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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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 Last week we made our way back to the Disneyland Resort for our second Disney trip since the parks opened. We hadn't planned on making any return trips prior to the parks re-introducing some kind of Annual Pass program, but, well, it was a big couple of days for our family. Something I'll get into in the second half of this update later this week. In the meantime, enjoy Day 1 of our update at Disney California Adventure. Be sure to check out our video comparing the parks from early June to late July below. Written by Gregg Condon  Welcome back to the Disneyland Resort. Much easier time getting through Security than in June. Still, Disneyland does need to improve their entry process.  I would buy all of these if they sold them. But we'll get back to you tomorrow Disneyland  It was a beautiful morning at DCA, we decided to rope drop Radiator Springs Racers.    Just before rope drop, heading to Cars Land
RSR has one of the best queues  Heading into Avengers Campus, first time we've used this entrance.  Captain Marvel making sure everything is on the up and up  Spidey, still a super fun ride. Not sure it still needs a virtual queue though.  First time checking out some of the food in Avengers Campus  Lol, stand-by.   Now THAT'S a giant pretzel  Hey Guardians, we'll get back to you later, we were headed to Animation and AC! One of a few things they got completely right on opening day
Grizzly Peak is the one of the other things they got right on day one   It was a beautiful day on Paradise, err, Pixar Pier   Back to Avengers Campus and some fun with the Guardians of the Galaxy  This thing was back, so of course we had to walk all over it  I love this ride so much and it may be my favorite in the park
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We finally tried some Avengers drinks!  Who knew that Dale was a Variant?  Absolutely LOVED the new Coco scene in Philharmagic. Can't wait to see this show in full screen in October at Magic Kingdom.
 When are they adding Miss Minutes to Philharmagic?  Thanks for traveling west Walt! Be sure to check back later this week for Day 2! Related Videos
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 Last weekend we made our trip to Disney California Adventure for their Touch of Disney food event. We had a fantastic time, it was amazing being back in the park for a few hours, and saying hi to some of our favorite characters from 6+ feet away. We of course also tried some great food. Enjoy! Written by Gregg Condon  Welcome to Touch of Disney!  No trams, so a bit of a walk to the entry   Heading into DCA!  When we got to the park we were STARVING, so it was right to the location where we could get some food quick!  That ended up being a churro cart in Grizzly Creek. Lol.  EUREKA!  They're doing some work on the outside of Little Mermaid. Not sure if they're doing anything inside.  Our first tastes. Beef Barbacoa Taco and Bengal Skewers. Both were excellent!  Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls. Probably our favorite thing we had at the event.  Black Widow Walls    Heading into Smokejumpers for some more tasty treats!  Monte Cristo and a Jack and Coke Icee (to go along with our egg rolls)  They had lots of photo locations, we oddly didn't see any PhotoPass people. Hmm.  Peoplemover return confirmed! Lol. Wish this wasn't a trucker hat because I totally would have gotten one.  Pork Banh Mi and some Bourbon thing. Both very tasty!  About 4:00pm the crowds definitely started dying down  Wings, Mac and Cheese and a hunk of meat on a bun.  45 minute wait for the swings and World of Color! Guess this is the same as it was the last day the park was open?  Looking across the bay. Is it still called Paradise Bay or is it Pixar Bay?   Longest line was for the bar. Yeah.  Hey Buzz! Thanks for keeping an eye on the place while we've been gone!  They were testing Incredicoaster while we were there.  I will say, it was nice to be able to get some pictures with nobody in them  3, 2, 1 ... GO!   My favorite entry to Cars Land  Not sure there's ever been a better use of forced perspective than this area  I mean seriously ...  Hey Mater!     Some new paint and stuff. Ooooh. Aaaah.  What's up A!   Woof Woof Pluto!   By DCA, see ya real soon (we hope)   Hello Gorgeous   The long walk back to the car  We had a blast!   Overall, we had a fantastic time at Touch of Disney. Was it worth the $75 entry, probably not, but hey, it's Disney and we had a great day. As I mentioned in our Comparison video of Taste of Boysenberry Festival, Taste of Universal, and Touch of Disney ... I think out of the 3, Disney had the least amount of available seating and the biggest issues ordering the food. While I think mobile ordering is the way to go, and that part was indeed easy, getting the Disney Gift Card onto the app to use it for the food was a bit cumbersome. I hope they figure out some way to fix that before the parks open. Because it would be nice just to be able to "load" cards onto the app to use for dining. But those minor things aside, it's a great event and we're glad Disney has figured out a way to get some people back to work sooner than their April 30th opening date Related Videos
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