Loved your video! It was exactly what I was looking for. With 3 young children, this helped me a lot to understand how Rider Switch works! Thanks a lot!
I’m so happy that I could help! 🤗 Rider Switch seems tricky at first, but your family is going to love it! Let me know if there are any other topics that you’d like for me to cover on the channel.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU FOR BREAKING DOWN THIS AND EXPLAINING IT BEAUTIFULLY! And with pics/videos. I watched other videos and was still a bit confused! But you explained it so crystal clear. I had NO IDEA this existed!😲 At Animal Kingdom last year because my daughter was below height requirement for Everest coaster, I just counted it a loss. I am planning a trip to Hollywood Studios so was concerned about (Aerosmith) Rockin Roller Coaster and Tower or Terror. Thought I'd have to just lose out on those rides, but now I don't. This info you shared is awesome!
Aww thank you, Sunny! I’m so happy that the video helped!! 🎉 Yes, you’ll definitely be able to get your thrill ride time in next time. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to see on the channel.
We’ve done rider switch a couple times and it was really nice to be able to have both of us enjoy a ride, even though it unfortunately wasn’t all together. But a solo ride is better than no ride! 👍🏼
For sure! I’m so excited for when we all can ride together, but until then I’m glad this is an option. I’m sure my big kid will miss those back-to-back rides though. 🤣
@@momisinthemood1133 so can your big kiddo ride with party 1 and then immediately with party 2? I have a big and a little and it would be nice for my wife and I to each ride with our big if possible. If not, solo rides are not the end of the world.
@@cpproject911 Hello! Yes, that’s why I like it so much. 😊 My 5 year old can ride with my husband and then he can ride with me right after. Scan party 2 before anyone gets in line though.
This is really well explained! I always knew rider switch was an option, but never really knew how it worked. So cute your son could now ride Everest!!
Lots of great info and tips! We recently used Rider Swap with friends for the first time and it’s such a nice service offered for grownups who want to experience every attraction!
This is such a great series to kick off and so helpful for parents wanting to make the most out of Disney! This video is so well made and so informative! I really enjoyed it ☺️ Can’t wait to see more of these types of videos! Thanks for sharing 🙌
Thanks for the video, and BTW your kids are adorable 🥰 . Did you happen to use rider switch on early entry? Do you have to kind of get out of the line to get it done? Thanks
Thank you so much! 🤗 Rider Switch is available during early entry and extended evening hours. You’ll want to set it up with a Cast Member near the entrance of the attraction before the first party gets in the line.
Thank you so much for this informative video! If you are using Genie+, at what point are you able to book your next ride for the whole party? Is it after Party 2 checks in for the ride? Thanks again :)
Hi!! I’m so happy that you found the video helpful! You technically can book the next ride as soon as the first group enters, but it won’t be for the whole group. You can take the chance that the second group can get a time slot in an overlapping window. However, if you want to keep everyone together, book as soon as Party 2 checks in. 🤗
thanks for the video! is rider switch still available to use? I got kids under 3 so not sure if i can qualify. Do you know if this is available at disneyland too? thanks!
Hi! Yes, it’s still available, and Disneyland has it too. 😊 We used it for a couple rides when we were in California. As long as you have someone with you who can’t ride and they can’t be alone, you can do rider switch.
@@momisinthemood1133 this is so awesome!! before your video i thought my wife and I would have to queue up each again since only one child meets height requirements. We have Genie + so hopefully a lil bit faster with that too. much love!
@@deankhieu It’s super helpful! And Genie+ will definitely make it even better. There are tons of rides your ones under 3 can ride, too so they’ll have so much fun as well. 💕
I did rider switch at universal once for the hogwarts ride and they had a whole waiting room.... I left my 9 year old watching my 2 year old and then the ride BROKE and I was stuck ALONE on the ride (partially upside down) for 45 minutes and kind of panicing about my kids.... they were FINE. my 9 year old said "I thought it was a long ride but no one else was leaving so I wasn't worried". one of my worst ever part experiences!
That sounds like a nightmare! I would have totally panicked, too! But on the flip side, how awesome is it that there’s a waiting room and that the kiddos were perfectly fine ☺️
Been looking for this ! I'm travelling with 6 year old and baby. Even if we have lightning Lane does that mean me and baby can't go on the queue and I have wait outside till my husband and kid are finished . I had always assumed the wait area was after the queue for some reason 😅. Thank you!
Hi Liyana! I know right?!? But yep, you have to wait outside of the attraction’s queue. It’s a great system, but that is the downside. We recently went to Legoland, and I really liked how my little one could wait with us. But the downside to that, is that he wanted to ride 🤣🤣.
Hi, How does rider switch work for early rope drop? My wife, sister and I (with baby) are planning to do flight of passage. Can I line up while my wife and sister go set up rider switch and then my sister can join me in line after? Or is that not allowed?
Hi! 😊 That’s a great plan! Your sister probably won’t be allowed to join you in the queue later because some guests see it as skipping the line. But I have a solution! What I’ve done in the past is give the ticket or MagicBand of the second party riders to the person who is setting up the Rider Switch. So in your case, you and your sister join the line together, but your wife sets up the service for your sister and herself (if they’re the second riders). I hope that this helps!
I'm still confused about Genie+ Rider switch. It sounds like if Party 2 has Genie+, they still have to wait in line in the Lightening Land that they paid for. Is there any time saved? Am I missing something?
Hi! If the entire party has Genie+ Lightning Lane access for a ride (if the little one is 2 or under they wouldn’t need Genie+ or a park ticket), then *both* Party 1 and 2 will go through Lightning Lane. If you didn’t have Genie+, Party 1 will wait in standby line but Party 2 will go into Lightning Lane. Remember to scan the second party before the first party goes through. You’ll save a lot of time if everyone has Genie+ because party 2 won’t have to wait for a long time before riding. Let me know if you have more questions! 😊
Hi there. for the rider swap: example party one is with me and my daughter; party two is with my husband and dad in law. when we do rider swap, can my daughter go with party two? thank you
Hello! 🤗 More recently, Rider Switch party 2 can usually only be 2 riders. So, your daughter would ride with the bigger group by waiting in the standby queue first, then you and your daughter would go in Lightning Lane as party 2. If you want to do it the other way around (so your husband and dad in law ride second) , ask the cast member if that’s okay and they may just say yes. ☺️
Hello!! ✨I’ve never considered this-thanks for asking! Everyone who has a Genie+ selection for that attraction has to tap in in order for you to make the next selection for everyone. But after talking to some of my friends at planDisney, what you could do is make the next selection for party 1, then when party 2 goes through, make theirs. Then later, one of the parties can try to modify theirs to get the times to overlap (if they aren’t already). If you have other questions, just let me know or visit me over on planDisney: plandisney.disney.go.com/meet-the-panel/panelist/leandra-l-639/
We actually love child swapping or rider switching. It gives some of us a second turn without waiting on another long line. Is it new for only one other person to ride again or has that been a Disney rule? My youngest is 9 yrs old so it's been a while since we swapped. The last was in Universal where several of people rode a second turn.
The “limited” partner(s) for Party 2 started in 2021. 😞 Because we only have one double rider, it still works out for us, but I know other groups will have to choose among kids. Most child swaps at Universal are actually near the ride boarding if I remember correctly? I used to go all the time but that was before I had kids lol.
@@momisinthemood1133 So i have a kid under 3y that cant ride anything but one that is 5 year old. could i ride the first one with my 5y old, then after that ride mum can ride with the same 5y old while i look after the other kids? or does mum have to go on by herself? thanks!
Hi. May you explain the waiting in line process for party#2? Does party #2 have to wait in line again or "cut" the line since party #1 waited in line already?
Hello! If everyone in your whole group has Genie+, then both parties will go in quicker line. If no one or only some have Genie+, only party 2 will go in quicker line. I hope that helps! ☺️
@@momisinthemood1133 hello, quick question to piggy back on the person above. So you’re saying that if born adults have Genie+ both have shorter lines. What if only the first adult has the genie+ pass? Do all swappers/adult and kids need to have the Genie+ pass for that ride?
@@SportsMom92 Hi! If the first group wants to go through the Lightning Lane, everyone in the first group will need Genie+ (or another way to get in that queue like Disability Access Service). The second group will go through Lightning Lane no matter what. So, that second adult would technically not need Genie+. Had never thought of that 🤗
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Loved your video! It was exactly what I was looking for. With 3 young children, this helped me a lot to understand how Rider Switch works! Thanks a lot!
I’m so happy that I could help! 🤗 Rider Switch seems tricky at first, but your family is going to love it! Let me know if there are any other topics that you’d like for me to cover on the channel.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU FOR BREAKING DOWN THIS AND EXPLAINING IT BEAUTIFULLY! And with pics/videos. I watched other videos and was still a bit confused! But you explained it so crystal clear. I had NO IDEA this existed!😲 At Animal Kingdom last year because my daughter was below height requirement for Everest coaster, I just counted it a loss. I am planning a trip to Hollywood Studios so was concerned about (Aerosmith) Rockin Roller Coaster and Tower or Terror. Thought I'd have to just lose out on those rides, but now I don't. This info you shared is awesome!
Aww thank you, Sunny! I’m so happy that the video helped!! 🎉 Yes, you’ll definitely be able to get your thrill ride time in next time. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to see on the channel.
I love that you are making this a series. This is such a great way to plan for families.
Thank you so much! I really hope I can help others with this ☺️
Very well explained!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much! And welcome to the channel 😊
Great video! Best explanation I’ve found. Thank you!
Thank you! And I’m so happy that it was helpful! ❤️
We’ve done rider switch a couple times and it was really nice to be able to have both of us enjoy a ride, even though it unfortunately wasn’t all together. But a solo ride is better than no ride! 👍🏼
For sure! I’m so excited for when we all can ride together, but until then I’m glad this is an option. I’m sure my big kid will miss those back-to-back rides though. 🤣
@@momisinthemood1133 so can your big kiddo ride with party 1 and then immediately with party 2? I have a big and a little and it would be nice for my wife and I to each ride with our big if possible. If not, solo rides are not the end of the world.
@@cpproject911 Hello! Yes, that’s why I like it so much. 😊 My 5 year old can ride with my husband and then he can ride with me right after. Scan party 2 before anyone gets in line though.
I always love the Rider Switch option! Great job explaining it!
It’s a great option! Thank you, Brent!
Why an I always in party one with Dominic? It’s like I’m dedicated to waiting in line the longest! 😂 I’m excited for this series! ❤️
Lollll you know it’s because Elijah can be a handful 😅🤣 Dom is great queue entertainment!
Amazing job on this video! You explained Rider Switch so we’ll!!😄 You have the best voice!
Aww thank you! ☺️ I had a lot of fun creating this!
Thanks for the info! Great video!
You’re very welcome!! ☀️
This is really well explained! I always knew rider switch was an option, but never really knew how it worked. So cute your son could now ride Everest!!
Thank youuu! Dominic is definitely braver than I was at that age. 😅
Lots of great info and tips! We recently used Rider Swap with friends for the first time and it’s such a nice service offered for grownups who want to experience every attraction!
It’s a fantastic option! I think my older son secretly hopes that his little brother still won’t ride even once he’s tall enough lol.
I didn’t know this was a thing this is such a great option. Haha yes I see what you did there I live for puns 💎
Hahaha we can never have too many punny moments! 😝
Awesome video friend!! I loved how you explained everything! Great job!! 🎢🎢
Thank you, Jeanette! 🤗
Great video and explanation of everything. Thanks for jumping right in too that helped a lot.
Thank you so much! I enjoyed creating it for you all. 😊
Rider switch is the best!
We love it, too! 💕 It’s a must with littles.
Thank you for sharing this. This can come in handy when we can go in the future. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you found it helpful. 💕
This is such a great series to kick off and so helpful for parents wanting to make the most out of Disney!
This video is so well made and so informative! I really enjoyed it ☺️ Can’t wait to see more of these types of videos! Thanks for sharing 🙌
I really hope it will be helpful for those planning trips. Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! ☺️
Great info! First time going with our smallest since the implements of G+. Thanks for the very informative clip!
I’m so happy to help! I hope you all have an awesome time! 🤗
Thanks for the video, and BTW your kids are adorable 🥰 . Did you happen to use rider switch on early entry? Do you have to kind of get out of the line to get it done? Thanks
Thank you so much! 🤗 Rider Switch is available during early entry and extended evening hours. You’ll want to set it up with a Cast Member near the entrance of the attraction before the first party gets in the line.
Loving everything about this! Informative and magical! 🌟✨
Thank youuu! 💕 It was a magical day! ⭐️
Great video, keep it coming!😀
Thank you!! 💕
Thank you so much for this informative video! If you are using Genie+, at what point are you able to book your next ride for the whole party? Is it after Party 2 checks in for the ride? Thanks again :)
Hi!! I’m so happy that you found the video helpful! You technically can book the next ride as soon as the first group enters, but it won’t be for the whole group. You can take the chance that the second group can get a time slot in an overlapping window. However, if you want to keep everyone together, book as soon as Party 2 checks in. 🤗
Great tips!! You explain this so well!
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Thank you so much! 🤗
thanks for the video! is rider switch still available to use? I got kids under 3 so not sure if i can qualify. Do you know if this is available at disneyland too? thanks!
Hi! Yes, it’s still available, and Disneyland has it too. 😊 We used it for a couple rides when we were in California. As long as you have someone with you who can’t ride and they can’t be alone, you can do rider switch.
@@momisinthemood1133 this is so awesome!! before your video i thought my wife and I would have to queue up each again since only one child meets height requirements. We have Genie + so hopefully a lil bit faster with that too. much love!
@@deankhieu It’s super helpful! And Genie+ will definitely make it even better. There are tons of rides your ones under 3 can ride, too so they’ll have so much fun as well. 💕
I did rider switch at universal once for the hogwarts ride and they had a whole waiting room.... I left my 9 year old watching my 2 year old and then the ride BROKE and I was stuck ALONE on the ride (partially upside down) for 45 minutes and kind of panicing about my kids.... they were FINE. my 9 year old said "I thought it was a long ride but no one else was leaving so I wasn't worried". one of my worst ever part experiences!
That sounds like a nightmare! I would have totally panicked, too! But on the flip side, how awesome is it that there’s a waiting room and that the kiddos were perfectly fine ☺️
I can’t believe Dominic actually got on Everest.
He’s a big kid now! 🎵🥹
Been looking for this ! I'm travelling with 6 year old and baby. Even if we have lightning Lane does that mean me and baby can't go on the queue and I have wait outside till my husband and kid are finished . I had always assumed the wait area was after the queue for some reason 😅. Thank you!
Hi Liyana! I know right?!? But yep, you have to wait outside of the attraction’s queue. It’s a great system, but that is the downside. We recently went to Legoland, and I really liked how my little one could wait with us. But the downside to that, is that he wanted to ride 🤣🤣.
Hi, How does rider switch work for early rope drop? My wife, sister and I (with baby) are planning to do flight of passage. Can I line up while my wife and sister go set up rider switch and then my sister can join me in line after? Or is that not allowed?
Hi! 😊 That’s a great plan! Your sister probably won’t be allowed to join you in the queue later because some guests see it as skipping the line. But I have a solution! What I’ve done in the past is give the ticket or MagicBand of the second party riders to the person who is setting up the Rider Switch. So in your case, you and your sister join the line together, but your wife sets up the service for your sister and herself (if they’re the second riders). I hope that this helps!
I'm still confused about Genie+ Rider switch. It sounds like if Party 2 has Genie+, they still have to wait in line in the Lightening Land that they paid for. Is there any time saved? Am I missing something?
Hi! If the entire party has Genie+ Lightning Lane access for a ride (if the little one is 2 or under they wouldn’t need Genie+ or a park ticket), then *both* Party 1 and 2 will go through Lightning Lane. If you didn’t have Genie+, Party 1 will wait in standby line but Party 2 will go into Lightning Lane. Remember to scan the second party before the first party goes through. You’ll save a lot of time if everyone has Genie+ because party 2 won’t have to wait for a long time before riding. Let me know if you have more questions! 😊
Hi there. for the rider swap: example party one is with me and my daughter; party two is with my husband and dad in law. when we do rider swap, can my daughter go with party two? thank you
Hello! 🤗 More recently, Rider Switch party 2 can usually only be 2 riders. So, your daughter would ride with the bigger group by waiting in the standby queue first, then you and your daughter would go in Lightning Lane as party 2. If you want to do it the other way around (so your husband and dad in law ride second) , ask the cast member if that’s okay and they may just say yes. ☺️
Does the two hour window for selecting a new G+ LL start over for the entire party when the first rider switch party goes through the LL?
Hello!! ✨I’ve never considered this-thanks for asking! Everyone who has a Genie+ selection for that attraction has to tap in in order for you to make the next selection for everyone. But after talking to some of my friends at planDisney, what you could do is make the next selection for party 1, then when party 2 goes through, make theirs. Then later, one of the parties can try to modify theirs to get the times to overlap (if they aren’t already). If you have other questions, just let me know or visit me over on planDisney: plandisney.disney.go.com/meet-the-panel/panelist/leandra-l-639/
We actually love child swapping or rider switching. It gives some of us a second turn without waiting on another long line. Is it new for only one other person to ride again or has that been a Disney rule? My youngest is 9 yrs old so it's been a while since we swapped. The last was in Universal where several of people rode a second turn.
The “limited” partner(s) for Party 2 started in 2021. 😞 Because we only have one double rider, it still works out for us, but I know other groups will have to choose among kids.
Most child swaps at Universal are actually near the ride boarding if I remember correctly? I used to go all the time but that was before I had kids lol.
@@momisinthemood1133 So i have a kid under 3y that cant ride anything but one that is 5 year old. could i ride the first one with my 5y old, then after that ride mum can ride with the same 5y old while i look after the other kids? or does mum have to go on by herself? thanks!
@@deankhieu Either would work fine 😊 Your 5 year old can ride again or mom can ride alone. Be sure to scan tickets with a cast member first though.
Hi. May you explain the waiting in line process for party#2? Does party #2 have to wait in line again or "cut" the line since party #1 waited in line already?
We have genie+.
Hello! If everyone in your whole group has Genie+, then both parties will go in quicker line. If no one or only some have Genie+, only party 2 will go in quicker line. I hope that helps! ☺️
Ty. Great info.
@@momisinthemood1133 hello, quick question to piggy back on the person above. So you’re saying that if born adults have Genie+ both have shorter lines.
What if only the first adult has the genie+ pass? Do all swappers/adult and kids need to have the Genie+ pass for that ride?
@@SportsMom92 Hi! If the first group wants to go through the Lightning Lane, everyone in the first group will need Genie+ (or another way to get in that queue like Disability Access Service). The second group will go through Lightning Lane no matter what. So, that second adult would technically not need Genie+. Had never thought of that 🤗
you need the service genie + to use the rider switch?
Hi!! No, you do not need Genie+ to use Rider Switch. ☺️
Probably every ride then 😂
Yes, you can use this for most rides 🥰