Busch Gardens Williamsburg Height Requirements: Complete Ride Guide

Planning a trip to Busch Gardens Williamsburg? Height requirements determine which rides your group can enjoy. Here are the minimums for major attractions (as of 2024; always verify on park app day-of).

Thrill Coasters

• Pantheon (multi-launch coaster): 52" (132 cm)
• Apollo's Chariot (hypercoaster): 48" (122 cm)
• Alpengeist (inverted coaster): 48" (122 cm)
• InvadR (wooden coaster): 48" (122 cm)
• Tempesto (launch coaster): 48" (122 cm)
• Loch Ness Monster (interlocking loops): 42" (107 cm)
• The Griffon (dive coaster): 42" (107 cm)
• Verbolten (indoor/outdoor launch): 42" (107 cm)

Family & Water Rides

• Roman Rapids (river rapids): 42" (107 cm)
• Le Scoot Log Flume: 42" (107 cm)
• Battle for Eire (VR motion simulator): 42" (107 cm)

Kids' Areas (Sesame Street Forest of Fun, Land of the Dragons)

• Most rides: 36"–42" (91–107 cm) with supervising companion
• Some: no minimum with adult

Important Notes

• Height is measured with shoes at each ride entrance.
• Rider switch available for parties with small children.
• Some rides have maximum height restrictions (e.g., kiddie coasters).
• Accessibility: many coasters require transfer from wheelchair; check Accessibility Guide.

Measure your kids before you go, and plan your day around the tallest rider's "unlock" level. The park's app shows real-time wait times and height filters.