This is an entry in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief.
A queue is another name for a line or staging area where you wait for your turn to experience an attraction. You will see the entrances to queues marked with signs also showing estimated wait times. There may be more than one queue for an attraction and some serve distinct functions like Single Rider or Lightning Lanes: these will be marked. Standby queues are free for all guests. Others are accessible only through a paid service like Multi and Single Pass Lightning Lanes. Virtual queues utilize the Disneyland app and are often used for new attractions and popular shows.
Thanks for reading this entry in our Disneyland 101 Glossary. We wrote about ways to have fun in queues here: Make the Best of Your Time in Line at Disneyland and Have Fun. For tips planning your Disneyland visit, read our free and complete Step-by-Step Disneyland Prep