Hi Tracy! Welcome back to planDisney!
Your trip to the Walt Disney World Resort is rapidly approaching! I am smiling at the thought of you seeing your
little one's faces light up as they take in all that there is to see and experience during your visit. It is the best part of any trip, in my opinion!
I have many years of
Rider Switch experience and it is the best! As our kids grow older and meet different height requirements, our use of Rider Switch changes, but we still have a couple of more years ahead of us. My son is older, and fortunately for him (and your 8-year-old!), Rider Switch allows the returning parent plus up to two Guests to ride. In your case, this means that the second adult will have a ride buddy in your 8-year-old! My son LOVES this little perk since he gets to ride everything twice.
Make sure the whole family goes to the entrance of the queue to speak with the Cast Member about Rider Switch. They will need to scan either the
MagicBand or ticket (card) of the second rider, as well as your older kiddo. This will save you a lot of time without having to go through the Standby line twice!
I hope you have the BEST vacation, Tracy! Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Tabitha