Animal Kingdom Ride Height Requirements & Restrictions (2026)
Every minimum height in inches and centimeters — 3 rides have height minimums (38″/97 cm to 44″/112 cm), and 44 attractions are open to all heights.
Animal Kingdom has 3 rides with a height minimum, from 38 in (97 cm) up to 44 in (112 cm) for Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain; 44 attractions have none. A 40-inch (102 cm) child can ride 45 of 47.
Data updated · Source: RopeDrop attraction catalog, synced from Disney's official listings
What can my child ride at Animal Kingdom?
Each row adds the rides that open up in that height band; the last column is everything a child at the top of the band can ride, counting the 44 attractions with no requirement.
| Child's height | Rides that open up | Can ride (of 47) |
|---|---|---|
| Any height | 44 attractions with no height requirement | 44 |
| Up to 35" (89 cm) | none in this band | 44 |
| 36"–39" (99 cm) | Kali River Rapids 38″ | 45 |
| 40"–43" (109 cm) | none in this band | 45 |
| 44"–47" (119 cm) | Avatar Flight of Passage 44″, Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain 44″ | 47 |
| 48" and up | none in this band | 47 |
Quick Reference: Rides by Minimum Height
| Min Height | Rides | Attractions |
|---|---|---|
| 44″ (112 cm) | 2 | Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain |
| 38″ (97 cm) | 1 | Kali River Rapids |
| Any height | 44 | 44 attractions with no height requirement — open to everyone. |
All Rides With Height Requirements
| Ride | Park | Land | Min Height | Type | Lightning Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar Flight of Passage | Animal Kingdom | Pandora - The World of Avatar | 44" (112 cm) | Thrill | ILL |
| Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | Animal Kingdom | Asia | 44" (112 cm) | Thrill | Multi Pass |
| Kali River Rapids | Animal Kingdom | Asia | 38" (97 cm) | Thrill | Multi Pass |
No Height Requirement (44 rides)
These Animal Kingdom attractions are open to guests of all heights — no minimum in inches or centimeters.
Affection Section is an attraction in Rafiki's Planet Watch at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
African Birds - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
African Elephants - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
African Hogs - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
African Lions - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Ankole Cattle - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Anteaters - Disney Animals is an attraction in The Oasis at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Asian Birds - Disney Animals is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV.
Asian Small-Clawed Otters - Disney Animals is an attraction in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Babirusas - Disney Animals is an attraction in The Oasis at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Bats - Disney Animals is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV.
Butterflies - Disney Animals is an attraction in Rafiki's Planet Watch at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Conservation Station is an attraction in Rafiki's Planet Watch at Animal Kingdom. Listed audiences include: All Ages.
Cotton-Top Tamarins - Disney Animals is an attraction in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Discovery Island Trails is an attraction in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Disney Animals is an attraction at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Flamingos at Discovery Island - Disney Animals is an attraction in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Gibbons - Disney Animals is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV.
Giraffes - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed audiences include: All Ages.
Gorillas - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV.
Hippopotamuses - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Invertebrates - Disney Animals is an attraction in Rafiki's Planet Watch at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Kangaroos - Disney Animals is an attraction in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Kilimanjaro Safaris is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. It lasts about 20 minutes. It is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Komodo Dragons - Disney Animals is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Lemurs - Disney Animals is an attraction in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Maharajah Jungle Trek is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. Listed audiences include: All Ages.
Meerkats - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV.
Meet Timon and Rafiki at Conservation Station is a character meet-and-greet at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Migratory Birds - Disney Animals is an attraction in The Oasis at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Na'vi River Journey is an attraction in Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom. It lasts about 6 minutes.
Okapis - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Rhinos - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: Must Transfer to Wheelchair.
The Oasis Exhibits is an attraction in The Oasis at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV.
Tigers - Disney Animals is an attraction in Asia at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV.
Tree of Life is a landmark in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! plays in the theater inside its base.
Vultures - Disney Animals is an attraction in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages.
Wilderness Explorers is an attraction at Animal Kingdom. Listed audiences include: Kids.
Wildlife Express Train is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed audiences include: All Ages.
Zebras - Disney Animals is an attraction in Africa at Animal Kingdom. Listed for: All Ages. Accessibility: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV.
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! is a theater show inside the Tree of Life in Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
What rides have height requirements at Animal Kingdom?
Animal Kingdom has 3 rides with height requirements (height restrictions), ranging from 38 inches (97 cm) to 44 inches (112 cm). The strictest minimums are: Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, Kali River Rapids.
What rides have no height requirement at Animal Kingdom?
44 attractions at Animal Kingdom have no height requirement and are open to guests of any height, including Affection Section, African Birds - Disney Animals, African Elephants - Disney Animals, African Hogs - Disney Animals, African Lions - Disney Animals, Ankole Cattle - Disney Animals, Anteaters - Disney Animals, Asian Birds - Disney Animals.
Which rides can a 40-inch (102 cm) child go on at Animal Kingdom?
A child who is 40 inches (102 cm) tall can ride 45 of the 47 attractions at Animal Kingdom — every ride with no height requirement plus every ride with a minimum of 40 inches or less.
Which Animal Kingdom rides need a child to be 48 inches (122 cm) tall?
No Animal Kingdom ride requires 48 inches; the tallest posted minimum is 44 inches. A child at 47 inches can ride 47 of the 47 attractions.