Fast Facts
- For many of the attractions at Universal Studios Florida, riders must be at least 40 inches or taller. Additionally, all guests shorter than 48 inches must have a Supervising Companion with them.
- There's a chart at the front of the park that allows you to compare your child's height to all height requirements. At each ride, Universal team members may request to remeasure and confirm they meet the requirement.
- Test seats are available at most attractions in the park. Child Swap is available at all attractions in the park.
- Hop over to our Universal Orlando Resort Jump Start Guide for more information on the park's attractions.
From Minion Land to DreamWorks Land and New York to Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida is where movie buffs of all ages can take a starring role in their favorite films. Due to safety precautions, aspiring movie stars must meet certain height requirements to ride select attractions. Knowing these guidelines before entering through those iconic arches is the best way to minimize in-park temper tantrums and temper exceptions for tadpoles. If you're planning to visit the original Universal Orlando Resort theme park any time in the near (or far) future, here's everything you need to know about Universal Studios Florida height requirements.
Overview of Universal Studios Florida Height Requirements
With rip-roaring roller coasters, high-intensity simulators, classic dark rides and fan-favorite long-running stage shows, the award-worthy attractions at Universal Studios Florida plunge you right into the action of beloved movies. However, your child needs to be at least 40 inches or taller to ride the majority of attractions. There's a sign at the park entrance (before security) you can use to measure your tadpole for each ride, but be aware that a Universal team member may want to verify their height at the attraction if it appears close.
Additionally, any child who meets the minimum height requirement of an attraction but doesn't meet the 48-inch, ride-alone height requirement must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion — someone who is 14 years of age or older and meets all other attraction ridership requirements. Children under 48 inches must be able to sit upright unassisted on all rides.
Download our hopful height requirements infographic to keep on hand as a reminder throughout your park day.
48 Inches or Taller
Riders must be 48 inches or taller to experience this attraction:
As long as riders are 48 inches tall, they can ride solo.
40, 42 Inches or Taller
Riders must be 42 inches or taller to experience these attractions:
Riders must be 40 inches or taller to experience these attractions:
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
- Fast & Furious - Supercharged
- Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
- The Simpsons Ride
- TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
A Supervising Companion is required for tadpoles 40 to 48 inches tall.
34, 36 Inches or Taller
Riders must be 36 inches or taller to experience this attraction:
- Trolls Trollercoaster
Riders must be 34 inches or taller to experience this attraction:
A Supervising Companion is required for tadpoles 34 to 48 inches tall.
Any Height
Riders can be of any height to experience these attractions:
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (stationary seating only)
- Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station
- Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl (no hand-held infants or lap sitting)
- Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast (no hand-held infants)
A Supervising Companion is required for tadpoles under 48 inches tall.
Child Swap at Universal Studios Florida
Have a tadpole that's too young or too scared to get on your favorite attraction? All good! Use the park's Child Swap program, which allows one member of your party to wait in a designated area along with any child who is unable or unwilling to participate. Once the rest of your group is off the ride, trade places and take your seat on the ride while those who rode previously wait with the tadpole(s). For more information or instructions, feel free to ask a ride attendant upon arrival at the theme park.
Here's the list of attractions that utilize Child Swap at Universal Studios Florida:
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
- E.T. Adventure
- Fast & Furious - Supercharged
- Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
- Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl
- MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack!
- Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
- Revenge of the Mummy
- The Simpsons Ride
- TRANSFORMERS The Ride-3D
- Trolls Trollercoaster
Test Seats at Universal Studios Florida
All passenger restraint systems, including lap bars, shoulder harnesses and seat belts, must be positioned and properly fastened to ensure guest safety. Frogs who don't fit properly within any safety restraint won't be permitted to ride. Large-framed guests may not be accommodated on select rides and are strongly encouraged to try the test seats provided at the entrance of the attractions to ensure their ability to ride.
Here's the list of attractions with test seats at Universal Studios Florida:
- Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
- Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
- Revenge of the Mummy
Hand-Held Infants at Universal Studios Florida
A hand-held infant is a baby who can't walk onto the ride independently or maintain sitting upright by themselves. Hand-held infants can experience the following attractions at Universal Studios Florida with assistance from another person in their party:
- DreamWorks Land (with the exception of Trolls Trollercoaster)
- Animal Actors On Location!
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (stationary seating only)
- Hogwarts Express - King's Cross Station
- Ollivanders' interactive experience in Diagon Alley
Do you have any questions about Universal Studios Florida height requirements? Let us know in the comments below!
Related: Complete Guide to Height Requirements at Universal Orlando Resort
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