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Single rider lines are an opportunity at various theme parks to reduce the amount of time waiting in line for an attraction. When a single-rider line is in use, empty seats on the ride vehicles are filled using individuals from the line, thus ensuring that every vehicle is carrying the maximum number of occupants possible. A park using a single-rider line offers guests a chance to wait for a significantly shorter length of time in exchange for not necessarily being able to experience the attraction with others in their party or from a desired seat (e.g., the front row of a roller coaster).

Operations

In practice, a single-rider line is available adjacent to the main entrance of the attraction. It is often manned by a park employee who will remind guests of any important policies. The line may bypass pre-show elements of the attraction; again, this is a trade-off that allows a much shorter wait in line. Typically, the line ends at the loading platform, where another employee is stationed. This employee will sort out the arriving guests from the main line and direct them to the ride vehicles. When an empty seat becomes available, the employee will direct the person at the front of the single-rider line to take the empty seat.

The actual movement of the line is subject to many variables, including the loading speed of the attraction and, sometimes, the park's management style for dealing with such lines. Some parks will use single riders to fill odd-numbered seating configurations every time, while others will actively attempt to balance out the ride vehicle with guests in the main line, even inviting guests from further back in the main line to come forward and board. Generally, single rider lines are used for rides which have vehicles of four to eight people and are popular. Single rider lines can reduce wait times by 80% or more.[1] Some rides may seat three individuals across, and due to the number of couples that visit theme parks, the third individual is needed to fill the line.[2]

In most cases, a guest using a single-rider line must meet the normal rider requirements for the attraction and must be able to ride in any empty seat presented. Therefore, a number of park guests are generally discouraged from using these lines, such as:

  • Younger guests, who may not meet the height requirement for the attraction but would otherwise be able to ride if a parent or guardian was present (a responsibility the park will not impose on a stranger)
  • Handicapped guests, who might require special wheelchair seating or need assistance from a member of their party to board the attraction
  • Guests with larger frames (some muscular or obese guests), who would require a specific seat (one modified for larger guests) to experience the attraction[3]

Single-rider lines may be discontinued at the discretion of the park at any time, usually when there is no perceivable benefit to using the line. This can occur during off-peak operating days when the regular wait is very short already. Similarly, it may be temporarily discontinued when the single-rider line length creates waits that are longer than those for the regular line.

Some parks provide provisions for visitors who are alone, regardless of whether a "single-rider line" is designated.[4]

Although not specifically a single-rider plan, some parks provide provisions for parents of children who are too small or young for an attraction.[5][6][7][8][9] One party waits with the non-riders, until a responsible adult returns, then the waiting party enters the front of the single-rider line or another line.[10][11][12][13][14]

Selected attraction list

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts

Disneyland Park

Disney California Adventure

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Epcot

Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo DisneySea

Hong Kong Disneyland

Parc Disneyland (Paris)

Walt Disney Studios Park

Shanghai Disneyland Park

Universal Parks & Resorts

Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Florida

Islands of Adventure

Six Flags

Six Flags Great Adventure

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Great America

Six Flags New England

Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags México

Other parks

Hershey Park

Dreamworld

PortAventura

Heide Park

Bakken

SeaWorld Orlando

Europa-Park

Alton Towers

Hansa-Park

Efteling

Fraispertuis City

Gardaland

Movieland Park

Futuroscope

Walibi Holland

See also

References

  1. ^ "Orlando's single rider lines". FAQ Orlando.
  2. ^ FIELDING BUCK (20 June 2012). "THEME PARKS: Single rider option saves time". Press Enterprise.
  3. ^ John Glass. Things To Do At Disneyland 2013. Alternative Travel Press. pp. 22–27. GGKEY:9XZ3XH94302.
  4. ^ "Disneyland: Single-rider line reduces wait".
  5. ^ "Rider Switch". Walt Disney World.
  6. ^ disneylandparis.com Praktische informatie
  7. ^ Tripadvisor Anaheim: Disneyland with babies
  8. ^ Efteling Baby switch
  9. ^ Hong Kong Disneyland Guests with Special Needs
  10. ^ Legoland Californië Parent Swap
  11. ^ Phantasialand Voor gezinnen
  12. ^ Family vacation Critic SeaWorld Orlando Planning & Tips
  13. ^ Tokyo Disney Resort FAQ - At the parks
  14. ^ Universal Orlando Resort Traveling with Kids
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