Are you aware of the Rider Switch policy?
I've copied it below. This way if both you and your wife want to ride a ride, but some of the kids aren't able to or don't want to, you don't have to wait in the full line twice and trade off with the kids. It's only available on certain rides, though.
Note the Helpful Hint below as well. If you have a ride that one kid REALLY wants to go on but the others don't, you and your wife can do the Rider Switch and let that one kid ride it a second time with no line at all.
What Is Rider Switch and How Does It Work?
With Rider Switch, Guests take turns experiencing an attraction. One party waits outside the queue while the remainder of their party waits in the queue. Once the first party returns from riding, the waiting Guest(s) may board the attraction without having to wait in the standard queue.
Rider Switch is appropriate in the following situations:
A Guest in the party either does not meet the boarding requirements or does not plan to ride but cannot wait outside the queue alone.
A Guest has a service animal that cannot board the attraction, or they do not wish to use a provided kennel.
A Guest is unable to experience the queue based on the nature or condition of the queue at a particular attraction in light of the circumstances and the Guest’s specific needs.
Rider Switch is available at most attractions throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
How to Use Rider Switch
1. At the entrance of the attraction, with your entire group present, let a Cast Member know you are interested in the Rider Switch option.
2. Your group will divide into two (2) parties:
“Party A” will enter the queue and ride the attraction first,
“Party B” will wait outside the queue (with a maximum of two ([2]) people riding next)
3. A Cast Member will scan the admission media or tickets of Guests in Party B and let you know where to return when it is your turn to ride.
HELPFUL HINT: Feel free to wait in a comfortable spot or grab a cool drink while you wait – just make sure your party lets you know when they’ve finished riding.
4. After “Party A” rides the attraction, any Guests from “Party B” (a maximum of two ([2]) people) who wish to ride should head to the return location entrance as provided by the Cast Member who scanned your admission media/tickets.
5. At this point, any Guests from “Party B” who are riding the attraction will have their admission media/tickets re-scanned by a Cast Member to use the Rider Switch entrance and board without waiting in the standard queue.
HELPFUL HINT: If Party B is only one Guest, one Guest may re-ride the attraction with them, while Party A waits with any Guests who are not riding.
Link:
Rider Switch
Thread Replies (29)
Alright Disney-ites, going in a couple weeks with the family
-- hoosnowahokie
May 20, 2025 at 09:54 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/20/25 09:54 AM ET
Are you staying on or off property?
-- hokiehunter07
May 21, 2025 at 08:25 AM ET
hokiehunter07
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05/21/25 08:25 AM ET
if you need a break from crowds/walking (inside)
-- BobG
May 21, 2025 at 08:15 AM ET
BobG
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05/21/25 08:15 AM ET
Thunder Mtn Railroad is closed down currently...
-- vthokieq
May 21, 2025 at 08:24 AM ET
vthokieq
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05/21/25 08:24 AM ET
Thunder Mtn is closed 😭 Renovations**
-- hoosnowahokie
May 21, 2025 at 08:18 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/21/25 08:18 AM ET
yeahhh i couldn't remember if its open or closed right now.**
-- BobG
May 21, 2025 at 08:23 AM ET
BobG
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05/21/25 08:23 AM ET
Epic Universe opening means more people at all the parks including Disney
-- OrlandoHokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM ET
OrlandoHokie
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05/20/25 10:12 PM ET
I'm a baby compared to most on this board 😅**
-- hoosnowahokie
May 21, 2025 at 07:24 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/21/25 07:24 AM ET
Have fun. The parks get really crowded these days but it is still fun.**
-- OrlandoHokie
May 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM ET
OrlandoHokie
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05/21/25 10:24 AM ET
Lightning Lanes are a definite must. I wouldn't consider going without
-- riosvt
May 20, 2025 at 02:46 PM ET
riosvt
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05/20/25 02:46 PM ET
Are you aware of the Rider Switch policy?
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-- Nova Hokie 95
May 20, 2025 at 02:11 PM ET
Nova Hokie 95
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05/20/25 02:11 PM ET
If you run into any "cast members" while in line...
-- Burruss Writer
May 20, 2025 at 02:07 PM ET
Burruss Writer
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05/20/25 02:07 PM ET
Since you are going in the summer with kids...
-- vthhhi
May 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM ET
vthhhi
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05/20/25 12:10 PM ET
Volcano Bay is the best thing in Orlando - spend a day there**
-- OXVT
May 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM ET
OXVT
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05/20/25 11:28 AM ET
Take the resort monorail over to the Polynesian for Dole whips for the kids
-- No Clue
May 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM ET
No Clue
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05/20/25 11:14 AM ET
Gummies for everyone**
-- Brown Water
May 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM ET
Brown Water
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05/20/25 11:02 AM ET
Guardians ride at Epcot is the best ride at all those parks.
-- vthokieq
May 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM ET
vthokieq
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05/20/25 11:01 AM ET
Yeah, we decided against Epic. We took one of our kids
-- hoosnowahokie
May 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/20/25 11:07 AM ET
Enjoy... I guess that is possible**
-- turkeywinghokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM ET
turkeywinghokie
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05/20/25 10:54 AM ET
No. Not possible. **
-- Coach McGuirk
May 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM ET
Coach McGuirk
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05/20/25 11:14 AM ET
Agree, Coach...sounds like torture to me.**
-- MP4VT2004
May 20, 2025 at 01:06 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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05/20/25 01:06 PM ET
I recommend dropping the kids off and heading to a pool bar.**
-- HwoodHokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM ET
HwoodHokie
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05/20/25 10:33 AM ET
Look at the park maps and plan your stops accordingly. Magic Kingdom...
-- Spud
May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM ET
Spud
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05/20/25 10:30 AM ET
I would have recommended a side trip to Legoland for the Star Wars stuff
-- JoesterVT
May 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM ET
JoesterVT
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05/20/25 10:28 AM ET
Never, ever go in August. Heat and humidity nearly killed us.
-- TomTurkey
May 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM ET
TomTurkey
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05/20/25 10:26 AM ET
Well we're going in a couple weeks, which isn't August, soooooooo**
-- hoosnowahokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/20/25 10:45 AM ET
Hopefully, June is better. We honeymooned in December. Nice!**
-- TomTurkey
May 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM ET
TomTurkey
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05/20/25 10:58 AM ET
Good luck, and dress for the heat
-- EDGEMAN
May 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/20/25 10:04 AM ET
It's like Africa Hot!!!**
-- Tuckahokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM ET
Tuckahokie
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05/20/25 10:24 AM ET