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
As of November 22, 2024, Lightning Lane Premier Pass is not only limited to Guests who stay at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort. Those who are staying at any on-site Walt Disney World Resort hotel may purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass, pending availability.
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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