Hey there, Denise! I'm happy to welcome you back to planDisney!
It sounds like you're in the midst of putting those finishing touches on your Walt Disney World vacation plans! This is such a thrilling time, as you're double-checking all the essential details to ensure everything is perfectly organized. Thoughtful planning is always a fantastic way to maximize the magic during your trip, and I can tell you're on the right track by incorporating
virtual queues into your strategy. Let's dive right in and explore everything you need to know about how they work and how to use them!
A virtual queue is a handy way to hold your place in line for some of Walt Disney World's most popular attractions without having to wait around. To join the queue, you just hop on your
My Disney Experience app, which opens at 7:00 AM (from anywhere) or at 1:00 PM (from inside the park). Sometimes there's even an additional queue at 6:00 PM for
Extended Evening Hours if you're staying at a Deluxe Resort. Once you secure your spot in the virtual queue, you can go explore the park until you get a notification letting you know it's time to ride.
Currently, there are two attractions utilizing virtual queue access:
Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, and
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT.
Both Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind currently do not offer single-rider lines or traditional standby queues. However, you have the option to purchase
Lightning Lane passes for these experiences. For Tiana's Bayou Adventure, you can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass and choose this attraction as one of your pre-selections, while for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, a Lightning Lane Single Pass is available for purchase.
As a reminder, Guests of
Disney Resort hotels can purchase their Lightning Lanes up to 7 days before their stay, while other Guests can purchase 3 days before their park visit.
Denise, before I go, I wanted to let you know that the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will be in full bloom during your visit. Be sure to take some time to experience this beautiful event — it's truly a sight to see!
Magic and memories,
Kami