Universal Orlando Resort Ride List

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There are 41 Universal Orlando rides across the three theme parks. Universal Studios Florida has 12, Islands of Adventure has 18, and Epic Universe has 11.

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Fast and Furious Supercharged have both closed since 2025, and Epic Universe opened in May that year with eleven rides.

Every ride below has its minimum height, land, ride type and an honest thrill rating. Volcano Bay is a separate water park and is not counted here.

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Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida has 12 rides after losing two of them in the past year. Universal keeps the live lineup on its official park page.

Harry Potter And The Escape From Gringotts

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts is a dark ride inside the famous bank in Diagon Alley. This 3D simulator rollercoaster takes you through the vaults, where you'll face trolls, dragons, and Voldemort.

Each vehicle seats 12 people with a lap bar for safety. The ride isn't too intense; it moves relatively slowly and doesn't go upside down. Sharp turns, small drops and motion effects mean this ride may cause motion sickness.

Although the height requirement is low, dark scenes and sudden movements may scare younger children. For Harry Potter fans it is still unmissable.

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is a 3D motion simulator that takes you on a chaotic adventure with Gru and the Minions.

After a hilarious pre-show, you'll grab some 3D glasses and sit in a cinema. These cinema seats tilt, bounce, and shake to match the action on screen.

The seats on this ride don’t move intensely and don’t require safety belts. Anyone prone to motion sickness can ask for the stationary seating at the front of the theatre.

This ride is excellent for families with its fun storyline and silly Minion antics. The height requirement is low, but some young children may still find the movement overwhelming.

Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast

Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast is an interactive shooting game where you try to join the Vicious 6.

Instead of a traditional ride vehicle, you stand on a moving walkway and blast targets. Think The Amazing Spiderman Ride on a moving walkway rather than in a ride vehicle.

Armed with an E-Liminator X blaster, you’ll shoot at screens as you glide through villain-themed scenes. Your score is tracked, so there’s plenty of replay value for competitive riders.

This is great for families because there is no height requirement and no sudden movements. Younger children may struggle with the blaster’s weight or aiming at targets.

Hogwarts Express: Kings Cross Station

This is the Islands of Adventure end of the same train, and it runs in the opposite direction to the King’s Cross trip with different scenes through the window. You can only board it with a park-to-park theme park ticket.

Departing from Platform 9¾ at Kings Cross Station, you'll board the train and sit in a themed cabin. During the 8-minute ride, the window projection will mimic the journey and show familiar Harry Potter characters.

The Hogwarts Express is suitable for all ages and has no height requirement. You can also take wheelchairs and strollers on this ride too.

Revenge Of The Mummy

Revenge of the Mummy is one of the most intense rides at Universal Orlando. This high-speed indoor rollercoaster has twists, turns, and sudden drops but does not go upside down.

Set in an ancient Egyptian tomb, you’ll face mummies and other dark forces as you race through the dark on a high-speed track.

Each ride vehicle seats four people in a row, secured with a standard over-the-shoulder harness for safety.

E.T. Adventure

E.T. Adventure is a charming, family-friendly ride that takes you on a bike to help E.T. return home. This slow-moving ride features gentle twists and turns as you soar through lush forests and starry skies.

The ride vehicles are designed to look like bicycles, seating up to two people, and have a lap bar for safety. The gentle motion makes this ride a great choice for smaller children and those looking for a calmer experience.

Opened in 1990, E.T. Adventure is Universal Studios Orlando's oldest ride. Although the technology may feel a bit dated, it remains an iconic ride loved by long-time visitors.

Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl

Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl is a fun, family-friendly ride where you spin around with the mischievous aliens from The Simpsons.

The ride vehicle is a spaceship with up to four people in each pod. You can control your spaceship's height and spinning speed by turning a wheel. This is great as the ride has no height requirement, but some younger children may find the spinning motion overwhelming.

Men In Black: Alien Attack

Men in Black: Alien Attack is a fantastic, family-friendly ride. It is similar to Spiderman at Islands of Adventure in that you shoot targets. The track-based element here is less intense.

The concept of the ride is that you're fighting against alien invaders in the chaotic streets of New York. Each ride vehicle seats two people side by side and is equipped with a laser gun for each rider.

The cars move smoothly and slowly along the track. Meanwhile, your score is tracked throughout the ride, creating a competitive element.

Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon

Race Through New York, Starring Jimmy Fallon, is a 3D motion simulator that takes you on a wild ride through New York City. Join Jimmy Fallon and his guests as you race through the city to get to his studio.

Each ride vehicle seats 10 people and is secured with a lap bar. While it may feel like you're zooming at speed on this ride, the vehicle you're in is fixed. Instead, everything is done using motion simulation, 3D visuals, and special effects.

If you're a fan of Jimmy Fallon, then this ride is excellent, especially the memorabilia in the waiting room. Unfortunately, I find this ride's motion simulation very intense and the theming uninteresting, so I skip most visits.

The Simpsons Ride

Let me preface this ride summary by saying that I love The Simpsons. It's one of the iconic shows I grew up with in the late 90s and early 00s.

However, this ride is the worst ride at Universal Orlando. I do not typically suffer from motion sickness, but this ride triggers me significantly.

The ride takes place with cinema-style seating facing an 80-foot-wide domed screen. The cinema seats move to simulate motion, which is combined with 3D glasses and special effects.

The ride's concept is a wild adventure through the Krustyland theme park, which includes sharp turns, drops, and dead-ends.

Transformers: The Ride-3D

Much like The Simpsons, Transformers: The Ride-3D is a simulation ride I skip at Universal Orlando.

This ride is a 3D simulator ride in which you join the Autobots in a battle to save Earth from the Decepticons.

Each ride vehicle seats up to 12 people in three rows, secured with a lap bar. The ride uses 3D visuals and motion simulation to make you feel like you're in the middle of the action.

Unlike other simulation rides at Universal Orlando, this vehicle moves through the building. As such, you'll experience physical and simulated movements throughout.

Trolls Trollercoaster

Trolls Trollercoaster is one of the newest rides at Universal Studios Florida. Situated inside DreamWorks Land, it has gentle twists, turns, and small drops.

Each ride vehicle seats two people side by side, with a lap bar for safety, making it a fantastic introductory rollercoaster for little kids.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Universal's Islands of Adventure has 18 rides. One of them, Jurassic Park River Adventure, is closed for refurbishment until 20 November 2026.

Jurassic World VelociCoaster

Jurassic World VelociCoaster is one of the best rides at Universal Islands of Adventure. The ride reaches 70 mph (113 km/h) and features a massive 155-foot (47-meter) drop.

The ride has two seats per row, with the riders secured by over-the-shoulder harnesses. The coaster includes fast launches, sharp turns, and inversions for an intense ride experience.

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has one of the longest wait times of any ride at Universal Orlando. This rollercoaster takes you through the Forbidden Forest. As you race through twists and turns, you’ll see magical creatures like dragons and skrewts.

There are two seating options on this ride:

1. Motorbike
2. Sidecar

The motorbike seat is definitely more thrilling as it's more exposed. Both seats have a lap bar for safety.

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has some sudden drops, but it doesn't go upside down or have any inversions. If your kids are a Harry Potter fan, I'd try to encourage them to experience this ride, as it's fantastic!

Jurassic Park River Adventure

Jurassic Park River Adventure is one of the scariest rides at Universal Orlando.

The ride has five rows, each holding up to five people. A lap bar is lowered across the entire row. This means smaller children might have more space between them and the lap bar, especially when riding with larger adults.

The concept of Jurassic Park River Adventure is that you're going on a journey through calm waters to see the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs have escaped, which leads to a thrilling chase and a dramatic 85-foot (26-meter) drop as you try to escape.

Aside from the 85-foot drop at the end, the ride itself moves at a slow pace. Escaping from dinosaurs might still be scary for younger children.

Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey

The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is inside the iconic Hogwarts Castle. During this ride, you'll join Harry, Hermione, and Ron, flying on broomsticks and meeting magical creatures.

You sit in an individual seat secured with a harness and lap bar. The ride vehicle swings and tilts, simulating the feeling of flying. It may cause motion sickness for some riders. The ride does not require 3D glasses.

Given the seat format, some people with larger chests have been known to struggle to secure the harness. There is a test seat at the entrance of the ride for you to try before waiting in line.

This ride has dark scenes and fast movements, which might be too intense for younger children. The seat format also makes it hard to comfort any upset children during the ride.

However, if your little one is a fan of Harry Potter, it's a fantastic ride to experience. As such, I'd suggest potentially sitting together in advance of your visit and watching the POV of the ride online to gauge their reaction.

Caro-Seuss-el

If you're visiting Universal Orlando with a baby then Caro-Seuss-el is a must. This whimsical carousel ride is located in Seuss Landing and features beloved characters from Dr. Seuss’s books.

You ride on colourful, Seuss-inspired creatures instead of traditional horses. Meanwhile, each seat is secured with a standard lap bar.

Doctor Doom's Fearfall

Doctor Doom's Fearfall is a pretty dated drop tower ride designed to simulate the feeling of free fall. Compressed air fires you 185 feet (56 metres) up a pair of 200 foot towers at around 40 mph (64 km/h), then gravity brings you back down in stages.

There are two towers, each with 16 seats, set in rows of four around the tower. The seats use an overhead chest bar for security. Again, these can be troublesome for those with larger chests, but a test seat is available at the ride entrance.

Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls

Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls is a water ride where you will get wet.

This log-flume ride takes you through thrilling twists and turns before plunging down a dramatic 75-foot (23-meter) drop. Each ride vehicle is a log-shaped boat that holds up to five people, one behind the other. Each person is secured using a lap bar.

Depending on the time of year, you may choose to dry naturally after this ride. Alternatively, there are some human driers at the exit, which cost $8 (£6).

Flight Of The Hippogriff

Flight of the Hippogriff is a fantastic introductory rollercoaster for young kids.

This rollercoaster offers a gentle ride through the grounds of Hogwarts. After soaring past Hagrid’s hut, you will fly around the Hippogriff’s paddock before swooping down for a thrilling, yet mild, drop.

Each ride vehicle seats two people in a row, secured with a lap bar for safety. While this rollercoaster is not intense, the small drop and speed excite kids and those looking for a light thrill.

Hogwarts Express: Hogsmeade Station

The Hogwarts Express is a train ride between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. However, you can only board it with a park-to-park theme park ticket.

Departing from Hogsmeade Station at Islands of Adventure, you'll board the train and sit in a themed cabin. During the 8-minute ride, a window projection will mimic the journey and feature familiar Harry Potter characters.

The Hogwarts Express takes wheelchairs and strollers and has no minimum height, so it works for all ages. You need a park-to-park ticket to board in either direction.

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is a fun, family-friendly spinning ride that takes you on a colourful adventure through the world of Dr. Seuss. You’ll board a fish-shaped vehicle that gently spins as it rises and falls in time with the ride’s movements.

Each vehicle seats up to two people and has a lap bar for safety. The ride’s movements are mild, making it suitable for younger children. You can even control how high your fish flies by using a handle in front of you.

While this ride has no height requirement your child will need to be able to sit up independently.

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges is a water ride in which you will get wet.

This ride sees you board a circular raft with up to 12 people as you float through the rapids of the river. Along the way, you'll encounter plenty of water jets, waterfalls, and geysers that will make sure you get wet.

The ride's movements are smooth and gentle, though the water splashes can be intense. The ride does not have sudden drops or intense thrills but can get pretty wet.

Pteranodon Flyers

Pteranodon Flyers is a gentle flying ride that offers a bird's-eye view of the Jurassic Park area. This family-friendly attraction lets you soar through the air in a glider, simulating the flight of a Pteranodon.

Each Pteranodon seats one child between 36 and 56 inches tall plus one companion. Anyone taller than 56 inches can only ride alongside a child in that range, so adults cannot ride alone. The ride has a lap bar for safety, and the glider gently sways as it moves along the track.

This is a great ride for kids, but the strict height restrictions mean that adults cannot ride alone. Due to the ride's limited capacity, wait times can be long, even on quiet days.

Skull Island: Reign Of Kong

Skull Island: Reign of Kong is a trackless dark ride that takes you into the world of King Kong. You'll board an expedition truck and travel through the jungle. Along the way, you'll face giant creatures, hostile natives, and an intense encounter with Kong himself.

Each truck seats up to 72 people in 12 rows of six, with a shared lap bar for safety. The ride uses screens, animatronics, and practical sets to create a realistic experience.

While the truck moves, most of the action comes from visual effects and seat vibrations rather than physical motion. The ride is dark, loud, and has sudden movements, which may scare younger children.

Storm Force Accelatron

Storm Force Accelatron is one of the most dated rides at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Situated inside Marvel Super Hero Island, this ride offers a superhero twist on the classic teacup ride.

Each vehicle seats up to five people and has a central wheel that lets you control how fast you spin. The more you turn the wheel, the faster your vehicle rotates.

This ride has no height requirement, making it great for families. However, the intense spinning can cause motion sickness, so it's best avoided if you're prone to dizziness.

The Amazing Adventures Of Spider-Man

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is a 3D motion simulator that takes you through New York with Spider-Man.

This ride is similar to Transformers: The Ride 3D at Universal Studios Florida, but with a different concept. You'll team up with Spider-Man to stop the Sinister Syndicate, who have stolen the Statue of Liberty.

The ride vehicle seats four people per row and moves along a track, tilting, spinning, and shaking to match the action on the screens. However, the vehicle never leaves the ground.

3D visuals and special effects like fire, water, and wind make the experience feel real. The intense motion and effects mean this ride can make you feel sick.

The Cat In The Hat

The Cat in the Hat is a gentle, family-friendly ride that takes you on a whimsical journey through the world of Dr. Seuss.

This ride sees you board a colourful ride vehicle and travel through the chaos caused by the mischievous Cat and his friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2. Each vehicle seats three people per row, with two rows in total.

The ride moves slowly with gentle turns, spins, and drops, making it suitable for all ages. Meanwhile, the colourful scenes, animatronics, and music create a fun and immersive experience.

The High In The Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!

The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! is a family-friendly attraction that offers a bird’s-eye view of Seuss Landing. This gentle ride takes you above the colourful world of Dr. Seuss, where you’ll fly through the air in a whimsical trolley car.

Each vehicle seats up to four people, with two rows of two seats each. The ride moves slowly and is mostly smooth, with a few gentle turns and small drops, making it ideal for younger children and families.

The Incredible Hulk Coaster

The Incredible Hulk Coaster is a high-speed roller coaster that starts with a launch, taking you from 0 to 40 mph in just 2 seconds. From there, you'll experience loops, corkscrews, and sharp turns.

Each ride vehicle seats four people in a row and has an over-the-shoulder harness for safety. The ride's speed, drops, and inversions are ideal for thrill-seekers.

While the ride has been known to cause 'head bashing,' recent revisions have improved it. Push your head back as far into the seat as possible during the ride to minimise discomfort.

Universal Epic Universe

Universal Epic Universe opened in May 2025 as the resort’s third theme park. Its 11 rides sit across five worlds arranged around the central hub of Celestial Park.

Stardust Racers

Stardust Racers is the headline coaster in Celestial Park, a dual-track ride where two cars launch and race alongside each other with near misses and airtime hills. It reaches around 62 miles per hour and is one of the most thrilling rides in the whole resort. It is the most intense ride at Epic Universe, so treat it as the headline rather than a warm up.

Constellation Carousel

Constellation Carousel is a gentle spinning carousel in Celestial Park with star and constellation themed seats that rise and fall as it turns. It has no height requirement, so it suits the whole family and is one of the calmest rides in the park.

Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge

Mario Kart Bowser’s Challenge is the flagship ride in Super Nintendo World, an augmented reality dark ride where you wear a headset visor and steer through a race against Team Bowser. You collect coins and aim shells at rivals as your car winds through the course. The augmented reality visor is the whole point of the ride, so it is a poor fit for anyone who cannot wear a headset comfortably.

Yoshi’s Adventure

Yoshi’s Adventure is a slow, scenic ride in Super Nintendo World where you sit on a colourful Yoshi and travel above the land hunting for coloured eggs. It is gentle enough for young children and gives some of the best views across the world.

Mine-Cart Madness

Mine-Cart Madness is the Donkey Kong Country coaster in Super Nintendo World, built so the cart appears to jump across gaps in a broken track. It is a family coaster with a clever illusion rather than big drops. It suits families who want a coaster without a big drop.

Harry Potter And The Battle At The Ministry

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry sits in the Ministry of Magic world and is a heavily themed interactive dark ride. Your vehicle moves through detailed scenes as spells and effects play out around you. It suits anyone who wants theming and story ahead of speed.

Hiccup’s Wing Gliders

Hiccup’s Wing Gliders is a family launch coaster in the How to Train Your Dragon world, sending you gliding over the Isle of Berk as if flying on a dragon. It has a smooth launch and gentle turns rather than steep drops. It works well as a first launch coaster for children who are not ready for Stardust Racers.

Dragon Racer’s Rally

Dragon Racer’s Rally is an aerial spinning ride on the Isle of Berk where paired dragon gliders swoop and tilt as they circle. It is more intense than it first looks. It suits older children and adults who like spinning more than dropping.

Fyre Drill

Fyre Drill is an interactive water ride on the Isle of Berk where families board boats and use hand pumps to spray water and put out flames. There is no height requirement, and you should expect to get a little wet. It is one of the most hands on attractions in the park. It suits younger families who want something to do rather than sit and watch.

Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment

Monsters Unchained The Frankenstein Experiment is the standout ride in Dark Universe, a motion based dark ride that pulls you through a laboratory overrun by classic Universal monsters. It has intense effects and is one of the more frightening rides at the resort. Younger children will find the effects too much, even with a height requirement of only 48 inches.

Curse Of The Werewolf

Curse of the Werewolf is a spinning roller coaster in Dark Universe that twists through a moonlit village as it builds speed. It is a family coaster with a few sharp turns rather than large drops. It suits families who want the Dark Universe theming without the intensity of Monsters Unchained.

Rides Closed Or Coming Soon

Two rides have come off the Universal Orlando map since 2025 and a third is out of action for most of 2026. Check this before you build a park day around something that is not running.

Nothing new opened at Universal Orlando in 2026. The next addition is Hollywood Drift, which will take the tallest coaster title from Stardust Racers when it opens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the questions I get most often about the full ride lineup at Universal Orlando in 2026.