Child Swap

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So many people don't know about the Child Swap program!  Here is a great article about it...

Child Swap/Single Riders

You're at one of Disney's theme parks and you have a little one with you who doesn't meet the height requirements of the attractions. Does this mean that you're doomed to riding Small World over and over and over....?

Luckily, at Disney World you and the others you're traveling with can "swap" your child and take turns enjoying the rides without having to get back on the line. (And no matter how cranky your kid is, this doesn't mean you get to trade for another one.)

First, check that it's offered at the theme park attraction. The Disney Cast Member will then instruct you to enter the queue. Once you're at the boarding area, let the Cast Member know that you want to "child swap." They'll show you where to wait while the rest of your party enjoys the ride. Once they get back, you hand the little guy over to them and you get your turn without having to get back on the line.

This works best with kids who are too young to be aware of what's going on. It may not be the best plan if you have a 3 year old and everyone else gets to ride. They know that they're missing something and could be quite vocal about it.

Three attractions offer another option, a separate Single Rider queue. This usually moves faster than the standby line and is a great alternative if you don't have a Fast Pass for that attraction and don't mind riding alone. This is offered at Test Track, Mission:SPACE and Expedition Everest.

WALT DISNEY WORLD CHILD SWAP ATTRACTIONS:

Magic Kingdom

Adventureland:
Jungle Cruise
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Fantasyland:
"its a small world"
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Mad Tea Party
Peter Pan's Flight
Snow White's Scary Adventures
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Frontierland:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
The Haunted Mansion

Main Street, USA:
Main Street Vehicles
Walt Disney World Railroad

Mickey's Toontown Fair:
The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm

Tomorrowland:
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Space Mountain
Stitch's Great Escape
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

EPCOT

Future World:
Imagination - Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
Imagination - Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Mission: SPACE
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
The Land - Living with the Land
The Land - Soarin'
The Living Seas
Universe of Energy - Ellen's Energy Adventure
Wonders of Life - Body Wars

World Showcase:
Mexico - El Rio del Tiempo
Norway - Maelstrom

Disney Hollywood Studios

Disney Hollywood Studios Backlot Tour
The Great Movie Ride
Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
Star Tours
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Disney's Animal Kingdom:

Africa - Kilimanjaro Safari
Asia - Expedition Everest
Asia - Kali River Rapids
Dinoland USA - Dinosaur
Dinoland USA - Primeval Whirl
Dinoland USA - TriceraTop Spin
Discovery Island - It's Tough to be a Bug
Rafiki's Planet Watch - Wildlife Express Train