Hi Matthew! Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney.
To ensure you can experience Lightning Lane Entrance return times together on select Attractions, you'll want to book as a group. The easiest way to do this is to link all the tickets on one MyDisney account and appoint that person as the lead in selecting and booking
Lightning Lane Multi Pass return times. I'm the lead for my family. I'm the planner in the group, so I don't mind the assignment!
Even if you're not the lead Guest in this situation, the
Disneyland mobile app will still be useful. Everyone in your group can use the handy tools on the app, including mobile ordering food and beverages, checking wait times, and downloading Disney PhotoPass photos. But when you scan into the Lightning Lane Entrance to redeem your return time, the lead will use their mobile app to scan everyone booked into the Attraction.
Alternatively, you can link bands to your tickets if everyone has a
MagicBand+. This is a great hands-free option for scanning into the parks and Lightning Lane Entrances. With the bands, the lead Guest will only need to book the group's return times, but each person will scan in with their band at the Lightning Lane Entrance when the window opens. My kids really like the autonomy of scanning in themselves. Plus, they have interact elements that surprise you throughout the day, lighting up and buzzing away on your wrist to immerse you in the magic.
I hope this helps!
Elizabeth