EPCOT's Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sells Out for the First Time in 2025

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Posted: Thursday February 13, 2025 10:04am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

For the first time this year—and the first time since Lightning Lane Premier Pass became available to all guests—EPCOT's Premier Pass has sold out for February 15, 2025. This marks a notable shift, as EPCOT has previously seen consistent availability, even while Magic Kingdom frequently sold out.

EPCOT Lightning Lane Premier is sold out for the first time in 2025

Additionally, Disney's Hollywood Studios has now sold out for February 14, 15, 16, and 17, while Magic Kingdom's Premier Pass has extended its sell-out streak to include February 20.

What's Causing the Increased Sell-Outs?

Several factors are contributing to these growing Premier Pass sell-outs across multiple parks:

Valentine's Day & Presidents' Day Weekend Crowds – With February 14 (Valentine's Day) and February 17 (Presidents' Day) bringing higher attendance, demand for shorter wait times is increasing.
Rising Awareness of Premier Pass – Now that all guests (not just resort guests) can purchase Premier Pass, more people are factoring it into their trip planning.
EPCOT's Attraction Lineup & Lower Price Point – At $149-$249, EPCOT's Premier Pass is cheaper than Magic Kingdom's and provides access to high-demand rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and Frozen Ever After.
Hollywood Studios Demand Growing – With Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Hollywood Studios is emerging as the second-most in-demand park for Premier Pass behind Magic Kingdom.

Current Premier Pass Sell-Out Dates by Park

Here's where things stand for the upcoming week:

Magic Kingdom: February 12-20 (nine consecutive days)
EPCOT: February 15 (first sell-out in 2025)
Hollywood Studios: February 14, 15, 16, 17
Animal Kingdom: Still available for all dates

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Availability February 2025

How This Compares to Past Trends

EPCOT's last Premier Pass sell-out was in late December, 2024—during peak Christmas week crowds. This is the first time it has sold out in 2025 and the first time it has sold out under the new expanded purchasing rules.

Hollywood Studios sell-outs are becoming more frequent, suggesting it may follow Magic Kingdom in seeing more consistent sell-outs on busy dates.
Magic Kingdom continues to lead in demand, now selling out for nine straight days, the longest stretch on record.

What This Means for Future Availability

As more parks begin to see Premier Pass sell-outs, guests should expect:

More frequent EPCOT and Hollywood Studios sell-outs – These parks are now selling out, not just Magic Kingdom.
Earlier sell-outs for lower-priced days – Guests securing passes in advance means even non-peak dates could become competitive.
Potential for pricing adjustments – If demand continues at this level, Disney could introduce price increases to manage availability.

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HauntedPirate2 days ago

Can we talk about LLPP in this thread? Is that ok? Or does DAS need to be brought into every thread around here?

lentesta5 days ago

We estimated, by counting people get in line every minute for hours on end, that up to 70% of guests using the LL line were DAS users. I’m reasonably sure the average usage was in the range of 30-70% of all LL guests, depending on the popularity of the attraction. I ran the range 30-50% by Disney for a newspaper article and said I knew it was conservative. I asked if they’d dispute that. They said they would not. I know documents exist that show usage near 80% on some rides.

TheMaxRebo5 days ago

(For the record, a constantly moving line is far more enjoyable, especially when you out - but obviously takes the same amount of time ... But you feel like you make more progress per minute of wait)

Splash4eva5 days ago

They had it for Illuminations. My guess tho on a serious note you will initially strictly see “dessert parties” & if they dont sell (which they will) adjust accordingly

Disstevefan15 days ago

Flexing aside, do we think all the folks who purchased LLPP will be able to view from a special viewing area?

ConfettiCupcake5 days ago

Don’t VIP tours already have special viewing areas for shows/parades that exist without any drama or flexing? 🙃

Disstevefan15 days ago

Do we think folks who purchase LLPP will be able to go into a special viewing area for the parade? I see a problem with that. EVERYONE who purchased LLPP would be let into the special viewing area? It would be interesting to watch (from the outside) to watch all those folks flexing all at the same time 🤣 🤣

Splash4eva5 days ago

Problem is. How long are we waiting for this. Im guessing the new parade will be part of an LL option. Possibly a strict up charge for special/reserved viewing

Chi845 days ago

Where have you been? People were predicting for over 20 years that there would be paid FP lol.

Purduevian5 days ago

Why isn't the current model sustainable? MK will be adding 4 new LL attractions, EPCOT 1 (TT), DHS 1 (maybe 3 with mermaid and villain's show?) and AK 1 or 2 (carousel might not get it)

Jrb19795 days ago

Same was said about paid FP and here we are. IMO it's going to happen as the current setup isn't sustainable.

JMcMahonEsq5 days ago

Who/where is this lasting feeling of being happier? I mean if you get to the park at 9AM, and by 12 you have waited in 3 45min lines, and rode 3 rides before lunch, is one group really all that happier than another? Unless you are in some highly themed line like Peter Pan, is there really all that much of a better "feeling" waiting around in a line vs one that is moving? This is beside the fact that its not like there are 2 choices, one where a line is constantly moving at a steady pace for 45min, and another where you stand completely still for 45 minutes, and then bang you are on the ride. I know just as many people who find it better to wait in one spot, then make a longer move forward, as opposed to just a slow steady craw.

Chip Chipperson5 days ago

True, but others will see the physically longer 45-minute line that moves and be deterred by the length, especially if they have visited in the past and remember what 45 minutes used to look like and don'trealizethat the physical length is a result of the LL queue being shorter. If they think the posted wait times are understated they may be annoyed by that and feel like they are priced out of WDW or annoyed that LLPP sold out before they could get it. Or they may not want to wait out in the sun when a physically shorter line would have been indoors/shaded. Or they may not like being in a more crowded standby line. Everyone's perception will be different any time there is a change like that.

Splash4eva5 days ago

So Disney has yet again duped the public into thinking they are having a happier experience by really doing nothing but charging others more for premier services. This company is Good!