A Guide to Disney World Height Requirements: What Your Little Adventurers Can Ride

One of the best things about Walt Disney World is that most of its 50+ attractions have no height restrictions, meaning even the youngest guests can enjoy the magic.

However, some rides do have minimum height requirements, and knowing them ahead of time can help you avoid any disappointment—whether from kids or thrill-seeking adults!

How Height Requirements Work at Disney World

• If a ride has a height restriction, Cast Members will measure children at the entrance to ensure they meet the requirement.

• In some cases, they may be measured again further in the queue.

• It’s rare, but height measurements can sometimes vary slightly from day to day. If your child is just at the height limit (within half an inch), don’t assume they’ll be able to ride every time.

Now, let’s break down which attractions have height restrictions, park by park.

Disney World Height Requirements by Ride

32 Inches

These rides are perfect for toddlers taking their first steps into thrill rides:

• 🏎️ Tomorrowland Speedway (Magic Kingdom)

• 👽 Alien Swirling Saucers (Hollywood Studios)

35 Inches

• 🎢 The Barnstormer (Magic Kingdom) – A great first roller coaster!

38 Inches

These attractions are a bit more thrilling but still great for younger kids who love adventure:

• 🎢 Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (Magic Kingdom)

• 🚀 Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (Hollywood Studios)

• 🎢 Slinky Dog Dash (Hollywood Studios)

• 🌊 Kali River Rapids (Animal Kingdom)

40 Inches

These rides introduce bigger thrills and faster speeds:

• ⛰️ Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Magic Kingdom)

• 🐸 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Magic Kingdom)

• 🚀 Mission: Space (Epcot) (Orange Team is more intense than Green Team)

• 🌍 Soarin’ Around the World (Epcot)

• 🚀 Star Tours – The Adventures Continue (Hollywood Studios)

• 🚀 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Hollywood Studios)

• ⚡️ The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Hollywood Studios)

• 🦖 DINOSAUR (Animal Kingdom)

42 Inches

• 🎢 Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (Epcot) – A thrilling backward-launch coaster!

44 Inches

These rides are for older kids ready for more intense drops and high-speed adventures:

• 🚀 Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)

• 👾 Avatar Flight of Passage (Animal Kingdom)

• 🏔️ Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (Animal Kingdom)

48 Inches

These are the biggest, fastest thrills in Disney World:

• 🏍️ TRON Lightcycle / Run (Magic Kingdom)

• 🎢 Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (Hollywood Studios)

Final Tips for Families

• If your child is close to a height requirement, it’s a good idea to measure them at home before your trip.

• Wear sturdy shoes—thin sandals can sometimes make the difference between meeting or missing a height cutoff.

• If your child isn’t tall enough (or doesn’t want to ride), use Rider Switch, which allows one adult to wait with them while the rest of the party rides, then switch without waiting in line again.

Planning a trip with little ones? Be sure to save this guide so you know exactly what rides your child can experience!