Here's a wacky idea to get on your favorite server:
(Of course, this method is immoral, unethical, illegal and would never be attempted by this forum poster nor should be attempted by no less than a large group of persons)

Think the servers are strained now?
DDoS-attack my friends. It wouldn't be right... for anyone but a large coordinated guild; one that priorities themselves over an entire server. These potentially heinous individuals already make me sick. For shame to them, for shame.

You better not try this at home! Use your neighbor's connection.