Disney’s Blizzard Beach Attraction List with Height Requirements
We often say that Disney’s Blizzard Beach is geared toward children with its unique theming of an abandoned ski resort turned water park. Instead of the tropical, laid-back vibes of a water park like Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach is more of a competitive, let’s hit the slopes kind of park. Adults and children alike will have several opportunities to race each other and take on some thrilling drops if they desire. However, the park has a few minimum and maximum height requirements. So, not every ride is geared toward the little ones. Below, we’ll preview those requirements.

Blizzard Beach Attractions with Height Requirements
The following attractions have minimum height requirements at Disney’s Blizzard Beach.
- Slush Gusher (48 inches or taller)
- Summit Plummet (48 inches or taller)
- Downhill Double Dipper (48 inches or taller)
- Blizzard Beach Chairlift (32 inches or taller to ride*)
*Regarding the chairlift: Guests 48 inches and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
The following attractions at Blizzard Beach have maximum height requirements:
- Tike’s Peak (48″ or less)
- Fahrenheit Drop (60″ or less)*
*This experience is part of the Ski Patrol Training Camp.
The following attractions at Blizzard Beach do not have height requirements.
- Cross Country Creek
- Melt-Away Bay
- Runoff Rapids
- Snow Stormers
- Teamboat Springs
- Toboggan Racers
- Ski Patrol Training Camp (except for Fahrenheit Drop)
Life Jackets at Blizzard Beach
Life jackets are provided for guests to use at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Per Disney, the following options are permitted:
- Water Park provided Life Jackets (Available free of charge at Snowless Joe’s and on racks near the Dressing Rooms)
- Swimmer’s aid devices that attach to the body (Parent/Guardian should stay within arm’s length of the child.)
- Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFD), water wings, and flotation sewn into the bathing suit
- Baby float tubes are permitted in Castaway Creek, Crush ‘n’ Gusher swim area, and Cross Country Creek. The parent/Guardian is required to be in contact with the baby float at all times.
*Flotation devices are not permitted at Slush Gusher or Summit Plummet.

For more on Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you might enjoy the following:
- The Scoop on Cabanas & Upgraded Seating at Blizzard Beach
- The Cross Country Creek Lazy River at Blizzard Beach
- Runoff Rapids Inner Tube Slides Photos and Review
- Teamboat Springs Family Raft Ride
You might also enjoy our Disney’s Blizzard Beach Guide or browse all our coverage of Disney’s Water Parks.
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