Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood height requirements
9 attractions have a minimum height. 15 do not. Here is exactly where your child stands.
| Attraction | Height | Land | Type | Intensity | Express Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash | 34" · 86cm | Upper Lot | Dark ride | Very gentle | Express |
| Flight of the Hippogriff | 39" · 99cm | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Roller coaster | Gentle | Express |
| Despicable Me Minion Mayhem | 40" · 102cm | Upper Lot | Simulator | Moderate | Express |
| Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge | 40" · 102cm | Super Nintendo World | Dark ride | Gentle | Express |
| The Simpsons Ride | 40" · 102cm | Springfield | Simulator | Moderate | Express |
| Transformers: The Ride-3D | 40" · 102cm | Lower Lot | Dark ride | Intense | Express |
| Jurassic World — The Ride | 42" · 107cm | Lower Lot | Water ride | Intense | Express |
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | 48" · 122cm | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Dark ride | Intense | Express |
| Revenge of the Mummy | 48" · 122cm | Lower Lot | Roller coaster | Intense | Express |
Last verified July 2026
By height
What can my child ride?
Each band below shows what unlocks at that height and what is still out of reach.
At 34 inches (86cm)
A child who measures 34 inches can ride 16 of the 24 attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood — every one of the 15 with no requirement, plus 1 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash.
Still too short for: Flight of the Hippogriff (39"), Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (40"), Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge (40"), The Simpsons Ride (40"), Transformers: The Ride-3D (40"), Jurassic World — The Ride (42"), Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (48"), and Revenge of the Mummy (48").
At 39 inches (99cm)
A child who measures 39 inches can ride 17 of the 24 attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood — every one of the 15 with no requirement, plus 2 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Flight of the Hippogriff.
Still too short for: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (40"), Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge (40"), The Simpsons Ride (40"), Transformers: The Ride-3D (40"), Jurassic World — The Ride (42"), Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (48"), and Revenge of the Mummy (48").
At 40 inches (102cm)
A child who measures 40 inches can ride 21 of the 24 attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood — every one of the 15 with no requirement, plus 6 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, The Simpsons Ride, and Transformers: The Ride-3D.
Still too short for: Jurassic World — The Ride (42"), Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (48"), and Revenge of the Mummy (48").
At 42 inches (107cm)
A child who measures 42 inches can ride 22 of the 24 attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood — every one of the 15 with no requirement, plus 7 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Jurassic World — The Ride.
Still too short for: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (48") and Revenge of the Mummy (48").
At 48 inches (122cm)
A child who measures 48 inches can ride 24 of the 24 attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood — every one of the 15 with no requirement, plus 9 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Revenge of the Mummy.
Nothing is off limits. At 48 inches your child clears every height requirement in the park.
15 of them
Attractions with no height requirement
Anyone can ride these, at any height — though some still frighten small children. Scare factors are noted where they matter.
| Attraction | Land | Type | Scare factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Actors | Upper Lot | Show | 1/5 |
| DreamWorks Theatre | Upper Lot | Film | 2/5 |
| Earthquake: The Big One | Upper Lot | Show | 3/5 |
| Fast & Furious – Supercharged | Upper Lot | Film | 2/5 |
| Hogsmeade Spell-Casting Locations | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Interactive game | 1/5 |
| King Kong 360 3-D | Upper Lot | Film | 4/5 |
| Meet Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach | Super Nintendo World | Character meet | 1/5 |
| Ollivanders | The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Show | 1/5 |
| Power-Up Band Key Challenges | Super Nintendo World | Interactive game | 1/5 |
| Raptor Encounter | Lower Lot | Character meet | 3/5 |
| Super Silly Fun Land | Upper Lot | Play area | 1/5 |
| The Starway | Lower Lot | Transportation | 2/5 |
| The World-Famous Studio Tour | Upper Lot | Transportation | 3/5 |
| Transformers Character Meetings | Lower Lot | Character meet | 2/5 |
| WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular | Upper Lot | Show | 2/5 |
How measuring actually works
A cast member measures your child against a fixed stick at the entrance to each attraction: shoes on, hats off, standing straight. There is no discretion and no negotiating — the stick decides.
If your child is borderline, ask for a wristband at the first attraction that measures them. A coloured band means the height has been checked for the day and they will not be re-measured at every queue, which saves a lot of standing around and a lot of disappointment repeated seven times.
Thick-soled shoes are not cheating; they are simply how the measurement is taken. Hair that adds height is not — expect it to be flattened.