Line Cutting & Group Merging (列への割り込みと合流禁止 - Warikomi)
The strict rule prohibiting late-arriving friends or family from merging into an attraction or restaurant queue. Representatives cannot hold spaces; the entire party must enter the queue line together.
In Japanese parks where 2-to-3-hour lines are common, keeping queues strictly fair is vital. Cast members monitor lines closely to prevent friction and maintain mutual order among waiting guests.
Except for emergency bathroom breaks, always enter the queue line with your entire group fully assembled. Before getting in line, make sure everyone is present. Merging later will trigger nearby complaints and intervention.
What is the correct rule regarding late-arriving group members merging with a representative who is already waiting in queue?