Height and Age Restrictions for Every Ride at Walt Disney World

Brooke Schuldt

By Brooke Schuldt, Sep 15, 2016

WDWMAGIC Contributor

 Whether it’s because there are an overwhelming amount of things to do at Walt Disney World or you are filled to the brim with excitement, you’ve probably been planning out your vacations for a few weeks or even months.

From what rides to hit first to where to eat and all the little things in between, there are a lot of things to consider while making your itinerary, especially if you are bringing small kids. There is nothing worse that hearing your little one talk for months about riding Splash Mountain, only to finally get there are realize that they are too small to ride.

That’s why we found every ride with a height restriction on property and created a list for you, so that you can start troubleshooting before you get to the end of the ride que line. Here is every single height requirement you need to know before stepping foot on Disney property.

Height Restrictions

Disney's Animal Kingdom

  • Dinosaur - at least 40 inches tall
  • Expedition Everest - at least 44 inches tall
  • Kali River Rapids - at least 38 inches tall
  • Primevil Whirl - at least 48 inches tall

Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Rock n' Roller Coaster - at least 48 inches tall
  • Star Tours - at least 40 inches tall
  • Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - at least 40 inches tall 

Epcot

  • Test Track - at least 40 inches tall
  • Mission: Space - at least 44 inches tall
  • Soarin' - at least 40 inches tall

 

Magic Kingdom

  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - at least 40 inches tall
  • Goofy's Barnstormer - at least 35 inches tall to ride
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train - at least 38 inches tall to ride
  • Space Mountain - at least 44 inches tall
  • Splash Mountain - at least 40 inches tall
  • Stitch's Great Escape! - at least 40 inches tall
  • Tomorrowland Speedway - at least 32 inches tall , and 54 inches to ride alone

Blizzard Beach

  • Slush Gusher - at least 48 inches tall
  • Summit Plummet - at least 48 inches tall
  • Downhill Double Dipper - at least 48 inches tall
  • T-Bar (in Ski Patrol Training Camp) - must be under 5' tall to ride
  • Tike's Peak (Children's area) - must be under 48 inches tall
  • The Chair Lift - at least 32 inches tall (No infants or lap riding)
  • Cross Country Creek - adult supervision is required
  • Rock Climbing on Mt. Gushmore - for ages 9 and older (Additional fees required)
  • Expectant mothers and those with neck or back problems are strongly discouraged from experiencing any water slide attraction. 

Typhoon Lagoon

  • Humunga Kowabunga - at least 48 inches tall
  • Keel Haul Falls - at least 48 inches tall
  • Mayday Falls - at least 48 inches tall
  • Storm Slides - at least 48 inches tall
  • Bay Slide - must be under 5' tall to ride
  • Castaway Creek - adult supervision is required
  • Ketchakiddee Creek - must be under 48" tall to experience (especially for children ages 2-5 and their parents)
  • Shark Reef - guests must be 10 years old
  • Before/After hours Surfing- students must be at least 8 years old (Surfboards are provided)
  • Expectant mothers and those with neck or back problems are strongly discouraged from experiencing any water slide attraction

Disney Quest

  • Buzz Lightyear's AstroBlaster - at least 51 inches tall 
  • Cyber Space Mountain - at least 51 inches tall 
  • Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam - at least 48 inches tall

Age Restrictions

Children under age 7 years must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older.

Blizzard Beach

  • Chair Lift - no infants may ride

Typhoon Lagoon

  • Castaway Creek - Adult supervision required
  • Shark Reef - Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
Brooke Schuldt

Brooke Schuldt

Brooke Schuldt is a former Kilimanjaro Safaris cast member and current freelance writer and web producer in New York City. Her Disney obsessions are EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival, The Great Movie Ride, and funky Disney Parks mugs. When she's not day dreaming about Walt Disney World, you can find her brainstorming new articles, making plans to travel the world, or binging on beauty podcasts. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter, or visit her website.
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