In 2026, multiple people in the same travel party can—and should—try to join the Disney Virtual Queue simultaneously to increase the group's chances of securing a "Boarding Group." As long as all party members are linked in the "Friends & Family" list and everyone has a valid park reservation (if required), the system will simply recognize the first person to successfully "hit the button." Once one person secures a group for the party, any other members attempting to join will receive a message stating the group is already enrolled. For 2026 travelers, the "pro-tip" is to have one person on 5G/Cellular data and another on the Park Wi-Fi, and start "refreshing" exactly 2 seconds before the 7:00 AM or 1:00 PM drop. If you try to join exactly at the second, the millisecond delay in your thumb movement can be the difference between getting Group 5 and Group 150 (or nothing at all). This "team-based" approach is the most effective strategy for high-demand rides like Tiana's Bayou Adventure or TRON Lightcycle / Run.