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You Must Be This Tall to Ride... Universal Orlando Resort Edition

Universal Orlando Resort has branded itself as the more grown-up vacation destination in central Florida. With advertising campaigns like "kids grow up, so do vacations" and "grow bolder", it should be no surprise that there are many attractions at the Universal Theme Parks with height requirements. 

If you're visiting the Universal Orlando Theme Parks with little ones, it's very important to familiarize yourself with the ride height requirements so you know which attractions your little ones can, and can't ride, based on their height.
You'll find these helpful signs with height requirements for all
of the attractions when you enter the Universal Orlando Theme Parks.

Universal Studios Florida

  • 34 inches - E.T. Adventure
  • 36 inches - Trolls Trollercoaster
  • 40 inches - Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
  • 40 inches - Fast & Furious - Supercharged
  • 40 inches - Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
  • 40 inches - The Simpsons Ride
  • 40 inches - TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
  • 42 inches - Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
  • 42 inches - MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack
  • 48 inches - Revenge of the Mummy
  • 51 inches-79 inches - Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
You'll find height requirements and a model of the ride vehicle outside some attractions
like Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Ride height and a test seat outside Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

Universal Islands of Adventure

  • 36 inches - Cat in the Hat
  • 36 inches - Flight of the Hippogriff
  • 36 inches - Skull Island: Reign of Kong
  • 36 inches - The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!
  • 36 inches-56 inches - Pteranodon Flyers
    • Pteranodon Flyers is meant for children 36"-56" tall. A child meeting this requirement must accompany guests over 56" tall. Children between 36"-48" tall must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
  • 40 inches - The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
  • 42 inches - Jurassic Park River Adventure
  • 42 inches - Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
  • 44 inches - Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls
  • 48 inches - Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
  • 48 inches - Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
  • 51 inches - Jurassic World VelociCoaster
  • 52 inches - Doctor Doom's Fearfall
  • 54 inches - The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Some attractions have a minimum height to ride
and separate height requirement for riding alone.

Universal's Volcano Bay

  • 42 inches - ika Moana of Honu ika Moana
  • 42 inches - Krakatau Aqua Coaster
  • 42 inches - Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides
  • 42 inches - Punga Racers
  • 42 inches - Taniwha Tubes - Tonga
  • 42 inches - Taniwha Tubes - Raki
  • 42 inches - TeAwa The Fearless River
  • 48 inches - Honu of Honu ika Moana
  • 48 inches - Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides
  • 48 inches - Ko'okiri Body Plunge
  • 48 inches - Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides
You can find the ride height requirements posted outside each attraction.
Any attractions not listed here are available to Universal Orlando Resort guests at any height. Remember, even though your child may be tall enough to ride, the ride might still be too intense or scary for their comfort level.

Planning a trip to the Universal Orlando Resort? We'd love to help you! Contact your Kingdom Konsultant travel professional or send an email to vacations@kingdomkonsultant.com for a free quote today.

We Want to Hear From You

Do you have a fond memory of finally being tall enough to ride an attraction at the Universal Orlando Resort? Let us know in the comments. 

Ashley is a Hufflepuff who loves rollercoasters and thrill rides. You can email Ashley at ashley@kingdomkonsultant.com.
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