Why is there a height requirement for Rise of the Resistance?

Due to the ride reportedly ending with a “swift drop”, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will have a minimum height requirement when Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens later this year at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Join us on an exhilarating mission to stop The First Order!



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Disney goes to great lengths to keep their guests safe inside their parks. From security to not running in the parks and especially on-ride safety. Sadly, there has been a rise in safety issues with Disney rides. Because of this, Disney is increasing the minimum height requirement for all Thrill Rides.

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is for guests 40? or taller. This height requirement means that most elementary school aged children and even some preschoolers will make the cut and be able to ride Rise of the Resistance.

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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run The minimum height requirement for this ride is 38? tall. That eliminates many toddlers and some preschoolers from riding this attraction.

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The minimum height requirement for Expedition Everest is 44 inches, so hopefully your daughter is that tall. My daughter loves roller coasters too and she impatiently waited to be tall enough to ride Expedition Everest.

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Second thing that people do ALL THE TIME at WDW is put some higher-soled shoes on your kid. A lot of tennis shoes are higher-soled than something like a pair of flip flops. So, make sure he has on higher-soled shoes before he attempts a ride with a higher height requirement.

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For those who want to ride Rise of the Resistance multiple times, a Park Hopper ticket gives you the most flexibility during your vacation. Although you're only able to purchase an individual Lightning Lane selection once per day, you can always wait in the standby line if you'd like to ride it again.

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Expedition Everest gets our vote for scariest roller coaster in Disney World. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Space Mountain both take place entirely in the dark, but even their surprises don't compare with what Expedition Everest brings to the table.

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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.

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BOOKING Lightning Lanes WITH TODDLERS AT Hollywood Studios The best ride for toddlers—Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway—has no height requirement and is on Genie+. A 38” tall toddler can ride the two most popular Genie+ Lightning Lanes in the park—Slinky Dog Dash and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

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