List of Universal Studios Florida Rides, Height Requirements, and Scare Factor

Universal Studios Florida rides are fun for all ages. From attractions for small children to those looking for big thrills. This list of Universal Studios Florida rides, height requirements, and “scare factor” will help you decide what rides are good for your trip to Universal.

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Universal Studios Florida has 14 rides that offer big thrills as well as family fun attractions. I have experienced every ride at the park and today am sharing a few things that helped my family enjoy our visit to Universal Studios Florida.

If you are visiting with small children be sure to read through the end of this article. I share scare factors of the rides to help you prepare for your visit. We have been visiting as a family since my kids were under 5, some rides were too scary and it was good to know before our day at the park.

Best Rides at Universal Studios Florida

The best rides at Universal Studios Florida will really depend on personal preference. I like a mix of storytelling and mild thrills.

My favorite rides are Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. From start to finish this ride tells a story and is immersive and fun.

I also really love E.T. Adventure. This is a dark ride that has guests saving E.T. to bring him home. I will be the first to admit that this may not be for everyone but the nostalgia is what makes us ride it each and every visit.

Worst Rides at Universal Studios Florida

I couldn’t have a best rides list if I didn’t share my worst rides list. Of course, this is my opinion but I typically skip The Simpsons Ride and Fast & Furious-Supercharged.

The Simpsons Ride has a fun story but the ride itself is jarring and often makes me nauseous. Fast & Furious queue is fun but the ride itself just feels cringe.

Let me know in the comments what you think!

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List of Rides at Universal Studios Florida with Height Requirement

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (Must be 40″ or taller. Under 48″ must ride with an adult. Those under 40″ may ride on the stationary seats.)
Illuminations Villain-Con Minion Blast (No Height Requirement, must be able to stand alone)
E.T. Adventure (Must be 34″, Under 48″ must be accompanied by an adult.)
Fast & Furious Supercharged (Must be 40″ or taller. Under 48″ must ride with an adult.)
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (Must be 42″ or taller. Under 48″ must ride with an adult.)
Hogwarts Express-King’s Cross Station (No Height Requirement, Under 48″ must ride with an adult.)
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (Must be between 51″ and 79″)
Kang & Kodos’ Twirl n Hurl (No Height Requirement, Under 48″ must ride with an adult.)
Men in Black Alien Attack! (Must be 42″ or taller. Under 48″ must ride with an adult.)
Race through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon (Must be 40″ or taller. Under 48″ must ride with an adult.)
Revenge of the Mummy (Must be 48″ to ride)
The Simpsons Ride (Must be 40″ or taller. Under 48″ must ride with an adult.)
Transformers: The Ride 3D (Must be 40″ or taller. Under 48″ must ride with an adult.)
Troll’s Trollercoaster (Must be 36″, Under 48″ must be accompanied by an adult. )

New Rides at Universal Studios Florida

Here I will share any new announcements for Universal Studios Florida. As of November 2024 the newest addition is DreamWorks Land.

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Are Universal Studios Orlando Rides Scary

Every family and every kid is different and you should consider the needs of your family when planning your visit.

My kids did like Halloween scares, like skeletons and surprises when they were young, and for that reason we waited to ride The Mummy until they were ready.

They have no problem with Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts even though that may frighten some children.

Some attractions require a supervising companion for small children and most of the thrill rides offer child swap options for those not waning to ride.

Child Swap allows guests to wait in a line, while someone waits with a non-rider, then switch without waiting as long to ride. Talk to a team member at the attraction for more information.

It is always a good idea to familiarize your family with the characters from the rides before your visit. My kids love all things Harry Potter so they are not frightened by the Harry Potter attractions.

I created my own scale to explain what to expect when visiting, 1 being not scary at all and 5 being scary for most kids.

Not Scary At All

Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl: Dumbo like ride, Not Scary At All (1)
The Hogwarts™ Express – King’s Cross Station: Train Ride, Not Scary at All (2)
E.T. Adventure: Dark Ride, May be a bit scary if you are not familiar with E.T. (2)
Trolls Trollercoaster: Kiddie Coaster, Not Scary (1)
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem: Simulator ride, Not Scary (1)
Fast & Furious – Supercharged: Not scary at all. (2)
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon: Simulator Ride, Not Scary (1)
The Simpsons Ride: Simulator Ride about The Simpsons. (1)
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast: Standing shooting ride, not scary. (1)

Thrilling Scares

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit: Intense Roller Coaster (5)
TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D: Comic Book Violence, Indoor 3D ride, (3)

Halloween Like Scares

Revenge of the Mummy: Indoor roller coaster themed to the Mummy movies. (4)
MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack: Not Scary Alien shooting ride (2)
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts: Indoor roller coaster themed to Harry Potter (4)

The rides at Universal Studios Florida offer something for the entire family. I really enjoy visiting the park and hope this guide helps in your Universal vacation planning.