Welcome to planDisney, Jaya! I'm so glad to be able to answer your question today. It's such a great idea to plan ahead for what attractions you want to fit into your trip to Walt Disney World, so I'm happy to walk you through what safety guidelines are in place so you have all the available information!
The first big thing to know is that at Walt Disney World, there are no official age or weight restrictions on rides, only height requirements for certain attractions. You won't find any charts that say that someone is too young or too heavy to ride. As long as you meet the height requirement and can be safely secured by the ride restraints, you're good to go. To see all the height rules,
check out this page on the Walt Disney World website, and filter by height. You can check out attractions that are for any height, which means they have no restriction and everyone from infants to grandparents can safely ride, or you can check out attractions that have a specific minimum height, like 38", 40", etc.
On the age side, Disney leaves this up to you as the grown-up in charge. Many rides are listed as "any height," which means even the tiniest Mouseketeers can ride, but that doesn't always mean that they'll like it. Dark scenes, loud noises, and drops can be a lot for some kids, so you can always ask a Cast Member at the entrance what the experience is like if you're unsure. If you're traveling with little ones, there's
Rider Switch for many height-restricted attractions, so adults don't have to miss out.
I also want to point out that Disney designs ride vehicles to accommodate a very wide range of body sizes, and there are no posted weight limits for attractions. For most people, the only real factor is whether the safety restraint can close and lock properly. On some rides, body shape can matter more than the number on the scale when it comes to comfortably securing a lap bar or pull-down harness into place.
If you or someone in your party is worried about fit, I do have a few tips. Many newer attractions have test seats outside the entrance, and you can always ask a Cast Member if there is one available. They're very used to these questions and are kind and discreet about helping guests feel comfortable and safe. When it comes to test seats, I definitely recommend checking out the test vehicles at
TRON Lightcycle / Run at
Magic Kingdom, since it requires sitting in a specific position with a secure locking bar behind your legs. Beyond that attraction, you should not have any potential issues with any attractions at Magic Kingdom or
EPCOT.
I hope this answers your question, Jaya, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation!
Jessica