Height Requirements at Universal Orlando Resort— 2024 Complete Guide
Planning a vacation to Universal Orlando with children? Go grab that tape measure and see how tall they are first.
In this guide, you’ll find a list of all the rides with height requirements at Universal Orlando.
Unlike at Disney World, height plays a critical role in experiencing a lot Universal’s attractions. For some families, their children’s height will determine if it’s worth visiting, or if they should wait a little longer.
Knowing the height requirements before your trip gives you the opportunity to forewarn you children what they can and can’t ride. Think of all the meltdowns you’ll prevent.
Here’s a list of Universal Orlando’s height requirements for attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Universal Studios Florida Height Requirements
The following rides at USF have minimum height requirements that you have to meet in order to ride. Harry Potter And The Escape From Gringotts
You must be at least 42 inches tall to ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.Children between 42 and 48 inches in height must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
E.T. Adventure
You must be at least 34 inches tall to ride E.T. Adventure.Children between 34 and 48 inches in height must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
You must be at least 40 inches tall to ride Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Guests under 40 inches can experience this ride of they sit in a stationary seat.Children between 40 and 48 inches in height must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
You must be at least 40 inches tall to ride Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.Children between 40 and 48 inches in height must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
The Simpsons Ride
You must be at least 40 inches tall to ride The Simpsons Ride.
Children between 40 and 48 inches in height must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Men In Black Alien Attack
You must be at least 42 inches tall to ride Men In Black Alien Attack.Children between 42 and 48 inches in height must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Revenge Of The Mummy
You must be at least 48 inches tall to ride Revenge of the Mummy.
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
You must be between 51 inches and 79 inches in height to ride Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. (Yes, you can actually be TOO tall for this one.)
TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D
You must be at least 40 inches tall to ride TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D.Children between 40 and 48 inches in height must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Rides in Universal Studios Florida Without Height Requirements
Guests of any height can ride:
Hogwarts Express - King's Cross StationKang and Kodos Twirl 'n' Hurl
Universal’s Islands Of Adventure Height Requirements
The following Islands of Adventure attractions have height requirements.VelociCoaster
Must be at least 51″ inches to ride
Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure
Must be at least 48 inches tall to ride Hagrid’s
Flight Of The Hippogriff
Must be at least 36 inches tall to ride Flight of the Hippogriff.
Children between 36 inches and 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey
Must be at least 48 inches tall to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
Skull Island: Reign Of Kong
Must be at least 36 inches tall to ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong.Children between 36 inches and 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Cat In The Hat
Must be at least 36 inches tall to ride Cat in the Hat.Children between 36 inches and 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
High In The Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride
Must be at least 40 inches tall to ride The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride.Children between 40 inches and 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Doctor Doom's Fearfall
Must be at least 52 inches tall to ride Doctor Doom's Fearfall.
Pteranodon Flyers
Pteranodon Flyers has unique height requirements.Each ride vehicle has 2 seats.1 seat must be filled by a guest who is 36 inches to 56 inches tall. The other seat must be filled by a guest who is over 56 inches tall.Children between 36 inches and 56 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
The Amazing Adventures Of Spider-Man
Must be at least 40 inches tall to ride The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.Children between 40 inches and 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Must be at least 54 inches tall to ride The Incredible Hulk Coaster.
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
Must be at least 42 inches tall to ride Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges.Children between 42 inches and 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Must be at least 42 inches tall to ride Jurassic Park River Adventure.Children between 42 inches and 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls
Must be at least 44 inches tall to ride Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls.Children between 44 inches and 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Rides in Islands Of Adventure Without Height Requirements
Guests of any height can ride:
Hogwarts ExpressKang and Kodos Twirl 'n' HurlCaro-Seuss-ElOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue FishStorm Force Accelatron
The Best Attractions at Universal Orlando for Toddlers
Hogwarts Express
Flight of the Hippogriff
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
The Simpsons Ride
Transformers: The Ride 3D
Caro-Seuss-ElOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue FishStorm Force AccelatronKang and Kodos Twirl 'n' Hurl
Not sure about riding certain attractions?
A good amount of Universal Orlando’s most popular rides have test seats available for you to determine your comfort level before riding.
It's also good idea to try the test seats out if you’re really nervous about a ride, or if you want some reassurance that your body type is compatible.
Universal Orlando rides with test seats at the entrance
VelociCoasterHagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Doctor DoomHollywood Rip Ride RockitRevenge of the Mummy,Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw FallsEscape from Gringotts
Universal Orlando Child Swap
If you have children that are too short to ride and the rest of the group wants to get in line, you can make it work! Universal Orlando offers child swap, a lifesaver for parents who still want to ride even if their children don't quite meet the height requirements. Child swap is available on all Universal Orlando attractions. All you have to do is let the team member at the entrance know that you want to utilize child switch. Everyone in your party will go through the line. Then, while the first party rides, up to two adults can wait with the child at the designated child switch location. When the others are done riding, the remaining adults can ride the attraction without having to get back in line. 
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