While the vast majority of rides across the Universal Orlando theme parks are going to be accessible to most individuals, it’s important to check the height requirements before you go on your trip to make sure you don’t have any unwanted surprises! This guide will review all the rides across the Universal Orlando theme parks, whether or not they have height requirements, and what those height requirements are, so you can plan ahead and make sure you’ll be able to try your favorite rides! We’ll also include additional info such as weight requirements (common on many rides at Volcano Bay) and other important information.

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Height Requirements Across Theme Parks

As long as you’re above 54” (138 cm), you’ll be able to go on pretty much all of the theme park rides across Universal Orlando. Universal has three theme parks (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and the newest, Epic Universe), as well as a water park (Volcano Bay). Many rides, such as roller coasters, have height requirements. But don’t worry if you or one of your family members isn’t 54 inches tall. There are plenty of other rides across the parks with lower height requirements or no height requirements at all.

Children walk past a height requirement measuring pylon at Universal Orlando

Kids walk past a theme park ride height check.

You might notice in the picture above that there are two height indicators—a lower red one and a higher green one. That’s because many Universal rides actually have two height requirements: a smaller requirement to be allowed to board at all, and a slightly taller requirement to ride solo. If your child’s height isn’t tall enough to ride solo—but still meets the lower requirement—they’ll need to ride along with a supervising companion. That’s someone else in your party who is at least 14 years old and meets the ride requirements.

I’ve been visiting Universal for years with my kids Ava (5) and Ben (8), so I have plenty of experience dealing with height requirements. It’s pretty easy in the parks to check the rules at the start of the ride, but I always recommend checking online before you travel to avoid any disappointment in the theme park!

You can take a look through the entire list of Universal Orlando height requirements below. (I also have a similar list for Disney World height requirements).

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Universal Studios Florida Height Requirements and Other Safety Rules

  • Despicable Me Minion Mayhem | Any height for stationary seating. Minimum height 40 inches for motion simulator seating. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches. Hand-held infants permitted in stationary seating only. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • E.T. Adventure | Minimum height 34 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 34-48 inches.
  • Fast & Furious—Supercharged | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. No lap sitting.
  • Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Hogwarts Express — King’s Cross Station | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches.
  • Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches. No hand-held infants.
  • Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches. No hand-held infants. No lap sitting.
  • King Harold’s Swamp Symphony | Any height.
  • Mama Luna Feline Fiesta | Any height.
  • MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack! | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Poppy’s Playground | Any height.
  • Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp | Any height.
  • Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Revenge of the Mummy | Minimum height 48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres | Any height.
  • Simpsons Ride | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • TRANSFORMERS The Ride—3D | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Trolls Trollercoaster | Minimum height 36 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 36-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.

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Islands of Adventure Ride Height Requirements and Safety Rules

This theme park has some of the best thrill rides in the country, and many of the best rides in Islands of Adventure do have height requirements. Keep an eye on your favorite rides below to make sure you are tall enough to give them a go!

  • Amazing Adventures of Spider Man | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Camp Jurassic | Any height.
  • Caro-Seuss-el | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches. Hand-held infants permitted in chariot only.
  • Cat in the Hat | Minimum height 36 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 36-48 inches. No lap sitting. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Doctor Doom’s Fearfall | Minimum height 52 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls | Minimum height 44 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 44-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Flight of the Hippogriff | Minimum height 36 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 36-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure | Minimum height 48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Minimum height 48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! | Minimum height 36 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 36-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Hogwarts Express — Hogsmeade Station | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches.
  • If I Ran The Zoo | Any height.
  • Incredible Hulk Coaster | Minimum height 54 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Jurassic Park Discovery Center | Any height.
  • Jurassic Park River Adventure | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Jurassic World VelociCoaster | Minimum height 51 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Me Ship, The Olive | Any height.
  • One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches. No hand-held infants. No lap sitting.
  • Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches.
  • Pteranodon Flyers | Minimum height 36 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 36-48 inches. Guests over 56 inches must be accompanied by a rider who is between 36-56 inches tall. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Minimum height 36 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 36-48 inches. No lap sitting.
  • Storm Force Accelatron | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches. No hand-held infants. No lap sitting.

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Epic Universe Height Requirements

Universal’s Epic Universe officially opened on May 22, 2025, and features a wide range of attractions with varying height requirements. Here are the height requirements for all major rides:

  • Astronomica | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches.
  • Constellation Carousel | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. No hand-held infants. No lap sitting.
  • Curse of the Werewolf | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Dragon Racer’s Rally | Minimum height 48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Fyre Drill | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches. No hand-held infants. No lap sitting.
  • Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. No lap sitting. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Hiccup’s Wing Gliders | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Mine-Cart Madness | Minimum height 40 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 40-48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment | Minimum height 48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Stardust Racers | Minimum height 48 inches. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.
  • Viking Training Camp | Any height. Supervising Companion required for kids under 48 inches.
  • Yoshi’s Adventure | Minimum height 34 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 34-48 inches. No lap sitting. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Test seat provided at entrance.

See our Best Rides at Epic Universe for more info on these attractions.

Concept Art for Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe

Stardust Racers (Concept Art) | Image © Universal

Volcano Bay Ride Height Requirements and Weight Limits

Volcano Bay is pretty accessible in terms of height restrictions. There are plenty of places to have fun throughout the water park even for kids below 48” (122 cm). But one thing that’s a bit unusual is that you don’t just have to concern yourself with height requirements—there are also weight limits in place on many attractions. That means that some grown-ups who normally don’t have to worry about being allowed to ride… do (at least in some cases). All the info you’ll need is below.

  • Honu ika Moana — Honu | Minimum height 48 inches. No lap sitting. 2-5 persons per raft. Maximum combined weight 700 pounds. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 3 feet.
  • Honu ika Moana — ika Moana | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. No lap sitting. 2-5 persons per raft. Maximum combined weight 750 pounds. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 3 feet.
  • Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides | Minimum height 48 inches. Must ride alone. Maximum weight 300 pounds. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 4 inches.
  • Ko’okiri Body Plunge | Minimum height 48 inches. Must ride alone. Maximum weight 300 pounds. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 3 feet.
  • Kopiko Wai Winding River | Any height. Kids under 48 inches must wear life vest. Diaper-aged children must wear swim diaper underneath swimsuit. Water depth 3 feet.
  • Krakatau Aqua Coaster | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. No lap sitting. 1-4 persons per raft. Maximum combined weight 700 pounds. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size.
  • Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides — Maku | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. No lap sitting. 2-5 persons per raft. Maximum combined weight 1,050 pounds. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 3 feet.
  • Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides — Puihi | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. No lap sitting. 2-5 persons per raft. Maximum combined weight 850 pounds. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 3 feet.
  • Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides — Ohno | Minimum height 48 inches. Must ride alone. Strong swimming skills required. Ends with a 6-foot open-air drop into a 10-foot deep pool.
  • Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides — Ohyah | Minimum height 48 inches. Must ride alone. Strong swimming skills required. Ends with a 4-foot open-air drop into a 10-foot deep pool.
  • Puka Uli Lagoon | Any height. Kids under 48 inches must wear life vest. Diaper-aged children must wear swim diaper underneath swimsuit. Maximum water depth 4 feet.
  • Punga Racers | Minimum height 42 inches. Must ride alone. Maximum weight 300 pounds. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 10 inches.
  • Runamukka Reef | Maximum height for slides 54 inches. Infants must be able to independently support head and neck. No lap sitting. Diaper-aged children must wear swim diaper underneath swimsuit. Maximum water depth 8 inches.
  • Taniwha Tubes — Raki | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. No lap sitting. 1-2 persons per raft. Maximum weight 300 pounds for single rider or 450 pounds combined for two riders. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 3 feet.
  • Taniwha Tubes — Tonga | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. No lap sitting. 1-2 persons per raft. Maximum weight 300 pounds for single rider or 450 pounds combined for two riders. May not accommodate some guests due to body shape or size. Water depth 3 feet.
  • TeAwa The Fearless River | Minimum height 42 inches. Supervising Companion required for kids 42-48 inches. All Guests must wear life vest. Water depth up to 6 feet with churning rapids and choppy waves.
  • The Reef | Any height. Kids under 48 inches must wear life vest. Diaper-aged children must wear swim diaper underneath swimsuit. Maximum water depth 6 feet.
  • Tot Tiki Reef | Maximum height for slides 54 inches. Infants must be able to independently support head and neck. No lap sitting. Diaper-aged children must wear swim diaper underneath swimsuit. Maximum water depth 8 inches.
  • Waturi Beach | Any height. Kids under 48 inches must wear life vest. Diaper-aged children must wear swim diaper underneath swimsuit. Maximum water depth 6 feet with sudden waves.

Conclusion

If you or a family member is below 54” tall then it’s important to do your research about height restrictions ahead of vacation. When you’re in the parks, there will be plenty of signs or staff around to inform you of the height requirements, and there are sometimes even test chairs for you to try and make sure you feel comfortable in the ride’s seat. I hope you are looking forward to your Universal Vacation!

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