Measure the boys in their park shoes before the trip. Even half an inch matters.
Estimated Heights
- Miles — ~40-42"
- Oisin — ~45-46"
- Ada — ~42-43"
- Ella — clears everything
Rides Everyone Can Do (No Height Requirement)
Magic Kingdom
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Jungle Cruise
- Winnie the Pooh
- Dumbo
- Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Haunted Mansion
- It's a Small World
- Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
- Mickey's PhilharMagic
Hollywood Studios
- Toy Story Mania!
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Animal Kingdom
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Na'vi River Journey
EPCOT
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana (water play)
- Spaceship Earth
Universal / Islands of Adventure
- Hogwarts Express
- Camp Jurassic
- Raptor Encounter
Epic Universe
Height Cutoff Table
| Height |
Rides |
Miles (40-42") |
Oisin (45-46") |
Ada (42-43") |
Ella |
| 32" |
Alien Swirling Saucers (HS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ~34" |
Yoshi's Adventure (EU), E.T. Adventure (USF) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 35" |
The Barnstormer (MK) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 36" |
Flight of the Hippogriff (IoA), Pteranodon Flyers (IoA, max 56") |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes (too tall for Pteranodon) |
| 38" |
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (MK), Slinky Dog Dash (HS), Smugglers Run (HS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 40" |
Big Thunder Mtn (MK), Tiana's Bayou (MK), Rise of Resistance (HS), Mario Kart (EU w/adult), DK Mine Cart (EU), Battle at Ministry (EU), Hiccup's Wing Gliders (EU) |
Borderline |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 42" |
Escape from Gringotts (USF), Cosmic Rewind (EPCOT), Aqua Coaster (VB) |
Likely no |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| 44" |
Space Mountain (MK), Flight of Passage (AK) |
No |
Borderline |
No |
Yes |
| 48" |
Tron (MK), Forbidden Journey (IoA), Hagrid's (IoA), Dragon Racer's Rally (EU), Stardust Racers (EU) |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Rider Switch — How It Works
Rider Switch is available at all height-restricted rides. One parent rides while the other waits with the kids, then they swap. The second parent enters via the Lightning Lane (Disney) or Express queue (Universal) — minimal re-wait.
At Disney: Tell the Cast Member at the ride entrance that you'd like to use Rider Switch. One parent rides while the other waits with the kids. When the first parent is done, the second parent enters via the Lightning Lane — no re-queuing the full standby line.
At Universal: Same concept, but the second parent enters via the Express queue. Waiting rooms at Universal are themed and air-conditioned.
Pro tip: While one parent rides, the other does interactive wand spells with the kids or visits a nearby shop — it's not dead time.
Rider Switch Priority Rides for Robert & Rachel
Use Rider Switch at these 48" rides (one parent rides, swap, other parent rides):
- Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure (IoA) — one of the best rides at Universal. Now accepts Express Pass!
- Forbidden Journey (IoA) — fly over Hogwarts
- Dragon Racer's Rally (EU) — major HTTYD coaster in Isle of Berk
- Avatar Flight of Passage (AK) — incredible flying sim
- Tron Lightcycle Run (MK) — if interested