5. Both parks ask children to be present
At both Universal and Disney, you need to have your child with you when you set up the switch. Universal obviously requires you to keep your child with you all through the queue. However, even at Disney you will need to take your child up to the entrance when you get your rider switch pass. This option is only available for parties with a child who is too short to ride, so you can’t ask for a rider switch just so you can take turns and allow the second half of your party to bypass the line.
6. Rider switch and child swap don’t work on all rides
Since the rider switch and child swap options are designed to accommodate parties with children who are too short to ride, these systems are only available for rides that have height restrictions. You cannot do a rider switch for Aladdin even if the baby is sleeping because technically the baby is welcome to ride.
7. If you have a FastPass+ reservation the system is useless
You don’t need a rider switch pass if you have a FastPass+ reservation because all the rider switch will do is send the second half of your party through the FastPass line. If you have a child who is riding twice, he can even use his FastPass twice as long as you explain to the Cast Member that you’re doing a rider switch with him.
8. Sometimes it’s better not to bother
Understanding how the rider switch and child swap systems work is handy because it will also help you decide when they’re not worth the trouble. At Universal in particular, it’s often better to just split your party up and take your child somewhere else while each half of the party rides. Many Universal attractions have single rider lines which offer a quick way for the second half of your party to hop on the ride even without an Express Pass. If you have a baby sleeping in a carrier, however, Universal’s system may work wonderfully, allowing everyone in the party to keep each other company throughout the queue, even with the baby sleeping on your chest.
Every case is different, so use these tips to help you decide how rider switch and child swap can best work for you.
Comments
Having worked at mummy; we sent everyone through the que.
That being said since you have 'worked' there and are not currently working there policies have changed. Greeter now hands a pass to the family and they are sent on their way through the que and person A holds onto it while person B rides and once person B returns person A takes the pass to the attendant and then rides. For this reason there really isn't much reason to split parties up anymore.