Outlets Say Disney May Use Virtual Queue for Villains Land Debut at Magic Kingdom
Analysts cite boarding groups at Galaxy’s Edge plus Tokyo’s entry requests as the likely playbook.
Overview
- Disney has confirmed a villains-themed expansion beyond Big Thunder Mountain, with specific attractions and operations still unannounced.
- Fresh reporting from fan and trade outlets suggests entry could be controlled with digital boarding groups when the land opens, though Disney has not confirmed any plan.
- Walt Disney World removed virtual queues from major rides in February 2025, and those attractions currently operate with traditional standby lines.
- Disneyland limited access to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019 through app-based boarding groups, and Tokyo DisneySea used an Entry Request system for Fantasy Springs before lifting restrictions.
- Expected demand for the new land remains very high given Magic Kingdom’s heavy attendance, raising the prospect of temporary crowd controls at launch.