Everything You Need to Know About the New Lightning Lane Premier Pass

Imagine stepping into the magical world of Walt Disney World Resort, only to be met by long lines that test your patience. Fortunately, for those looking to maximize their time and enjoyment, exciting changes are on the horizon! The Lightning Lane Premier Pass is set to debut on October 30, 2024, offering a seamless way to enjoy attractions without the hassle of reservations. Curious how this will transform your theme park experience? Let’s dive into what you need to know!

Current Lightning Lane Options

Before we explore the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass, it’s important to understand the existing options available to guests for purchase: the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass.

  • Lightning Lane Multi Pass: When purchased, this pass grants access to the Lightning Lane for over 50 rides and attractions across all four theme parks. Guests can pre-select return times for up to three rides in the same park and can obtain additional return times throughout the day based on availability.

  • Lightning Lane Single Pass: This option allows guests to purchase return times for up to two participating rides per day.

What’s New: Lightning Lane Premier Pass

Starting October 30, 2024, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be available for purchase, but only for guests staying at select Disney resorts. The list of eligible resorts is below:

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 (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 It Works

Purchasing the Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows guests to enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience—both Multi Pass and Single Pass—in one park for one day. No reservations are needed, letting you ride what you want when you want!

To use the pass, simply tap in at the Lightning Lane entrance using your MagicBand, Disney MagicMobile pass, or linked ticket. Redeemed experiences are able to be viewed in the My Disney Experience app throughout the day.

Important Details

  • Purchasing: The pass can be purchased up to 7 days before the first day of your eligible resort stay, for the length of your stay (up to 14 days), starting at 7:00 AM Eastern Time.

  • Pricing: Costs will vary by date and theme park, ranging from $129 to $449 (per pass, plus tax). The highest prices will fall on a limited number of days over peak travel periods, and the passes are non-refundable.

  • Photo Perks: The pass also includes digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos captured by Disney PhotoPass Service, along with access to fun augmented reality effects through Disney PhotoPass Lenses.

Participating Attractions

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass will give access to popular attractions in the selected park:

Magic Kingdom Park Lightning Lane Experiences

  • The Barnstormer

  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant

  • Haunted Mansion

  • “it’s a small world”

  • Jungle Cruise

  • Mad Tea Party

  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

  • Mickey’s PhilharMagic

  • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

  • Peter Pan’s Flight

  • Pirates of the Caribbean

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

  • Space Mountain

  • Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

  • Tomorrowland Speedway

  • TRON Lightcycle / Run

  • Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

 EPCOT Lightning Lane Experiences

  • Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival

  • Frozen Ever After

  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

  • Journey into Imagination with Figment

  • Living with the Land

  • Mission: SPACE

  • Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends

  • Soarin’ Around the World

  • Spaceship Earth

  • Turtle Talk with Crush

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Lightning Lane Experiences

  • Alien Swirling Saucers

  • Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage

  • Disney Junior Play & Dance!

  • For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

  • Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

  • Muppet*Vision 3D

  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

  • Slinky Dog Dash

  • Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

  • Toy Story Mania!

  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lightning Lane Experiences

  • Avatar Flight of Passage

  • DINOSAUR

  • Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

  • Feathered Friends in Flight!

  • Festival of the Lion King

  • Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!

  • It’s Tough to Be a Bug!

  • Kali River Rapids

  • Kilimanjaro Safaris

  • Naʻvi River Journey

 Final Thoughts

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass promises to enhance your Disney experience by reducing wait times and adding flexibility. For those not eligible or choosing not to purchase the pass, traditional standby lines and virtual queues will still be available for all rides.

 

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