The Cat in the Hat Ride Overview
Take a seat in your couch car and experience the classic Dr. Seuss story brought to life. As mom heads out to run errands, the Cat in the Hat brings Thing 1 and Thing 2 to play and cause trouble along the way.
This kid-friendly dark ride takes riders through the colorful wacky scenes of the story and is fun for the whole family. Also, this is a great air-conditioned ride to get the kiddos out of the Florida heat for a bit.
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Location
The Cat in the Hat is located in Seuss Landing at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park.
Basic Ride Information
Ride Type: Kid-Friendly Dark Ride
Thrill Level: Low – Fun for all ages.
Height Requirement: 36 inches (or 92 cm) – Guests under 48 inches (or 122 cm) require a supervising companion.
Child Swap: Available upon request
Test Seat: Not available
Save Time in Line: This ride accepts Universal Express passes, but does not offer a single rider line.
Ride Photo: This attraction does not offer an on-ride photo.
Loose Articles:
- Riders may bring most bags and loose articles on the ride with them, but should secure loose articles to the best of their ability.
- Bags may be placed at the feet or on the seat, if there is room, during the ride.
Accessibility:
- This ride has a modified ride vehicle that allows guests to remain in their standard wheelchair on the ride.
- Learn additional accessibility information on Universal Orlando’s website here.
Our Recommendations
Ride Priority: Moderate – Experience this ride as long as time allows.
Best Time to Ride: For the shortest wait, ride before 11am or after 5pm.
Best Seats in the House: All seats provide a similar experience.
The Cat in the Hat Photo Gallery
(All photos copyright United Thrills.)
The Cat in the Hat Fun Facts
- The ride was designed using as few straight lines as possible to mimic Dr. Suess’s art style.
- Multiple scenes in the ride were taken directly from images in the book.
- The ride vehicles resemble couches as if riders were sitting down to read a story.