Single Rider traces are among the best methods to avoid wasting time in line at Walt Disney World, however they’re not all upside. This publish covers every part it is advisable find out about these queues for solo friends, which rides have them, professionals & cons, the place and after we suggest (or don’t) Single Rider traces and the way they differ from the common standby line or Lightning Lane.
Let’s begin with the fundamentals: what precisely is a Single Rider line? It’s a line for riders who’re single. Very useful, I do know. Genuinely, Forged Members aren’t going to test your marital standing previous to utilizing the road. Walt Disney World isn’t the IRS, even when they may take the same quantity of your cash. You additionally will not be prohibited from getting into the Single Rider line in the event you’re a part of a bunch.
Somewhat, these are queues for friends who’re prepared to experience alone in alternate for wait occasions which are sometimes considerably shorter than the standby line. Single Riders are finest considered “seat fillers” who will be part of different events to forestall sights from being dispatched with empty spots. All teams getting into the Single Rider line shall be separated previous to boarding. You’ll not experience along with your mates or household, which is usually a good or unhealthy factor relying on the circumstances–who doesn’t want a break from household time each occasionally?!
Walt Disney World has 4 sights with everlasting Single Rider traces which are nearly all the time open:
- Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Take a look at Observe at EPCOT
- Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom
There are 4 different sights which have kinda, sorta or “generally” Single Rider traces:
- Avatar Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom
- Soarin’ Across the World at EPCOT
- House Mountain at Magic Kingdom
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In the case of the primary three on the second record, there isn’t any devoted Single Rider line. Somewhat, you’ll generally see a join in direction of the top of the queue (or generally the start, as has been the case with Soarin’) indicating that Single Riders ought to inquire with Forged Members.
These indicators aren’t all the time up and even when they’re, it’s not all the time truly an possibility. You’ll nonetheless undergo a lot of the common standby line, and can let a Forged Member know you’re a celebration of 1 in direction of the load space, normally close to the place grouping happens. Typically, this may shave 5-10 minutes off your wait (that’s about one of the best case situation). Different occasions, it’ll accomplish completely nothing.
My ‘success fee’ with Single Rider at Soarin, House Mountain, and Flight of Passage is extremely low. I’ve saved simply as a lot time when presenting myself as a Single Rider as I’ve by full luck with Forged Members strolling down the queue and asking for solo vacationers or {couples}. The shortage of a devoted queue for Single Riders kills its usefulness on this trio.
Forged Members asking for Single Riders or events of two additionally occurs on lots of different sights, so listen. We distinguished the above record as a result of we’ve noticed Single Rider signage on the above sights. But it surely occurs on many different sights with atypical seating configurations. (Mainly which means experience automobiles of extra than simply 2 folks.)
Then there’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This E-Ticket attraction in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios simply began testing a Single Rider line. The doorway for Single Riders is definitely close to the exit of the attraction, which is off to the proper from the attraction entrance and marquee. If accessible, you must spot a Forged Member holding a blue and white signal that claims Single Rider Finish of Line.
Not like the above trio, it is a devoted line so there’s truly the potential to avoid wasting lots of time. Nevertheless, it’s a makeshift line and remains to be in testing. (It jogs my memory lots of the Single Rider line for Indiana Jones Journey at Disneyland, which can be an improvised answer that has been round for over a decade.)
Nevertheless, the Single Rider line at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance comes at a colossal price: you skip the pre-shows. On different sights with boring pre-shows, this wouldn’t be a giant deal. In any case, the experience is the vital half and saving time ready for is large. Heck, skipping the pre-shows for repeat rides may even be a promoting level. (I do know many followers who would like to skip the Flight of Passage or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind pre-shows!)
That’s not the case, in any respect, with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. One of many large causes this ranks as our #1 experience in all of Walt Disney World is due to the multi-phased nature of the expertise, and each of these pre-shows Single Riders skip are completely important to the story. Two of the largest ‘wow moments’ happen throughout these, and I can’t fathom lacking these.
The Backside line is in the event you’re a first-timer and will both wait 5 minutes within the Single Rider line or 100 minutes within the standby line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we’d suggest the triple-digit wait. Fortunately, there are different methods to cut back your time ready in line, which we talk about in The way to Experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. (Actually, I wouldn’t be shocked if this Single Rider take a look at is short-lived, because it cuts method an excessive amount of from the substance of the attraction expertise.)
One factor to notice is that our instance above with a 5 minute Single Rider wait time vs. 100 minute standby wait is totally arbitrary–we made it up. On common, you’ll be able to count on to attend between one-third and one-quarter of the traditional wait time within the Single Rider line. Which means that if Expedition Everest is posting a 60 minute standby wait, your seemingly precise wait within the Single Rider line is 15 to twenty minutes.
In the case of that particular instance, there have been occasions when my look ahead to Expedition Everest (a experience I all the time do on my own because it’s too intense for Sarah) is <5 minutes and the standby wait is 45-60 minutes.
It will possibly depend on the day and time of your go to–vacationers are far much less prone to find out about and use Single Rider traces than locals or frequent guests, so if it’s a weekday or time when Annual Passes are blocked out, waits for Single Rider traces are sometimes shorter.
With that mentioned, this isn’t a tough and quick rule. There have been occasions after I’ve completed the Single Rider line at Take a look at Observe that it’s backed up and I’m fairly positive the posted standby line was massively inflated. On a minimum of a few events, I wouldn’t be shocked if I didn’t save any time in anyway.
In my expertise–and I’ve lots of it since Sarah doesn’t usually experience any Single Rider attraction besides Take a look at Observe–the Single Rider line that’s most hit and miss is Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster. There have been occasions when completely nobody else is within the line and it’s primarily a walk-on, and different occasions when the road is lengthy and extremely slow-moving. That specific Single Rider line is a whole crapshoot.
It’s the same story very first thing within the morning or late at evening when standby traces are brief. However a minimum of in these circumstances, Forged Members will normally shut the Single Rider line or give friends getting into it a ‘heads up’ that it gained’t save any or very a lot time.
One factor that basically bears reiterating is that teams could enter the Single Rider line however they completely is not going to be seated collectively. (Not less than, not on function. It does occur sometimes when there are two empty seats as a substitute of 1.)
I’m emphasizing this as a result of I’ve seen so many folks play dumb (or maybe they really are dumb, to present them the good thing about the doubt) and attempt to argue with Forged Members about being seated collectively. It’s normally both mother and father who declare their children aren’t comfy driving alone or youngsters who feign ignorance (or are ignorant) and plead their case to be seated collectively.
Forged Members hear sob tales a number of occasions per day; you’re not the primary to do that “trick” and also you’re not going to be the one who succeeds on the gambit. Your circumstances, regardless of no matter they’re, will not be distinctive. Eager to experience collectively is why standby traces exist.
We’re big advocates of the Single Rider line, as it will probably minimize wait occasions dramatically for many who are prepared to separate from their events. That is nice for thrill seekers who need to loop Expedition Everest or Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster, that are by far my two favourite Single Rider traces at Walt Disney World.
Single Rider can be useful for many who don’t use it. For instance, after the preliminary novelty of getting a cockpit to your self on Smugglers Run wears off, you’ll seemingly uncover that the experience expertise is a lot better with a full crew, because of the collective power of the expertise.
Most significantly, Single Rider additionally will increase attraction effectivity and meaning shorter wait occasions for everybody. If seats go unfilled, that will increase wait occasions. If Single Rider traces aren’t supplied, these friends will as a substitute be within the standby traces. I’d love if extra sights had Single Rider traces–they’re the uncommon “everybody wins” providing at Walt Disney World.
With that mentioned, Single Rider traces aren’t all upside for friends utilizing them. There are tradeoffs.
Each Single Rider line skips a portion of the queue. Expedition Everest has one of many absolute best traces at Walt Disney World, and we expect that’s seeing a minimum of as soon as. In fact, we’re additionally theme park followers and never merely thrill seekers, so your mileage could fluctuate on that. (The Single Rider line that skips the least worthwhile queue is Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster.)
Then there’s the Single Rider line at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Along with skipping a significant a part of the queue and pre-show, you’re nearly assured to be the Engineer. Whereas the attraction as a complete is interactive, that’s solely nominally true of the Engineer. I normally simply watch after I’m in that position, because it’s virtually pointless. My perspective is that everybody ought to do Smugglers Run through the standby line or Lightning Lane a minimum of as soon as earlier than attempting Single Rider.
One other asterisk would’ve been connected to Take a look at Observe, which is at the moment closed for reimagining. It’s unclear how this attraction and its Single Rider line will change with Take a look at Observe 3.0, however simply remember that–previously–the Single Rider line didn’t supply the entire expertise.
In the end, Single Rider traces are an effective way to avoid wasting time ready at Walt Disney World. They will imply not having to cope with lengthy standby traces or ‘losing’ a Lightning Lane Multi Go choice on sure sights. It’s also possible to get unfortunate and find yourself not saving a lot time–it’s tough to foretell since wait occasions usually will not be posted on Single Rider traces. Even when they’re, they’re normally inaccurate.
Single Rider traces might be nice for thrill seekers who need to ‘loop’ standard thrill rides with minimal wait occasions. I’ve completed that with each Expedition Everest and Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster, which regularly have extremely environment friendly Single Rider traces. (I’ve completed each 5-6 occasions in an hour, and I’d wager the “document” is increased than that.)
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