Single Rider lets Disney fill unused seats with guests who agree to split from their party. The line is free, often shorter than standby, and open to anyone who meets the ride's boarding requirements.
Disney's current list has five rides across three parks. Magic Kingdom has none. Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance are the two entries most likely to surprise someone working from an older trip plan.
Pick the line before you reach the entrance
The current Disney World Single Rider list
CrowdLevels generated these 90-day averages on July 21, 2026. They measure posted standby waits while each ride was operating. Disney does not publish a comparable historical Single Rider wait, so the numbers show where the alternative line has the biggest job to do, not a guaranteed amount of time saved.
Your party will probably ride in different vehicles
- Expect to splitDisney fills open seats one guest at a time. Friends can enter together, but they should plan to ride apart.
- Take the assigned seatImmediate boarding and special seat requests are not guaranteed.
- Meet every ride ruleSingle Riders must meet the attraction's height and boarding requirements.
- Check the entranceThe service can open or close during the day. Ask a Cast Member if the sign is unclear.
Single Rider and Rider Switch solve different problems. Rider Switch lets adults take turns when someone cannot ride or cannot wait outside alone. Single Rider fills empty seats and separates the people using it.
The Muppets coaster has the strongest time-saving case
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets averaged 64.4 posted minutes across the latest 90 days. Its hourly average stayed above 62 minutes from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. and reached 77.4 minutes at 6 p.m.
That makes Single Rider easy to consider for repeat riders. The 48-inch height rule already narrows the group, and the ride experience does not depend on choosing a cockpit role or keeping six people together.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is next. Standby averaged 48.5 minutes, with hourly averages near or above 52 minutes from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. A first-time group may still prefer standby together because the full attraction is a shared experience. Repeat riders have a stronger reason to split.
Hollywood Studios has three Single Rider choices
Disney's Hollywood Studios carries most of the resort's Single Rider lineup. The Muppets coaster and Rise can erase the most standby pressure. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run needs a different decision.
Smugglers Run assigns six cockpit roles. A Single Rider fills an open position after other groups are placed, so pilots and a seat beside your friends are unlikely. Use it for a quick reride or when the cockpit role does not matter. Stay together for a first flight or when your group wants to run the Falcon as one crew.
Smugglers Run averaged 31.5 minutes across 90 days. Its hourly average rose above 44 minutes from 10 a.m. through noon, then fell below 30 minutes after 4 p.m. Check standby before giving up the group experience. A 15-minute evening line is often the better choice.
Remy's is the only EPCOT Single Rider line
EPCOT currently offers Single Rider at Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. The ride has no height requirement, which makes it the unusual family attraction on this list.
Remy's standby average was 47.6 minutes. The hourly average climbed above 54 minutes at 2 p.m. and stayed near that level through 6 p.m. Single Rider is useful for adults, teens, or repeat visitors who reach the France Pavilion during that afternoon peak. Families with young children will usually want the shared ride vehicle.
Everest gets easier late in the day
Disney's Animal Kingdom offers Single Rider at Expedition Everest. Standby averaged 26.1 minutes across 90 days, with the hourly average peaking at 41.5 minutes around noon.
The same average fell below 20 minutes after 5 p.m. and reached about 11 minutes at 6 p.m. A short standby line keeps friends together with little penalty. Use Single Rider near the midday peak, then favor standby when the posted wait drops later.
Keep the group together when the ride itself is the point
| Use Single Rider | Use standby instead |
|---|---|
| The group has ridden before. | This is someone's first ride. |
| The posted wait is much longer than you want to spend. | Standby has already dropped to a comfortable number. |
| Everyone meets the rules and can navigate the exit alone. | A child needs to stay with a specific adult. |
| You do not care about seat or role assignments. | Your group wants Smugglers Run cockpit roles together. |
| You are fitting in a reride. | The queue and preshow are part of the experience you want to share. |
Look at the posted standby time when you reach the ride, then ask whether splitting changes the part you care about. At Everest or the Muppets coaster, the answer is often no. On a family's first trip through Rise or first flight on the Falcon, it can change the whole experience.
Disney World Single Rider questions
Does Disney World charge for Single Rider?
No. It is a free queue option when the attraction is offering it.
Can two Single Riders sit together?
They might, but they should not expect it. Disney uses the queue to fill isolated empty seats.
Can children use Single Rider?
They must meet the ride's boarding requirements and be able to ride separately. Ask a Cast Member at the entrance if you are unsure whether a child can use the line independently.
Does Magic Kingdom have a Single Rider line?
No. Disney's current official Single Rider list has no Magic Kingdom attractions.
Is Test Track still on the Single Rider list?
No. Disney's current list names Remy's Ratatouille Adventure as EPCOT's Single Rider attraction and does not include Test Track.
Official rules, attraction details, and CrowdLevels data
- Walt Disney World Single Rider rules and current attraction list
- Walt Disney World attraction queue options
- Expedition Everest requirements
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure requirements
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run requirements
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets requirements
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance requirements
- Expedition Everest 90-day wait data
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure 90-day wait data
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run 90-day wait data
- Muppets coaster 90-day wait data
- Rise of the Resistance 90-day wait data
Related CrowdLevels guides
Image: Walt Disney World. CrowdLevels data was generated July 21, 2026, from the public attraction summary endpoints.