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6/7/2023

Accessing and Ranking All Single-Rider Lines at the Disneyland Resort

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

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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

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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. 
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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 Racers

Now 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. 
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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. 
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​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. 

Incredicoaster

Moving 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. 

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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. 
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​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 School

The 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. 
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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 Run

One 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. 
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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 world

Guess 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. 
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You will then wait to the right of the line as shown below until called by the loading Cast Member. 
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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 Mountain

Let'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. 
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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. 
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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 Bobsleds

Another 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. 
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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 Run

Finally 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. 
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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!?!?! =) 

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5/30/2023

Disneyland Update - Last Days of Splash Mountain, Pride Merchandise and More

It's time for one of our very rare Disneyland updates. Typically when we go to Disneyland we aren't there for updates, just to enjoy our day. There are so many Disneyland Blogs/Vlogs out there most of our Disneyland updates get lost. So we reserve them for only a couple of times per year. Here is one of them. Enjoy!! =) 
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Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth
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They had a special flag retreat ceremony for Memorial Day, more on that below.
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It seemed everybody was heading for Splash Mountain, we were not, we decided to rope drop Rise of the Resistance, something we don't typically do.
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In fact, it's so rare that we went the completely wrong way through Critter Country and didn't realize the line started way back here. Oops.
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Still, it was only about a 45 minute wait (vs the posted 85) so no problem.
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Also rode Indy for the first time since the refurbishment, so great!
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Disappointed the "news of the world" stuff didn't come back. Would be great if Disney would put it online or something.
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Over near It's a Small World, the Live Action Little Mermaid photo up is available. It was quite popular when we walked by later.
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Our first time in Toontown since all of the walls came down. We love it. Still too many kids. =)
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We also rode Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. We love this ride SO much.
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Love all of the little jokes in the queue.
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I'm not usually one for conspiracy's, but when a posted 50 minute wait is only 15 minutes, there may be something to the Lightning Lane one.
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Some Pride merchandise has also shown up in both parks. Love the collection this year.
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A new Little Mermaid Spirit Jersey
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And this awesome shirt! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for this in the outlet, I can't imagine it's that popular but I think I need it.
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Also took a final ride on Splash Mountain.
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I've never been the biggest fan of this attraction and always found it overrated. I got yelled at for saying that yesterday. I also think other attractions are overrated.
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But I did enjoy my last ride. Video and pictures of my last ride are below.
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Still wondering what's going to happen with Critter Country. With Tiana's restaurant being on the other side of Haunted Mansion, and the entrance to Splash Mountain being a couple of football fields away, well, we'll see.
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We headed over to DCA for some drinks and snacks in the afternoon.
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The watermelon margarita was very tasty.
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We got Steppenwolf for I think the first time, and had a great group in our lift!
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Is this new, or am I just not that perceptive? (probably the latter)
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Back at Disneyland, we caught the end of the Flag Retreat.
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Which included some low level fireworks.
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We had planned on staying later in the evening, but while DCA was pleasantly absent of crowds, in the few hours we left Disneyland, the park just got swamped. So we decided to head out after doing some shopping. 

As of right now we have plans to be back at the park for the first day of Rogers: The Musical. So we may actually have two Disneyland updates in a month. That's gonna be some kind of record for us. =) 

​We hope you enjoyed the update! Have a great week! 


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10/11/2022

Halloween Time 2022 at Disneyland Resort

Happy HalloweenTime everybody, we have our long anticipated (not really) update from our Disneyland visit last month. 

And when I say last month, I truly mean it.

We visited Disneyland the opening weekend of Knott's Scary Farm, and just, well, we're not a Disneyland update site and it just kind of didn't get posted until I was going through pictures on my phone yesterday and said to myself "oh yeah, we have Disneyland Halloween pics".

We leave for vacation tomorrow so it was either today or never, so here you go. 

Our original plan was to do 1 morning at Disneyland and then a full day/evening at DCA and Disneyland, unfortunately we were exhausted and didn't stick around for nighttime stuff. But we still have lots of great stuff to show you. 

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If I remember correctly, this was a super hot weekend
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Always great to see live music on Main Street, USA
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Of course this was our priority for the day
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Jack sure did wreck the halls this year. Always a fun time!
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We also hadn't done Pirates since it's most recent refurbishment. It's a refurb, nothing really noticeable from what we could tell. Still my favorite Disneyland attraction.
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Single Rider on Splash Mtn FTW!!!
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Donald is my favorite Disney character, so you know I had to get this!
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Donald and I then decided to have some fun around the park!
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Galaxy's Donald!
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Millennium Donald!
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It's a Small Donald!
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The Three ... oh, wait. =)
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We had a super fun time, Donald and me that is, but it was time to take a nap before going back to Scary Farm.
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The next morning we started our day at Disney California Adventure
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Construction stuff
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Ooooh, Aaaaah
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If you're not watching She-Hulk you're really missing out
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Who else thinks they should just do Monsters After Dark all day during HalloweenTime?
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Our favorite silly ride!
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Neither of us had ever noticed this before. LOL!
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Luigi makes us laugh
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We broke down on Monsters, added to a long list of Disney rides we've gotten evacuated from.
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Sadly we weren't any further in the ride
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A Slo-Brew CaliSqueeze while in the single rider line for Racers (like a boss)
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Who else thinks this should just here permanently? And add a Coco dark ride too!
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The decorations are spectacular
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I think we did Philharmagic twice while waiting to do Monsters After Dark at 3:00
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Now the best tower, I don't make the rules.
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Before we left I had to get a pic in Toady with my Mr. Toad shirt!

We'll have a lot of fun stuff for you over the next week and a half or so. We'll be doing some Toronto stuff on Thursday and Canada's Wonderland Haunt on Friday. Next week we get back to Universal Orlando Resort for the first time since 2006 (seriously) and our first ever visit to HHN Orlando (after at least 4 cancelled trips). And then next Saturday we have a day at Epcot, our first visit there since 2007 (yes, seriously). Stay tuned! - Gregg 

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