Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida height requirements
9 attractions have a minimum height. 22 do not. Here is exactly where your child stands.
| Attraction | Height | Land | Type | Intensity | Express Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.T. Adventure | 34" · 86cm | Hollywood | Dark ride | Gentle | Express |
| Trolls Trollercoaster | 36" · 91cm | DreamWorks Land | Roller coaster | Gentle | Express |
| Despicable Me Minion Mayhem | 40" · 102cm | Minion Land | Simulator | Moderate | Express |
| The Simpsons Ride | 40" · 102cm | Springfield: Home of the Simpsons | Simulator | Moderate | Express |
| TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D | 40" · 102cm | Production Central | Dark ride | Intense | Express |
| Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts | 42" · 107cm | Diagon Alley — Universal Studios Florida | Roller coaster | Moderate | Express |
| MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack | 42" · 107cm | World Expo | Dark ride | Moderate | Express |
| Revenge of the Mummy | 48" · 122cm | New York | Roller coaster | Intense | Express |
| Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit | 51" · 130cm | Production Central | Roller coaster | Extreme | 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 23 of the 31 attractions at Universal Studios Florida — every one of the 22 with no requirement, plus 1 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: E.T. Adventure.
Still too short for: Trolls Trollercoaster (36"), Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (40"), The Simpsons Ride (40"), TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D (40"), Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (42"), MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack (42"), Revenge of the Mummy (48"), and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (51").
At 36 inches (91cm)
A child who measures 36 inches can ride 24 of the 31 attractions at Universal Studios Florida — every one of the 22 with no requirement, plus 2 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Trolls Trollercoaster.
Still too short for: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (40"), The Simpsons Ride (40"), TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D (40"), Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (42"), MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack (42"), Revenge of the Mummy (48"), and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (51").
At 40 inches (102cm)
A child who measures 40 inches can ride 27 of the 31 attractions at Universal Studios Florida — every one of the 22 with no requirement, plus 5 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, The Simpsons Ride, and TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D.
Still too short for: Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (42"), MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack (42"), Revenge of the Mummy (48"), and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (51").
At 42 inches (107cm)
A child who measures 42 inches can ride 29 of the 31 attractions at Universal Studios Florida — every one of the 22 with no requirement, plus 7 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts and MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack.
Still too short for: Revenge of the Mummy (48") and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (51").
At 48 inches (122cm)
A child who measures 48 inches can ride 30 of the 31 attractions at Universal Studios Florida — every one of the 22 with no requirement, plus 8 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Revenge of the Mummy.
Still too short for: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (51").
At 51 inches (130cm)
A child who measures 51 inches can ride 31 of the 31 attractions at Universal Studios Florida — every one of the 22 with no requirement, plus 9 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
Nothing is off limits. At 51 inches your child clears every height requirement in the park.
22 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 on Location! | Hollywood | Show | 1/5 |
| Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees | Diagon Alley — Universal Studios Florida | Show | 1/5 |
| CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular | Hollywood | Nighttime spectacular | 2/5 |
| DreamWorks Imagination Celebration | DreamWorks Land | Stage show | 1/5 |
| Fast & Furious – Supercharged | San Francisco | Simulator | 2/5 |
| Gringotts Money Exchange | Diagon Alley — Universal Studios Florida | Show | 1/5 |
| Gru and the Minions Character Meet | Minion Land | Character meet | 1/5 |
| Hogwarts Express – King's Cross Station | Diagon Alley — Universal Studios Florida | Train | 2/5 |
| Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast | Minion Land | Interactive game | 1/5 |
| Interactive Wand Experiences | Diagon Alley — Universal Studios Florida | Interactive game | 1/5 |
| Kang and Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl | Springfield: Home of the Simpsons | Spinner | 1/5 |
| Knockturn Alley | Diagon Alley — Universal Studios Florida | Walkthrough | 2/5 |
| Ollivanders Wand Shop | Diagon Alley — Universal Studios Florida | Show | 1/5 |
| Po's Kung Fu Training Camp | DreamWorks Land | Play area | 1/5 |
| Shrek's Swamp Meet | DreamWorks Land | Character meet | 1/5 |
| Springfield Character Meet | Springfield: Home of the Simpsons | Character meet | 1/5 |
| The Blues Brothers Show | New York | Show | 1/5 |
| The Bourne Stuntacular | Hollywood | Stage show | 2/5 |
| The Tales of Beedle the Bard | Diagon Alley — Universal Studios Florida | Show | 2/5 |
| Transformers Character Meet | Production Central | Character meet | 3/5 |
| Universal Mega Movie Parade | New York | Parade | 2/5 |
| Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show | Hollywood | Show | 3/5 |
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.