Disney World Height Requirements – A Complete Guide

Disney World is the ultimate destination for family fun and magical experiences. With its thrilling rides and enchanting attractions, there’s something for everyone. 

However, one important aspect that guests should be aware of is the height restriction policy on certain rides. 

These guidelines are in place to ensure safety for everyone, particularly younger guests. 

In this article, we’ll explore why height restrictions exist, provide an overview of some popular rides with height requirements, and offer tips to make the most out of your Disney World adventure.

Why Does Disney World Have Height Restrictions?

Height restrictions at Disney World are designed primarily for guest safety. 

Different rides have varying speed levels, physical movements, and seating configurations, which can pose risks to guests who are below a certain height. 

These restrictions are set based on extensive safety research, considering factors like seat restraints and the ride’s overall design. 

While it might be disappointing for younger children to miss out on certain attractions, these guidelines help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.

Quick Glance into Disney World Height Restriction 

Disney World has eight major height categories based on the restrictions applied throughout the resort. 

Here is a quick view of the height restrictions at Disney World: 

Height Restriction	Magic Kingdom	EPCOT	Hollywood Studios	Animal Kingdom	Typhoon Lagoon	Blizzard Beach
60″ (152 cm) or taller			Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith		Bay Slides
48″ (122 cm) or taller	Tron Lightcycle/ Run				Crush ‘n’ Gusher Humunga Kowabunga Ketchakiddee Creek	Downhill Double Dipper Slush Gusher Summit Plummet Tike’s Peak
44″ (113 cm) or taller	Space Mountain			Avatar Flight of Passage Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
42″ (107 cm) or taller		Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
40″ (102 cm) or taller		Mission: SPACE Soarin’ Around the World Test Track	Star Tours: The Adventure Continue Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror	Dinosaur
38″ (97 cm) or taller	Seven Dwarfs Mine Train			Kali River Rapids
35″ (89 cm) or taller	The Barnstormer
32″ (82 cm) or taller	Tomorrowland Speedway					Chairlift

Magic Kingdom Height Requirements 

Magic Kingdom has 24 rides and only 6 of them have height requirements. 

Here is the height requirement chart for Magic Kingdom rides. 

Ride	Height Requirement
Tron Lightcycle/ Run	48” (122 cm) or taller
Space Mountain	44” (113 cm) or taller
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad	40” (102 cm) or taller
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train	38” (97 cm) or taller
The Barnstormer	35” (89 cm) or taller
Tomorrowland Speedway	32” (82 cm) or taller

New Update: The height requirement of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is confirmed to be 40” (102 cm) or taller. This ride replaced the old Splash Mountain Ride in the summer of 2024. 

Magic Kingdom has the most number of rides that suit almost all visitors. 

The park has the maximum number of rides that do not have a height requirement, making it ideal for all members of the family. 

EPCOT Height Requirements

There are 18 rides in EPCOT out of which 4 of them have a height restriction. 

The restrictions are applied on four popular rides, namely: 

Ride	Height Requirement
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind	42” (107 cm) or taller
Mission: SPACE	40” (102 cm) or taller
Soarin’ Around the World	40” (102 cm) or taller
Test Track	40” (102 cm) or taller

These restrictions limit the youngest visitors from taking the most thrilling rides in the park. 

However, there are various rides that they can enjoy without any restrictions. 

Hollywood Studios Height Requirements

Hollywood Studios is the park with the maximum height restrictions. 

There are only three rides apart from those mentioned in the table with no restrictions. 

Ride	Height Requirements
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith	48” (122 cm) or taller
Star Tours: The Adventure Continue	40” (102 cm) or taller
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance	40” (102 cm) or taller
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror	40” (102 cm) or taller
Slinky Dog Dash	38” (97 cm) or taller
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run	38” (97 cm) or taller
Alien Swirling Saucers	32” (81 cm) or taller

Animal Kingdom Height Requirements

Here is the height restriction chart for Animal Kingdom Park at Disney World: 

Ride	Height Requirements
Avatar Flight of Passage	44” (113 cm) or taller
Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain	44” (113 cm) or taller
Dinosaur	40” (102 cm) or taller
Kali River Rapids	38” (97 cm) or taller

Many parents are concerned about the Dinosaur ride being intense for kids only 102 cm tall, the restriction is based on the safety and intensity of the ride.

If your kids do not wish to try the ride, there are 12 other rides and attractions in the park that do not have any restrictions. 

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Height Restriction 

Typhoon Lagoon is one of the two water parks in Disney World and has higher height restrictions than the land rides. 

Here is the chart for Typhoon Lagoon rides: 

Ride	Height Requirements
Bay Slides	60” (152 cm) or taller
Crush ‘n’ Gusher	48” (122 cm) or taller
Humunga Kowabunga	48” (122 cm) or taller
Ketchakiddee Creek	48” (122 cm) or taller

You do not have to worry about your toddlers missing out on thrilling water rides due to the restrictions.

There are equally thrilling and exciting water rides in the park that everyone can try. 

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Height Requirements

When compared to Typhoon Lagoon, the Blizzard Beach Water Park is more suitable for kids. 

Here are the height requirements for rides at Blizzard Beach: 

Ride	Height Requirements
Downhill Double Dipper	48” (122 cm) or taller
Slush Gusher	48” (122 cm) or taller
Summit Plummet	48” (122 cm) or taller
Tike’s Peak	48” (122 cm) or taller
Chairlift	32” (82 cm) or taller

Disney World Rides with No Height Requirements

Disney World is designed to be the Happiest Place on Earth for visitors of all age groups. 

Hence, a majority of rides in Disney World do not have any height restrictions. 

Magic Kingdom is the park that has the least number of rides with restrictions and is the best for family visits. 

Here is the list of all rides at Disney World that do not have any height restrictions.

Rider Swap at Disney World 

Are you planning to skip on some exciting rides as your child does not meet the height requirements? Do not worry! 

Disney World offers a Rider Switch option where one adult can wait with the child (or a nonrider) while the rest of your group enjoys the ride. 

Once you return, you can take over the child and the waiting adult can try the ride without waiting in the regular queue. 

To Use the Rider Switch option, check with a cast member near the ride to ensure the ride offers a Rider Switch facility.

The entire group will be directed to the greeting Cast Member who will ask at least one adult in the group to accompany the child to the designated waiting area. 

After the first group returns, the waiting adult can board the attraction without waiting. A Cast Member must validate the rider switch entitlement at this point. 

If a person waits alone with the child, one guest from the first group can accompany them. 

Here is the list of rides in each park that offer Rider Switch: 

Magic Kingdom Park

• The Barnstormer
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Space Mountain
• Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
• TRON Lightcycle / Run

EPCOT

• Frozen Ever After
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
• Mission: SPACE
• Soarin’
• Test Track

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Star Tours® – The Adventures Continue
• Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

• Avatar Flight of Passage
• DINOSAUR 
• Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain® 
• Kali River Rapids
• Na’vi River Journey

Note: Visitors using the Rider Swap feature must join the Virtual Queue boarding group or have an individual lighting lane entrance pass to board the ride. 

Concerns Visitors have about the Height Restriction