New Lightning Lane Premier Pass Starts October 30th a With Price of $129 to $449 PER PASS. We have the full details about Disney’s newest skip-the-line feature, and it will cost you as much as a Park ticket in some cases. If you ever wanted to try and ride every single ride in one day and are staying at a Disney Deluxe, this is your chance! All the major attractions and rides are part of the new Premium Pass including Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Tron Lightcycle / Run, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and many many more.
People already feel like prices have reached a breaking point around the parks, and many people are complaining about the high prices at Disney’s newest restaurant The Cake Bake Shop, and this news will not sit right with some. But, we have also seen many people wanting Disney just to use the same feature as Universal does with Express Pass which costs guests $89 to $289 for a multi-park ticket.
Updated to add opening day prices:
Magic Kingdom: $329
Hollywood Studios: $269
EPCOT: $169
Animal Kingdom: $129
The new Premium Pass should start being sold next week for those Deluxe Resort guests. Anyway, let us get into the full details for the Walt Disney World Lightning Lane Premium Pass:
A Convenient Way to Save Time in Line
Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows one-time entry to each Lightning Lane experience in a theme park—to enjoy at your leisure that day.
Beginning October 30, 2024, we will begin piloting the rollout of Lightning Lane Premier Pass with very limited quantities for Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other select hotels. View eligible hotels.
Get one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in a park for one day—including the most in-demand attractions.
Ride the attractions you want, when you want. You don’t need to choose specific arrival times.
Enjoy photo perks, including digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos. Plus, unlock Disney PhotoPass Lenses. View more details.
Eligibility and When to Purchase –
We will begin piloting the rollout of Lightning Lane Premier Pass to Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort hotels, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and other select hotels, for park visits during their stay.
Eligible Guests can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes up to 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay—for their entire length of stay (up to 14 days)—starting at 7:00 AM Eastern Time.
ELIGIBLE RESORT 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
Valid Park Admission Required
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.
How to Purchase and Use This Pass –
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 a 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.
FAQ:
How much do Lightning Lane Premier Passes cost?
Answer
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?
Answer
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.
Answer
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 Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and other select hotels. View eligible hotels.
What are the photo perks included with Lightning Lane Premier Pass?
Answer
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?
Answer
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?
Answer
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.
New Lightning Lane Premier Pass Starts October 30th a With Price of $129 to $449 PER PASS
