One of the most frequently asked questions for anyone planning on visiting Walt Disney World in Orlando is usually, “Is my child tall enough to ride the Walt Disney World rides?”. The short answer is “Yes and No”. Understandably many guests are concerned their younger children will not have as many opportunities. That’s not the case! There are so many things younger children can enjoy, such as Character Meet and Greets, Parades, Snacks, and many rides!
The Walt Disney World rides and attractions are usually the highlight to many guests who visit the Walt Disney World Parks and they want their whole family to enjoy them as well! But, what rides can my family go on?
Walt Disney World is geared for ALL ages who attend! So, when we said the short answer is “Yes and No” that is due to the fact that the Walt Disney World rides are geared for all ages as well. There are a few rides that the youngest park goers can not ride, but there are many they can! However, keep in mind if they are not quite tall enough yet, don’t force it! They will be tall soon enough, which will allow you to continue to create those family members for you and your children as well. It’s also a good excuse for reasons on why you need to go back, if you need one that is!
Here we will take a closer look at the rides available to each park and the restriction associated with each park. This list only includes those that are considered “rides” and does not consist of other attractions, such as interactive shows, etc.
Magic Kingdom
Guests of any height:
- Astro Orbiter
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Haunted Mansion
- It’s a Small World
- Jungle Cruise
- Liberty Square Riverboat
- Mad Tea Party
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Prince Charming Regal Carousel
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
- Under the Sea-Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
- Walt Disney World Railroad
Guest must be 32 Inches or Taller:
- Tomorrowland Speedway
Guest must be 35 Inches or Taller:
- The Barnstormer
Guests must be 38 Inches or Taller:
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Guests must be 40 Inches or Taller:
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Splash Mountain
Guests must be 44 Inches or Taller:
- Space Mountain
Epcot
Guests of any height:
- Frozen Ever After
- Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros
- Journey into Imagination with Figment
- Living with the Land
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Spaceship Earth
Guests must be 40 Inches or Taller:
- Mission: SPACE
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Test Track
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Guests of any height:
- Toy Story Mania
Guests must be 32 Inches or Taller:
- Alien Swirling Saucers
Guests must be 38 Inches or Taller:
- Slinky Dog Dash
Guests must be 40 Inches or Taller:
- Star Tours-The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Guests must be 48 Inches or Taller:
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Animal Kingdom Park
Guests of any height:
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Na’vi River journey
- Tricera Top Spin
- Wildlife Express Train
Guests must be 38 Inches or Taller:
- Kali River Rapids
Guests must be 40 Inches or Taller:
- Dinosaur
Guests must be 44 Inches or Taller:
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Expedition Everest-Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Guests must be 48 Inches or Taller:
- Primeval Whirl
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Guests of any height:
- Castaway Creek
- Gangplank Falls
- Keelhaul Falls
- Mayday Falls
- Miss Adventure Falls
- Storm Slides
- Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool
Guests must be 48 Inches or Taller:
- Crush ‘n’ Gusher
- Humunga Kowabunga
- Ketchakiddee Creek
Guests must be 60 Inches or Taller:
- Bay Slides
Blizzard Beach Water Park
Guests of any height:
- Cross country creek
- Melt-Away Bay
- Runoff rapids
- Ski Patrol Training Camp
- Snow Stormers
- Teamboat Springs
- Toboggan Racers
Guests must be 32 Inches or Taller:
- Chairlift
Guests must be 48 Inches or Taller:
- Downhill Double Dipper
- Slush Gusher
- Summit Plummet
- Tike’s Peak
What if you have multiple party members who are tall enough to ride the Walt Disney World rides but one or two who are not? You can still enjoy the rides! Disney has this amazing thing called “Rider Swap” that families can utilize when riding the rides and it is simple to use! As a group approach the cast member in front of the ride. If you are going in stand-by you would approach this cast member or if you have a fast pass you would approach that cast member. Show the cast member you have young children and ask to utilize rider swap. The cast member will then hand you a pass, DO NOT LOSE THIS! Once you have completed the ride you will hand it to your waiting party who will be riding next. The guests will then need to hand it back to the cast member before entering. Ta-da! You have just successfully utilized a rider swap!
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