As I started to write my next blog post (Naptime at Walt Disney World), I realized that I might need to stop and explain "Baby Swap" before referencing this benefit in another post. The technical term for this benefit is: Rider Swap, but most parents refer to it as "Baby Swap" or "Child Swap"
What is Rider Swap?
This is a great benefit for parents of young children who do not meet the height restriction for certain attractions. It allows families to have one parent/adult get a "Rider Swap" ticket and wait outside the attraction with the younger child, while the rest of the party stands in the regular line for an attraction. When the party finishes the attraction, they take the "Rider Swap" ticket and go with the 'waiting' parent/adult through the Fastpass return line to ride the attraction a second time.
Which Attractions have Rider Swap?
I have never been turned away when I've approached a Cast Member to inquire about Rider Swap at the larger/scarier/height restriction type attractions. The only attractions where I think it will not work are the non-Fastpass attractions, where there is no other line to go through. We have used it for:
Space Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Soarin'
Mission: Space
Test Track
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Star Tours
Expedition Everest
Dinosaur
You have to have the younger/sleeping child with you when you approach the Cast Member at the entrance to the attraction. They are happy to explain this benefit to you, if you have any questions. So, don't fear taking a younger child to Walt Disney World! While there are plenty of attractions that they are able to ride, you won't have to skip the bigger attractions either!
Have a magical day!
What is Rider Swap?
This is a great benefit for parents of young children who do not meet the height restriction for certain attractions. It allows families to have one parent/adult get a "Rider Swap" ticket and wait outside the attraction with the younger child, while the rest of the party stands in the regular line for an attraction. When the party finishes the attraction, they take the "Rider Swap" ticket and go with the 'waiting' parent/adult through the Fastpass return line to ride the attraction a second time.
Which Attractions have Rider Swap?
I have never been turned away when I've approached a Cast Member to inquire about Rider Swap at the larger/scarier/height restriction type attractions. The only attractions where I think it will not work are the non-Fastpass attractions, where there is no other line to go through. We have used it for:
Space Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Soarin'
Mission: Space
Test Track
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Star Tours
Expedition Everest
Dinosaur
You have to have the younger/sleeping child with you when you approach the Cast Member at the entrance to the attraction. They are happy to explain this benefit to you, if you have any questions. So, don't fear taking a younger child to Walt Disney World! While there are plenty of attractions that they are able to ride, you won't have to skip the bigger attractions either!
Have a magical day!
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