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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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 Hey there readers, Renee was back out at Walt Disney World today for the CM preview of Disney's Hollywood Studios. We should point out, this is a Cast Member preview. So your experience at the parks may not match what you see in the pictures below. But I have to be honest, for the first time in almost 6 years of this website, I'm conflicted about posting a park update, and even if it's socially responsible at this point to do so. I'm 3000 miles away, our parks in CA won't be opening any time soon, and even if they did, I don't think I'd be visiting any of them as soon as they open. Just know, you may not see too many in-park updates from us until things start getting a bit better. We are definitely conflicted. - Gregg Written by Renée Girard Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios!  Lines are long for temperature check but moving quickly.  Welcome back!  Everyone else must be headed to Batuu.   I’ve never seen Toy Story land this empty!    Social distancing plexiglass at Droid Depot.   Chewie, we’re home.   Lunch at Docking Bay 7. Like all restaurants, your mobile order has to be ready before entering the building.  20 minute wait posted for Smuggler’s Run. Some sections of the queue have caution tape instead of plexiglass.
The preshow is running. Socially distanced, of course.  No cards are given out for flight positions and you can’t freely wander while waiting to board.  No one taking photos at the table today. You then are verbally told your position and each party has their own ship. 
Socially distant storm troopers.  Not sure if this will continue to be the procedure, but we made an in person reservation for Oga’s Cantina this morning and was given a return time a few hours later, which we’re currently in line for.  Actually got a table at Oga’s for the first time ever. And there’s so much space! This is wonderful. The server also reminded us that masks need to remain on till drinks arrive.   Just enjoying some refreshing Toniray wine at Oga’s.  Mickey! I kinda love seeing him cruising around Studios in a car.  Rise up!  Currently in line for Rise of the Resistance, with a 90 minute wait posted. People are respectful and hopefully it’ll move quickly.   RotR went down for quite some time so we bailed and hopped over to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Both RotR and MMRR have the longest wait times in the park. MMRR had some down time for cleaning, which is what we like to see!  No preshow and more plexiglass at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
 This ride is the cutest!
There she is!  Tower of Terror is walk on with no preshow running and only one side open. Still one of the best rides! 
 Empty Rock N Roller Coaster, no preshow, and plexiglass for days.    Back on Batuu to attempt RotR again.  The queue for Rise of the Resistance takes you indoors for a bit and then you’re next to the entrance of Muppet-Vision 3D!
 So this is the extended queue for Rise of the Resistance.   I can’t wait to check out this new Star Wars ride.
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