Rider Switch

This handy feature allows adult Guests to take turns waiting with youngsters or Guests unable to ride.

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.