Question 1

What is the tallest height requirement at Disney World?

Accepted Answer

At Walt Disney World's main theme parks, the tallest height requirement is 48 inches (122 cm) for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios. The water parks have a 60-inch requirement for Bay Slides at Typhoon Lagoon.

Question 2

How many Disney rides have height requirements?

Accepted Answer

Most Disney rides have no height requirement at all, meaning children of any height can ride. At Walt Disney World's four main theme parks, only about 20 rides have height restrictions, while over 50 rides are open to guests of all heights.

Question 3

What are the common Disney height requirement thresholds?

Accepted Answer

The most common height requirement thresholds at Disney parks are 32 inches (81 cm), 35 inches (89 cm), 38 inches (97 cm), 40 inches (102 cm), 44 inches (112 cm), and 48 inches (122 cm).

Question 4

Are Disney height requirements measured with shoes on?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Disney measures height with shoes on. Cast Members will measure your child at the ride entrance if they appear to be near the height requirement. You cannot add insoles or other items to artificially increase height.

Question 5

What can my child do if they don't meet a ride's height requirement?

Accepted Answer

There's still plenty to enjoy! The majority of rides across Disney parks have no height requirement at all — classics like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Dumbo, and dozens more are open to guests of any height. Beyond rides, Disney parks are filled with hundreds of additional experiences — character meet and greets, live shows, parades, fireworks, interactive play areas, walking trails, animal exhibits, and dining experiences — none of which have height restrictions.

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