San Antonio Theme Parks for Kids, by Age and Height
Updated by Mom's Guide SA
Quick answer
For toddlers, start with Morgan's Wonderland, which says it's ideal for kids 2 to 12. Kids 2 and under get in free there and at SeaWorld and Aquatica. Lots of kid rides start at 36 inches. Many thrill rides need 48 inches, and SeaWorld's Great White needs 54. Aquatica has a toddler pool and slides just for kids under 48 inches.
- Free entry
- Kids 2 and under at SeaWorld, Aquatica and Morgan's
- Toddlers
- Morgan's Wonderland, Rescue Jr., DUPLO Farm
- Tallest rule
- 54 inches for Great White at SeaWorld
Quick picks
- Morgan's Wonderland
Ideal for kids 2 to 12, the park says. Free for guests with disabilities and kids 2 and under.
- SeaWorld San Antonio
Rescue Jr. has small rides and splash pads. Kids 2 and under get in free.
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Kid rides like Kinderstein and Taz's Tornado start at 36 inches. Big rides for tweens and teens.
- Aquatica San Antonio
Toddler pool and kid slides next to SeaWorld. Open select days, March to October.
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Indoor LEGO rides and play downtown. DUPLO Farm is for ages 2 to 5.
Rides by height
What kids can ride at each height. A ride under "42 inches" needs 42, or the number in parentheses. "With an adult" or "with a rider 14 or older" means shorter kids can ride with that person.
| Park | Under 36 inches | 36 inches | 42 inches | 48 inches | 54 inches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeaWorld San Antonio | Ocean Rescue Carousel with a rider 14 or older, plus the Rescue Jr. splash pads | Ocean Quest Express and Seabird Swing (with a rider 14 or older until 42), Spinning Reef | Beach Rescue Racer (from 38, with a rider 14 or older until 48), Journey to Atlantis (39), Dolphin Dive, Rio Loco, Catapult Falls, Barracuda Strike | Riptide Rescue (45), Texas Stingray (46), Sea Swinger, Tidal Surge, Wave Breaker | Great White |
| Aquatica San Antonio | Slippity Dippity toddler pool, Zippity Zappity slides (under 48 only), Kata's Kookaburra Cove, Tikitapu Splash, lazy river | Stingray Falls | Taumata Racer, HooRoo Run, Riptide Race | Walhalla Wave, Tonga Twister, Kiwi Curl, Ihu's Breakaway Falls, Tassie's Twisters, Cutback Cove | Every slide |
| Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Check the park's site | Kinderstein, Yosemite Sam Wacky Wagons, Taz's Tornado, Daffy's Bus Stop, Foghorn Leghorn's Barnyard Railway. Spinsanity with an adult | Poison Ivy Toxic Spin, Pirates of the Deep Sea. SHAZAM! Tower of Eternity with an adult. Texas Tumble at Hurricane Harbor | Iron Rattler, Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster. SHAZAM! Tower of Eternity on your own. Spinsanity on your own (46) | Check the park's site |
| Morgan's Wonderland | Joy's Happy Swing from 30 inches with an adult. Playgrounds and Sensory Village have no height rule | Joy's Happy Swing on your own, 4D Magic Cinema, Pirate Island Boat Cruises. Jette's Wonder Bikes and WingZ of Wonder with an adult | Carousel, Whirling Wonder, Wonderland Express. Rocket's Sky Flight Adventure with an adult | Jette's Wonder Bikes and Rocket's Sky Flight on your own (47), WingZ of Wonder on your own | Every ride |
| LEGOLAND Discovery Center | DUPLO Farm, for ages 2 to 5 | Merlin's Apprentice with a rider 48 inches or taller. LEGO City Play Zone (36 to 60 inches) | Virtual Reality (40) | Merlin's Apprentice on your own | Every ride |
| Schlitterbahn New Braunfels | Kid areas start at 36 inches. Ask the park about toddlers | Fur-Bidden Forest, Schatze's Paw'nd. Bow Wow Blaster with an adult | Bow Wow Blaster on your own (40), Han's Hideout. Kristal River with an adult | Check the park's site | Check the park's site |
- Heights are from each park's site on Oct 10, 2026. Parks measure at the gate, so check before you go.
- SeaWorld posts the height at each ride and has a height check station at the front of the park.
- At Aquatica, kids under 42 inches need a paid adult with them, and every slide needs a companion 14 or older in the group.
- At SeaWorld, the "rider 14 or older" must be a supervising companion. At LEGOLAND, kids under 48 inches ride Merlin's Apprentice with someone 48 inches or taller.
Best for toddlers and preschoolers
Small rides, splash areas and play spaces for kids under 5.
Entertainment
Morgan's Wonderland
The park says it's ideal for kids 2 to 12. Kids 2 and under and guests with disabilities get in free. Joy's Happy Swing takes kids from 30 inches with an adult, and the Sensory Village is air-conditioned. Open March to November.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Indoors at the Shops at Rivercenter. DUPLO Farm is for ages 2 to 5. Every visit needs a timed entry, adults can only come with a child 17 or under, and a typical visit takes 2 to 3 hours.
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Aquatica San Antonio
Water park next to SeaWorld. Slippity Dippity is a separate pool for families with toddlers. Swim diapers are required in all pools, and the park recommends life vests for guests under 48 inches. Open select days from March to October.
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Good for school-age kids
More rides and bigger slides, with kid areas too.
Entertainment
SeaWorld San Antonio
The Rescue Jr. area has small rides and splash pads for little kids, and the biggest coasters need 48 or 54 inches. Kids 2 and under get in free. Open select days, so check the park calendar.
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Swimming & Splash Pads
Morgan's Inspiration Island
Splash park at Morgan's Wonderland, open May to September. It needs a Dual Park ticket, even for guests who only watch. Waterproof wheelchairs are free to use, first come, first served.
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Swimming & Splash Pads
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
Summer water park in New Braunfels. Schatze's Storybrook Park has the world's first water coaster for kids, and its kid areas start at 36 inches. Check the calendar for 2027 dates.
New Braunfels
Big rides for tweens and teens
Tall coasters and thrill rides. Check the chaperone rules before you drop teens off.
Entertainment
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Iron Rattler and Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster need 48 inches. Guests 15 and under need a chaperone who's at least 21 after 4 p.m. One chaperone can bring up to 10 kids. Werewolf Gorge, a family launch coaster for riders 39 inches and up, is coming in 2027.
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Swimming & Splash Pads
Hurricane Harbor San Antonio
The water park inside Fiesta Texas. Texas Tumble needs 42 inches. Check the calendar for its season.
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Free tickets and age rules
Who gets in free and who needs an adult.
- Kids 2 and under get in free at SeaWorld, Aquatica and Morgan's Wonderland.
- Morgan's Wonderland is free for guests with disabilities, and it doesn't ask for proof.
- At Fiesta Texas, guests 15 and under need a chaperone 21 or older after 4 p.m.
- SeaWorld suggests kids 13 and under come with an adult. On some dates, guests 17 and under need a chaperone 21 or older.
- At LEGOLAND Discovery Center, kids 17 and under need an adult 18 or older, and adults can only come in with a child.
- Aquatica allows strollers inside the park but not in the pools.
Accessibility and sensory needs
Programs the parks post on their own sites. Ask at guest services for details.
- SeaWorld's Ride Accessibility Program: sign up at Guest Services to get a list of the rides you can ride.
- Morgan's Wonderland has an air-conditioned Sensory Village and more than 30 traditional and adaptive swings.
- Morgan's Inspiration Island lends waterproof wheelchairs at no cost, first come, first served. They can't be reserved online.
- Fiesta Texas has Attraction Access Passes and Parent Swap. Ask the park how they work.
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center's party rooms can be a quiet space when they aren't in use.
Also good
Not a ride park, but a good pick for kids too small for big rides.
Park events coming up
Seasonal events the parks have posted. Most run on select dates, so check the calendar.
Select dates through Nov 1
Spooktacular at SeaWorldDaytime family event with trick-or-treating.
Oct 1 to 31
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery CenterHalloween event at the LEGO center, all month.
Select dates, Nov 12 to Jan 3
Christmas Celebration at SeaWorldChristmas shows, holiday lights and Santa Claus.
Feb 13 to 28, 2027
Just for Kids Weekends at SeaWorldSee SeaWorld's events page for details.
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Questions parents ask
Which San Antonio theme park is best for toddlers?
Morgan's Wonderland says it's ideal for kids 2 to 12, and kids 2 and under get in free. Joy's Happy Swing takes kids from 30 inches with an adult. SeaWorld's Rescue Jr. area has small rides and splash pads, and LEGOLAND Discovery Center has DUPLO Farm for ages 2 to 5.
What are the height rules at Six Flags Fiesta Texas?
It depends on the ride. Kinderstein, Taz's Tornado, Daffy's Bus Stop and Yosemite Sam Wacky Wagons start at 36 inches. Poison Ivy Toxic Spin and Pirates of the Deep Sea need 42, and Iron Rattler and Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster need 48. Spinsanity is 36 inches with an adult and 46 alone. SHAZAM! Tower of Eternity is 42 with an adult and 48 alone. Check each ride's page before you go.
Do kids under 3 get in free?
At SeaWorld, Aquatica and Morgan's Wonderland, kids 2 and under get in free. Morgan's Wonderland is also free for guests with disabilities.
Can adults visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center without kids?
No. Every adult needs at least one child 17 or under in the group. The exception is the center's adult-only nights.
Do teens need an adult at Six Flags Fiesta Texas?
After 4 p.m., guests 15 and under must be with a chaperone who's at least 21. One chaperone can bring up to 10 kids.