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Written by: James Williams         It's one of the most important questions that guests have when planning their Walt Disney World vacation with youngsters.  We all want to make sure our entire family can ride our favorite rides right? Below we will list all attractions and their height requirement.  Please remember that these requirements are not to make children sad because they are too short, they are not to inconvenient your trip, and they are not for guests to stuff their kids shoes so that they appear taller.  These height requirements are put into place to help keep your child safe! Disney wants all of us to have a magical AND safe time, so they have implemented to "Rider Switch Service." For more information of this service please visit our  Rider Switch   article. Want to know how tall you need to be to ride? Look below! Magic Kingdom Park Astro Orbiter – Any height The Barnstormer –35 inches (89 centimeters) or taller Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – 40 inches (

Written by: James Williams  Walt Disney World has given even more to look forward to once the parks reopen!  Characters While we know we won't be able to have our much loved Character Meet and Greets, we have received some good news.  We will still be able to see some of our favorite characters, and you might get to see them in a way you've never seen them before!  Here's the official statement from Disney: If you’re hoping to see some familiar friends or take in the tunes of treasured performers, you’re in luck! Just as you may have seen recently at Disney Springs, our characters will appear in new and different ways that bring a smile to your face while also being mindful of physical distancing. From special cavalcades down the Magic Kingdom Park parade route and friends sailing the waterways of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, to processions along the World Showcase promenade at EPCOT and motorcades on Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood Boulevard, each area will co