How to Join a Virtual Queue at Walt Disney World
Written By Dannielle Puckett, Travel Advisor | Disney Specialist
Updated 9/6/2024
A virtual queue is in place at these Walt Disney World attractions:
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT
• Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom
As of September 9, 2024, TRON Lightcycle / Run no longer utilizes a Virtual Queue.
Guests will need to use the My Disney Experience app to enter the attraction. A standby queue is not available. Each Guest can enter the virtual queue no more than once per day during regular park hours. View important information about the virtual queue.
Guests may also purchase a Lightning Lane for these attractions, so you could choose either option or BOTH if you want to ride twice! Guardians of the Galaxy utilizes a Lightning Lane Single Pass and Tiana's Bayou Adventure is included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Guests must have valid admission and (if needed) a theme park reservation to join the virtual queue. There will be 2 daily opportunities to request to join the virtual queue, but you can only join once per day.
- 7:00 AM (Guests do not need to be in the park when they join, but must have a theme park reservation for the particular park)
- 1:00 PM (Guests must be in the park to join the virtual queue at this time)
Guardians of the Galaxy has an extra opportunity for Deluxe Guests - They may request to join the virtual queue again at 6:00 PM on select dates during extended evening theme park hours, a benefit for registered Guests staying at a Disney Deluxe Resort, Disney Deluxe Villa Resort or other select hotels. Guests with this benefit do not need to be in the park to request to join at that time.
HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL QUEUE
The virtual queue has limited availability, so you will need to be quick on the draw to get a boarding group. Check out these tips and photos for the best chance of success. Steps 1-5 should be completed prior to 7am.
Step 1
Make sure you have the required park reservation (if needed), then tap the menu icon in the bottom right corner.
Step 2
Scroll down and tap “Virtual Queue”
Step 3
Tap "Join Virtual Queue"
Step 4
Choose your attraction and “Confirm Your Party”
Step 5
On this next screen, tap “Edit” if you need to make any changes to your party. Once you have your party set up, you will wait here until it is time to complete steps 6 and 7.
Step 6
You should tap “Refresh” at 6:59:59 rather than waiting for 7AM. The fraction of a second delay can be the difference. You need to use a World Clock on an additional phone so you can time it just right.
Step 7
Tap Join Virtual Queue. Tap it as fast as you can. Don’t even think. The button will be in the exact same spot at the refresh button, so basically you will just be tapping twice. DO NOT HESITATE or you will miss out!
Step 8
If luck is on your side, this will be your next screen! You will receive a notification when your group is called. You can then head over to the attraction within the hour. You will have to scan your MagicBand, MagicMobile, or card to enter the attraction. Even if you do everything perfectly, it’s still a game of luck. You can always try again at 1pm, or try to purchase a Lightning Lane.
I hope you have fast reflexes like Drax so you can enjoy the ride! 😉
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Dannielle Puckett, Travel Advisor | Disney Specialist
Dannielle has been a lover of travel her whole life. From family ski trips in Canada and the US, to adventurous deep sea fishing and lobstering in the Florida Keys, her love for travel never stops. Since having children of her own, she has fallen in love with the magic and wonder that Walt Disney World Resort vacations bring her family. She is always planning trips for herself, family, and friends and now is excited to help YOU plan your next Disney or Universal Vacation.
Attention to detail is her specialty, and she loves finding magical moments everywhere in her trips.
Dannielle is a blessed wife and mother to four amazing children.