FOP single rider line?

[tjmw2727]

IMO single rider lines should only ever be used when they put a single rider onto a ride vehicle, and not 2 or more at a time regardless of how long people have been waiting. This would stop groups even going into the lines and true single riders wouldn't see an increase in wait.

The single rider line is not designed for solo travelers - nor is it restricted to solo travelers and there is no such thing as a "true single rider' other than that the guest is old enough and willing to be separated from their party and ride alone.

The single rider line is designed make it easier to fill empty seats and decrease overall wait times and it is up to the CM's discretion as to how to load the ride most efficiently. On the rare occasion that more than one person from a single rider line is chosen its because there is an issue with the other line(s) and they have to fill a faster loading attraction quickly.

Also don't assume someone who is paired with you while the rest of the party also boarded is a single as they may just be in an odd number party!
This happens at a few rides where they separate the loading into odd and even parties.

Example was my seatmate at Slinky Dog last week who wrongly assumed I was a single and waited half the time his party did and had no issue telling me so Truth was we were all in the odd numbered party loading line and his party of 5 was ahead of my party of 3, he loaded last and the CM instructed me to board with him and my kids behind me. We did wait less but that's because we had a FP+ and he assumed we all came from the (non existent) single rider line.

 

[gharter]

RnR has the strangest single rider line. Several times when I have used it, the CM taking care of the single ilne, besides putting singles where needed. filled a car near the back with singles. So you knew every train would take a minimun of 4 out of the singelrider line. It cleared out the single rider line faster, but never seemed right to make the standby wait longer.

 

[tjmw2727]

RnR has the strangest single rider line. Several times when I have used it, the CM taking care of the single ilne, besides putting singles where needed. filled a car near the back with singles. So you knew every train would take a minimun of 4 out of the singelrider line. It cleared out the single rider line faster, but never seemed right to make the standby wait longer.

Honestly I think they should eliminate the single line at RnRc - its often longer than standby and they could easily make the two lines into even and odd number parties and fill the trains to capacity by combining the odd number parties like 7dmt and Slinky dog.

When I see them filling in cars with singles on this one particular ride it doesn't bother me as there is a good chance its because the single rider line had just gotten too long, again sometimes longer than standby. Its rough to be willing to separate from your party only to end up having waited longer than you otherwise would have - but yes its the chance you take

 

[tzolkin]

IMO single rider lines should only ever be used when they put a single rider onto a ride vehicle, and not 2 or more at a time regardless of how long people have been waiting. This would stop groups even going into the lines and true single riders wouldn't see an increase in wait.

I'm not really sure what you're referring to. I have only seen them take two from the single rider line a handful of times and it's always because they have already gone through the entire nearby line twice asking for a party of two with no takers. Would you rather they leave those seats empty than seat two single riders together?

My family has used single rider quite a bit (mostly on Test Track) and we have never once been seated together nor would we ever expect to. I don't see how anyone could not understand the trade off of using the single rider line is that you will be riding with strangers. It's pretty clear by the name and the CMs also tell every person entering the line.

 

[gap2368]

Honestly I think they should eliminate the single line at RnRc - its often longer than standby and they could easily make the two lines into even and odd number parties and fill the trains to capacity by combining the odd number parties like 7dmt and Slinky dog.

When I see them filling in cars with singles on this one particular ride it doesn't bother me as there is a good chance its because the single rider line had just gotten too long, again sometimes longer than standby. Its rough to be willing to separate from your party only to end up having waited longer than you otherwise would have - but yes its the chance you take

Never worked at 7DMT they stoped doing it a while ago thank goodness for that

 

[Dug720]

Agree that universal does it better.

RnR is a nightmare. I refuse to do that one single rider.

YES! I did it once (back when it and Tower were in the same Tier and since Tower doesn't have single rider, went with the FP for Tower) and the holding pen we fed into got so crowded I actually felt unsafe. Part of the issue was odd numbered groups were saying even numbers - especially if they were going to be around the curve from the CM sending people to spaces hoping (usually correctly) that because they were loading and sending so quickly no one would notice that they had an empty seat. It was a super crowded time in the parks, and they were wanting to send the trains off as quickly as possible (while being safe) and a lot were getting through with odd numbers - you could see the empty seats as the trains went by.

Finally when they simply could not close the doors from the pre-show room because people couldn't get out into the holding pen they sent about 4 trains with just single riders to clear out the pen.

The next time I did it regular stand-by when the line wasn't super long and noticed that the CMs especially around the curve were notifying the CM sending people to spaces immediately if there was an empty space so that little "trick" wasn't working at that point anyway.

 

[AngiTN]

Never knew about a single line for FoP.
I would agree that the CMs do a great job filling in empty spaces at the loading stations.

I don't mind seeing groups in the single rider line as long as they realize they will be split up.

Because they have never used the single rider line at FoP.
We were there opening day, and it's been covered, then finally removed completely.
It was never opened/utilized. They just didn't need it.

We (DH and I, or even DH, me and DGD) will use Single Rider lines a lot, but we always go in to them knowing/expecting to ride alone. Never planning to ride together. We sandwich DGD between us. Single Rider lines are not for single guests. I don't understand why some folks seem to think that.

I am solo most of my trips, and for some reason the single rider lines at Universal work better than the few at Disney. EE single works well, I don't ride TT or RnR every trip. I do find that as a solo I can get pulled out early for ToT, Space Mtn, and Soarin, as well as that bit on FOP.

They'll also pull pairs out in those rides a lot too. Anything they can to fill each car as full as possible.

 

[Doug M]

I'm not really sure what you're referring to. I have only seen them take two from the single rider line a handful of times and it's always because they have already gone through the entire nearby line twice asking for a party of two with no takers. Would you rather they leave those seats empty than seat two single riders together?

My family has used single rider quite a bit (mostly on Test Track) and we have never once been seated together nor would we ever expect to. I don't see how anyone could not understand the trade off of using the single rider line is that you will be riding with strangers. It's pretty clear by the name and the CMs also tell every person entering the line.

Test Track is whwt i was referring to specifically. I have seen multiple times where they took 3 or 4, and one time two full car loads from single riders. I have been in normal and single rider line here many times and this isn't rare for that line. EE seems to be the best about filling the single seats from the single rider line. Probably due to 2 seat ride vehicles. RNRC just needs to do away with their single rider line.

 

[tzolkin]

Test Track is whwt i was referring to specifically. I have seen multiple times where they took 3 or 4, and one time two full car loads from single riders. I have been in normal and single rider line here many times and this isn't rare for that line. EE seems to be the best about filling the single seats from the single rider line. Probably due to 2 seat ride vehicles. RNRC just needs to do away with their single rider line.

I have never seen them take single riders together at Test Track. (Not saying I don’t believe you, I just have never seen nor heard of that being an issue). My family has done single rider countless times on TT and it has never entered my mind that there would even be a possibility of any of us sitting together.

The only times I have seen them take more than one single rider has been when there’s a party of 4 or two parties of 2. So two single riders wind up in that same car, but in different rows.

 

[KCSherri]

Years ago, the Single Rider Line at RnR had the estimated wait time at the beginning of the line entrance - which was nice, as we could gauge how long we wanted to wait in the SRL. I noticed that wait time disappeared over the last few years, so now, it’s a total mystery on just how long the wait time is for the SRL line...gah. And because you can’t see inside the building, there’s no way of knowing, and sometimes, we just don’t want to risk it anymore.

At Test Track, there is still a posted estimated wait time for the SRL - which makes it nice to decide before entering the line.

At EE, there’s no need for a posted wait time, as you can “peek” around the corner & see for yourself how long the line is.

 

[DOOM1001]

I don't think single rider lines work all that well. I travel solo often and in all single rider lines I've stood in there are groups of friends/family in line hoping for less wait time.

Everest seem to work okay. Most of the time Test Track single rider works. Most of the time RnR single rider is just as long as stand-by.

As HopperFan said, I see the CM's asking at the loading station and pulling single riders to a separate line. Even when I FP as a solo I get pulled out of the line and into a "single rider" line once I get into the loading area. Seems to work well. I have yet to see five or six people all together raise their hands as "single riders" using that method.

Go to Universal and tell me they dont work well,obviously nothing is always perfect but single lines work,in Universal Theres at least close to 10 rides I can usually count on that will get you on quickly.

 

[StageTek]

Go to Universal and tell me they dont work well,obviously nothing is always perfect but single lines work,in Universal Theres at least close to 10 rides I can usually count on that will get you on quickly.

Just offering my opinion. I'm glad you've had good experiences at Universal. I meant no offense. I apologize.

 

[DOOM1001]

Just offering my opinion. I'm glad you've had good experiences at Universal. I meant no offense. I apologize.

no need to apologize,I just see having a singles line as another option,again its not always perfect some days you have the singles lines all to yourself and some days they may have huge waits almost as bad as standby,like if you go during spring break,college students just want on asap so you'll see big groups in singles,you go on a day thats mostly just families its totally different,I live right by the parks and go often so I know different crowds influence the singles line,but like I said the more options to get on the better.At Universal you go on a busy day and theres no free fastpass option like Disney and your best option is the singles line to ride.

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Yeah, like others said, they sort of have one but it's in the pre-loading room. On solo trips when I've FP'd FOP they always send me down the center lane which is cool.

 

[Missyrose]

Go to Universal and tell me they dont work well,obviously nothing is always perfect but single lines work,in Universal Theres at least close to 10 rides I can usually count on that will get you on quickly.

I second this. We took my then-7-month-old daughter to Universal in April and my husband and I basically only rode things with a single-rider line. That, in combination with the child swap rooms, made everything super efficient and simple.

 

[gharter]

I have never seen them take single riders together at Test Track. (Not saying I don’t believe you, I just have never seen nor heard of that being an issue). My family has done single rider countless times on TT and it has never entered my mind that there would even be a possibility of any of us sitting together.

The only times I have seen them take more than one single rider has been when there’s a party of 4 or two parties of 2. So two single riders wind up in that same car, but in different rows.

Happened to my son and I at TT. We were in the single rider line, not only in the same car, but seated together. Made no sense to us unless they couldn't find a group of 2 close to the front of the standby ine.

 

[juuuliebeth]

I used Single Rider at Test Track twice my last trip and have found it to be very quick. I used Everest once in the morning and it went quickly, but later in the day it was pretty long. I also did RNR once, but it was down for a while and had just come back up. The line hadn't built up yet. I lucked out on that one.

I have to say, though, that riding as a single rider in FP or standby lines can be frustrating sometimes. Sometimes it's great, like TOT or Soarin' where you fill in the little gaps. But on RNR, I've had single riders ask me to switch with them so they can ride together. While it's not a big deal, I'm also frustrated. You got in the Single Rider line and knew you'd be separated. Not my problem. It's more about them abusing the system than me having to switch my seat. And sometimes I'm held to the side to use as a filler instead of boarding when I'm next. I hate that. On FOP, I was standing in their makeshift SR line for a while because they had all even numbered parties that filled rooms exactly. Felt like I waited forever, and I saw people from behind me in line go in before me.

Single Rider is a blessing and a curse, both for guests and Cast Members.

 

[RedAngie]

Go to Universal and tell me they dont work well,obviously nothing is always perfect but single lines work,in Universal Theres at least close to 10 rides I can usually count on that will get you on quickly.

Generally yes, Universal's SR lines work well.

One time at Mummy, however, a HUGE line developed for single rider. Maybe it was all even groups in the standby lines, or maybe other reasons, but DH and I were able to ride twice and pass the same people languishing in the SR line.

I do remember one time CMs at Test Track filling whole cars with single riders early in the morning. SR bypasses the design stage, and I suppose there might have been a holdup there, but there were no waiting riders in the standard line.

 

[AngiTN]

Generally yes, Universal's SR lines work well.

One time at Mummy, however, a HUGE line developed for single rider. Maybe it was all even groups in the standby lines, or maybe other reasons, but DH and I were able to ride twice and pass the same people languishing in the SR line.

I do remember one time CMs at Test Track filling whole cars with single riders early in the morning. SR bypasses the design stage, and I suppose there might have been a holdup there, but there were no waiting riders in the standard line.

Normal, standard operating procedures first thing in the morning, every day. For just the reason you said, stand by do not do car design, regular riders do. They can run many cars through full of single riders before the first group of regular riders, be they stand by or FP, are finished with the design process. So yes, they will use only single rider until there are others to choose from. Makes no sense to do anything else. They sure aren't going to sit and wait till the design group is finished.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

I don't have a problem with groups in the single rider lines as long as they don't expect to ride together.

agree. we do this all the time. We just expect to be split up. I'd rather a shorter wait than ride with my family. Sorry kids.