For the first time in 2025, Lightning Lane Premier Pass has returned to its highest price levels across all four Walt Disney World theme parks for the first weekend of March 2025.
Starting this weekend, guests will see peak pricing at:
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199
These prices mark the highest cost for Lightning Lane Premier Pass since its introduction, but they match the peak pricing set on November 28, 2024, during Thanksgiving week.
Why Are Prices Hitting Peak Levels Again?
While holiday weekends like Presidents’ Day have passed, demand for Premier Pass remains high, especially as spring break season approaches. Several factors are contributing to these peak prices:
- Early Spring Break Travel – Some school districts and colleges begin spring break in early March, leading to increased crowd levels. Major spring break surges begin around March 10, but some travelers are already arriving.
- Recent Sell-Out Trends – Magic Kingdom has consistently seen Premier Pass sell out, with EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom also reaching sell-out status at times.
- Higher Demand Outside Traditional Holiday Peaks – Unlike previous instances of peak pricing during Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks, this marks one of the earliest price spikes in a non-holiday period.
How Does This Compare to Past Pricing?
These peak prices were first introduced on November 28, 2024, during Thanksgiving week, a traditionally high-demand period.
Since the start of 2025, prices have fluctuated, with Magic Kingdom’s Premier Pass ranging from $329 to $449, while the other parks have had lower price points on non-peak days.
This is the earliest instance of peak pricing outside a holiday period, suggesting Disney is responding to higher-than-expected guest demand.
Looking Ahead
- Spring break pricing may remain elevated throughout March – If demand continues, high prices could last through early April.
- More consistent peak pricing could be coming – With sell-outs increasing, Disney could keep Magic Kingdom near $449 more frequently, while other parks see more variation.
- Premier Pass availability is just as important as pricing – Even at peak prices, sell-outs are still happening, meaning those who wait too long may miss out entirely.
Stay tuned for continued Premier Pass pricing updates, sell-out trends, and availability as we move further into spring break season at Walt Disney World.
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