Universal Orlando Resort is a toadally top destination for thrill-seekers in Orlando. But with great thrill comes great responsibility. When it comes to the wide selection of big, bad coasters at Universal Epic Universe (opening May 22, 2025), Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure and waterslides at Universal Volcano Bay, height plays a more critical role than at other neighboring theme parks. For some of you, it may play a part in deciding when to visit. After all, an inch or two over a couple of months could open up a whole new set of ride possibilities. (Take it from this momma frog, those tadpoles sometimes grow like weeds!)
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Overview of Height Requirements at Universal Orlando Resort
Whether you’re thinking further out about the best ages for your kids to visit, or just reviewing rides a few days ahead of your trip, it will be so hopful to know BEFORE you arrive. (We learned that the hard way with Lily on Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. There were soooooo many tears when she found out she wouldn't be riding with big brother, Tad.) With so many rides of varying height requirements at Universal Orlando Resort, it's critical to prep your frog squad so there are no disappointments. And thanks to child swap, there is no reason for frog parents to miss out, either (more on that below)!
In this guide, you’ll find a list of the rides with height requirements at Universal Orlando. Keep in mind that just because your little ones are tall enough to ride doesn't mean they're ready to ride! Even though she was tall enough, we could not get Lily to even consider Skull Island: Reign of Kong. But no matter their height, even your tiny tadpoles can still have a blast at Universal Orlando. We've also made hopful infographics, which you can even download and save to use in the park!
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: None
These attractions have no height requirement and can be enjoyed by frogs big and small.
- Constellation Carousel - Universal Epic Universe
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Hand-held infants are not permitted. - Fyre Drill - Universal Epic Universe
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Hand-held infants are not permitted. - Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast - Universal Studios Florida
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Hand-held infants are not permitted. - Kang & Kudos' Twirl 'n' Hurl - Universal Studios Florida
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Hand-held infants are not permitted. - The Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station - Universal Studios Florida
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. (Remember, you need a Park-to-Park ticket to ride the Hogwarts Express.) - Caro-Seuss-El - Universal Islands of Adventure
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Hand-held infants may ride in the chariot only. - One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish - Universal Islands of Adventure
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Hand-held infants are not permitted. - Storm Force Accelatron - Universal Islands of Adventure
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. Hand-held infants are not permitted. - The Hogwarts Express - Hogsmeade Station - Universal Islands of Adventure
Children under 48 inches must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion. (Remember, you need a Park-to-Park ticket to ride the Hogwarts Express.) - The Reef - Universal Volcano Bay
Children under 48 inches (122 cm) tall must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest. - Waturi Beach - Universal Volcano Bay
Children under 48 inches (122 cm) tall must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest. - Puka Uli Lagoon - Universal Volcano Bay
Children under 48 inches (122 cm) tall must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest.
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 34 Inches or Taller
Must be at least 34 inches (87 cm) tall. Children between 34 inches and 48 inches (86 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
- Yoshi's Adventure - Universal Epic Universe
- E.T. Adventure - Universal Studios Florida
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 36 Inches or Taller
Children between 36 inches and 48 inches (92 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
- Skull Island: Reign of Kong - Universal Islands of Adventure
Must be at least 36 inches (91 cm) tall. - Pteranodon Flyers - Universal Islands of Adventure
Designed for children 36 inches to 56 inches (92 cm-142 cm) tall. A child who meets this requirement must accompany guests over 56 inches (142 cm) tall. - Flight of the Hippogriff - Universal Islands of Adventure
Must be at least 36 inches (92 cm) tall. - The Cat in the Hat - Universal Islands of Adventure
Must be at least 36 inches (92 cm) tall. - The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! - Universal Islands of Adventure
Must be at least 36 inches (92 cm) tall.
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 40 Inches or Taller
Must be at least 40 inches (102 cm) tall. Children between 40 inches and 48 inches (102 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
- Hiccup's Wing Gliders - Universal Epic Universe
- Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge - Universal Epic Universe
- Mine-Cart Madness - Universal Epic Universe
- Curse of the Werewolf - Universal Epic Universe
- Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry - Universal Epic Universe
- Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon - Universal Studios Florida
- The Simpsons Ride - Universal Studios Florida
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem - Universal Studios Florida. Persons under 40 inches (102 cm) tall must experience this attraction from an adjacent stationary seat.
- TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D - Universal Studios Florida
- Fast & Furious - Supercharged - Universal Studios Florida
- The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man - Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 42 Inches or Taller
Must be at least 42 inches (107 cm) tall.
- Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges - Universal Islands of Adventure
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. - Jurassic Park River Adventure - Universal Islands of Adventure
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. - Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts - Universal Studios Florida
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. - MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack - Universal Studios Florida
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. - ika Moana of Honu ika Moana - Universal Volcano Bay
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. - Krakatau Aqua Coaster - Universal Volcano Bay
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. - Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides - Universal Volcano Bay
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. - Punga Racers - Universal Volcano Bay
- Taniwha Tubes - Universal Volcano Bay
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion. - TeAwa The Fearless River - Universal Volcano Bay
Children between 42 inches and 48 inches (107 cm-122 cm) tall must enter the river with a supervising companion. All guests must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest.
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 44 Inches or Taller
Must be at least 44 inches (112 cm) tall. Children between 44 inches and 48 inches (112 cm-122 cm) tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
- Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls - Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 48 Inches or Taller
Must be at least 48 inches (122 cm) tall.
- Stardust Racers - Universal Epic Universe
- Dragon Racer's Rally - Universal Epic Universe
- Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment - Universal Epic Universe
- Revenge of the Mummy - Universal Studios Florida
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey - Universal Islands of Adventure
- Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure - Universal Islands of Adventure
- Honu of Honu ika Moana - Universal Volcano Bay
- Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides - Universal Volcano Bay
- Ko’okiri Body Plunge - Universal Volcano Bay
- Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides - Universal Volcano Bay
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: Under 48 Inches
Designed for children under 48 inches (122 cm) tall.
- Tot Tiki Reef - Universal Volcano Bay
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 51 Inches or Taller
Must be at least 51 inches (130 cm) tall.
- Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit - Universal Studios Florida
Must be no more than 79 inches (201 cm) tall. - Jurassic World VelociCoaster- Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 52 Inches or Taller
Must be at least 52 inches (133 cm) tall.
- Doctor Doom's Fearfall - Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: 54 Inches or Taller
Must be at least 54 inches (138 cm) tall.
- The Incredible Hulk Coaster - Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Height Requirements: Under 54 Inches
Designed for children under 54 inches (137 cm) tall.
- Runamukka Reef - Universal Volcano Bay
Got all that down? Start stretching out those frog legs! Despite meeting height requirements, you may have some fear about your level of comfort in the ride. Have no fear! Many of Universal Orlando’s most exciting rides have test seats available so that guests can determine comfort and fit for themselves before riding.
You can find test seats outside of the entrances of Doctor Doom's Fearfall, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Revenge of the Mummy, Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts and Jurassic World VelociCoaster. We really recommend testing out the seat if you’re nervous about feeling too claustrophobic on a ride — no need for an unpleasant ride experience ruining your day!
Universal Orlando Rider Switch (Child Swap)
If any of your tadpoles are too tiny for a fun coaster the rest of the gang wants to try, there’s still hope. Universal Orlando offers child swap, a lifesaver for those parents who still want to ride even if their little tadpole doesn't measure up to the height requirements. Child swap is available on all Universal Orlando attractions. All you have to do is let the team member at the entrance know that you wish to use the child switch service. Everyone in your party will go through the line. Then, while the first party rides, up to two adults can wait with the child in the child switch area. When the others are back, the remaining adults can ride the attraction without having to get back in line.
There’s still plenty of fun to be had for tadpoles who aren’t quite leapin’ enough to meet all of the height requirements at Universal Orlando. Enjoy shows, characters and more across both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.
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