Do we all wait in line together? Can we still use FP? How does it work for a ride where the entrance and exit are nowhere near each others?
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How exactly does rider switch with kids work?
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wizards8507
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Not every attraction handles it the same way. Perhaps the most common way, courtesy of mouseplanet:
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Like Space Mountain, in the Tower the whole group stands in line together until the very end, then part of the group exits and waits for the rest of the group. When the first group of riders is done, the others enter through the exit and tells the cast member that they are completing a "baby swap" and they are allowed to ride.
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Like Space Mountain, in the Tower the whole group stands in line together until the very end, then part of the group exits and waits for the rest of the group. When the first group of riders is done, the others enter through the exit and tells the cast member that they are completing a "baby swap" and they are allowed to ride.
GatorGambit
Member
How it's normally worked in my experience:
1: Visit cast member at the entrance to the stand-by line. All party members, including the little one, must be present. They will give you a rider swap fast pass.
2: In most situations, one parent will wait in the Standy-By line (or in the FastPass line if you already had one) and experience the attraction, the other parent will wait outside.
3: Once one parent is done, the other parent uses the rider swap pass to enter the FastPass line. In some non-FastPass attractions (for example, Sum of All Thrills), you can hand the pass to a cast member at the entrance to the queue and they will move you to the front of the line.
Usually, you can bring 3 or 4 people along with you on the Rider Swap pass, meaning that some members of your part can take advantage of that and experience n attraction multiple times.
There are some situations like at Space Mountain and Tower of Terror where the whole family waits in line and a true "rider swap" takes place at the load platform. These can be worked around as well - in fact we were able to do Space Mountain using the Rider Swap pass system instead of all waiting in line since our 18 month old was passed out asleep at the time and we wanted to keep her napping while we rode it.
1: Visit cast member at the entrance to the stand-by line. All party members, including the little one, must be present. They will give you a rider swap fast pass.
2: In most situations, one parent will wait in the Standy-By line (or in the FastPass line if you already had one) and experience the attraction, the other parent will wait outside.
3: Once one parent is done, the other parent uses the rider swap pass to enter the FastPass line. In some non-FastPass attractions (for example, Sum of All Thrills), you can hand the pass to a cast member at the entrance to the queue and they will move you to the front of the line.
Usually, you can bring 3 or 4 people along with you on the Rider Swap pass, meaning that some members of your part can take advantage of that and experience n attraction multiple times.
There are some situations like at Space Mountain and Tower of Terror where the whole family waits in line and a true "rider swap" takes place at the load platform. These can be worked around as well - in fact we were able to do Space Mountain using the Rider Swap pass system instead of all waiting in line since our 18 month old was passed out asleep at the time and we wanted to keep her napping while we rode it.
That doesn't seem helpful at all. We can do that without a rider swap pass. Wouldn't it be better to just grab 2 Fast Passes? What is the point of it if we wait in line separately? I can do that without a rider swap. If that is the system I don't think we're going to use it at all. I'd rather not ride the ride than have to wait in line by myslef for 20+ minutes and then wait for my wife to ride for another 20+ minutes. May as well go to WDW by myself....
I guess some attractions it works out (ones without FP) and others you are on your own (ones with FP). Do you know which ones are which? I really can't see standing in line all alone.
CheshireCatStef
Member
We've had the experience, I forget which ride, where we WEREN'T allowed to wait in line together because my youngest was just under the height requirement, and I guess they were afraid we were going to try to sneak him on? They said he couldn't even walk through and see the queu area...
Having said that, for the most part, we would just get fastpasses, then go into line, get a rider switch, have one group wait in line, while the adult sitting out with the little one sat out, and then when the first group was done, one adult would sit out with the little one, while the original group with the adult missing from the first group then went on the ride. Fastpasses make it so the first group doesn't have a long wait, and then I *think* the second group gets to go in the fastpass line. Rider switch tickets are good for 4 people to use one ticket.
Having said that, for the most part, we would just get fastpasses, then go into line, get a rider switch, have one group wait in line, while the adult sitting out with the little one sat out, and then when the first group was done, one adult would sit out with the little one, while the original group with the adult missing from the first group then went on the ride. Fastpasses make it so the first group doesn't have a long wait, and then I *think* the second group gets to go in the fastpass line. Rider switch tickets are good for 4 people to use one ticket.
That's what sucks. We don't have a group, it's only my wife and I. So if someone has to sit out they are all alone.
CheshireCatStef
Member
True, for us, group equals Me, my hubby, our older son, and our younger son. So the person outside was alone with the youngest, and the "group" were the other two going on the ride. Not a problem here, as hubby and I are both "people watchers" 
We haven't had to do the switch in a couple years though, as the youngest is tall enough for everything except RRC, and LOVES thrill rides
We're actually hoping he'll make RRC this next trip... he's got to grow an inch over the summer...
We haven't had to do the switch in a couple years though, as the youngest is tall enough for everything except RRC, and LOVES thrill rides
We're actually hoping he'll make RRC this next trip... he's got to grow an inch over the summer...
Club Cooloholic
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For safety and comfort, you should be in good health and free from heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
Most attractions have what's known as a "child swap" option. This enables parents with children who can't ride a particular attraction due to height restrictions, age limits, or personal choice to ride just the same. To switch off, there must be 2 adults. When your group reaches the head of the line tell the Cast Member that you want to exercise the child swap. At the loading area, one adult rides while the other stands off to the side and watches the children. The other adult will then be allowed on the attraction, at the head of the line, on the very next ride while the adult that already enjoyed the ride stays with the kids. A third adult can experience the attraction with each of the switching off adults if they don't want to ride alone. However, on Space Mountain, after the first adult finishes the ride he must alert the attendant at the unloading area that they are switching off. The attendant will then return you to the loading area via a special stairway to watch the kids. It seems to work well for all involved.
It's also important to keep in mind that although some rides do not have height and age restrictions they may still be a little frightening. Parents should caution younger children to the scarier elements. Some attractions may use strobe lights as special effects, whereas others may have high volumes that could cause discomfort for those with sensitive hearing. Note that children under 7 should be accompanied on most attractions. Below is a list of some rides that may be a little scary for some kids.
I got this from another site...
Most attractions have what's known as a "child swap" option. This enables parents with children who can't ride a particular attraction due to height restrictions, age limits, or personal choice to ride just the same. To switch off, there must be 2 adults. When your group reaches the head of the line tell the Cast Member that you want to exercise the child swap. At the loading area, one adult rides while the other stands off to the side and watches the children. The other adult will then be allowed on the attraction, at the head of the line, on the very next ride while the adult that already enjoyed the ride stays with the kids. A third adult can experience the attraction with each of the switching off adults if they don't want to ride alone. However, on Space Mountain, after the first adult finishes the ride he must alert the attendant at the unloading area that they are switching off. The attendant will then return you to the loading area via a special stairway to watch the kids. It seems to work well for all involved.
It's also important to keep in mind that although some rides do not have height and age restrictions they may still be a little frightening. Parents should caution younger children to the scarier elements. Some attractions may use strobe lights as special effects, whereas others may have high volumes that could cause discomfort for those with sensitive hearing. Note that children under 7 should be accompanied on most attractions. Below is a list of some rides that may be a little scary for some kids.
I got this from another site...