Rider Switch is a system Disney has in place that allows families with small children to enjoy the rides that have height requirements. If you have small children you can take turns riding bigger rides while the other person waits with the child. When the second person takes their turn, they can hop in the fastpass+ line for a shorter wait.
When you get to a ride that has a height requirement, your entire group should find the Cast Member at the end of the line. Let that Cast Member know that you would like to use rider switch. Make sure your entire group is with you when you talk to the Cast Member.
The Cast Member will then scan the magic band or ticket of the people who will be riding second. Once that is done you will see the ride added to your My Disney Experience account.
The first rider may then get in line and ride.
The second rider can come back at the time designated on their their account.
There is a TON you can do while you are waiting for the rest of your party to ride. Here are some suggestions of fun things you can do while you wait:
Magic Kingdom:
| Rider Switch | While Waiting |
| Seven Dwarfs | Carousel |
| Big Thunder Mountain | Play area at train station |
| Tiana's Bayou Adventure | Play area at train station |
| Barnstormer | Dumbo |
| Space Mountain | Tomorrowland Transit Authority |
| Tron | The Peoplemover |
Epcot:
| Rider Switch | While Waiting |
| Test Track | Innoventions |
| Mission: Space | Play area at exit |
| Soarin' | Living with the Land |
| Guardians of the Galaxy | Playground near Test Track |
Hollywood Studios:
| Rider Switch | While Waiting |
| Star Tours | Muppetvision 3D |
| Tower of Terror | Beauty and the Beast |
| Rock 'n' Rollercoaster | Beauty and the Beast |
| Slinky Dog Dash | Meet Woody, Buzz, or Jessie |
| Rise of the Resistance | Find Star Wars charcters |
Animal Kingdom:
| Rider Switch | While Waiting |
| Dinosaur | The Boneyard play area |
| Kali River Rapids | Maharajah Jungle Trek |
| Expedition Everest | Maharajah Jungle Trek |
| Flight of Passage | Walk around Pandora |
Taking advantage of Rider Switch can ensure that both you and your little one get to enjoy all of the attractions that you have your heart set on. Disney makes it easy and fun!
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