Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm height requirements
4 attractions have a minimum height. 7 do not. Here is exactly where your child stands.
| Attraction | Height | Land | Type | Intensity | line-skip passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar! | 42" · 107cm | Fiesta Village | Roller coaster | Gentle | Standby |
| GhostRider | 48" · 122cm | Ghost Town | Roller coaster | Intense | Line-skip |
| HangTime | 48" · 122cm | The Boardwalk | Roller coaster | Intense | Line-skip |
| Xcelerator The Ride | 48" · 122cm | The Boardwalk | Roller coaster | Intense | Line-skip |
Last verified July 2026
By height
What can my child ride?
Each band below shows what unlocks at that height and what is still out of reach.
At 42 inches (107cm)
A child who measures 42 inches can ride 8 of the 11 attractions at Knott's Berry Farm — every one of the 7 with no requirement, plus 1 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: Jaguar!.
Still too short for: GhostRider (48"), HangTime (48"), and Xcelerator The Ride (48").
At 48 inches (122cm)
A child who measures 48 inches can ride 11 of the 11 attractions at Knott's Berry Farm — every one of the 7 with no requirement, plus 4 that do have one.
Newly unlocked at this height: GhostRider, HangTime, and Xcelerator The Ride.
Nothing is off limits. At 48 inches your child clears every height requirement in the park.
7 of them
Attractions with no height requirement
Anyone can ride these, at any height — though some still frighten small children. Scare factors are noted where they matter.
| Attraction | Land | Type | Scare factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calico Mine Ride | Ghost Town | Dark ride | 2/5 |
| Calico River Rapids | Ghost Town | Water ride | 1/5 |
| Pony Express | Fiesta Village | Roller coaster | 1/5 |
| Sierra Sidewinder | Camp Snoopy | Roller coaster | 1/5 |
| Silver Bullet | The Boardwalk | Roller coaster | 3/5 |
| Sol Spin | Fiesta Village | Spinner | 3/5 |
| Voyage to the Iron Reef | The Boardwalk | Interactive game | 2/5 |
How measuring actually works
A cast member measures your child against a fixed stick at the entrance to each attraction: shoes on, hats off, standing straight. There is no discretion and no negotiating — the stick decides.
If your child is borderline, ask for a wristband at the first attraction that measures them. A coloured band means the height has been checked for the day and they will not be re-measured at every queue, which saves a lot of standing around and a lot of disappointment repeated seven times.
Thick-soled shoes are not cheating; they are simply how the measurement is taken. Hair that adds height is not — expect it to be flattened.