO The Ride (riders under 48 inches must be accompanied by a rider at least 14 years old and at least 48 inches)
- LEGO NINJAGO Training Camp
- LEGO SoFi Stadium
- Lion Temple Wave Pool (riders below 42 inches must be accompanied by and adult, anyone under 48 inches is required to wear a life vest provided by the park)
- MINILAND USA
- Pharaoh’s Revenge (riders under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult)
- Queen Watevra's Carousel (42 inches to ride alone. Guests under 42 inches must be accompanied by a supervisor 14 or older)
- Rebuild The World
- Soak-N-Sail (guests under 36 inches or under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult)
- Swabbie's Deck
- The LEGO Movie 2 Experience
- Wipeout Lagoon
LEGOLAND Height Requirements 30 Inches (76.2 cm) and Taller
There is only one ride with a 30-inch height requirement:
- Lost Kingdom Adventure
LEGOLAND Height Requirements 34 Inches (86.36 cm) and Taller
Here are the rides with a 34-inch height requirement:
- Skipper School
- (New!) Launch & Land (34 inches with an adult, 48 inches without an adult)
- Captain Cranky’s Challenge
LEGOLAND Height Requirements 36 Inches (91.44 cm) and Taller
Here are the rides with a 36-inch height requirement:
- (New!) Galacticoaster (36 inches with an adult, 48 inches without an adult)
- Beetle Bounce (also has a maximum height of 55 inches)
- Coastersaurus
- Cragger’s Swamp
- Crug’s Run
- Dune Raiders
- Pirate Reef (riders between 36 and 42 inches must be accompanied by a rider a supervisor 14 or older)
- Splash Battle
- Royal Joust (Ages 4 to 12)
LEGOLAND Height Requirements 40 Inches (101.6 cm) and Taller
Here are the rides with a 40-inch height requirement:
- Emmet's Flying Adventure Ride (this ride has an age requirement of 3 and up and is perfect for older kids. Riders under 48 inches must be accompanied by a rider 14 or older)
- Kid Power Tower
- The Dragon
- Crooler’s Twist
- Unikitty's Disco Drop (riders under 48 inches must be accompanied by a rider 14 or older)
- (New!) G-Force Test Facility (40 inches with an adult, 56 inches without an adult)
LEGOLAND Height Requirements 42 Inches (106.68 cm) and Taller
Here are the rides with a 42-inch height requirement:
- BIONICLE Blaster (minimum age 4 to ride together with an adult; minimum age 6 and 48 inches to ride alone)
- Build-a-Raft River
- LEGO Technic Coaster (minimum age 4 to ride together with an adult; minimum age 6 to ride alone)
- Orange Rush
- Riptide Racers (single riders only)
- Splash Out (single riders only)
- Twin Chasers (single riders only)
LEGOLAND California Maximum Height Requirements
There is one ride at LEGOLAND California that has a height cap:
- Beetle Bounce: 55 inches (139.7 cm) and under
Rides and Attractions with Age Restrictions
There are a few rides with age restrictions:
- BIONICLE Blaster (minimum age 4 and 42 inches to ride together with an adult; minimum age 6 and 48 inches to ride alone)
- Cargo Ace (ages 4 to 12)
- DUPLO Splash Pad (ages 1 to 3)
- Driving School (ages 6 to 13)
- Junior Driving School (ages 3 to 5)
- LEGO MINDSTORMS (ages 9 and up)
- LEGO Technic Coaster (minimum age 4 and 42 inches and taller)
- Pharaoh’s Revenge (riders under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult)
- Royal Joust (ages 4 to 12)
One thing to keep in mind is that a few ride seats are built for two and not three people. If you have two little ones who each need adult supervision, you might not all fit on all of the rides together, which can make it challenging if you do not bring another adult with you.
You are ready to visit LEGOLAND! Do you know where your tadpoles measure up against the LEGOLAND height requirements? Purchase your discounted LEGOLAND tickets before you visit to save your money for those LEGO souvenirs! Visit LEGOLAND Safe to Play for important up-to-date details you should know before you visit.
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Hoppy planning!
