Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster Ride Overview
Venture into Woody’s nut factory and climb aboard Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster for a family-friendly thrill. This smaller roller coaster provides a series of mild thrills, twists, and turns to gently introduce kids into the world of thrilling theme park rides.
Overall, this roller coaster is a great choice for families with younger kids or those looking to experience their first roller coaster ride.
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Location
Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster is located in Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at the Universal Studios Florida theme park.
Basic Ride Information
Ride Type: Family Roller Coaster
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 loose articles and reasonably sized bags onto the ride with them. Although, any items should be secured to the best of your ability as this is still a roller coaster. Also, we recommend leaving items with a non-rider to avoid any lost items, if possible.
Accessibility:
- Guests in wheelchairs must transfer onto the ride vehicle.
- Learn additional accessibility information on Universal Orlando’s website here.
Our Recommendations
Ride Priority: Low – Prioritize other rides first. Although, this ride is great if you have young children with you.
Best Time to Ride: For the shortest wait, ride before 12pm or after 4pm. Although, this ride rarely gets a long line, in general.
Best Seats in the House: Front row provides the best views, but back row gets a little more speed on the initial descent.
Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster Photo Gallery
(All photos copyright United Thrills.)
Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster Fun Facts
- This was the first roller coaster to be built at Universal Orlando, opening in March 1999, just a couple months before the grand opening of Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park.
- The ride partly replaced the original location of the Hard Rock Cafe on property.