It happens all the time: a family approaches an attraction at Walt Disney World, hoping to enjoy it as a group, only to discover that their little ones are too short to board.
Want to avoid this problem? Check out our ride heights and safety info for Walt Disney World attractions here.
But what if we told you there was an option that would ensure that both parents would get to ride even if one of your kiddos isn’t tall enough or gets too scared to ride? The option is called Rider Switch, and it is available on quite a few popular attractions throughout Walt Disney World.
Here’s a full list of where you can use Rider Switch to make sure your vacay is fun for everyone!
Magic Kingdom
In Magic Kingdom, Rider Switch is offered for the following:
The Barnstormer — Fantasyland
This is a kiddo sized roller coaster. The attraction includes small drops, and guests must be at least 35″ to ride.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — Frontierland
This is more of a Disney-type thrill ride attraction which includes fast turns and drops. Guests must be at least 40″ to hop on the wildest ride in the wilderness.”
Splash Mountain — Frontierland
This flume ride features a 55-foot drop and requires riders to be 40″ tall to experience the ride.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train –Fantasyland
Mine Train is another thrill-like ride with small drops. Guests will need to be at least 38″ to sing heigh-ho with the seven dwarfs on this attraction!
Space Mountain — Tomorrowland
This journey through outer space takes place in the dark and includes quite a few turns and drops. You’ve gotta be 44″ to ride.
Tomorrowland Speedway — Tomorrowland
While this is a more laid back attraction where you can get behind the wheel of a slow-moving car on a track, guests must be 32″ to take part!
Epcot
The attractions that offer Rider Switch in Epcot are as follows:
Frozen Ever After — Norway
You can take advantage of this perk on Frozen Ever After although you can be any height to ride. The attraction includes a small drops.
Mission: SPACE — Future World
This ride simulates a mission to Mars (or Earth orbit) and can be difficult for those with motion sickness. You must be 40″ or taller to ride! There are two options for this attraction — one which is a less intense option.
Soarin’ Around the World — Land Pavilion, Future World
Your feet will dangle a bit, and guests must be at least 40″ to take flight.
Test Track — Future World
It includes a few small drops and some mega speed. You’ve gotta be 40″ or taller to feel the need for speed on this attraction.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Here are the attractions at Hollywood Studios with Rider Switch!
Alien Swirling Saucers — Toy Story Land
This ride includes a bunch of spinning, so proceed with caution if you get motion sickness. Guests must be at least 32″ to ride!
Slinky Dog Dash — Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash, also located in Toy Story Land, is another attraction with this perk is another Disney thrill ride with quite a few drops. You’ll need to be 38″ to ride on Slinky!
Star Tours — Echo Lake
Guests will need to be at least 40″ to travel at hyperspeed to another galaxy.
Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster — Sunset Boulevard
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, which includes flips and high speeds in the DARK, requires guests to be at least 48″ to rock out with Aerosmith.
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror — Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has some pretty major drops. Guests will need to be at least 40″ to drop in.
Animal Kingdom
Here are the rides with Rider Switch in Animal Kingdom!
Flight of Passage — Pandora
This 3D flight experience will take you into the world of the Na’vi on the back of a Banshee. Guests need to be at least 44″ to soar!
Dinosaur — DinoLand, U.S.A.
Guests will need to be at least 40″ to hop in a Time Rover vehicle.
Expedition Everest — Asia
You’ll need to be at least 44″ to ride.
Kali River Rapids — Asia
You will probably get wet on this attraction filled with small drops, twists, and turns. So those with motion sickness beware! Guests need to be at least 38″ to ride!
Have you used Rider Switch? Was it beneficial? Let us know in the comments below!
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