Disappointing Change For This Single Rider Queue

Disney has made a change to one attraction's queue that is leaving single riders very disappointing. Find out what has changed and how it will impact your Disney vacation.

Single Rider Line

single rider entrance — Photo Credit: Heather

Single rider lines are separate lines in select attractions for those traveling solo or those who don't mind riding the attraction without the rest of their party. Basically, single riders get placed wherever there is a seat available.

Typically, the line is much shorter than the regular standby queue, which means less time waiting in line!

Attractions at Disney World that use Single Rider access include Expedition Everest, Test Track, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (under refurbishment), and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. Occasionally, Soarin' and Rise of the Resistance offer a Single Rider Line as well.

Changes Made To Expedition Everest Queue

Disney's Expedition Everest Adds New Safety Measures — Credit: KtP

This week, Guests visiting Animal Kingdom have reported that there has been a change at Expedition Everest. Guests in the standby queue are being pre-sorted in the final holding room.

Cast Members are instructed for even numbered parties to go left and odd numbered parties to go right in the final holding room.

This helps to fill the trains faster and more efficiently, which allows more Guests to enjoy the attraction.

What Does This Mean For Single Riders

Unfortunately, because Cast Members are pre-sorting parties into even and odd groups, they are pulling from the Single Rider queue less often. This will make the Single Rider line move slower.

The Single Rider Line will still operate (be sure to check if it is open), but COULD take longer.

Single riders will need to adjust their plans accordingly. They will also want to determine if the standby queue might be a better option depending on the posted wait time.

What do you think of this queue change? Will this new change impact your Animal Kingdom plans? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!