Is it worth taking a 5 year old to Universal?

Rides at Universal Studios Orlando for 4-year-old & 5-year old. The cutest age to go to Universal in my opinion. My barely 4-year-old son rode all the rides below as they have a height limit of 40? or 42?, plus all the other rides with lower limits. Some rides are more intense than others.



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Disney World definitely has more attractions for young kids, and Universal Studios might look like it just has thrill rides. But we like to wander the themed areas to watch street artists before casually catching character parades — without needing to queue up beforehand.

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If your children are too small or unwilling to go on a particular ride that you want to experience, take advantage of our child swap program. Each ride and attraction has a family room where one member of your party can wait with the little ones while the rest of your party rides.

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However, the Universal Studios age recommendation is a fairly mature 8 years-old. If they're younger they probably won't be able to appreciate much of the entertainment or be able to go on many rides, but families do have a fun experience when taking a trip together.

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After finishing, Party 1 finds Party 2. Then, Party 1 swaps supervision of the non-riding children–hence this being known informally as child swap. Party 2 enters and boards the attraction via the Lightning Lane courtesy of their digital Rider Switch entitlement with minimal wait.

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Happily, no matter their age, you'll be able to find attractions to suit your family. Epcot has many different activities available for children of various ages, even as young as infants. Several rides have no height requirements.

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A: The best Disney park for a 5-year-old will be Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom has over 15 attractions with no height requirement, and plenty of magic for your little ones. You will also find the most character meet and greets in Magic Kingdom if that is what your little one is excited to do!

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If you're more interested in large rides like roller coasters, Universal is going to be your best bet. The same is true if you're a big fan of Harry Potter. If you don't mind some of the more family-friendly rides or you have little ones to bring along, Disney may be a better option.

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What are the ages of your kids? If they are young (say 10 and under), LEGOLAND is much better than Universal Studios Hollywood. As mentioned above, LEGOLAND is designed for kids, while Universal is more of an adult park (basically shows and a tram tour). I would go for Universal.

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Acceptable items: Small snacks. Any food required for special dietary needs. Any food required for medical purposes and medically-indicated nutritional supplements.

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Occasionally Universal will offer residents one- or two-day discount tickets on its website, so always check there before purchasing tickets from somewhere else. California residents can also purchase the California Neighbor Pass if they want to visit the park multiple times throughout the year.

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Conditions Of Entry All bags, backpacks, purses and packages are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering the theme park. Coolers, suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited. We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.

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A: The best Disney park for a 5-year-old will be Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom has over 15 attractions with no height requirement, and plenty of magic for your little ones. You will also find the most character meet and greets in Magic Kingdom if that is what your little one is excited to do!

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That said, Wizarding World (like most of the rides at Universal Studios) is probably best suited for kids 7 & up. Kids who are already well-versed in all things Potter will have the best time since every nook and cranny is inspired by J.K. Rowling's sprawling imagination.

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