Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a fast roller coaster-type attraction designed for kids and adults. However, some parts of this attraction are bumpy and, in some instances, take place in the dark.
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Height Requirement: 40At both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, your family can take on Big Thunder Mountain! Aboard this train, you'll swing and sway around the tracks at high speeds.
My son went on it when he was 3 and just about 40 and he really liked it. They aren't really strapped in but a bar comes down onto your lap. I think he'll be fine. It doesn't go up or down enough for anyone to feel like they are going to fall out.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a fast rollercoaster-type attraction designed for kids and adults. However, some sections of this attraction are bumpy and take place in the dark.
Surprisingly, babies can go on quite a few rides at Disney World, since many do not have a height requirement. The only rides at Magic Kingdom that your baby will not be able to ride are Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Tomorrowland Speedway, Space Mountain, and The Barnstormer.
There are only very small drops on this ride, much like the drop in Pirates of the Caribbean, Seven Dwarves Mine Train, and Slinky Dog Dash. The ride is tame enough that guests are restrained with a lap bar rather than an over-head restraint. However, there is a height requirement of 40 inches, or 102 centimeters.
Children may beg for wilder rides, such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain, but must be at least 40 inches tall to board them. Parks to See: The Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
One of the best Magic Kingdom rides! Big Thunder Mountain is one of the most underrated WDW rides! The wait can get kind of long on busy days but if you time it right, you won't wait more than 30-40 minutes. My whole family loves this roller coaster, we make sure to ride it every time we are in Magic Kingdom.
By far, Magic Kingdom has the most toddler-friendly attractions of all the Walt Disney World parks. If you only have one day to visit Disney World with toddlers, the Magic Kingdom park will provide the most fun.
Rides like Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan, and Small World have no height requirement. Some of these rides are even great for getting baby to go to sleep.
Age Rating: What Ages of Kids Can Ride Tower Of Terror? As always, you know your kids best. But this is one of those instances where being tall enough (40 inches) isn't always the same as being ready for an attraction. A tall 3-year-old should also be a fairly mature and brave 3-year-old to enjoy this ride.
The following 17 rides at Magic Kingdom are options for toddlers, as they have no height requirements: Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Haunted Mansion, “it's a small world,” Jungle Cruise, Liberty Square Riverboat, Mad Tea Party, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Main Street ...
Everyone has a different opinion on the perfect age for taking kids to Disneyland, but I think any age upwards of two is a good time. Younger than two, and some of the magic might be lost on them.
This depends on your definition of scary. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is pretty loud, quite fast, and more than a little bumpy. It's a (fun) wild ride! The ride also has tight turns, dips, and bumps, as well as 2 big drops.