Disney World has a few different options for how you can wait for attractions, and trust us, we know it can get confusing.
Sometimes, you wait in line via a Virtual Queue. There is also a Lightning Lane Line and a regular Standby Line, and some attractions even have a Single Rider Line for those who are looking to save some time and split from their party or who might be traveling solo. The Single Rider Line can be a really solid option to get on popular attractions with a shorter wait time, but of course, there are some unwritten rules about using this unique line.
This line is designed to help keep seats on rides filled with riders. For example, on Test Track, when a party of four comes through the Standby Line, they will usually be sat two and two, leaving an open seat in each row. This is where single riders come in to help fill both of those seats. This helps keep rides running at full capacity while also giving visitors an additional option to choose from to help potentially shorten their wait in line. Here are some things to keep in mind if you decide to wait in the Single Rider Line.
Not Every Attraction has a Single Rider Line
Single Rider Lines are designed to keep capacity up at popular attractions, and not every attraction needs a Single Rider Line. Four rides consistently keep a Single Rider Line, and they are:
- Test Track at EPCOT (Test Track is currently closed for re-imagining and will reopen in late summer of 2025)
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT
- Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom
- Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Depending on the time of day, there is a chance that the Single Rider Line may not be available for these attractions, so make sure to double-check with a Cast Member.
Recently, Rise of the Resistance got a Single Rider Line and sometimes even Space Mountain has a Single Rider Line; it all just depends on the season. So make sure to double-check with a Cast Member and look for signage before getting in the Standby Line to weigh your options.
You May Not Know Your Wait Time
Wait times fluctuate all the time, but at least when you wait in the Standby Line, you have an idea of how long you will be in line; the Single Rider Line, on the other hand, does not really have a wait time.
Riders on this line are sat on a need-to basis, meaning the line only moves when a single rider is needed. While sometimes a Cast Member can give you a rough estimate, it won’t always be accurate.
Now, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes the Single Rider Line is not always the quickest option. As mentioned, single riders are only sat when a single rider is needed, meaning the line may be stagnant for quite some time if Cast Members are able to fill the ride fully from just the Lightning Lane and Standby Lines alone.
You Can’t Request Rows
Some attractions are better in specific rows, like B1 on Soarin’ or being the Pilot on Smuggler’s Run. Unfortunately, when choosing to ride a single rider, you do not get a say in where you sit. A Cast Member will direct you to your spot as you fill out the one empty seat needed.
Be Prepared to Split Up
While your entire party is more than welcome to all wait in the Single Rider Line, you should be prepared to all be split up and ride at different times.
This is even the case with kiddos, so if you are looking to all ride together, it is best to wait in the Standby Line.
The Single Rider Line might not be for everyone, but it is a great option for those looking for another way to ride an attraction, and it can be great for thrill seekers in the party to get to ride an attraction with a usually shorter wait time. For all the latest Disney news, make sure to continue to follow along with AllEars!
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We tried the single rider on Remy last trip (Thanksgiving week 2024). There were 3 of us. Could be because it was new, or complete coincidence, but we walked all the way to the front. Not a single other person was in line. We were seated (split up of course) in the next group of 3 rat cars. The actual wait at the time was 55 minutes. We got on the ride in under 2 minutes and most of that was walking the empty queue. Woooooooooo!
When Rise of the Resistance broke down and was evacuated the people in the regular line were given a pass to come back but the people in the Single Rider line were not.
Also, if you didn’t get in line together, don’t expect to be let through to join your party. IT’S SINGLE RIDER. I don’t mind on other rides, but not gonna let it slide in the single rider que.
Exactly! Every person is a separate party in a single-rider line.