Soar to victory on Orlando’s best family roller coasters, including these kid-approved picks.
There’s nothing like the thrill of your first roller coaster ride, and no better place to experience it than in Orlando. Our theme parks and attractions boast roller coasters for all ages, including options designed for even the youngest adrenaline seekers. Kids can experience total immersion aboard runaway mine trains, Arctic snowmobiles, custom spacecraft and more family-friendly picks to satisfy newbies and seasoned fans alike.
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We’ve rounded up the best kid-friendly roller coasters in town, all with a minimum height requirement under 48 inches. You’ll also find a handy bullet-point list with height requirements for every roller coaster in Orlando (even the big ones) at the bottom of this post. Let’s roll!
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Family-Friendly Coasters at Universal Orlando Resort
Discover dynamic roller coasters the whole family can enjoy at Universal Orlando Resort. From whimsical miniature thrills to baby’s first 3-D coaster, Universal has it all. The resort is also home to some of the most intense roller coasters in Orlando, offering the perfect combination of fun and thrills for older siblings and adults. Please note that a supervising companion is required on all roller coasters for riders under 48 inches.
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Flight of the Hippogriff™
Ever wanted to attend Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Here’s your chance! Head out to Hagrid’s Hut at Universal Islands of Adventure to learn all about this majestic magical beast, then board a wicker hippogriff to spiral and swirl on a breathtaking flight around the castle grounds.
Minimum height requirement: 36 inches.
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Trolls Trollercoaster
Inspired by the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls, this groovy coaster packs a pint-sized rush for dreamers young and old. Speed past spooky spiders aboard the colorful Caterbus, then grab a victory snack — Shrekzel, anyone? — in DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida.
Minimum height requirement: 36 inches.
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Mine-Cart Madness™
Part zany thrills, part daring feats, Mine-Cart Madness™ is a thrilling family coaster at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD in Universal Epic Universe. Your car will zip around corners, zoom past obstacles and even appear to jump over the tracks with laughter and awe for all.
Minimum height requirement: 40 inches.
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Curse of the Werewolf
Don’t be fooled by Curse of the Werewolf’s sinister appearance. This spooky, spinning coaster is pure family fun that will have your kids howling with laughter. Race, weave and twirl through the forest of Dark Universe, one of five amazing new lands at Universal Epic Universe.
Minimum height requirement: 40 inches.
Hiccup’s Wing Gliders
Aspiring dragon riders can step right up and take to the skies on Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, a daring flying machine that mimics the soaring, swooping motions of actual dragon flight. You might even spot a few familiar faces along the way. Celebrate your victory with post-flight mac and cheese cones in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk.
Minimum height requirement: 40 inches.
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™
Head to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™ to explore the safest place on Earth: Gringotts™ Bank. Some of the thematic elements may be a bit darker for kids, but the ride itself offers a perfect introduction to larger coasters with a fun combination of motion simulation, 3-D elements and classic coaster thrills.
Minimum height requirement: 42 inches.
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Family-Friendly Coasters at SeaWorld® Orlando
Even little ones can enjoy the Roller Coaster Capital of Orlando thanks to mini steel coasters and more family fun at SeaWorld® Orlando.
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Penguin Trek
Hop in your snowmobile for a high-speed research mission aboard Penguin Trek. You’ll coast through icy caverns and arctic wilderness at up to 43 miles per hour with two thrilling launches for double the fun. Best of all, your mission ends at a real penguin habitat — an excellent reward for kids who might need a little added incentive to try something new.
Minimum height requirement: 42 inches.
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Super Grover’s Box Car Derby
Join Super Grover in an action-packed box car race packed with fun hills, big turns and mini dives. The steel coaster might even inspire children to create their own superhero persona for the journey home. It’s one of many enchanting family attractions at SeaWorld Orlando’s Sesame Street Land™.
Minimum height requirement: 38 inches.
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Journey to Atlantis
Set out to uncover the lost city of Atlantis aboard a hybrid flume ride and roller coaster. This classic SeaWorld attraction delivers thrills and wonder in equal measure, with an engaging storyline that will appeal to explorers of all ages.
Minimum height requirement: 42 inches.
Family-Friendly Coasters at Walt Disney World® Resort
Kids can blast off on mine trains, rocket ships, stunt planes and more highly themed roller coaster adventures at Walt Disney World® Resort.
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Slinky Dog Dash
Shrink down and gear up for fun at Slinky Dog Dash, part of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. You’ll spring across Andy’s backyard, over miniature hills and around pint-sized curves for plenty of airtime, fun and family-friendly coaster thrills.
Minimum height requirement: 38 inches.
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The Barnstormer Starring The Great Goofini
Take to the skies with the artist formerly known as Goofy in an aerial stunt show at Magic Kingdom® Park. Aspiring coaster fans can swoop through the air in a series of stupendous stunts before soaring back to safety.
Minimum height requirement: 35 inches.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad®
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The iconic rumblin', rollin' Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® has completed a refurbishment, now open with all new magic! With the improvements, this attraction opens with a lowered height requirement of 38". Climb aboard, li'l prospectors!
Minimum height requirement: 38 inches.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
This whimsical coaster at Magic Kingdom Park invites you to step into fairytale scenes from the film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. You’ll speed through the countryside, travel through a sparkling diamond mine and see all seven of the titular dwarves hard at work. Name them if you can! Swaying mine cars and an interactive queue make this an engaging, family-friendly experience from start to finish.
Minimum height requirement: 38 inches.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Join the Guardians of the Galaxy and rock out on a high-octane jump through time and space. This EPCOT® attraction is one of the largest fully enclosed coasters in the world, featuring 360-degree rotating cars, a killer soundtrack and more thrilling surprises in store.
Minimum height requirement: 42 inches.
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Space Mountain®
For more interstellar fun, board a rocket ship in Magic Kingdom Park and zoom through the darkness of outer space. Speed past shooting stars, satellites, comets and more in a single-seater adventure for the boldest space pioneers.
Minimum height requirement: 44 inches.
Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain®
Your kids will get ultimate bragging rights after summiting this coaster, which travels through the Himalayan Mountains with several surprises in store. You might even come face-to-face with the mountain’s legendary resident as you make the high-speed descent back to base camp. Ride it if you dare at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
Minimum height requirement: 44 inches.
Family-Friendly Coasters at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
Everything at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is designed with kids in mind, even the roller coasters. It’s the perfect spot to saddle up and expand their horizons, with cool indoor thrills, classic wooden coasters and more ways to play.
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Galacticoaster
Blast off to the LEGO® galaxy aboard Galacticoaster, a new indoor launch coaster at LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park. Little ones can design their own virtual spacecraft, then set out on a daring mission with two launches, spinning ride vehicles and speeds up to 40 mph.
Minimum height requirement: 36 inches.
Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster
Join Daddy Pig on a day out in his newly cleaned red car — but look out! Mr. Bull is digging up the road, and you can expect a mishap or two to occur along the way. Little ones especially will snort with laughter on this family-friendly coaster at Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida.
Minimum height requirement: 36 inches.
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The Dragon
Tour an enchanted castle, then roar with joy as you soar through the gates on your very own steel dragon at LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park. Moving LEGO® characters add an extra element of fun to this whimsical indoor-outdoor roller coaster.
Minimum height requirement: 40 inches.
Coastersaurus
Indulge your kiddo’s dino obsession aboard Coastersaurus, a classic wooden coaster that sends you hurtling deep into a prehistoric jungle. Keep an eye out for LEGO® brick dinosaurs along the way as you soar over hills and speed around corners at speeds up to 32 mph.
Minimum height requirement: 42 inches.
The Great LEGO® Race
Junior racers, start your engines for an action-packed road rally on The Great LEGO® Race. Featuring plenty of hairpin turns, hills and thrills, this automative escapade puts kids firmly in the driver’s seat.
Minimum height requirement: 42 inches.
Family-Friendly Coasters at Fun Spot America
With two locations in the Orlando area, Fun Spot America boasts major thrills for visitors of all ages. Head to their International Drive location to scream on these family-friendly coasters, then check out their other attractions — including the world’s tallest SkyCoaster in Kissimmee — for more grown-up thrills.
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White Lightning
Kick it old school on White Lightning, the only wooden coaster in Orlando. Experience incredible curves, hills and drops while reaching speeds up to 48 mph.
Minimum height requirement: 46 inches.
Sea Serpent
Made just for little ones, you can find this colorful serpent-themed coaster at Fun Spot America locations in Orlando and Kissimmee. It boasts relatively gentle turns and dips for a kid-friendly introduction to Orlando’s coaster scene.
Minimum height requirement: 36 inches.
Freedom Flyer
Soar through the sky on this inverted steel coaster, which employs a unique lap bar system for full upper body freedom. Feel free to throw your hands up and let your legs dangle as you twist and turn to victory.
Minimum height requirement: 38 inches.
Quick Height Requirement Reference Guide: Orlando Roller Coasters
Ready to start exploring Orlando’s family-friendly roller coasters? Use this handy height requirement guide to quickly identify the rides that best suit your family’s needs. We’ve included larger roller coasters as well (minimum heights up to 54 inches) to help you plan for older siblings and adults in your group. Find everything you’ll need to race with raptors, escape the mighty Kraken and more in our full coaster roundup.
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Please note: All riders must meet the minimum height requirements outlined below. Riders under 48 inches must be accompanied by an adult, typically defined as someone who is at least 14 years old and 48 inches tall. Exact specifications may vary by theme park and are subject to change.
35-Inch Height Requirement:
- The Barnstormer Starring The Great Goofini at Magic Kingdom Park
36-Inch Height Requirement:
- Flight of the Hippogriff™ at Universal Islands of Adventure
- Trolls Trollercoaster at Universal Studios Florida
- Galacticoaster at LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park
- Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster at Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida
- Sea Serpent at Fun Spot Orlando
38-Inch Height Requirement:
- Super Grover’s Box Car Derby at SeaWorld Orlando
- Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® at Magic Kingdom Park
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park
- Freedom Flyer at Fun Spot Orlando
40-Inch Height Requirement:
- Mine Cart Madness™ at Universal Epic Universe
- Curse of the Werewolf at Universal Epic Universe
- Hiccup’s Wing Gliders at Universal Epic Universe
- The Dragon at LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park
42-Inch Height Requirement:
- Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™ at Universal Studios Florida
- Penguin Trek at SeaWorld Orlando
- Journey to Atlantis at SeaWorld Orlando
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT
- Coastersaurus at LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park
- The Great LEGO® Race at LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park
44-Inch Height Requirement:
- Space Mountain® at Magic Kingdom Park
- Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain® at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
46-Inch Height Requirement
- White Lightning at Fun Spot America in Orlando
48-Inch Height Requirement:
- Stardust Racers at Universal Epic Universe
- Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ at Universal Islands of Adventure
- Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida
- Ice Breaker™ at SeaWorld Orlando
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster® Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (opening on May 26, 2026)
- TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom Park
- Mine Blower at Fun Spot America in Kissimmee
51-Inch Height Requirement
- Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Islands of Adventure
54-Inch Height Requirement
- The Incredible Hulk Coaster® at Universal Islands of Adventure
- Kraken® at SeaWorld Orlando
- Mako® at SeaWorld Orlando
- Manta® at SeaWorld Orlando
- Pipeline: The Surf Coaster SeaWorld Orlando
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