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Yes, we're back with another update from the Disneyland Resort. Our 2nd park update in the past 2 weeks and our 3rd Disneyland post in the same timeframe. This is DEFINITELY a new record for Park Journey but we just happened to find ourselves at the resort a couple of days and had some stuff to update you all on. If you missed our post about the Single Rider Lines at the resort, click here to check out that post, the video is below. We are really happy with how that one turned out. For this update we're going to take you around Downtown Disney where some construction is going on and through the two big projects in both parks, San Fransokyo at Disney California Adventure and Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland.  Starting in Downtown Disney, a look at the "renovated" Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen.  I was waiting to see it in person before judging, but it actually looks worse in person than it does in pictures and video.  All of the charm is gone, and it's sad.  But, on the positive side, Beignets Expressed is open!!!  The former Uva Bar is pretty much gone. I forget what's replacing this, but hopefully it's just more room.    Some fantastic pride displays all around the resort!  Hey Harold!  This guy was kind of strange.  It's 8:30am somewhere!! =)  Some attractions around both parks are offering free PhotoPass downloads!  I hadn't ridden Tow Mater in probably 10 years (honest) so decided to take a POV as well!   I love the ride, but it was a bit rattly in my head. LOL!  Moving on to San Fransokyo, lots of progress is being made and it looks great!    The bridge should look different soon.   Lots of renovations going on in the Wharf, but all of the eateries are still open.   The Karl Strauss beer truck is gone. And we are sad.  Love this!   Tried the Destran Ice Cap. Was not a fan. The Ronto Wrap made up for it.  Moving on to Critter Country (but for how long)  Walls are up all around Tiana's Bayou Adventure.  The Splash Mountain sign is gone  The queue lights are on, I wouldn't anticipate too many changes happening there.    Some ropes and cones at the top of the final drop.  Work continues on Tiana's Palace, which I still think is a bit too far from the attraction.   Walls are up all the way around the former French Market.   Lastly, work on the Adventureland Treehouse.  I have no idea why this is taking so long.  Alright, that's going to wrap it up for this update, we hope you enjoyed! We'll be back at the resort later this month for Rogers: The Musical. Cannot wait! Related Videos
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This past weekend I decided to check out all of single rider lines at the Disneyland Resort and show how to access each line for those who would like to utilize them. I then figured It'd be fun to rank them based on a few factors, namely Accessibility, Wait Time, and if the attraction experience is diminished by using the Single Rider Line. All of that is in the video below, but I figured it'd also be useful to put that information in a blog post for quick reference. So here we go!! Monsters Incorporated: Mike and Sully To The Rescue We're going to start off with the Single Rider Line that's not technically a single rider line, but has a buddy pass which acts as kind of a single rider pass. As you can see from the card, you don't get an individual seat, but an entire row. So for this one you can have 2 people on each pass, which makes it a bit different. You must get a buddy pass from the Cast Member at the entrance of the attraction and then you head up to the exit. Keep in mind, the buddy pass on this attraction is not always available. Accessibility = C - This is mainly due to the limited capacity for the Buddy Pass and having to get a card from the CM. Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, especially with the way Lightning Lane has ruined the standby line for this attraction. But that's for another update. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. web slingers: a spider-man adventure Next up is Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure. This is an easily accessibly Single Rider line as it's right between the Standby and Lightning Lane entrance. The umbrellas that shade the Cast Members sometimes block the sign, but it is indeed there.  Once you are through the Single Rider line, you will arrive to the first waiting room and into the pre-show. So there is absolutely no change in the attraction by utilizing the single rider line. One note for this attraction is that you have to utilize stairs to access the attraction, but I'm sure you can request an alternate route should you need it. Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line and you even get to experience the full pre-show. Radiator Springs RacersNow we come to what is in my opinion the best single rider line at the entire resort. Even on the busiest of days, the single rider line is a significant reduction from the stand-by line, there is no reduction in the attraction experience, and you even get to experience one of the best queues at the entire resort.  Just like with Spider-Man, sometimes the umbrellas block the Single Rider entrance sign, but just hang to the left at the main attraction entrance and you will have no problem at all.  Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. Just stay to your left. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line and even on the busiest of days will only be about a 30 minute wait. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. IncredicoasterMoving over to Pixar Pier, we have The Incredicoaster. This single rider line is accessed via the ADA entrance just before you get to the main entrance of the attraction. If you see a line up outside the single rider entrance, be warned that your wait is going to be quite long, and could possibly be the same length as the stand-by line. You may be better off just going through the regular line if there is a long line out here.  Once you reach the station, you will be given a card by the CM and have to go up and around utilizing the elevator to the loading platform. Overall it's a weird process, but not difficult to follow.  Accessibility = B - Due to the Single Rider entrance being far away from the main entrance, and using the ADA line to access, we're going to give the Accessibility a B. There is however no issues with stairs, etc. Wait = B to C - Your mileage on this one can vary. On my visit it was quick and easy, but if it is a busy day and there is a line outside the entrance, you may be better off using the stand-by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Goofy's Sky SchoolThe award for the shortest single rider line at the resort goes to Goofy's Sky School. I don't mean shortest in wait, but shortest in length. It comes up very quickly.  Basically just stay to the left as you approach the ride station, take a few stairs, and you're there. Accessibility = A - There are no issues accessing the single rider line as it is near the Stand-By line. Just stay to your left. There are a few stairs here though. Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Grizzly River RunOne of the most popular Single Rider lines at the resort belongs to Grizzly River Run, obviously in summer months and warm days it's much more popular. You have to get a card from the cast member at the entrance of the attraction and then you head up the exit to access the Single Rider line.  Accessibility = B to C - Due to needing to get a card from the CM at the entrance, and accessing through the exit, this one gets a B to C for accessibility. Especially when the attraction is busy, there are a lot of people near the exit. Wait = B - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, even on busy days. Ride Experience = B - While the ride itself is no different from utilizing the Stand By or Lightning Lane, riding something like a rapids ride with strangers takes away a bit of the fun laughing at your friends and family when they get soaked. Soarin' Around the worldGuess who's back? Back again? That's right, the Single Ride line for Soarin' is back, and it's amazing! Just like with Grizzly, you need to grab a card from the Cast Member at the entrance. They will then lead you to the right of the Lightning Lane where you will access the attraction.  You will then wait to the right of the line as shown below until called by the loading Cast Member.  Accessibility = B - Due to needing to get a card and be escorted into the attraction by a CM, this one get's a B. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line, at least until people discover that this single rider line is back. Sorry. =) Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Space MountainLet's head over to Disneyland, and a very popular single rider line. This one is accessed near the exit of the attraction, so instead of heading to the entrance to the left of Space Mountain, head to the right towards the Space Mountain restrooms.  I will say that this one can get a bit cramped as you head into the station, there is only some tape separating the stand-by line and the single rider line but it's overall a very easy experience.  Accessibility = B - Due to being on the opposite end of the entrance and having to deal with exiting crowds and a poorly marked dividing line, we'll give this one a B. Just bring your patience and you'll be okay. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Matterhorn BobsledsAnother really great single rider line is Matterhorn Bobsleds. Like Space Mountain, the entrance is nowhere near the main entrance, but closer to the Fantasyland side of the attraction near the stroller parking. Basically right across from the Tea Cups.  Accessibility = B - Due to being away from the entrance, and not a whole lot of large signage, we'll give this one a B. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = A - There is no change in the attraction if you utilize the single rider line. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers RunFinally we come to the last single rider line at the resort, and that's in Galaxy's Edge. We will say, out of all of the attractions at the resort, this one does have a significant reduction in the quality of the attraction using the single rider line.  You will always, always, ALWAYS get Engineer using the single rider line. Always. So if you're okay just pushing a few buttons in the back of the cockpit, then you're good to go. Accessibility = A - This one has more signage than probably any other single rider line. Super easy to access. Just stay the the left at the main entrance. Be warned, for some reason this attraction has more confusion about lightning lane vs stand-by than any other. People love to gather at the entrance of this one. Wait = A - The wait is significantly reduced from the stand by line. Ride Experience = C - As mentioned above, in our opinion the attraction experience is diminished using the single rider line. Alright everybody, that's going to wrap it up, we hope you enjoyed this look at the Single Rider lines at the resort. We'll be back later today with an actual Disneyland update. Yep, two Disneyland updates in the same day and three Disneyland updates within the past week. What is going on around here!?!?! =) Related Videos
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