LEGOLAND Height Requirement Guide

Legoland theme parks have rides and attractions designed for families with children ages 2-12. Most rides have height requirements, typically ranging from 30 inches to 52 inches. This ensures guests of all ages can find rides they are able to safely enjoy. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the height requirements for rides at all Legoland resort locations, including Legoland California, Legoland Florida, Legoland New York, Legoland Windsor, and Legoland Malaysia. Information is organized by location and includes details on height restrictions, minimum ages, and family-friendly rides.

Table of Contents

1. Legoland California
2. Legoland Florida
3. Legoland New York
4. Legoland Windsor
5. Legoland Malaysia
6. Average Height for Rides
7. Tips for visiting Legoland with kids

Legoland California

Legoland California has height requirements ranging from 34 inches to 55 inches. Some rides also have minimum age restrictions.

List of Rides and Height Requirements

Rides under 36 inches (Family Friendly)

• Fairy Tale Brook (no height requirement)
• Skipper School (no height requirement)

Rides 36–42 inches

• Coast Cruise (36 inches)
• Mia’s Riding Adventure (36 inches)

Rides 42–46 inches

• Driving School (42 inches)
• Junior Driving School (42 inches)
• Kid Power Towers (42 inches)

Rides 48 inches and over

• Lost Kingdom Adventure (48 inches)
• Coastersaurus (48 inches)
• Technic Coaster (48 inches)
• Wild Woods Golf (48 inches)
• Sky Patrol (52 inches)
• Ninjago The Ride (48 inches)

Legoland Florida

Legoland Florida height requirements range from 30 inches to 52 inches. Some rides also have minimum age restrictions.

List of Rides and Height Requirements

Rides under 34 inches (Family Friendly)

• Island in the Sky (any height allowed)
• Kid Power Towers (any height allowed)

Rides 34–38 inches

• Flying School (34 inches)
• Lost Kingdom Adventure (34 inches)

Rides 40–46 inches

• Coastersaurus (40 inches)
• Project X (40 inches)
• Driving School (40 inches)
• Boating School (40 inches)
• Technicycle (40 inches)

Rides 48–52 inches

• Dragon (48 inches)
• The Great Lego Race (48 inches)
• Ninjago The Ride (48 inches)
• Hidden Side (48 inches)

Legoland New York

There is a good mix of rides for both younger and older kids at Legoland New York. The tamest rides have a 36″ height requirement, while the more intense rides require riders to be 48″ and 52″.

List of Rides and Height Requirements

Brick Street

• The Lego Movie Masters of Flight – No height requirement, children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult

Bricktopia

• Kid Power Towers – No height requirement
• Merlin’s Apprentice Ride – Must be at least 36″ tall to ride

Lego Ninjago World

• Lego Ninjago The Ride – Must be at least 52″ tall to ride alone, under 52″ must be accompanied by someone 14+
• Spinjitzu Training Camp – No height requirement
• Wu’s Warehouse – Play area, no height requirement

Lego Castle

• The Dragon – Must be at least 42″ tall to ride, 48″ to ride alone. Guests 4-7 must be accompanied by someone 14+
• Royal Joust – No height requirement

Lego City

• Rescue Academy – Must be at least 38″ tall to ride
• Fire Brigade Playground – Play area, no height requirement
• Lego City Theater – No height requirement

Lego Pirates

• Pirates’ Ahoy! – Play area, no height requirement

Miniland

• Miniland – Display area, no height requirement

Legoland Windsor

Legoland Windsor has height requirements ranging from 0.9 meters (35 inches) to 1.3 meters (51 inches). Children under 1.3 meters must be accompanied by an adult on some rides.

List of Rides and Height Requirements

Rides under 0.9 meters (35 inches)

• L-Drivers (0.9 meters)
• Balloon School (0.9 meters)
• Fairy Tale Brook (no height requirement)

Rides 1-1.1 meters (39–43 inches)

• Coast Guard HQ (1 meter)
• Vikings River Splash (1 meter)
• Kid Power Towers (1 meter)

Rides 1.1-1.3 meters (43–51 inches)

• Fire Academy (1.1 meters)
• Spinning Spider (1.1 meters)
• Driving School (1.1 meters)
• Ninjago The Ride (1.2 meters)

Rides over 1.3 meters (51 inches)

• The Dragon (1.3 meters)

Legoland Malaysia

Legoland Malaysia height requirements range from 80 cm (31 inches) to 195 cm (77 inches). Some rides also have minimum age limits.

List of Rides and Height Requirements

Rides under 90cm (35 inches)

• Boating School (80cm)
• Merlin’s Challenge (90cm)

Rides 90-120cm (35–47 inches)

• Rescue Academy (90cm)
• Junior Driving School (90cm)
• Kid Power Towers (90cm)

Rides 120-140cm (47–55 inches)

• Lost Kingdom Adventure (120cm)
• Project X (120cm)
• Coast Cruisers (120cm)

Rides over 140cm (55 inches)

• Dragon’s Apprentice (140cm)
• Ninjago The Ride (122cm)
• Flying School (140cm)

Average Height for Rides

• Legoland California has height requirements ranging from no minimum up to 55 inches (140 cm). Most rides fall in the 36 inch (91 cm) to 48 inch (122 cm) range.
• Legoland Florida has height requirements ranging from no minimum up to 52 inches (132 cm). Most rides are in the 34 inch (86 cm) to 48 inch (122 cm) range.
• Legoland New York has requirements ranging from no minimum up to 52 inches (132 cm). Most rides are in the 36 (91 cm) inches to 52 inches (136 cm) range.
• Legoland Windsor has height requirements ranging from no minimum up to 1.3 meters (51 inches or 130 cm). Most rides fall between 0.9 meters (35 inches or 89 cm) and 1.3 meters.
• Legoland Malaysia has height requirements ranging from 80 cm (31 inches) to 195 cm (77 inches). Most rides are between 90 cm (35 inches) and 140 cm (55 inches).

Tips for Visiting Legoland with Kids

• Check height requirements online for each ride before visiting
• Have kids measured at entry to receive wristband for their height range
• Make use of rider swap passes, so kids of different heights can enjoy rides together

Conclusion

Legoland parks around the world offer a wide variety of rides and attractions for families with kids ages 2-12. Height requirements at the parks typically range from no minimum up to around 50 inches for the most thrilling rides. Each Legoland location has options for both younger and older children. Rides geared towards toddlers and preschoolers often have no height restrictions, allowing even little ones to join in the fun. School-aged kids can explore more adventurous rides, with height limits averaging from 34 inches to 52 inches. This allows kids to feel independent and test their bravery on rides made just for their age group.

Steve is lifelong Disney fan who is grateful for a job he’s excited to do everyday! He’s been with Park Savers for a year now writing articles! He loves learning new things everyday about Disney and hopes to pass that knowledge onto the readers!