What you need to know about the New Lightning Lane Premier Pass coming to Disney World, Disneyland
Disney has taken the next bold step in expanding its Lightning Lane offerings by creating the Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World and Disneyland, allowing guests to skip the standby line at any attraction once a day, whenever they want, at a hefty price.
The pass will be priced per person per day, based on date and demand. That can range from $137.39 to $478.19 (after tax) at Disney World for just one park starting Oct. 30. And $400 per person per day at Disneyland from Oct. 23 through the end of 2024 and can be used for both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Variable pricing will begin in 2025 from $300 to $400 based on date and demand. This is in addition to purchasing a park ticket.
The new Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be offered at Disney World only to people staying at Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, and Shade of Green Resort. The pass at Disneyland will be available to anyone up to two days in advance of a park visit.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World, according to Disney.
How much do Lightning Lane Premier Passes cost?
Prices for Lightning Lane Premier Passes vary by date and theme park. At launch, prices will range from $129 to $449 (per pass, plus tax), with the highest prices falling on a limited number of days over peak travel periods. Eligible Guests will be able to view prices in the My Disney Experience app.
Are standby lines still an option?
Yes, traditional standby lines are still available at most attractions and experiences. From time to time, a virtual queue—accessible via the My Disney Experience app—may be used for a limited number of our most highly demanded attractions. When the virtual queue is in place, a standby line will not be available, and Guests must use the My Disney Experience app to enter the attraction or experience.
What’s the difference between a Premier Pass and other Lightning Lanes?
All 3 Lightning Lane passes enable you to skip the standby line and use the Lightning Lane entrance to join a shorter line for select theme park attractions and experiences.
However, Lightning Lane Premier Pass differs from Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass in the following ways:
- Provides More Flexibility: With Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you don’t have to choose arrival windows for Lightning Lane attractions and experiences—so you can enter Lightning Lane entrances for the experiences you want, when you want (subject to availability). With other Lightning Lane passes, you must choose an arrival window for each Lightning Lane experience.
- Includes Each Available Lightning Lane Experience in One Park: Lightning Lane Premier Pass gives you one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experiencein one park for one day. This includes Lightning Lane Multi Pass experiences and Lightning Lane Single Pass experiences in that park.
Lightning Lane Premier Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass both include photo perks—so you’ll receive digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos from your day, captured with Disney PhotoPass Service. Plus, access Disney PhotoPass Lenses. These photo perks are not included with Lightning Lane Single Pass.
In order to purchase any Lightning Lane pass, you must have valid park admission. Park reservations may also be required, depending on the date of your visit. Please see theme park reservation requirements.
Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be available in very limited quantities for Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and other select hotels.
Can I use a Lightning Lane Premier Pass at more than one park?
Can I use a Lightning Lane Premier Pass at more than one park at Disney World?
No. Lightning Lane Premier Pass gives you one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane entrance in one park for one day.
All attractions and experiences are subject to availability. Inclement weather, downtimes, operating hours and refurbishments may impact the availability of any attraction or experience.
What are the Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and other select hotels?
Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort (eligibility applies to Disney Vacation Club Cabins only)
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Other Eligible Hotels
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Shades of Green Resort
How do I purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World?
Before you can purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you must have valid theme park admission. Park reservations may also be required, depending on the type of admission and the date of your visit. Please see theme park reservation requirements.
Before You Begin
Please review your Family & Friends list to make sure everyone in your party is connected, is a registered Guest at an eligible Resort hotel and has valid theme park admission. Park reservations may also be required, depending on the type of admission and date of your visit.
How to Purchase
Open the My Disney Experience app, find “Lightning Lane Premier Pass” on the home screen and then tap “Purchase”. Follow the prompts to complete your purchase—and receive a confirmation.
Price
Prices for Lightning Lane Premier Passes vary based on date and theme park; purchasing is subject to very limited availability.
Prices will be displayed in the My Disney Experience app.
Make the Most of Your Pass
Lightning Lane Premier Pass gives you one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane entrance in one park for one day. Here’s how to use it:
- Go to the Lightning Lane entrance and tap in using a MagicBand, MagicBand+, Disney MagicMobile pass, Key to the World Card or ticket card that’s linked to your valid theme park admission.
- You’ll skip the standby line and join a shorter line for that attraction or experience instead.
- Continue to enjoy other Lightning Lane experiences in the park—at your leisure.
Keep Track of the Fun
To view the Lightning Lane experiences you’ve redeemed that day:
- Open the My Disney Experience app and tap “Today’s Plans” in the app menu. This will take you to the “My Day” feature.
- View your Lightning Lane Premier Pass and tap to see your experiences for that day—including which ones remain available and which ones you’ve already redeemed.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disneyland, according to Disney.
How much do Lightning Lane Premier Passes cost at Disneyland?
Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be priced at $400 per person, per day for park visits through December 31, 2024. Beginning in 2025, pricing will vary by date and demand within a $300 to $400 range. Prices will be displayed in the Disneyland app up to 2 days in advance of your park visit.
Can a Lightning Lane Premier Pass be used in both Disneyland Resort theme parks on the same day?
Yes. The Lightning Lane Premier Pass provides one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane attraction queue at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park—for the day, during regular park hours. Just be sure your valid park admission includes the Park Hopper benefit.
If you have a 1-park ticket, then your Lightning Lane Premier Pass can only be used in one theme park. The price of a Lightning Lane Premier Pass does not vary based on the number of theme parks you visit that day; it cannot be discounted or refunded.
How does Lightning Lane Premier Pass differ from Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass?
All 3 Lightning Lane passes enable you to skip the standby line and use the Lightning Lane entrance to join a shorter line for select theme park attractions.
However, Lightning Lane Premier Pass differs from Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass in the following ways:
- Includes More Attractions: Lightning Lane Premier Pass provides one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane attraction entrance for the day (valid park admission is required). This includes Lightning Lane Multi Pass attractions and Lightning Lane Single Pass attractions.
- Provides More Flexibility: With Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you don’t have to choose arrival windows for Lightning Lane attractions—so you can ride the attractions you want, when you want (subject to very limited availability). With other Lightning Lane passes, you choose the next available arrival window to ride a Lightning Lane attraction.
Lightning Lane Premier Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass both include photo perks—so you’ll get unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass digital photos from your day, including attraction photos and snapshots taken by select in-park photographers. Plus, you’ll unlock Disney PhotoPass Lenses. These photo perks are not included with Lightning Lane Single Pass.
When to Purchase
Some Lightning Lane passes can be purchased in advance. Here’s how they differ:
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass is subject to very limited availability, and can be purchased via the Disneyland app up to 2 days in advance of your park visit, starting at 7:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass can be purchased in advance as a ticket add-on. Add it when you purchase tickets or modify your tickets. This pass can also be purchased via the Disneyland app after entering a theme park on the day of your visit.
- Lightning Lane Single Pass can only be purchased via the Disneyland app after entering a theme park on the day of your visit.
All Lightning Lane passes are subject to limited availability
Valid admission and a park reservation are required in order to purchase a Lightning Lane pass. To visit more than one park in the same day, your valid theme park admission must include the Park Hopper benefit. A Lightning Lane pass is not valid for theme park admission.
What are the photo perks included with Lightning Lane Premier Pass?
Lightning Lane Premier Pass includes the following photo perks:
- Get unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass digital photos from your park day—including attraction photos and snapshots taken by select in-park photographers.
- Unlock Disney PhotoPass Lenses, which let you transform your photos with Disney-themed, augmented-reality effects.
Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads exclude separately priced Disney PhotoPass packages and products offered at select locations. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass Terms and Conditions and expiration policy. Online registration required.
Where can I keep track of the attractions that I’ve already experienced with my Lightning Lane Premier Pass—and what’s still available?
To keep track of how you’re using your Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you can:
- Open the Disneyland app and tap “Today’s Plans” in the app menu. This will take you to the “My Day” feature.
- View your Lightning Lane Premier Pass and tap to see a list of Lightning Lane attractions that remain available for your day—and which ones you’ve already redeemed.
How do I purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass?
Starting Oct. 23, 2024, at the Disneyland Resort, we will begin piloting the rollout of Lightning Lane Premier Pass with very limited quantities available.
Lightning Lane Premier Passes can be purchased via the Disneyland app up to 2 days in advance of your park visit, starting at 7 a.m. AM Pacific Time (subject to very limited availability).
Before You Begin
Please make sure that everyone in your party has valid theme park admission and park reservations for the same date, linked to your MyDisney account—so you can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes for everyone who is eligible.
How to Purchase
Open the Disneyland app and search for “Lightning Lane Premier Pass”. Tap “Purchase” to get started. Follow the prompts to complete your purchase—and receive a confirmation.
Price
Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be priced at $400 per person, per day for park visits through December 31, 2024. Beginning in 2025, pricing will vary by date and demand within a $300 to $400 range.
Prices will be displayed in the Disneyland app up to 2 days in advance of your park visit. Purchasing is subject to very limited availability.
Top Tips for Using This Pass
Make the most of your Lightning Lane Premier Pass with these helpful tips:
- Start Your Day Early: We recommend getting to the theme parks early—as soon as they open. Check the park calendar and operating hours before you go.
- Visit Both Disneyland Theme Parks: You can use your Lightning Lane Premier Pass for one-time access to each available Lightning Lane entrance at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park—for one day, during regular park hours. Just be sure your park admission includes the Park Hopper benefit.
Important Information
- Lightning Lane Premier Passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Valid admission and a park reservation are required in order to purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass. To visit more than one park in the same day, your valid theme park admission must include the Park Hopper benefit.
- Limit one Lightning Lane entry per attraction, per day.
- Lightning Lane passes and attractions may vary by date, are subject to change or closure, are limited in availability and are not guaranteed, and may not be available at all on the day of visit or at the time of redemption for Lightning Lane entry. Availability can change throughout the day.
- Price, terms and entitlements are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.
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