There is nothing worse than getting to a theme park and finding out that your kids are not tall enough to ride the one ride they were looking forward to. Knowing the Universal Orlando height requirements ahead of time will help you prepare your kids for what they can and can’t ride.
Universal Orlando Theme Parks has three different parks for guests to visit: Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Universal’s Volcano Bay. Knowing the Universal Orlando height requirements ahead of time can also help you plan your park day and how much time you want to spend at each of the three Universal Parks. With Universal’s Park-to-Park tickets, guests have the option to customize their day based on the rides that the people in your party are able to ride in each park.
For your planning, you can also see our guide to the scariest Universal Orlando rides for kids for an idea of what to expect if you are visiting with children.
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Universal Islands of Adventure Height Requirements
Jurassic World VelociCoaster
Height Requirement: 52 inches
Supervising Companion: None Required
Ride Type: Thrill
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Height Requirement: 48 inches
Supervising Companion: None Required
Ride Type: Thrill
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Thrill, Water Ride
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Height Requirement: 48 inches
Supervising Companion: None Required
Ride Type: Thrill, Motion Simulation, 3-D/4-D
Hogwarts Express
Park to Park Ticket Required to Ride
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion Required: 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
Caro-Seuss-el
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
Height Requirement: 52 inches
Supervising Companion: None required
Ride Type: Thrill
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
Height Requirement: 44 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Water Ride
Flight of the Hippogriff
Height Requirement: 36 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Thrill, Kid-Friendly
Hogwarts Express: Hogsmeade Station
Park to Park Ticket Required
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Water Ride
Pteranodon Flyers
Height Requirement: Min. 36 inches, Max 56 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
Skull Island: Reign of Kong
Height Requirement: 36 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Thrill, Motion Simulation, 3-D/4-D
Storm Force Accelatron
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-man
Height Requirement: 40 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation, 3-D/4-D
The Cat in the Hat
Height Requirement: 36 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation, Kid Friendly
The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride
Height Requirement: 36 inches
Supervising Companion: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Height Requirement: 54 inches
Supervising Companion
Ride Type: Thrill
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Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Thrill, Motion Simulation, 3-D/4-D
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Height Requirement: 40 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast
Height Requirement: Hand-held infants are not permitted
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Multi-person/ family
Hogwarts Express
Park to Park Ticket Required to Ride
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion Required: 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
Revenge of the Mummy
Height Requirement: 48 inches
Supervising Companion Required:
Ride Type: Thrill
E.T. Adventure
Height Requirement: 34 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation, Kid Friendly
Fast and Furious – Supercharged
Height Requirement: 40 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation
Hogwarts Express: King’s Cross Station
Park to Park Ticket Required
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
Height Requirement: 51 inches
Supervising Companion Required:
Ride Type: Thrill
Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Kid Friendly
MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
Height Requirement: 40 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation, 3-D/ 4-D
The Simpsons Ride
Height Requirement: 40 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation, 3-D/ 4-D
TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
Height Requirement: 40 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Under 48 inches
Ride Type: Motion Simulation, 3-D/ 4-D
Universal’s Volcano Bay
Here are all the Universal Orlando height requirements for Volcano Bay.
Honu ika Moana
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Between 42-48 inches
Ride Type: Multi-person slide
Kale & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides
Height Requirement: 48 inches
Supervising Companion Required: None
Ride Type: Intertwining Tube Ride
Ko’okiri Body Plunge
Height Requirement: 48 inches
Supervising Companion Required: None
Ride Type: Plunge Slide
Kopiko Wai Winding River
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion Required: Children under 48 inches must wear a life jacket
Ride Type: Lazy River
Krakatau Aqua Coaster
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Between 42- 48 inches
Ride Type: Multi Person Canoe Slide
Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Supervising Companion Required: Between 42- 48 inches
Ride Type: Multi-person raft ride
Ohyah & Ohno Drop Slides
Height Requirement: 48 inches
Supervising Companion Required: None
Ride Type: Body Slide
Puka Uli Lagoon
Height Requirement: None
Supervising Companion Required: 48 inches must wear a U.S. Coast Guard -approved life vest
Ride Type: Leisure Pool
Punga Racers
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Supervising Companion Required: None
Ride Type: Body Slide
Taniwha Tubes
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Children between 42-48 inches must wear a U.S. Coast Guard- approved life vest and enter the river with a supervising companion
Supervising Companion Required
Ride Type: Single or Double Rider Inner Tube
Runamukka Reef
Height Requirement: Under 54 inches
Supervising Companion Required
Ride Type: Kid Play Area
TeAwa The Fearless River
Height Requirement: 42 inches
Children between 42-48 inches must wear a U.S. Coast Guard- approved life vest and enter the river with a supervising companion
Supervising Companion Required
Ride Type: high-speed whitewater “torrent river” (the opposite of a lazy river)
The Reef
Height Requirement: Children under 48 inches must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life vest
Supervising Companion Required
Ride Type: Leisure Pool
Tot Tiki Reef
Height Requirement: Under 48 inches
Supervising Companion Required: None
Ride Type: Children Play Area
Waturi Beach
Height Requirement: Children under 48 inches must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest
Ride Type: Lagoon
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There are rides and attractions for guests of all ages at Universal Orlando's three theme parks. On many of the thrill rides, guests should be at least 42″ and be accompanied by an adult at least 48″ tall.
Universal staff will require guests to measure their height before getting on a ride. Attendants will not allow guests who do not meet the height requirements according to their measurements.
Yes, a four year old child can go to Universal Florida. The amount of rides that a four year old will be able to ride will be determined by how tall they are.
Most guests will find that as long as they meet the height requirements, they will fit on Universal rides. Guests are encouraged to try the test seats to make sure they are comfortable before riding on the attraction.
Yes, Universal Florida has rides that with low enough height requirements for children to be able to ride. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
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