Rider Switch at Disneyland Resort
Does not meet the boarding requirements
Has a service animal that cannot board the attraction or does not want to use a provided kennel
Meets boarding requirements and does not want to ride but cannot wait outside queue on their own
Rider Switch Attractions & Height Requirements
Disneyland Park
32" (52" to ride alone) | Autopia
40" | Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
35" | Chip 'n' Dale's GADGETcoaster
46" | Indiana Jones Adventure
42" | Matterhorn Bobsleds
38" | Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
40" | Space Mountain
40" | Star Tours - The Adventures Continue
40" | Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
40" | Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Disney California Adventure
42" | Goofy's Sky School
42" | Grizzly River Run
40" | Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT!
48" | Incredicoaster
40" | Jumpin' Jellyfish
32" | Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters
32" | Mater's Junkyard Jamboree
40" | Radiator Springs Racers
40" | Silly Symphony Swings (48" to ride alone)
40" | Soarin' Around the World
Rider Switch Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Head to the attraction
Take all members of your party to the attraction's queue entrance and speak with a Cast Member who will provide one adult member of your party and the Guests who are not riding a Ride Switch entitlement.
2. Party 1 rides
The first group will enter the queue experience the attraction while Party 2 will wait in a designated area outside of the attraction.
3. Party 2 rides without a wait
After riding the attraction, Party 1 takes over supervision of the non-riding children or guests and Party 2 boards the attraction without having to wait in the queue a second time.
More Planning Tips for Disneyland Resort
In order to maximize Rider Switch, we recommend using it in combination with Virtual Queue and Lightning Lanes (where available). Check out these helpful tips.
Virtual Queue
Popular attractions may utilize a virtual queue. When the virtual queue is in place, a standby queue will not be available, and Guests must use the Disneyland app to enter the attraction or experience.
Lightning Lanes
Lightning Lane Passes provide access to separate queues to allow guests to skip the standby line for select rides and entertainment experiences. Read up on Lightning Lanes and then tune into our How To videos to make the most of this service.
Disneyland App
Join Virtual Queues. Secure Lightning Lanes. Mobile order quick serve meals. View Reservations and so much more using the Disneyland app.
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