Tokyo DisneySea Rides by Height

If you’re wondering which Tokyo DisneySea rides you can ride with smaller children – or if that might work well for older kids who like their rides with a bit of a scream factor- this is your guide. We’ve listed everything by height and given a quick ride description so you know what to expect.

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No Height Restriction (Anyone Can Ride)

Not surprisingly, as this is a Disney park, this is a long list—and don’t forget that in addition to the rides, you can also go to the shows, parades, character meet-and-greets, and shops at any age, so there’s always plenty to do at the parks.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Sit in your submersible vehicle, ready for an undersea voyage – but oh no, something goes wrong, and you go off course. Now what?

Spoiler alert – everything is fine, but before you get there, there is a bit with a giant kraken shaking your submarine that might be a bit scary for some smaller children – and it’s quite dark outside the ride, but it’s generally pretty gentle, and the little alien sea monster things are cute.

Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey

Because my last trip to Fantasy Springs was before the area opened up normal queuing, and I didn’t manage to secure a pass, I have not yet managed to ride this, but, as you’d expect, for the ride, so many small people are desperate to ride, it’s not hurtling round at a rate of knots.

It’s a pretty gentle boat ride with some small drops. The songs are in Japanese which is fun!

Aquatopia

Whizz around this ride on water weaving in and out of the other watercraft. It’s spinny more than fast – and don’t worry, you don’t actually get wet.

Big City Vehicles

Ride American Waterfront in an old-fashioned car.

Blowfish Balloon Race

Sit in your cute blowfish-shaped car, go up and then spin around in this ride in Mermaid Lagoon.

It does go into the air, but not super high. The rides at Mermaid Lagoon all aim at smaller children, plus the area is enclosed which makes it great on rainy, cold or very hot days.

Caravan Carousel

A two-story Arabian-themed carousel featuring Aladdin’s magic carpet and mythical creatures.

Smaller children can ride their own ‘horse’, or you can sit behind them. There is also a chariot-style seat for those who don’t want to climb up on the horse (or genie).

DisneySea Electric Railway

A scenic elevated train ride between Port Discovery and American Waterfront, offering great park views.

It’s probably just as quick to walk this if the queue is long, but it’s a nice rest for smaller legs – or aching feet.

Fairy Tinkerbell’s Busy Buggies

Ride through Fairy Valley in your gently spinning car, helping Tinkerbell deliver parcels.

Why she’s turned into UPS isn’t explained, but it’s very cute and definitely aimed at smaller children.

Fortress Explorations

A large interactive walkthrough attraction inside a Renaissance-style fortress, with hands-on exhibits and an interactive scavenger hunt.

This is in Japanese, but you can make it work with the help of Google Translate. However, if time is short, it’s also one of the things we think you can skip at DisneySea.

Jasmine’s Flying Carpets

A gentle aerial carousel ride where you control the height and tilt of your magic carpet.

Jumpin Jellyfish

Ride up into the sky and back down in your jellyfish-shaped vehicle. Again, as this is located in Mermaid Lagoon, it’s very kid-friendly.

Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival

Float along in your boat to see Rapunzel and Flynn’s romance bloom. I don’t remember any drops on this one, so they certainly weren’t big if they are there; some of the ride is dimly lit.

Scuttles Scooters

A roundabout style ride where you sit in your car and go round in circles.

Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage

Do not miss this. It’s a gentle boat ride following Sindbad and his tiger cub, Chandu, on a magical musical adventure.

The song is fabulous. It’s super cute. Probably the most underrated ride in the park!

The Whirlpool

DisneySea’s version of the teacups. Swirl around in your kelp cup, you can turn the whirl to make it go faster – or just leave it, to whirl at its own accord which will allow a slower pace.

DisneySea Transit Steamer

A relaxing boat ride around the park. Another good way to have a rest but also see the park from different angles.

Toy Story Mania!

A 3D interactive shooting game. Wearing 3D glasses, you pull the string on the controller in your car to fire ‘balls’ at targets on the screen.

The cars spin to get you into position to shoot the different targets, but chances are, your mind will be otherwise occupied trying to beat your companion’s high score!

Venetian Gondala’s

Float around in a cute Venice-style gondala just like you’re in Italy.

Rides for Those Over 90 cm (3 feet)

This is the first level of rides with a height restriction

Nemo & Friends SeaRider

A motion simulator ride that “shrinks” guests to explore the ocean with Nemo and his friends.

The seating here is like being in a cinema, but it moves backward and forward—there are also some water effects.

Flounder’s Flying Fish Coaster

A cute starter rollercoaster in the Mermaid Lagoon area.

This is probably the most daring ride in this area, but it’s very short, and while it does go a bit high and fast, there aren’t any super big drops. It more winds its way back down!

Rides For Those Over 102 cm (3 ft 3)

We’re getting taller – and the rides are getting a bit more exciting.

Peter Pan’s Neverland Adventure

This is not the same as the Disneyland version, which is firmly on the list of ‘small person rides’. Instead, your flying pirate ship sails alongside TV screens.

It’s one of my top 10 rides in the parks, but it can make you feel a bit queasy if you’re prone to motion sickness.

Soaring: Fantastic Flight

A breathtaking flight simulator that takes guests on a soaring journey around famous landmarks worldwide.

There are warnings on this regarding fear of heights—I really don’t like heights, but I don’t have an issue with this, but it is like you’re flying.

Tower of Terror

A thrilling drop ride with a unique storyline about a cursed idol inside the abandoned Hotel Hightower. The ride features multiple randomized drops.

This is my favourite ride in the whole park. It is a proper thrill ride, and you go up and down multiple times. There’s also some darkness and thunder and lightning effects.

117 cm (3 ft 8) or Taller

The fastest, most thrilling rides in the park – thrill-seeking teens and braver older kids will be happy with these.

Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull

A fast-paced dark ride where guests join Indiana Jones in escaping traps, snakes, and an angry temple spirit.

You travel in jeep-type vehicles, and it’s quite fast and jolty – there are a few scary bits, some loud sounds and a drop at the end.

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Off you go to explore a subterranean world until an exploding volcano knocks you off course.

It’s fast, there are drops, there’s some darkness and what Disney call ‘scary characters’.

It’s a must-ride if you like fast rides.

Raging Spirits

A looping roller coaster inspired by ancient ruins, featuring sharp turns, a 360-degree loop, and sudden drops.

This is quite jolty, and it does go upside down.

You also can’t ride this if you are over 195cm tall – it’s also one of the few rides at Tokyo Disney that isn’t always plus-sized friendly. The restraint is over the shoulder and it can be tricky to fasten if you have a bigger chest.

And that’s it – all the rides at DisneySea by height. As you can see, it’s a better park than Disneyland for those who like their rides a bit more scream-inducing.

If you’re also going to Tokyo Disneyland, check out our guide to the height restrictions at Disneyland here, and we also have a guide for the height restrictions on the USJ rides too.

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