Walt Disney World was designed with families in mind, offering rides suitable for everyone, regardless of age. Countless attractions cater to the entire family without any height restrictions. For those seeking more adventurous experiences, there are rides with height requirements that promise to get your adrenaline pumping.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom boasts the most rides without height requirements, ensuring inclusive family fun. Seventeen rides cater to all, including infants and pregnant travelers. For thrill-seekers, TRON Lightcycle Run awaits, offering an ultimate adrenaline rush. This ride requires a Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane access and riders must be at least 48 inches tall. Additionally, roller coasters such as Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train offer thrilling experiences with height restrictions.
EPCOT
EPCOT hosts arguably the best thrill ride at Walt Disney World, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, a unique roller coaster with a reverse launch. Guests must be at least 42 inches tall and obtain a virtual queue boarding group or purchase an individual lightning lane pass. Mission Space offers another thrilling experience; while Mission Space Green has a milder experience with a 40-inch height requirement, Mission Space Orange demands guests to be 44 inches tall. Test Track Presented by Chevrolet allows guests over 40 inches to build and test their cars. Soarin' offers a bird's eye view experience with a 40-inch height requirement.
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios provides thrilling rides, including the only roller coaster on Walt Disney World property that goes upside down, Rock’n’ Roller Coaster. Utilizing the single rider line can save time. For those traveling with little ones, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Toy Story Mania are highly recommended. Hollywood Studios also offers shows and character encounters.
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is ideal for guests seeking less adventurous experiences. While it offers fewer rides, there are numerous shows, wildlife treks, and family-friendly activities. Expedition Everest, Flight of Passage, and Dinosaur offer thrilling experiences with height requirements. Kali River Rapids provides a refreshing water ride for guests over 38 inches tall.
Full List of Rides with Height Requirements
Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle Run - 48”
Tomorrowland Speedway - 32” for riders and 54” for drivers
Space Mountain - 44”
Big Thunder Mountain - 40”
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure - 40”
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train - 38”
The Barnstormer - 35”
EPCOT
Mission Space Orange - 44”
Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind - 42”
Soarin’ - 40”
Test Track - 40”
Mission Space Green - 40”
Hollywood Studios
Rock’n’ Roller Coaster - 48”
Star Tours - 40”
Tower of Terror - 40”
Rise of the Resistance - 40”
Slinky Dog Dash - 38”
Smugglers Run - 38”
Alien Swirling Saucers - 32”
Animal Kingdom
Expedition Everest - 44”
Flight of Passage - 44”
Dinosaur - 40”
Kali River Rapids - 38”
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