The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!

The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is the perfect family-friendly attraction. This gentle, slow-moving ride offers kids of all ages a comfortable and magical aerial tour of Seuss Landing. Riders will enjoy spectacular views from above, including a fun moment riding over the Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous, where guests below can wave hello while grabbing a bite to eat.

With two unique ride paths, every trip offers a new Seussian adventure—making this one of the best rides for families at Universal Orlando Resort.

Ride Information  Ride Restrictions  Location  Fun Facts  Tips

Ride Information

Opening Day: Summer 2006

Type of Ride: Elevated Trolley Ride

Age Recommendation: All ages (per height requirements)

Duration of Ride: 6 Minutes

Typical Wait Time: 45-50 Minutes

Single Rider Line: No

Express Pass: Yes

Child Swap: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Ride Photo Available for Purchase: No

Ride Restrictions

Height Requirements: 36″(cm) Minimum – Riders between 36″ and 48″(121.9cm) must ride with a supervising companion.

Wheelchair Restrictions: Guests will need to transfer from both ECV and manual wheelchairs in order to ride The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!

Location

Nearby Attractions: Caro-Seuss-el & One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Dining: Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendus

Shopping: Mulberry Street Store, All The Books You Can Read, Snookers & Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers

Did You Know?

• When the tracks for this ride were laid down, they were originally for a ride to be named Sylvester’s McMonkey McBean Unusual Driving Machines. This ride was supposed to debut with the rest of Seuss Landing in May 1999.
• When you ride The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! You will see creatures all over Seuss Landing that you may not have seen while walking on the ground. Included are characters from all 45 of Dr. Seuss’ children’s books. How many can you name?
• Even though there is no photo opportunity on the ride itself, there is an opportunity in the “queue” or waiting area.

The Mouse For Less Tips

• The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! is a delightful attraction mainly geared toward younger kids. This gentle, slower-paced ride offers a charming aerial tour inspired by Dr. Seuss’s beloved children’s books, making it perfect for families with little ones.
• To enjoy shorter wait times, try to get in line right after the park opens or late in the day when many families with young children have not yet arrived or have already left.
• Although this ride does not accommodate a wheelchair (manual or ECV), some of the ride vehicles are designed to assist people with mobility disabilities to make boarding the ride easier. For further assistance, you can locate an Attractions Attendant. For more on disability assistance at Universal Orlando Resort, click here.
• The Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendus is the closest dine-in restaurant to The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! But if you’re looking for something different but just about as close, try Mythos Restaurant in The Lost Continent in Islands of Adventure.