There are three rows of gondolas. The highest (first) goes up about 50 ft. and the others are staggered underneath. You have a lap belt, and for little ones there is a belt that goes between the legs for the belt to go through as extra precaution. When the movie is going - you are so fixated on the big screen that you don't even notice how high you are. Great ride - no sudden dips or plunges - just a glide in front of a screen Soarin through the air (vitrual of course)