Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom height requirements
7 attractions have a minimum height. 37 do not. Here is exactly where your child stands.
| Attraction | Height | Land | Type | Intensity | Lightning Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrowland Speedway | 32" · 81cm | Tomorrowland | Train | Gentle | Multi Pass |
| The Barnstormer | 35" · 89cm | Fantasyland | Roller coaster | Gentle | Multi Pass |
| Big Thunder Mountain Railroad | 38" · 97cm | Frontierland | Roller coaster | Moderate | Multi Pass |
| Seven Dwarfs Mine Train | 38" · 97cm | Fantasyland | Roller coaster | Moderate | Single Pass |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | 40" · 102cm | Frontierland | Water ride | Intense | Multi Pass |
| Space Mountain | 44" · 112cm | Tomorrowland | Roller coaster | Intense | Multi Pass |
| TRON Lightcycle / Run | 48" · 122cm | Tomorrowland | Roller coaster | Extreme | Single Pass |
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 32 inches (81cm)
A child who measures 32 inches can ride 38 of the 44 attractions at Magic Kingdom — every one of the 37 with no requirement, plus 1 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Tomorrowland Speedway.
Still too short for: The Barnstormer (35"), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (38"), Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38"), Tiana's Bayou Adventure (40"), Space Mountain (44"), and TRON Lightcycle / Run (48").
At 35 inches (89cm)
A child who measures 35 inches can ride 39 of the 44 attractions at Magic Kingdom — every one of the 37 with no requirement, plus 2 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: The Barnstormer.
Still too short for: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (38"), Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38"), Tiana's Bayou Adventure (40"), Space Mountain (44"), and TRON Lightcycle / Run (48").
At 38 inches (97cm)
A child who measures 38 inches can ride 41 of the 44 attractions at Magic Kingdom — every one of the 37 with no requirement, plus 4 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
Still too short for: Tiana's Bayou Adventure (40"), Space Mountain (44"), and TRON Lightcycle / Run (48").
At 40 inches (102cm)
A child who measures 40 inches can ride 42 of the 44 attractions at Magic Kingdom — every one of the 37 with no requirement, plus 5 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Still too short for: Space Mountain (44") and TRON Lightcycle / Run (48").
At 44 inches (112cm)
A child who measures 44 inches can ride 43 of the 44 attractions at Magic Kingdom — every one of the 37 with no requirement, plus 6 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Space Mountain.
Still too short for: TRON Lightcycle / Run (48").
At 48 inches (122cm)
A child who measures 48 inches can ride 44 of the 44 attractions at Magic Kingdom — every one of the 37 with no requirement, plus 7 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: TRON Lightcycle / Run.
Nothing is off limits. At 48 inches your child clears every height requirement in the park.
37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Pirate's Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas | Adventureland | Interactive game | 1/5 |
| Afternoon Parade | Main Street U.S.A. | Parade | 2/5 |
| Ariel's Grotto | Fantasyland | Character meet | 1/5 |
| Astro Orbiter | Tomorrowland | Spinner | 3/5 |
| Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin | Tomorrowland | Dark ride | 1/5 |
| Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station | Fantasyland | Play area | 1/5 |
| Cinderella Castle Stage Show | Main Street U.S.A. | Stage show | 1/5 |
| Country Bear Musical Jamboree | Frontierland | Show | 1/5 |
| Dumbo the Flying Elephant | Fantasyland | Spinner | 1/5 |
| Enchanted Tales with Belle | Fantasyland | Show | 1/5 |
| Flag Retreat | Main Street U.S.A. | Show | 1/5 |
| Frontierland Shootin' Arcade | Frontierland | Interactive game | 1/5 |
| Haunted Mansion | Liberty Square | Dark ride | 3/5 |
| it's a small world | Fantasyland | Boat ride | 1/5 |
| Jungle Cruise | Adventureland | Boat ride | 2/5 |
| Mad Tea Party | Fantasyland | Spinner | 1/5 |
| Magic Kingdom Ferryboat | Main Street U.S.A. | Transportation | 1/5 |
| Main Street Vehicles | Main Street U.S.A. | Transportation | 1/5 |
| Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater | Main Street U.S.A. | Character meet | 1/5 |
| Mickey's PhilharMagic | Fantasyland | Film | 2/5 |
| Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor | Tomorrowland | Show | 1/5 |
| Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular | Main Street U.S.A. | Nighttime spectacular | 3/5 |
| Pete's Silly Sideshow | Fantasyland | Character meet | 1/5 |
| Peter Pan's Flight | Fantasyland | Dark ride | 2/5 |
| Pirates of the Caribbean | Adventureland | Boat ride | 3/5 |
| Prince Charming Regal Carrousel | Fantasyland | Spinner | 1/5 |
| Princess Fairytale Hall | Fantasyland | Character meet | 1/5 |
| Swiss Family Treehouse | Adventureland | Walkthrough | 1/5 |
| The Hall of Presidents | Liberty Square | Show | 1/5 |
| The Magic Carpets of Aladdin | Adventureland | Spinner | 1/5 |
| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | Fantasyland | Dark ride | 2/5 |
| Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover | Tomorrowland | Transportation | 1/5 |
| Under the Sea: Journey of The Little Mermaid | Fantasyland | Dark ride | 2/5 |
| Walt Disney World Monorail | Main Street U.S.A. | Transportation | 1/5 |
| Walt Disney World Railroad | Main Street U.S.A. | Train | 1/5 |
| Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress | Tomorrowland | Show | 1/5 |
| Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room | Adventureland | 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.