Lagoon Height Requirements: Every Ride Listed

Why Height Requirements Matter at Lagoon

Lagoon's height chart is more complex than a simple cutoff. The park uses a tiered system where some rides have no requirement at all, some require a companion for shorter riders, and a handful have both a minimum and a maximum. The ticket pricing also ties to height, guests under 48 inches get a Youth ticket rate, while anyone 48 inches and taller pays the Regular Rider price. Knowing the chart before you arrive saves you from having to disappoint a kid at the loading platform.

No Minimum Height Requirement

These rides are open to guests of any height and are fair game even for toddlers riding with an adult.

• Sky Scraper Ferris Wheel, 150-foot wheel with great views of the Wasatch Front, completely open to all ages
• Wild Kingdom Train, a slow loop around Lagoon's small animal exhibits, great for resting legs
• Jumping Dragon, spinning dragon ride for all ages, produces mild spinning butterflies
• Pioneer Village attractions, the museum buildings, gun exhibit, and miniature circus display have no height restriction
• Carousel, classic horse carousel, no height minimum
• Various Kiddieland rides, bumper boats, baby rockets, and mini vehicles are designed for small children; many have a maximum height rather than a minimum

36 Inches and Up

These rides open up for guests who hit the 36-inch mark, which covers most kids by age 3 or 4.

• BomBora, Lagoon's most approachable roller coaster. A 2011 surf-themed family coaster that crests at 45 feet. Smooth, not scary, but absolutely qualifies as a real coaster. Riders must be 36 inches or taller.
• Rattlesnake Rapids, round raft ride that will get the whole group wet. Minimum 36 inches. Plan to be soaked.

42 Inches and Up

• The Bat, Lagoon's only inverted roller coaster. Your feet dangle and the ride swings through suspended curves. Minimum height is 42 inches. Kids between 42 and 46 inches need a supervising companion in the adjacent seat.

46 Inches and Up

Reaching 46 inches unlocks the largest single block of thrill rides at Lagoon.

• Colossus: The Fire Dragon, double-looping steel coaster, one of the park's classics. 46-inch minimum.
• Roller Coaster, the wooden classic built in 1921. Still runs, still rattles. Minimum 46 inches for accompanied riders; 50 inches to ride unaccompanied.
• Spider, spinning coaster where cars rotate freely. Four riders face each other and spin up to 20 rotations per minute through the course. 46-inch minimum.
• Cliffhanger, note: this ride was removed as of early 2025 and is no longer operating.
• Samurai, Mondial Top Scan with six radial arms rotating through an oval arc. High intensity. 46-inch minimum.
• Log Flume, classic water ride with a big drop splash. 46-inch minimum.
• Terroride, Lagoon's indoor dark ride with a long history. 46-inch minimum.

48 Inches and Up

• Cannibal, Lagoon's signature ride and the one that gets national attention. An enclosed elevator lift brings you up 208 feet, then drops you at 116 degrees, steeper than vertical. The ride includes the trademarked "Lagoon Roll" double inversion. Minimum height is 48 inches.
• Wicked, launched coaster that fires you straight up a vertical 110-foot tower at 40 mph, crests, then comes back down at 55 mph. Riders between 46 and 50 inches must ride with a supervising companion. Solo riders need to be at least 50 inches.
• Primordial, the park's newer family-thrill coaster, which opened to national acclaim. 36 inches with a supervising companion; 48 inches to ride solo.

2025 Additions: The District

Three new rides opened in the steampunk-themed District area in May 2025:

• Time Tinker, four interlocking arms rotating in synchronized orbits; family-thrill tier
• SteamWorx, a top spin variant with eight seats on each side, stays upright through the full cycle
• Rivets and Rotors, children's helicopter ride with rider-controlled elevation, max height of 15 feet

Height requirements for these three were not posted at time of writing; check the ride placard or the Lagoon app before queuing.

2026 Addition: Nutcracker

Lagoon announced a new S&S Screamin' Swing called Nutcracker set to open in 2026. It will stand over 100 feet and reach speeds up to 68 mph. Screamin' Swings typically require 48 to 52 inches, watch the official site for the confirmed number.

Kiddieland Maximum Heights

Some Kiddieland rides have a maximum height rather than a minimum, typically 54 inches or 56 inches. This keeps older kids off rides sized for toddlers. If you have a tall 6-year-old, confirm with the ride host before getting in line.

Quick Reference Strategy

Measure your kids before leaving home. Lagoon's official Master Index at lagoonpark.com/master-index/ lets you filter rides by height category. Use it the night before your visit to build a ride list everyone in your group can actually board. Nothing kills the day faster than getting turned away at Cannibal because someone is half an inch short.

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