Lightning Lane Premier Pass Pilot Expands to all Disney Resort Hotels
Beginning Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, Walt Disney World will expand the Lightning Lane Premier Pass pilot to all Disney Resort hotels. Guests staying at Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa, Moderate, Value Resorts and other select hotels will be eligible to purchase up to seven days before the first day of their Resort stay – for their entire length of stay (up to 14 days).
This is the only update to Lightning Lane Premier Pass at this time, and the pass continues to be offered in very limited quantities.
How to Purchase and Use This Pass
Before You Begin
Before you purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you’ll need to do 3 things:
- Connect everyone in your travel group via your Family & Friends list—so you’ll be able to purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes for everyone who is eligible.
- Make sure that everyone in your party 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 the date of your visit. Please see theme park reservation requirements.
- Download the latest version of the My Disney Experience app.*
How to Purchase
When you’re ready to purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes, here’s what to do:
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 quantities.
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 Disney band or 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 US$129 to US$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.
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 experience in 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. Disney PhotoPass Terms and Conditions apply.
These photo perks are not included with Lightning Lane Single Pass.
Eligibility
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 Resort hotels and other select hotels. View eligible hotels.
What are the photo perks included with Lightning Lane Premier Pass?
Lightning Lane Premier Pass includes the following photo perks:
- Receive digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos from your day, captured with Disney PhotoPass Service.
- Unlock Disney PhotoPass Lenses, which let you transform your photos with Disney-themed, augmented-reality effects.
Disney PhotoPass Terms and Conditions apply.
After I purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass, where can I view and/or modify my pass?
To view and/or modify your pass, open the My Disney Experience app and tap on the Lightning Lane Premier Pass section of the home screen. Then, you’ll be able to:
- View details about your Lightning Lane Premier Pass—including your selected theme park, date and travel party.
- Modify the date or theme park for your Lightning Lane Premier Pass, subject to availability.
Note: Lightning Lane Premier Passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Can I use a Lightning Lane Premier Pass at more than one park?
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.
By Disney Destinations
Andrea Jong