D23 has announced that select 2024 D23 Expo shopping experiences will be set behind Virtual Queues to manage demand and expected crowds. Here are the details.

D23 Expo Shopping Virtual Queues

Virtual queues allow for guests to wait virtually so they can go enjoy other activities and experiences. Virtual queues will be available at the D23 Marketplace, Disney Studio Store Hollywood (Friday and Saturday only), Mickey’s of Glendale (Friday only), Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store, The Walt Disney Company Store, and The Walt Disney Company Pin Store.

Virtual queue will be required to shop at these locations starting when the event opens at 9am each day. Virtual queue opportunities will be available at 4am and 1pm each day on the Disneyland app through the Disney D23 App.

Fans may sign up for a “boarding group” for themselves and one (1) guest with virtual queue and receive a notification when it’s their turn to shop. Joining the virtual queue does not grant immediate access to any experience, and there may still be a queue and waiting period at the location. The virtual queue is limited in capacity and subject to availability.

Stand-by queues will not be available in the mornings, but stand-by opportunities may be available later in the afternoon each day if all virtual queue boarding groups have been recalled. All merchandise is subject to availability and inventory may sell out. The number of items per purchase will be limited. Traditional queuing is available at locations not utilizing virtual queue. Please note that virtual queues are separate from reservations, which are provided via a random selection process ahead of the event.

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