Disney World Makes Lightning Lane Premier Pass More Accessible. The Premier Pass is a game-changer for those wishing to experience all the major attractions with less waiting in line. With it, you can bypass the long lines at popular attractions like Tron Lightcycle Run and Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. It’s like having a VIP pass, if you can afford it. You’ll save time and make the most of your day, allowing you to experience more Disney rides and attractions.
When Lightning Lane Premier Pass was first released back on October 30th, 2024, and was sold exclusively for guests staying at a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort. Today Disney updated who can purchase this upgrade. Now all guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort can buy the Premier Pass in limited quantities. There is no word on exactly how many would be for sale each day, but that probably won’t be an issue on your average day, it will come into play during holidays and spring break, or any of the crowded days.
When Lightning Lane Premier Pass was first released the community at large had sticker shock. The idea of spending upwards of $400.00 dollars a day for Disney’s Magic Kingdon and that did not include the park ticket itself was hard to digest, but we have since learned people are willing to pay for this. Just look at Thanksgiving Week, where multiple Parks have sold out of the Lightning Lane Premier Pass. Not every Park costs the same. Just look at today’s prices for example.
Magic Kingdom $359.00, Epcot $169.00, Disney’s Hollywood Studios $289.00, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom $129.00.
Lightning Lane Premier 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. We are piloting the rollout of Lightning Lane Premier Pass with very limited quantities for Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels.
Eligible Resort Hotels:
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.
- Disney Resort 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.
Disney World Makes Lightning Lane Premier Pass More Accessible
