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Universal Kids Resort is a brand-new theme park in Texas with seven lands and over 30 attractions themed after Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, and Jurassic World.
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Universal Kids Resort
Universal Kids Resort is aimed at families with young children, but it looks like fun for both kids and kids-at-heart! After riding almost all of the rides in the park, we struggled with a few. Here are all of the rides that you might struggle to fit on, too!
Out of the park’s 36 attractions across Universal Kids Resort, we noticed that only two caused issues for our team, though others have been reported as being snug, as well.
Mrs. Puff’s Boating School is a ride in SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom where you swerve, spin, and even go backwards on her driving course. While we were in line, they paused the ride and asked a man to switch rows due to uneven weight distribution. If you have an odd-numbered party, you might need to have the two lightest members of the group sitting together to evenly distribute the weight.
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Mrs. Puff’s Boating School
Additionally, the lap bar was automatic, and it went all the way down. Even some of our smaller team members struggled on the ride, since you can’t adjust the lap bar at all. If you struggle with lap bars being too tight, then you probably won’t enjoy Mrs. Puff’s Boating School.
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Mrs. Puff’s Boating School
Plus, the minimum height requirement for Mrs. Puff’s Boating School is 36 inches, but there’s also a maximum height limit of 6 feet 5 inches. If you’re that tall, then you won’t be allowed to ride at all!
Another ride you might struggle with is Pteranodrop in Jurassic World Adventure Camp. This attraction is a soft-drop ride for the whole family that gives you a great view of the land. While we fit on the ride fine, the Universal Kids Resort website states that “Modified seating offers a little extra space and is available at the Pteranodrop attraction in Jurassic World Adventure Camp.”
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Pteranodrop
This is the only ride in the park offering modified seating, so it might be a tight fit for some riders!
This ride is a spinning water attraction that lets you blast water alongside Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks!
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Bobbing Barrels
Think of this ride like the Mad Tea Party at Disney World, except on a smaller scale. Because of this, the ride vehicles are smaller, too.
Barnacle Bus is marketed as a slower, sightseeing-style tour through Bikini Bottom with familiar characters and locations along the route. Seating is bench-style here, which means it can be a tight fit for multiple adults in one row. Just something to keep in mind if you’re riding with your kiddos!
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Barnacle Bus
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all things Universal Kids Resort. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Universal Kids resort guides!
Are you planning on visiting Universal Kids Resort? Comment below!
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Universal Kids Resort
Universal Kids Resort is aimed at families with young children, but it looks like fun for both kids and kids-at-heart! After riding almost all of the rides in the park, we struggled with a few. Here are all of the rides that you might struggle to fit on, too!
Out of the park’s 36 attractions across Universal Kids Resort, we noticed that only two caused issues for our team, though others have been reported as being snug, as well.
Mrs. Puff’s Boating School
Mrs. Puff’s Boating School is a ride in SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom where you swerve, spin, and even go backwards on her driving course. While we were in line, they paused the ride and asked a man to switch rows due to uneven weight distribution. If you have an odd-numbered party, you might need to have the two lightest members of the group sitting together to evenly distribute the weight.
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Magical Guides-Mrs.-Puffs-Boating-School-Nickelodeons-SpongeBob-SquarePants-Bikini-Bottom-Universal-Kids-Resort-Photo-Jun-18-2026-10-53-46-AM-4032-x-3024-700x525.jpg
Mrs. Puff’s Boating School
Additionally, the lap bar was automatic, and it went all the way down. Even some of our smaller team members struggled on the ride, since you can’t adjust the lap bar at all. If you struggle with lap bars being too tight, then you probably won’t enjoy Mrs. Puff’s Boating School.
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Mrs. Puff’s Boating School
Plus, the minimum height requirement for Mrs. Puff’s Boating School is 36 inches, but there’s also a maximum height limit of 6 feet 5 inches. If you’re that tall, then you won’t be allowed to ride at all!
Pteranodrop
Another ride you might struggle with is Pteranodrop in Jurassic World Adventure Camp. This attraction is a soft-drop ride for the whole family that gives you a great view of the land. While we fit on the ride fine, the Universal Kids Resort website states that “Modified seating offers a little extra space and is available at the Pteranodrop attraction in Jurassic World Adventure Camp.”
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Magical Guides-Pteranodrop-Jurassic-World-Adventure-Camp-Universal-Kids-Resort-Photo-Jun-18-2026-11-50-42-AM-4032-x-3024-1-700x525.jpg
Pteranodrop
This is the only ride in the park offering modified seating, so it might be a tight fit for some riders!
Bobbing Barrels
This ride is a spinning water attraction that lets you blast water alongside Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks!
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Bobbing Barrels
Think of this ride like the Mad Tea Party at Disney World, except on a smaller scale. Because of this, the ride vehicles are smaller, too.
Barnacle Bus
Barnacle Bus is marketed as a slower, sightseeing-style tour through Bikini Bottom with familiar characters and locations along the route. Seating is bench-style here, which means it can be a tight fit for multiple adults in one row. Just something to keep in mind if you’re riding with your kiddos!
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Barnacle Bus
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all things Universal Kids Resort. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Universal Kids resort guides!
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