Jambo, Kara! It won’t be long before you are dazzling in the sparkle of a Pixie-Dusted vacation. You must be so excited! With a wild time afoot at
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, I am excited for you, too. I'm happy you came to planDisney with this question.
To ride
Kali River Rapids, little Mouseketeers must be at least 38 inches tall, and guests under the age of 7 would need someone 14 or older willing to brave the falls - and the splashes - to accompany them on the wildest ride on the Chakranadi River. Since you ventured into the great, wild open with an internet search that provided conflicting information, I double-checked with a Cast Member, who confirmed this
height requirement information.
Just as I offered a caution about splashes, I will also provide some cautionary advice on height requirements. Someone who is 38 inches tall at home may be slightly under the measuring stick at the attractions. I was at
Hollywood Studios with my niece, and I saw the tears well up as Sadness pushed Joy aside and took over the panel at Headquarters. Her dreams of finally riding Rock 'n' Rollercoaster were dashed. She was
sooooo close at home, but just shy of the top of her head meeting the bottom of the board on the measuring post. It happens. And Cast Members at the ride are the ones to decide based on policy and the safety of everyone who comes to this magical place.
Kara, I hope you and your family can ride, float, bounce and drop your way through the wild rivers in Animal Kingdom. Should you ever have any questions a Disney vacation,
planDisney is here for you.
Adventure is Out There!
Jana