How to Join a Disney World Virtual Queue Boarding Group for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

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2 жыл бұрын

Are you excited to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on your next trip to Epcot? We're taking you step-by-step, screen-by-screen through the process of booking one of those coveted boarding groups using the Virtual Queue system. It's extremely competitive right now, but we'll show you our best tips and tricks that have helped us snag a slot each time we've tried (we're currently 4 for 4). Plus, we'll take a look at some of the opening day merch at the Creations shop and Treasures of Xandar. Then we'll take you through the spectacular Wonders of Xandar Pavilion and end with some shots of our POV ride of Cosmic Rewind - let's go do it!
UPDATED to include a correction: Thank you to Mousekepros Travel for pointing out that you do not need to be physically in the park for the 1PM drop. Everyone in your party must have entered at least once during the day, but you do not need to be physically present inside Epcot at 1pm.
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@daphne3486 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and how bright and cheerful you are. The screen shots and step by step is also so super helpful. Can't wait to see more!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and leaving this sweet comment. 😃

@AmeliaranneStiggins 2 жыл бұрын

I’m dreaming of the days where we would just make make husband run from one side of the park to the other to grab a fast pass ticket while I sat and had a coffee with the kids 😂

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a pretty sweet deal you guys had there - did he get to pick the rides? 🤣

@AmeliaranneStiggins 2 жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts absolutely NOT 😂😂😂❤️

@sharoncrowley304 Жыл бұрын

We joined the virtual queue at 7am on the app. It was super easy!! We are not staying at a Disney hotel either. We clicked on virtual queue and got a 14:30 slot. So as for the ride…..If you’re having a bad day, then go on this…you’ll come out feeling HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY, it’s soooo much fun. I had my arms up in the air the whole time, singing and dancing. It’s not scary and just makes you feel good!

@BobF6483 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos made our entire trip this week to Disney much more enjoyable. You have the best Disney explanation videos of anyone. Keep up the good work!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - we love to hear when people find our videos helpful. Especially when it means they have a great trip to Disney World! We really appreciate you watching our videos and leaving this comment - it really brightened our day. 😃

@krystabechtold7643 Жыл бұрын

We just got back from 10 days at WDW- we were able to successfully get boarding groups every day we were at Epcot, each one earlier than the last! It’s now our families new favorite ride. We rode Guardians 4 times, 4 different songs. We couldn’t have done it without your helpful videos!

@bravekumquat3014 2 жыл бұрын

Rob you do a great job on these videos; I really appreciate how much effort you put into making the details easy to understand for all of the rest of us. Thank you so very much!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel! We really appreciate it. 😃

@courtpaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos!! I recently stumbled upon your channel researching stuff for our upcoming WDW trip (5 days to go!) My family and I have been DVC members since 2011, and have been to the parks several times. The last time we were in Disney was 2017, with plans to go in 2020 for the opening of Star Wars…here we are 5 years later since our last trip, and we are SO worried about using Genie+ and these Lightning Lanes/Virtual Queues! We’ve watched both your Genie+ and this video to help us out! They’ve been a TREMENDOUS help, as seeing the screen and your insight in the parks has helped so much! Your professionalism, engaging videos, and great personality has been a joy to watch! I know this has been long, but as a family who knows everything about Disney, but has not used these services before, you have been a great help. Again, just thank you so much for all you do here!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU so much for watching and taking the time to share such a sweet comment. After that long wait, i sure hope you have an amazing trip! Experiencing Galaxy’s Edge for the first time is one of my all-time favorite Disney memories. It really is incredible. Good luck with those virtual queues and genie slots!!!

@stevefitchett6461 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this info. Using your method, I was able to ride Guardians of the Galaxy 3 times in 2 days! I was also the guy that said hi to you today outside of Epcot as you were entering the park on Dec 26th!

@coffeetime1001 Жыл бұрын

This is insane. My last trip to EPCOT was 20+ years ago. I was living under the stone obviously. I am going back this year for my son's sake. Thanks for the video instruction.

@g-moneyy7707 10 ай бұрын

I wonder how bad it is now at least it’s been open for almost a year now

@coffeetime1001 10 ай бұрын

@@g-moneyy7707 Just came back from Disney. It's not that bad as long you know the drill. Virtual Queue (or Lightning Lane) from Disney App is required for TRON and Guardians of Galaxy. For these two rides, you can't just walk in and stand in line. You have to go through the app for crowd control purpose. I can't imagine 20 years from now what new technology will be introduced for the queue.

@g-moneyy7707 10 ай бұрын

@@coffeetime1001 thanks for the update. Im going early next year and have to start figuring stuff out so this is good info.

@user-bf3eu4nq9l 8 ай бұрын

Rob, thank you so much for your incredibly informative and enjoyable videos. We used all of your tactics to a huge benefit. Played Disney slots several times to get better hours. On one occasion, a 7PM return time to 11:45. Incredible stuff! Thanks again!!!

@nemosmells 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Thanks to your tips I got in group 52 at 7am today. I followed step by step what you explained about the virtual queues, and I got it😀. The pics of the virtual queue process in the app helped me a lot. I’m really excited. Thank you very much😀

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear. Hope you have an amazing day at Epcot! Thanks so much for watching and letting us know how things went. 😃

@happysawit Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your tips! We were able to get on this ride, all because of your helpful step by step guide. Also, enjoy your positive attitude and joie de vivre!

@jenniferanker8658 2 жыл бұрын

You explain these complicated and technical topics so clearly! Thank you!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - that’s what we aim for and it’s always great to hear that people find our videos helpful. We really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment! 😃

@rocketshooter1358 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! We managed to get a virtual boarding group both days we were at Epcot during a recent trip, including the 6pm one for resort guests on a Monday. Your tips on where to sit at Epcot helped immensely. Love your videos, thanks for your efforts!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! 🙌 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went - we really appreciate it!

@jsilvrs 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! We watched last night. We followed you tips and got boarding group one this morning. It was nice running into you at the park today!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for saying hi in the parks! You got a better spot than we did yesterday - very well done. 👍

@lindseymarie7565 2 жыл бұрын

Trying my luck with the virtual queue and lightning lane tomorrow! Thank you for explaining everything in such detail, it really helps!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!! Just tap-tap-tap like crazy! 😂 I think the secret is to not hesitate when the screen changes to the “join virtual queue” button. Just keep tapping in that same spot because the button is in exactly the same place. When the screen changes, I tend to instinctively hesitate for a split second and when I resisted that urge to do that on Sunday, I got group 12 in the AM. Either way, LOTS of people have been having great luck with the 1pm, so all is not lost if you miss the first batch.

@cristy_yang 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, it wasn’t until the night before that I realized this ride had a virtual queue. Heck, I hadn’t been to Disney since 2013, so I suppose I should have come more prepared. So when I was searching for EPCOT videos, I did not see anyone rope drop Guardians and wondered why. That’s when I saw this video! Helped me understand and was able to get it at 7am the next day! Thank you so much!!!!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad to hear our video was helpful. Hope you had an amazing Epcot day! Thanks for watching. 😃

@tracyantonioli Жыл бұрын

Your videos are phenomenal. I build and deliver training on tech products for a living so I have a deep appreciation for what it takes to provide the narration along with the app navigation you have included here. And you're filming outdoors at a Disney resort. I'm beyond impressed. Well done, sir!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Tracy - thanks so much. It definitely takes a lot of takes to get things right sometimes. 😂 Thanks for your thoughtful comment. We really appreciate it. 😃

@irenewang3902 Жыл бұрын

So helpful! We used your way and booked the virtual queue (free) successfully!

@amandajohnson8479 Жыл бұрын

Your videos always answer my questions. Thanks for posting.

@Adfolkart 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job as always! So much value in these videos.

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Arun!

@dougcasey5012 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you so much! The screen shots are extremely helpful! Great job!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - and good luck!!! 🍀

@chrisanntoelupe984 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips! Headed there in a little over a month and this will be so helpful. 😊

@TheTexan10 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this great video. I don't have any experience getting virtual queue passes but thanks to your advice, I was able to get passes . Your advice was so good, I got group 2! Thanks 😊

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - that’s a great spot! Congratulations. I hope you enjoyed the ride. What song did you get? And thanks for watching - we really appreciate it. 😀

@kellydashiell3410 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Having the screenshots helps do much! 😊

@hebxtrem6318 2 жыл бұрын

I just did 1 minute ago exactly how you mentioned and worked perfectly, thank you for the tip… appreciated a lot

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We were in Epcot today, too. Hope you enjoyed the ride!

@karennc2821 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, I had no idea how the virtual queue works at Disney World and your video has helped me for my next vacation. I really appreciate it 🙂

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU so much for watching. 😃 Our goal is always to try to make things easier for people so they can focus on enjoying their vacation. Hope you have a great trip!

@mauriciobori 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down my favorite attraction ever, me and my wife could not stop screaming and having fun in this amazing ride

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

It’s one of my favorites, too. We ride it every time we’re in Epcot. Thanks for watching!

@jkhegarty857 2 ай бұрын

Geez, dude!! Your explanation was fantastic!! I cannot believe the hassle you have to go through. Good luck to all who try to get the lightning lane.

@beeh11 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is literally the most helpful video I’ve seen on virtual queues. ❤

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

We’re so glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching! 😃

@louisehondel2761 2 жыл бұрын

You have excellent tips and teach them very well! Love your channel, it deserves more subscribers.

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We feel so blessed to have such a great community of subscribers who support our channel and ask great questions that inspire us to go out and make new videos. 😃

@jmarie7405 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are amazing, very informative and very easy to follow. I am so glad I came across your channel

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and leaving such supportive comments. We really appreciate it!

@jameswolfe9156 Ай бұрын

Thanks Rob. Hoping to get on this ride in October and thus these tips seem invaluable 👍🏻

@katherineefudge3616 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this seem like an easy process. I am soooooo happy I came across your page. We go in july 2022!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! It’s really not too bad other than the timing. The 1:00 has become much easier to grab now. The other day, they still had 1:00 reservations for over an hour. Hope you have an amazing trip! 😃

@sophia_429 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am a Florida resident Disney buff. BUT I have not been in over a year (unusual for us) and everything is new and I am freaking out! I knew the system and was like our family travel agent. Your videos are putting me at such ease and you have taught me so much!!! We will be there in two weeks and I feel Like we will survive. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome - that’s great to hear. If you were comfortable with FastPass, you will pick up on Genie pretty quickly. Thanks so much for watching and good luck with those Genie Slots! 🍀🧞‍♂️🎰

@SamxFandoms Жыл бұрын

I learned my lesson last year when the Ratatouille Ride came out and it was only available with Virtual Queue. Coming more prepared now and hopefully me and my family will be able to get on Cosmic Rewind and Ratatouille next week. Thank you sm!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Good luck Samantha! You got this. 🙌 Thanks for watching! 😃

@viper3ll Жыл бұрын

im going in a few weeks your videos are super helpful.

@aubreelewis9619 Жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful! Thank you so much 🥰

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU so much for watching! 😃

@Excalibur_86 Жыл бұрын

Followed your instructions and was able to get group 54 for our group of 7. Thank you!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! 🙌 Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how everything went - we really appreciate it!

@LanceChaseFL Жыл бұрын

I wanted to give huge shout out to Ear Scouts! We watched all these videos your wrote on Genie Plus. It was great advice. We used app as in instructed played tge "spinner app" and as soon as we got into a ride we spin again , there was 5 of us and like every 35 min we had great rides. I was incharge of spinning one phone one app then selected all of us. Your advice was priceless. Note it poured rain hard, but was only more fun since indoor rides still going with like no wait, got ponchos

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Lance! So glad to hear the Genie Slots worked well for you. 😃 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went - we really appreciate it!

@danwatson1014 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions on how to “possibly” ride Guardians of the Galaxy. Thank you.

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dan! 😃

@Heatherofscots Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I had no idea how to actually use the app. Great info 💥

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather - glad you found it helpful! 😃

@jennsoilyobsessions5758 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips - snagged a boarding group this AM for today - group 80!! Hope to see you there - we had an EPIC day yesterday and loads of Genie (and weather) luck on our side!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome - congratulations! We already hopped to Hollywood Studios, but hope you had a great day at Epcot. It’s been a BUSY day today. Genie has been stingy with those Lightning Lanes. 🤣 Thanks so much for watching!

@jennsoilyobsessions5758 2 жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts we are also at HS! Heading from TSM to wait for ROTR!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

@@jennsoilyobsessions5758 We’re doing Smuggler’s Run. ROTR is our favorite way to end the day. Have fun storming the Star Destroyer!

@nancydeslauriers6379 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your good explanation step by step... I hope to get one of those boarding group for my visit at the end of the month! :)

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching - and good luck!!! 🍀🤞

@tinyotaku2095 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Disney has changed ALOT from when I last visited. 😅

@user-by8uz7ln4o Жыл бұрын

We are at Epcot Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. I followed your strategy to get into the virtual queue and it worked! We scored an early group at 9:40 this morning. Thank you for the tips! Looking to repeat the magic when we go to Magic Kingdom and attempt to get in line for Tron!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Good luck! 🍀 🤞 Thanks for letting us know how things went at Epcot. We’ll be there tomorrow for an epic Epcot day. 😅

@rkanak00 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the tips. We are going to Disney next, will try your trick.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hope your trip went well! Thanks for watching! 😃

@soohoo7106 Жыл бұрын

Such awesome instructions! Thanks!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! 😃

@stevecrampton4085 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your tips videos, they really help. Managed to get a boarding group in the morning yesterday and at 1pm today. Not sure if this is something new but today, the Disney app was showing that more boarding groups were available from 6pm too. Steve

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve! Glad to hear you got a boarding group! Hope you enjoyed the ride. Yes, on days when Epcot has extended evening hours, they do another drop at 6, but you have to be staying at a qualifying hotel to book it. Thanks for watching! 😃

@noneofyourbeezwax7284 Жыл бұрын

So stressful 😳 thanks for holding our hands through this

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

It has gotten a lot easier since this video was made. We always get a slot in the morning these days (as long as we book it right at 7am). Good luck! 🍀

@traceyhill7784 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video - helped our daughter and husband get their slot :)

@traceyhill7784 2 жыл бұрын

sorry one other question - this is a virtual queue now, usually how long does that stay in place as we do not come out till Sep 2023, could it have come off by then?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! 😃

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hard to say. Rise of the Resistance was on a Virtual Queue for a lot longer than Remy. My guess is they will leave it on Virtual Queue for at least another 6 months or so, but they might take it off sooner than they did with Rise because it seems to run very efficiently and they move a lot of people through that ride very quickly. I’d say it is possible they’ll still have it then, but not likely.

@janirak.255 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Good luck snagging a boarding group next time you’re in Epcot! 🍀

@thetomorrowlandtraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Super awesome to see you at H2O glow nights Saturday on Crushin Gushers........loved the ears. Great Video here....thanks for all the information

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! What did you think of the event? I’m still editing the footage from it. I hope we have a chance to have a chat next time we bump into each other at the parks - hopefully we won’t be racing around getting KZfaq footage. 🤣

@thetomorrowlandtraveler 2 жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts of course We will have to share a drink or a snack somewhere. I wish they would have let it go for longer. 3.5 official hours are pretty short but it was a good time

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

That would be great. We agreed that it felt too short. I also kinda wished there were more lighting effects. Crush n Gusher could have been so cool if they wrapped it in chasing rope lights. The conga line with Stitch was amazing, though. 🥳

@Jeissa73 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, summer vacation coming soon

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching - hope you have a great trip! 😃

@mackintoshtravels7171 Жыл бұрын

Great info! We are solely going to EPCOT in March to ride this ride. We've never ridden it. We are definitely taking your tips. We will not be in a Disney hotel.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Mackintosh! Thanks so much for watching! March is a great time to be at the parks. We hope you get a great boarding group without any hassle and enjoy the ride as much as we do. Have a great trip!

@NYPlasticDoc Жыл бұрын

You are awesome! Got group 8!!!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! 🙌 That’s an impressive start to your Epcot day. Hope the rest of the day went as well. 😃

@passdapo Жыл бұрын

I’m happy we’re here in early September, woke up at 8, changed my park reservation from AK, and at 8:25 was easily able to get a later VQ. No fuss! This week has been great and we’ve been on everything we’ve wanted to so far thanks to your tips and the lower crowds. Our longest wait anywhere was actually on the Alien Swirling Saucers even with a LL because half the ride was down! More like a walk on everywhere else, even ROTR at night after it reopened (and it shut down again as we finished the ride right at park close). Thank you, your tips are 100% the best anywhere.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

We were at Hollywood Studios the other night and did all the big rides (including Rise) in about 3 hours without Genie Plus. You picked a great time to come! Thanks for watching our videos - we’re glad you found them helpful! 😃

@DownAndDirtyOffRoad Жыл бұрын

We are going next week. Might get Genie+ every day just to be safe. Haven't been in 10 years so really want to get the most out of it. At each park for one day. Then a fifth day reserved at MK then park hop wherever. One day at Universal IOA. Did you get genie+ for your trip every day?

@twhitfield6230 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for all you do! I go next week and pray I can get all this together! 10 people 😳!

@davidcohen2862 2 ай бұрын

first, let me thank you for all of your effort, it is much appreciated, I think you should add the date you visited and it is presented in the video, it is another indication for crowd levels

@FlyingMedic-ry4yn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video, it really helped. I absolutely figured out how to nab a 7am queue with ease. I'm 3/3 so far, groups 2, 46 and 9! Definitely go with wifi turned off, close out ALL apps on the phone (even DMX). Start at 653am (making sure your entire group has EPCOT reservations). Go to the virtual queue and use the "Refresh" button. But here's my difference, don't mash the button as fast as you can 🤔. Instead, look at the little "edit" button next to your party. As the page refreshes, the button goes light blue, so any mashing during that time will just lock it up and it won't be refreshing. As soon as it turns back to dark blue, hit the refresh button. If at any time the button doesn't turn light blue, then "pull to refresh" to unlock it. Go back to doing my button trick. You will notice it changes colors at different intervals. Just keep looking at the edit button and time refreshes with the color change. Guaranteed you will join a queue exactly at 7am! Good luck.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Interesting - I’ll have to try out this method next time. Thanks for sharing! 😃

@FlyingMedic-ry4yn Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts Possible update, I'm on an Android (Pixel 5a). My wife has an iphone and said her "edit" button never changed color??? Just an FYI.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingMedic-ry4yn Interesting. Thanks for letting us know.

@HeidiJeanTwin 2 жыл бұрын

Snafu - great word! Love your videos!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I used to play a video game called Snafu when I was a kid. I think I use that word a lot because of that. I guess video games didn’t entirely “rot my brain” like my parents said they would. 🤣

@jtrippa_mpl Жыл бұрын

I just had to let you know because my wife doesn't understand my excitement, but I followed these steps exactly and scored a spot in boarding group ONE! Thanks for all the great videos. I was very overwhelmed when I found out how complicated Disney World has become (I'm from the paper fast pass era at DL, lol) but thanks to all of your great content I am feeling very prepared for this trip and had a great start to our first morning! Thank you so much!!!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Wow! Nicely done! 🙌 Hope you guys have an amazing vacation. 😃

@JJM-nt7zs Жыл бұрын

Hey Rob - Loved the video and thank you for all the helpful tips and information. Any insight as to if it has been any easier to get the virtual queues or lightning lanes? Future Rob said it was easier a couple days later in the video but will be in Epcot in November with basically one shot (day) to get on.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you! Yes, it is generally easier to get the Virtual Boarding Group than it was the first day. Of course it depends a lot on how busy the park is, but we have still never not been able to get a boarding group on a day that we have an Epcot park pass reservation. Good luck! 🍀

@christiebartram7677 Жыл бұрын

This is why I love your channel so much! I’m pretty comfortable with Genie+, but never done a virtual queue. I love the screen by screen to alleviate my anxiety around scoring these. Thank you!!!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. If you are comfortable with Genie, this will be a piece of cake. You’ve got this! 🙌 Thanks so much for watching and good luck! 🍀

@jocelyntouma3273 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so informative! I love how you show screen shots of what you’re talking about. Let’s say I’m lucky enough to get a VQ spot for GoG (or Tron) and someone in our party chickens out? Can you cancel it like a lightning lane selection?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Jocelyn! Sadly, there are no refunds. You could speak with a Cast Member and maybe they would let you transfer the Individual Attraction Lightning Lane to someone else in the party, but I’m not sure how that would work. DO NOT just have someone else use their Magic Band/ticket. You can actually get kicked out of WDW if you’re caught (which is, admittedly, unlikely, but not worth the risk). Thanks for watching! 😃 EDIT: I see now that you were asking about a Virtual Queue and not an Individual Attraction Lightning Lane. No need to cancel the VQ - they can’t offer it up to anyone else anyway.

@AGs-Adventure-Awaits 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob!! Thank you for taking the time to chat at Magic Kingdom! It was nice to meet you! Wanted to let you know that I was able to snag a virtual que for 6 by using your tips! Keep up the good work :)

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great news! I really enjoyed meeting you, as well. Can’t wait to see where your future adventures take you here on KZfaq! 😃

@jillbotsford1028 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great info

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching. 😀

@margaret3458 2 жыл бұрын

Went this weekend ❤️❤️thanks luv for your videos, got boarding group 44 , rode for the first time , lost my mind , got off and IMMEDIATELY bought an individual lightning lane 😉😉😉😉cannot wait till my official trip in October !!! This ride is EVERYTHING!! Also stayed at universal hotel and was able to get an awesome boarding group…. They were supposed to call me back at 12:30 but my group was called at 9:45! Then I got a lightning lane for noon but I waited till 2:40 pm LOVED IT!!!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you had such a great weekend at Disney World! Guardians is one of our favorites, too. Can’t wait for them to add holiday songs! Thanks for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went! 😃

@opchick0597 Жыл бұрын

Excellent info

@Meg_O 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you! One question I do have is how long are you waiting in the actual queue once your boarding group is called? Does it go by fast or do you need to plan to wait a while before you actually get on the ride?

@Meg_O 2 жыл бұрын

Oops you answered my question at the end of the video! This was SO HELPFUL!!!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

We have found that the wait time varies a bit. Never longer than 30 minutes, though…at least not yet. 🤞 Have fun saving the galaxy!

@scotthelber5133 Жыл бұрын

Fyi: about 4 months later and virtual que still busy on random Tuesday. Not morning person so intentionally waited one second past 7AM. Was #94 with estimated 630 minutes. Back to bed. Great video. Thanks!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Wow - that’s a lot of boarding groups gone in a split second. 😮 Thanks for the update. Glad you got a boarding group - and some extra sleep. 🤣

@andrewjohnderks8918 Жыл бұрын

So if we were planning to go to Epcot as our 2nd park of the day on a park hopper ticket we would not be able to sign up for a virtual queue? Love your videos, so helpful!

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. Did you have to wait 3 hours in the queue? Or did you use those 3 hours to visit the park?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

The queue is usually very quick. We used the 3 hours to enjoy the park. Thanks for watching! 😃

@Meeshwell 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the screen shots and clear explanation! How long do you expect this ride will be on a virtual queue? Thank you!!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great question. My guess is at least through summer. Maybe when things slow down in the fall, they might transition it to a regular standby. Honestly, I hope it stays on virtual queue for as long as possible. Not looking forward to the inevitable 2-plus hour wait time. Thanks for watching!

@Meeshwell 2 жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts I agree! Virtual queue is much better than stand by! Thanks for your reply!

@minicupcakes8910 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your videos have been so helpful in preparing us for our Disney trip. I did have a question. Since we are not staying on property, do we still need to try to get on the virtual queue in the morning? Or should we just try for the 1pm. Thanks again!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hello! Everyone can join the virtual queue at 7am as long as they have a park pass for Epcot that day - you don’t need to be staying on property. The only benefit you get for staying on property is that you can book an Individual Attraction Lightning Lane starting at 7am. Everyone else can book them when the park opens. We should also note that everyone can book Genie Plus Lightning Lanes at 7am whether they are on property or not. Hope that helps!

@minicupcakes8910 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@meganlam131 2 жыл бұрын

Going next month and will only have 1 day to possibly ride it! Hope and pray I get to!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

We have had a 100% success rate. We don’t always get the first drop at 7am, but we always get one or the other. Good luck!

@CarolitaRo Жыл бұрын

I’ve never studied so much in my life! I’m devouring your videos like crazy since we’re going on December. Don’t take this the wrong way but… it feels like a job and it gives me anxiety to think that if I’m not awake at 6am, and I’m not holding my phone ready to click and refresh we’re not going to ride the premium rides 😞 Anxiety, I’m telling you.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Carolita! Don’t stress - watch our video that came out yesterday about how you can sleep in and still do everything. You’ve got this! 🙌 Thanks for watching! 😃

@CarolitaRo Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts When I saw that thumbnail I couldn’t tap on it fast enough!!! Thank you thank you THANK you for that video! 💕 visiting MK with my 10mo baby doesn’t seem that stressful now. Gracias infinitas!

@SunKissedKrissy 2 жыл бұрын

Great info!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼 I’ve had success w the 1 PM slot! WHAT SONGS DID YOU GET? We had “I Ran” by Flock of Seagulls twice and “September” by Earth Wind & Fire 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Loved it!💫❤️🌟💫

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

September is Erick’s favorite. Mine is Disco Inferno. I like how I Ran makes the ride feel very different. The same happens with Everybody Wants to Rule the World.

@SunKissedKrissy 2 жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts YES!!! I so agree w you!!!👍🏼💯✨

@jenniferp7415 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rob, thank you for all your videos. Silly question for you. Once I get a ride that "requieres" ILL and I get a spot, would I lose my place at the time of paying? Or how that specific part works. Thanks is advance.

@daliadonkeykong6070 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos ❤️My husband and I have the same Disney experience account on our phones can one of us grab the virtual queue and the other grab the lightning lane at the same time even if it’s the same account? Or is that even necessary?

@MariaLuisa-vv4ug Ай бұрын

Okay, reached some older videos and wanted to say ginger looks good on ya!

@maryannallen6199 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Quick question. How long do you have to return for your boarding group? Is it 1 hour like LL reservations?

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - and thanks for watching! You are correct. You have one hour from the time your boarding group is called to tap in, though there is a grace period, as well. We’ve been a few minutes late before and not had a problem. Hope you enjoy the ride!

@sarahood6910 Жыл бұрын

So if we are doing Park Hopper but not starting at Epcot either day, we can't join the virtual queue, right? (Since we won't have a reservation nor can we join in Epcot at 1pm because we can't hop until 2pm.) Thanks for this information. Your videos are enormously helpful for planning! I love that you show the rides with music so that I can peak at them but mostly keep my eyes closed to avoid too many spoilers :)

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Correct - it is nearly impossible to do Guardians if you don’t start your day at Epcot or pay for the Individual Attraction Lightning Lane. Thanks so much for watching! I never thought about the fact that the music would help people avoid spoilers. 😃

@joycekim1657 Жыл бұрын

Can you get an ILL at Epcot if you’re not starting the day at Epcot?

@traceysanderson5124 2 жыл бұрын

Hi this is a great vlog for tips on how to join a virtual queue I didn’t know how to do that before your vlog. Do you know whether if you are in one of the deluxe hotels and park hop into Epcot after 2pm, if you can try to join the virtual queue at 6pm or do you have to have a park pass for the day?

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! The good news is that you do not need a park pass to get the extended evening hours boarding group at 6, but you do need a ticket or annual pass that allows you to park hop and you need to be staying at a deluxe resort on the day that Epcot offers extended hours (typically Mondays). Thanks for watching!

@Gem-lw3yn Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. We are coming in May and I have a question about the 1pm virtual queue. If we plan to go to a water park in the morning and then Epcot in the afternoon (having an Epcot reservation), can we tap into the park as it opens, then go to water park and tap in there and join the virtual queue from the water park at 1pm? Or will the fact that we've tapped into the water park negate our earlier tap in at Epcot? Thanks so much

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Gem! As long as you tap in once, you can go wherever you like and still qualify for the Virtual Queue. Hope you have a great trip! 😃

@brade3249 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you know if it causes issues if people in the same party are trying to join the line queue at the same time?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Brad - this shouldn’t be a problem. It will just cause someone to error out if the other person books. That said, we haven’t tried this. We usually have one person focus on VBG while the other person focuses on a Genie Plus Lightning Lane. Be careful with multiple people trying to book Genie Plus Lightning Lanes at the same time. That can mess you up when one of you gets a great return time and the other person has already locked into something worse. Good luck! 🍀

@saraaceves6642 2 жыл бұрын

Which row is best if you’re trying to keep up with the storyline? I am enjoying your videos please keep them coming and I will continue to share :))

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

I think every row is good in terms of the story because the coaster vehicles turn to face the screens. It’s like everyone has a front row seat. The only section I can think of where it makes a difference is at the very end. I feel like you might miss out on some of the fun banter that happens at the end of the ride if you are in the very front row, just because it will continue as you pass. Maybe the next-to-last row that I mentioned in the video is best overall? I’m going to pay attention next time I ride in that seat and see if I easily catch everything. Should be riding again on Sunday. 🤞

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

And thanks so much for watching and sharing our videos - we really appreciate it!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sara - I rode again yesterday in the front row and I didn’t miss anything from the story. At the very end, the Guardians continue speaking for a bit after you pass the screen, but the audio is still very clear so you don’t miss anything. And it was super fun from the front row. 👍😃

@heatherbruton3479 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! My family of 5 will be at Epcot on 11/20. If we don't get a boarding pass at the 7am time, do you recommend waiting to see if we can get one at the 1pm time or go ahead and purchase the ILL? Thank you for your help! It's so appreciated!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Heather. We have literally never NOT gotten a boarding pass. The day we filmed this video was probably the most competitive it will ever be (the park was packed to the gills and we were pretty much all there to ride Guardians) and even then we got one in the afternoon. That said, worst case scenario if you pay is that you get to ride twice. 🤷‍♂️ Not too bad, really. 😂 Thanks for watching! 😃

@heatherbruton3479 Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts Thank you!

@kimchisholm-godshalk9960 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Couple of Questions... 1) How many LL can you buy a day? 2) If you can buy more then one, can they be in multiple parks? 3) Should everyone in my party try for a virtual cue or only one person? 4) Is there more then one virtual cue per park or is GOTGCR the only one. Your video was excellent in explaining the steps!!!!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 1) You can buy an Individual Attraction Lightning Lane for every ride that offers them once per day. Currently, those rides are Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Rise of the Resistance, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Flight of Passage. It would be difficult to do all of those in one day because it would involve a lot of park hopping, but you technically “could.” All the other Lightning Lanes are included in Genie Plus and therefore not available individually. It is possible that some rides may go back to being Individual Attractions in August. If they do, that would add Space Mountain, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Runaway Railway and Expedition Everest, but we suspect they may keep most of them with Genie Plus. 2) Yes, they can be in multiple parks - just make sure you have a ticket that allows you to park hop and don’t reserve any in the other parks until after 2pm when park hopping starts. 3) We tried having multiple people attempt to book the virtual queue and it allowed one of us to book it and the others errored out. Didn’t “hurt” anything, though. I’ve read online that this is a bad idea, but we had no problems. 4) Right now the only virtual queue is Cosmic Rewind. Hope that helps! Have a great trip!

@kimchisholm-godshalk9960 2 жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts Thank you so much for your insight. We haven’t been since 2019 and this new system is stressing me out! I’m also not a fan of having to wake up at 6:30am on vacation😵! I’m not sure what the best solution would be. Thanks again and I look forward to more of your videos. We had down this summer!!!

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

We 100% agree - 6:30am on vacation is no fun. We don’t even like 6:30am when we’re NOT on vacation. 😂

@hoosierjen96 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Can you clarify for me... while I am trying to get the virtual cue, can someone else in my group be trying to get the individual lightning lane? Kind of divide and conquer?

@benthornes3526 Жыл бұрын

These videos are extremely well put together and helpful. Is the demand still as wild, or am I more likely to grab a VQ now?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben - much, much less wild. I got boarding group 8 this morning and can’t remember the last time I couldn’t snag one in the am. I’ve literally never not been able to get one at least in the afternoon. Good luck! 🍀

@benthornes3526 Жыл бұрын

@Ear Scouts that's great. Thank you from the UK. Not making this ride would destroy me! I can't wait to get on it.

@kathleenmorales8178 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rob, we haven’t been since 2019 an I have a reputation of being over prepared and super knowledge that i need to protect. Quick question, I don’t have an Epcot park pass only 2 park day and reservations for Hollywood studios and Magic kingdom, but hopping both days possibly to Epcot, is there another option for virtual queue at 6pm with late hours for resort guests?

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome - I love that you are protecting your reputation as the Disney World Guru. 😃 Yes - it is possible to join a 6pm queue IF you are staying at a Deluxe Resort (including DVC villas) AND you are there on a night when Epcot offers extended resort hours. You can check that here: disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/extended-evening/ We hope you have an amazing trip and good luck with that 6pm boarding group. 🍀

@pkbatlanta 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks so much! Do we have to have a park reservation for epcot to grab a ILL? We have park hopper and I thought we could grab the ILL even if Epcot wasn't our first park.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Yes - you can pay for the Individual Attraction LL even if Epcot is your second park, just make sure you book a time after 2pm. Getting a Virtual Boarding Group is next to impossible if Epcot is not your first park, though. Thanks for watching! 😃

@samisabafoon Жыл бұрын

Hi, Rob! We love all your videos! Question: can we have our genie plus selection booked AND a virtual cue or individual lightning lane booked at the same time?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, yes and yes. Though it might be tough to do all three in an hour. Thanks for watching! 😃

@samisabafoon Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts Thanks, Ear Scouts! Do you recommend one of us use one phone for genie plus while another uses different phone (same account) for Virtual Queue simultaneously, or just do one and then the other on same device? Thanks for all the advice. I know that there’s no guarantees but your screenshots and explanations make it feel much simpler and more manageable for us folks who haven’t used the new system at all. You’re a good teacher!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

@@samisabafoon Thank you! I would recommend using two devices logged into the same account (or two linked accounts) over doing one first and then the other. If you decide to just do one first and then the other, definitely book the Genie Plus one first.

@cazunigar Жыл бұрын

¡Gracias!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por el “Super Thanks”, realmente lo apreciamos mucho. Lamentamos mucho que nos haya tomado mucho tiempo para responder pero no habíamos recibido la notificación. Esperamos que sigan disfrutando nuestro contenido y agradecemos mucho su apoyo :)

@michellewitt6094 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great videos! When you're setting up for your virtual queue you have the Confirm your party. You mention setting that up ahead of time to make sure your party is good to go, even when you arrive at your resort. Hiw far in advance can that be set up? I have epcot reservation for a couple weeks out & see GOG in the virtual queues, but have no Confirm Party button.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle! I think you can start at midnight on the day of your visit. We’re going to Epcot this weekend and I’ll try to remember to note when I can start forming my group for the Virtual Queue. Thanks for watching! 😃

@christinek2540 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos!! I’m not staying on property 😢 and was wondering at what time am I able to purchase $ a lightening lane??

@mjsm5245 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! What is the wait time once you’re in the virtual queue

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The wait time varies A LOT. I’ve been there when it was a walk-on to get to the pre-show and I’ve had 30 minute waits to get to the pre-show. I’d say about 10 minutes to get to the pre-show is average. Once you hit the pre-show, that lasts maybe 5-7 minutes and then you typically will have about a 5-7 minute wait to board the coaster. It’s always worth the wait, though. 😃 Thanks for watching!

@leecoulman3421 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I will be arriving at Disney World around 2 pm and I am going to Epcot. When buying an ILL can I bypass an earlier time and wait for a later return time?

@EarScouts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The good news is that you can choose a later return time when you book an Individual Attraction Lightning Lane. Unfortunately, you can’t do the same with the Virtual Boarding Group, but you never know - you might get lucky and there will still be some available at 2pm. It’s rare, but it does happen. Hope you have a great trip! 😃

@amnerisgisellecisneros1911 Жыл бұрын

Muy útiles tus típs! Viajo en febrero . Es verdad que hay menos gente ? Será más fácil conseguir fila virtual? Me alojo dentro de Disney. Me encantan tus videos subtitulados!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hola Amneris! Nos da gusto saber que nuestros consejos te están siendo de ayuda para planear tu próximo viaje. Con respecto a tus preguntas: 1. En nuestra experiencia, este mes de Febrero sí hubo menos gente en comparación a lo que ha restado del año. Pero últimamente los parques han estado súper llenos (aún cuando era “temporada baja” 2. En caso de que, en esos momentos, la fila virtual siga disponible, probablemente será igual de difícil de conseguirla ya que Guardianes de la Galaxia es una atracción muy deseada. Estamos muy felices de saber que los subtítulos te son de ayuda. Lamentablemente las herramientas que nos brinda KZfaq a veces nos complica colocarlos en todos nuestros vídeos. Si ves algún vídeo que aún no cuente con los subtítulos y estés interesada, háznoslo saber para que le demos prioridad y tan pronto esté listo, podremos notificarte a través de este comentario. Muchas gracias por ver nuestros vídeos ☺️