When planning your Walt Disney World vacation, there is lots to think about. From ticket types to where to stay, you’ve got to be prepped and ready to maximize the magic.
But one thing that you may not have thought about — but should absolutely know going in — is your kids’ heights! While most Disney attractions and shows are fit for the whole family, the thrill rides have specific height requirements.
We’ve compiled all of them, by height, along with alternate attractions nearby for little ones who don’t make the cut (or grown ups who don’t want the thrill). The alternate attractions are good ones, but maybe not things you’ll want to save for the entire family. This way, you can hopefully avoid any tears when the little kids can’t ride the same things as the big kids.
Note: you must be 32″ inches to drive with an adult or 54″ inches to drive alone.
Alternate Attraction: Mad Tea Party
Alternate Attraction: Voyage of the Little Mermaid
Alternate Attraction: Dumbo
Alternate Attraction: Muppet Vision 3-D
Alternative Attraction: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Alternate Attraction: Tom Sawyer Island
Alternate Attraction: Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Alternate Attraction: Living with the Land
Alternate Attraction: Gran Fiesta Tour
Alternate Attraction: Disney Junior Dance Party (it’s not incredibly close, but Rise of the Resistance is a long attraction and would give you time to catch the show with the littles!)
Alternate Attraction: The Boneyard
Alternate Attraction: Navi River Journey
Alternate Attraction: Triceratop Spin
Alternate Attraction: The Boneyard
We hope this Height Requirement Guide helps you plan your next Disney World vacation! What are your best tips for planning with kids? Let us know in the comments!
Molly is a lifelong Disney enthusiast, and former Walt Disney World Guest Relations Cast Member and tour guide. Her Walt Disney World favorites include Festival of the Lion King, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Fantasmic!, Mickey-shaped pretzels and rice krispie treats, and anything with Buzz Lightyear! She lives in Orlando with her husband (who she met in Guest Relations) and their two rescue dogs, Kronk and Cruella de Vil (Ella for short!)
