An often-overlooked time-saver is the single-rider line, a separate line for individuals who visit the park alone or don’t mind being separated from their party. The objective is to fill odd spaces left by groups that don’t quite fill the entire ride vehicle. Because there aren’t many singles and most groups are unwilling to split up, single-rider lines are usually much shorter than regular lines. Aside from being briefly separated from your traveling companions, the only downside is that single riders skip most of the scene-setting queues, which first-time riders may want to experience.
Single riders are usually welcome in Disneyland Park at Matterhorn Bobsleds, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Space Mountain, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (opening late 2024); and in Disney California Adventure (DCA) at Goofy’s Sky School, Grizzly River Run, Incredicoaster, Radiator Springs Racers, Soarin’ Around the World, and WEB SLINGERS.
Star Tours in Disneyland accommodates single riders intermittently, and Toy Story Midway Mania! and Monsters Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! sometimes offer a similar “buddy pass” shortcut. A single-rider line may also be available at Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland.
Note that single-rider lines are not always available and may be closed if there is too much (or too little) demand. Most participating attractions have a dedicated single-rider lane that is clearly marked, but at a few you may need to ask a cast member at the entrance for a paper pass, which will permit you to walk up the exit pathway.
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