08/18/2026
Waiting in line with kids can turn theme park magic into a total meltdown in about 30 seconds flat. The good news? A little prep goes a long way.
We've tried a lot of line tricks over the years, and these are the ones that actually work — easy enough to stash in a sling bag, and they rotate between parks so they always feel new to your kids.
Our go-tos: the interactive queue game built right into the Disney Parks App, snacks (always snacks), small fidget toys, Color Wonder travel sets, and counting games — Mickey ears, bubble wands, anything you can spot around you.
And here's the thing nobody tells you: lines are actually a great excuse to connect. That uninterrupted time is perfect for talking about favorite memories from the trip so far or what everyone's most excited to ride next. Any conversation is a win when you're all stuck together anyway.
Swipe through for the full list of tricks that have saved our sanity in line.
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