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Florida Planning: Universal Orlando Height Restrictions

Florida Planning: Universal Orlando Height Restrictions

Published 25 Apr 2018 5 min read

Universal Orlando Height Restrictions: The Complete Guide

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort with kids? If you have small children you know that you can't even begin to think about booking theme park tickets before you've checked the height restrictions. Nobody wants to pay hundreds of pounds only to find out the kids aren't allowed on most of the rides.

To help you plan your visit, we've put together this handy guide to the height restrictions on every ride across Universal Studios FloridaUniversal Islands of AdventureUniversal Volcano Bay and Universal Epic Universe.

Universal Epic Universe Height Restrictions

Universal Epic Universe is the newest addition to Universal Orlando Resort, home to five extraordinary worlds including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ — Ministry of Magic™, How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park. Here's what you need to know before you ride.

Ride

Minimum Height

Important Info

Constellation Carousel

No minimum

Supervising Companion required for children under 48"/122cm. No hand-held infants.

Curse of the Werewolf*

40"/102cm

Supervising Companion required for children 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

Dragon Racer's Rally*

48"/122cm

Fyre Drill

No minimum

Supervising Companion required for children under 48"/122cm. No hand-held infants.

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry™*

40"/102cm

Supervising Companion required for children 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

Hiccup's Wing Gliders*

40"/102cm

Supervising Companion required for children 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

Mario Kart™: Bowser's Challenge™*

40"/102cm

Supervising Companion required for children 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

Mine-Cart Madness™*

40"/102cm

Supervising Companion required for children 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment*

48"/122cm

Stardust Racers*

48"/122cm

Yoshi's Adventure™*

34"/87cm

Supervising Companion required for children 34"–48"/87cm–122cm

Universal Studios Florida: Height Restrictions

Universal Studios Florida is home to some of the most iconic theme park attractions in Orlando, from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ — Diagon Alley™ to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Revenge of the Mummy. Here's a full breakdown of the height restrictions across the park.

Ride

Minimum Height

Important Info

E.T. Adventure

34"/86cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 34"–48"/86cm–122cm

Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster

36"/91cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 36"–48"/91cm–122cm

Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon

40"/102cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

40"/102cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

The Simpsons Ride

40"/102cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D

40"/102cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™*

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

Revenge of the Mummy*

48"/122cm

*Test seats are available for these rides so guests can determine comfort and fit before riding.

Universal Islands of Adventure: Height Restrictions

Universal's Islands of Adventure is home to some of the most thrilling rides at Universal Orlando Resort, from the record-breaking Jurassic World VelociCoaster to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ — Hogsmeade™ and Marvel Super Hero Island. Here's everything you need to know about height restrictions across the park.

Ride

Minimum Height

Important Info

Pteranodon Flyers

36"/91cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 36"–56"/91cm–142cm (maximum height 56"/142cm)

Skull Island: Reign of Kong

36"/91cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 36"–48"/91cm–122cm

Flight of the Hippogriff™

36"/91cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 36"–48"/91cm–122cm

Cat in the Hat

36"/91cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 36"–48"/91cm–122cm

The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!

36"/91cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 36"–48"/91cm–122cm

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

40"/102cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 40"–48"/102cm–122cm

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls*

44"/112cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 44"–48"/112cm–122cm

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™*

48"/122cm

Doctor Doom's Fearfall*

52"/132cm

The Incredible Hulk Coaster*

54"/137cm

*Test seats are available for these rides so guests can determine comfort and fit before riding.

Universal Volcano Bay: Height Restrictions

Universal Volcano Bay is Universal Orlando Resort's stunning water theme park, built around the iconic Krakatau volcano. With thrilling slides, wave pools, lazy rivers and dedicated areas for younger guests, here's a full guide to the height restrictions across the park.

Ride

Minimum Height

Important Info

Ika Moana of Honu ika Moana

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

Taniwha Tubes

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

TeAwa The Fearless River

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

Krakatau Aqua Coaster

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

Punga Racers

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides

42"/107cm

Must be accompanied by adult: 42"–48"/107cm–122cm

Ko'okiri Body Plunge

48"/122cm

Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides

48"/122cm

Honu of Honu ika Moana

48"/122cm

Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides

48"/122cm

Runamukka Reef

Maximum 48"/122cm

Tot Tiki Reef

Maximum 48"/122cm

Waturi Beach

No minimum

U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest required for guests under 48"/122cm

The Reef

No minimum

U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vest required for guests under 48"/122cm

Ready to Visit Universal Orlando Resort?

Height restrictions checked — now it's time to book those tickets and start planning your Universal Orlando adventure! Browse our full range of Universal Orlando Resort tickets to find the right option for your family.

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