Hi Mary! Welcome back to planDisney! It's so great to have you stop by again!
Only a month away from your magical visit! I'm sure the excitement level is growing every day. The best part about the
Walt Disney World Resort is there is something for everyone to enjoy. Some people visit for the food while others travel for the
deluxe accommodations. But at the heart of it all is the rides and attractions. Disney continues to enhance the Guest experience by adding exciting new attractions as the years go on. There are new family-friendly rides such as
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. And something new for the big kids as well with
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
Mary, I have some great news for you! Not only is
Rider Switch is still a thing, but it also can't be easier to use. Most attractions across all four theme parks offer this service but it is best to check to confirm. Once you arrive at the attraction, your entire party will need to head to the front of the ride line and speak with the Cast Member. The Cast Member will scan the
MagicBand of the person who plans to ride second, along with the child who plans to ride it again. The first parent will then wait in the stand-by queue with the child rider while the second parent is free to explore the park with the other members of the party. Once the first parent and child exit the ride, the second parent and same child will enter the Lightning Lane entrance using their MagicBands.
If you plan to use
Disney Genie+, the
Rider Switch Service will work essentially the same. The only difference from the directions above is the first rider will be able to use the Lightning Lane entrance and bypass the stand-by queue altogether. Each rider will need to have an active Lightning Lane reservation to use the service.
Rider Switch has been a lifesaver for our family. My wife and I thoroughly enjoy riding all of the attractions, but with the ages of our daughters, coupled with their reluctance to try any of the "big" rides, we would never have the opportunity to both ride these attractions in a suitable amount of time.
Mary, I hope this helps you on your upcoming visit! Please find us again if you need any additional help!
See ya real soon!
Greg