No, Disney does not pay people to stand in line, nor does it officially permit third-party "line-standing" services. While there are rumors of "professional line standers," Disney's 2026 policy strictly prohibits individuals from holding spots for others who are not physically present in the queue. This is considered a form of "line cutting" and can lead to being asked to leave the park. Instead of paid human standers, Disney uses its Lightning Lane Multi Pass (the 2026 successor to Genie+) as a paid digital service to allow guests to skip the standby lines. If you see someone "standing" for a group, they are likely just a family member, as Disney has cracked down on commercial line-standing services to ensure the integrity of the wait-time estimates for all guests.