A visit to Hollywood Studios can feel very different from Magic Kingdom, especially if you’re visiting with young kids. This park has fewer rides overall, more thrill attractions, and stricter height requirements, which makes planning ahead especially important.
This guide breaks down every Hollywood Studios ride by height requirement, explains how intense each ride feels for kids, and helps families decide what’s worth prioritizing before stepping into line.
Hollywood Studios Rides With No Height Requirement
Hollywood Studios has far fewer no-height rides than Magic Kingdom, but there are still solid options for toddlers and younger kids.
Complete List of No Height Requirement Rides
- Disney Junior Play & Dance!
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Toy Story Mania!
- Walt Disney Presents
Is this ride scary for kids?
Most no-height attractions here are shows or trackless rides. The biggest concerns are loud sounds, darkness, or sudden movement rather than physical intensity. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is very popular with kids but does include sudden scene changes and brief chaos that can surprise sensitive riders.
32-Inch Height Requirement
Alien Swirling Saucers – 32 inches
This is the smallest height requirement in the park.
Is this ride scary for kids?
This ride spins quickly and unpredictably, which can be overwhelming for some kids even though it looks mild. Kids who dislike spinning may find this more intense than expected.
38-Inch Height Requirement
Slinky Dog Dash – 38 inches
Slinky Dog Dash is an outdoor roller coaster in Toy Story Land and is often one of the most popular rides at Hollywood Studios for families with kids who are just tall enough to ride.
Is this ride scary for kids?
For many kids, this is a great “next step” coaster. It is fast and has a few small hills that create a tummy-tickle feeling, but there are no inversions, no darkness, and no sudden drops. Because it is outdoors and brightly themed, it usually feels less scary than indoor or launch coasters. Some cautious kids may still be nervous about the speed, but many end up loving it.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – 38 inches
An interactive simulator where riders pilot the Millennium Falcon.
Is this ride scary for kids?
This ride can feel intense depending on the pilot’s movements. Crashing into obstacles is common and can feel rough. Kids who don’t like motion simulators may struggle, even if they meet the height requirement.
40-Inch Height Requirement
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – 40 inches
A motion simulator set in the Star Wars universe.
Is this ride scary for kids?
Star Tours uses sudden movement, screen-based motion, and loud effects. Some kids love it, while others feel motion sickness or get scared by the fast visuals and drops shown on screen.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – 40 inches
One of the most immersive attractions Disney has ever created.
Is this ride scary for kids?
While not a traditional roller coaster, this ride includes sudden drops, intense visuals, loud sounds, and dramatic scenes. Many kids love it, but sensitive riders may find parts of it overwhelming or frightening.
Tower of Terror – 40 inches
One of the most immersive attractions Disney has ever created.
Is this ride scary for kids?
Yes this is scary. I would wait to take kids older than 7 otherwise it could scare them. The drops in the actual ride isn’t what puts kids over the edge, it’s the supernatural and paranormal that scares them the most
48-Inch Height Requirement
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster featuring Muppets – 48 inches
This is one of the most intense rides at Walt Disney World.
Is this ride scary for kids?
Yes—for many kids, this is very intense. It launches from 0 to high speed in seconds, includes inversions, and takes place mostly in the dark. This ride is best for older kids who already enjoy major thrill rides.
How to Measure Your Child at Home Before Your Trip
Because Hollywood Studios has several borderline height cutoffs, measuring ahead of time is especially helpful.
Tips:
- Measure barefoot against a wall
- Make sure posture is straight and heels are flat
- Measure in the morning when kids are tallest
- Re-check a few days before your trip
Children are measured at each ride entrance, even if they’ve already ridden earlier that day.
Hollywood Studios vs Other Disney Parks for Younger Kids
Hollywood Studios is often the hardest park for families with toddlers.
Compared to:
- Magic Kingdom, which has many no-height rides
- EPCOT, which offers gentler rides and open spaces
- Animal Kingdom, which balances rides and shows
Hollywood Studios leans heavily toward thrill rides and simulators. Families with younger kids often plan shorter dayshere or combine it with another park.
Planning Tips for Families With Multiple Children
Hollywood Studios can be tricky for families with kids in different height ranges.
Helpful strategies:
- Prioritize no-height rides and shows early
- Use Rider Switch for thrill rides to avoid splitting up repeatedly
- Expect to wait while older kids ride headline attractions
- Build in breaks using shows and indoor attractions
This park rewards flexible expectations more than strict schedules.
Want an Easy Way to Track Ride Height Requirements?
Keeping track of ride height requirements can get overwhelming, especially at Hollywood Studios where fewer rides are available and height cutoffs matter more.
If you want something simple and clear to reference during planning or while you’re in the park, these tools can help:
Disney Ride Height Requirement Charts (Printed & Shipped)
These are physical ride height charts that we print and ship to you. Each design shows ride height requirements across Walt Disney World in an easy-to-read layout, making it simple to see which rides each child qualifies for at a glance. Many families like having a tangible chart they can keep with their park bag or stroller.
https://fourlittlestars.com/collections/walt-disney-world-height-charts
Free Live Disney Ride Height Spreadsheet
This free spreadsheet is updated weekly and lets you enter each child’s height to see which rides they’re currently eligible for. It’s especially helpful for kids who are close to a height cutoff or families planning for multiple children.
https://fourlittlestars.com/pages/get-the-live-disney-ride-height-guide
Having ride eligibility clearly laid out ahead of time can save time, reduce stress, and make park days run much more smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hollywood Studios good for toddlers?
It can be, but expectations matter. There are fewer rides toddlers can do, and families often rely more on shows and character experiences.
Which park has the most height restrictions?
Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom typically have the strictest height rules compared to Magic Kingdom.
Can kids ride Rise of the Resistance if they’re scared of drops?
Some kids handle it fine, others don’t. The drop is brief but unexpected, which can be scary for sensitive riders.
