Ride vehicle passenger transfer systems and methods

A passenger transfer system, comprising:

• a ride vehicle configured to move along a track of an amusement park attraction and having a ride vehicle seating pan configured to support a passenger;
• a loading belt positioned adjacent to the track and having a loading surface configured to translate along the track with the ride vehicle;
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• a transfer device configured to removably couple to the ride vehicle, wherein the transfer device is configured to support the passenger as the passenger transfers from a mobile chair positioned on the loading belt to the ride vehicle seating pan of the ride vehicle.

A transfer device configured to support a passenger as the passenger transfers from a mobile chair to a ride vehicle seating pan of a ride vehicle, comprising:

• a frame, comprising:
• a lower chassis having a foot and at least one wheel rotatably coupled to the lower chassis;
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• a seating portion coupled to the lower chassis and configured to support the passenger;
• and
• a mounting bracket coupled to the frame and configured to engage with the ride vehicle in an engaged configuration and to be removed from the ride vehicle in a disengaged configuration, wherein, in the engaged configuration, the transfer device is coupled to the ride vehicle and configured to travel with the ride vehicle and wherein at least a portion of the ride vehicle seating pan is aligned with a seating pan on the transfer device in the engaged configuration.