Dorney Park height requirements
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Dorney Park lists 58 attractions with a minimum height, 1 open to any height, and 3 kids-only areas with a maximum height. Minimum heights run from 36 to 54 inches.
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Dorney Park rides with a minimum height
These are the 58 attractions with a minimum height rule. Where a shorter child may ride with a supervising companion, the accompanied minimum is shown.
| Attraction | Height requirement | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Bus | 36 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up | 36 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Kite Eating Tree | 36 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| PEANUTS 500 | 36 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Sally’s Swingset | 36 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Snoopy’s Junction | 36 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Woodstock Whirlybirds | 36 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Jumpin’ Jack Splash | 40 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Seaside Splashworks | 40 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Antique Carousel | 42 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Aqua Racer | 42 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Flying Ace | 42 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Flying Ace Balloon Race | 42 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Linus Launcher | 42 inches or taller (or 36 inches with a supervising companion) | Dorney Park |
| PEANUTS Road Rally | 42 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Runaway River | 42 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Snoopy’s Rocket Express | 42 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Wave Pool | 42 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Wildwater Cove | 42 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Wildwater River | 42 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Woodstock Express | 42 inches or taller (or 36 inches with a supervising companion) | Dorney Park |
| Woodstock’s Wagon Wheel | 42 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Zephyr | 42 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| MT Buckets | 44 inches or taller (or 36 inches with a supervising companion) | Dorney Park |
| Apollo | 46 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Aquablast | 46 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Cedar Creek Cannonball | 46 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Thunder Canyon | 46 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Thunder Creek Mountain | 46 inches or taller (or 36 inches with a supervising companion) | Dorney Park |
| Tilt-a-Whirl | 46 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Whip | 46 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Wildwater Rapids | 46 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Boa Blasters & Constrictor | 48 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Demon Drop | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Dodgem | 48 inches or taller (or 42 inches with a supervising companion) | Dorney Park |
| Dominator | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Ferris Wheel | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Iron Menace | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Meteor | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Patriot’s Plunge | 48 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Python Plummet | 48 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Revolution | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Road Rally | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Scrambler | 48 inches or taller (or 36 inches with a supervising companion) | Dorney Park |
| Sea Dragon | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Steel Force | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Thunderhawk | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Wave Swinger | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| White Water Landing | 48 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Wild Mouse | 48 inches or taller (or 42 inches with a supervising companion) | Dorney Park |
| Kaleidoscope | 50 inches or taller (or 42 inches with a supervising companion) | Dorney Park |
| Musik Express | 52 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Possessed | 52 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Cascade | 54 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Enterprise | 54 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Hydra | 54 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
| Lightning Falls | 54 inches or taller | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Talon | 54 inches or taller | Dorney Park |
Dorney Park kids areas with a maximum height
These areas are for smaller guests only. A child who grows past the limit can no longer use them, so plan for them while children still qualify.
| Area | Height rule | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Snoopy’s Cloud Climbers | 54 inches or shorter | Dorney Park |
| Kids Cove | 54 inches or shorter | Wildwater Kingdom |
| Lollipop Lagoon | 54 inches or shorter | Wildwater Kingdom |
Dorney Park rides without a height requirement
These attractions carry no minimum height. Families should still weigh ride motion, height perception, and each child’s comfort.
| Attraction | Area | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Splash Landing | Wildwater Kingdom | Water |
Dorney Park height requirements frequently asked questions
What is the tallest height requirement at Dorney Park?
The tallest requirement at Dorney Park is 54 inches. A child who clears 54 inches can ride everything with a posted minimum.
How many Dorney Park rides have a minimum height?
Dorney Park lists 58 attractions with a minimum height rule, plus 1 open to any height and 3 kids-only areas with a maximum height.
What can a child of 36 inches ride at Dorney Park?
At 36 inches a child unlocks the 36-inch tier: Camp Bus, Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up, Kite Eating Tree, PEANUTS 500, Sally’s Swingset, Snoopy’s Junction, and more.
Can a shorter child ride with an adult at Dorney Park?
Yes. Dorney Park lets a shorter child ride many attractions when accompanied by a supervising companion; the accompanied minimum is shown in the ride table where it applies.
Should height requirements decide the whole day?
No. Height decides what is possible. Also plan around crowds, ride closures, weather, and whether each child is comfortable with the bigger rides.