One of the worst things to run into when going to an amusement park is to get there and realize a little one can’t ride something they were looking forward to. So its recommended that when traveling with a little one to plan out some areas of your trip. One of the biggest ways is to find out what rides your child may be able to ride when you arrive. Similar to Disney, there are height requirements for Universal Studio rides. It may seem like a nuisance but in all actuality, it is about child safety.
Some people will be disappointed with the height requirements for Universal but that is why it’s important to plan ahead if there’s a certain right that you know your child will not be able to ride during your trip then it may be worth having a conversation as far as expectations. There are a few rides that have to height requirements, at least when accompanied by a companion.
But remember that this is so everyone can have fun and safe experience at the parks. Universal Studios has “test seats” at a lot of the attractions to make sure that they meet the requirements for the ride and to ensure that it is a comfortable experience as well.
- The article was updated from the original date of 1/22/2019 to reflect updates on rides at Universal Studios Orlando as well as Islands of Adventure.
Universal Studios
The height requirements are based on being with an accompanied adult/companion, otherwise, the child has to be above 48″
No height requirement –
- Kang and Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl
- Villain-Con Minion Blast
34″ (86cm) and Taller
- E.T. Adventure
40” (102cm) and Taller
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
- Fast & Furious – Supercharged
- Race through New York
- The Simpsons Ride
- Transformers: The Ride
42″ (107cm) and Taller
- Harry Potter Escape from Gringotts
- Men in Black Alien Attack
48″ (122cm) and Taller
- Revenge of the Mummy
51” (130cm) and Taller
- Hollywood Rip Road Rockit
Islands of Adventure
No height requirement – Height requirement unless accompanied by an adult
- Caro-Seuss-el – 48” (120cm) or with an adult
- Hogwarts Express – 48” (120cm) or with an adult
- One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish – 48” (120cm) or with an adult
- Storm Force Accelerator – 48” or with an adult
36” (91cm) and Taller
- Cat in the Hat
- Flight of the Hippogriff
- Pteranodon Flyer
- Seuss Trolley Train Ride
- Skull Island: Reign of Kong
40” (102cm) and Taller
- The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman
42″ (107cm) and Taller
- Jurassic Park River Adventure
- Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-rat Barges
44″ (112cm) and Taller
- Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
48″ (122cm) and Taller
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
51” (130cm) and Taller
- Jurassic World VelociCoaster
52″ (133cm) and Taller
- Doctor Doom’s Freefall
54″ (138cm) and Taller
- The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Universal Volcano Bay
No height requirement – Height requirement unless accompanied by an adult
- Kopilo Wai Winding River
- Puka Uli Lagoon
- Tot Tiki Reef
- Waturi Beach
- The reef
- Runamukka Reef
42″ (107cm) and Taller
- Ika Moana of the Honu ika Moana – 42″ (107cm)
- Krakatau Aqua Coaster – 42″ (107cm)
- Puiki of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides – 42″ (107cm)
- Punga Racers – 42″ (107cm)
- Raki and Tonga of Taniwha Tubes – 42″ (107cm)
- TeAwa The Fearless River – 42″ (107cm)
48″ (122cm) and Taller
- Honu of the Honu ika Moana – 48″ (122cm)
- Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides – 48″ (122cm)
- Ko’okiri Body Plunge – 48″ (122cm)