Disney World's Animal Kingdom Hits Record Price for Lightning Lane Premier Pass

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Posted: Tuesday November 5, 2024 7:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney World guests planning to visit on November 26, 2024, will see record-high prices for the new Lightning Lane Premier Passes across all parks. This date, expected to be a peak period around Thanksgiving, will mark the highest price so far for each park's Premier Pass option since the program launched.

Record-Breaking Prices at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom's Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be priced at $179 on November 26, setting a new record for the park. This price surpasses the previous high of $159, and Disney has noted that prices could reach up to $199 for Animal Kingdom during peak periods.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Pricing Trend Disney's Animal Kingdom - November 26, 2024

High Prices Across All Disney World Parks

While November 26 will set a new high for Animal Kingdom, all other parks will also be at their highest prices so far. These price points have been seen before at EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studio. Here's the breakdown:

EPCOT: $229
Magic Kingdom: $399
Disney's Hollywood Studios: $329

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Price Trends

Since its launch, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass has varied in price based on demand, with weekends, holidays, and other busy times consistently showing higher rates.

What to Expect Moving Forward

As the holiday season approaches, guests can expect to see continued fluctuations in Premier Pass pricing. Disney has indicated that $199 may be the maximum price point for Animal Kingdom, while Magic Kingdom could continue to reach as high as $399. For guests looking to save, midweek days during non-peak times remain the most budget-friendly option.

For those planning trips around busy seasons, it's worth checking the pricing calendar in advance to find a balance between visiting top attractions and managing costs.

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Purduevian24 minutes ago

I assume Friday and Saturday of thanksgiving weekend will be the top price for all parks. I'm kind of surprised they put a top limit on the price in the announcement. If this thing sells like crazy for thanksgiving weekend, I bet there will be some finance people upset they can't go higher at Christmas without marketing getting mad.

Jrb197954 minutes ago

Either way it has an icky feeling to it. Things like this is what drives people away.

DisDude331 hour ago

as someone that has worked the attractions I can confirm that the wait times are meant to be from when you enter the line to when get in the ride vehicle.

Dranth1 hour ago

Yes, but that makes me wonder if they are reacting to unexpected demand or just testing limits.

Jrb19791 hour ago

That didn't take long. You wonder why many get upset about nickel and diming. Within a week they max out prices on their new pass.

wdwmagic2 hours ago

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JD802 hours ago

I spent the last few days in the parks and didn't really do standby. The few times I did they were spot on.

DisneyCane3 hours ago

Just an observation on actual standby waits vs. posted from AK yesterday. FoP posted 95 minutes when we got in line. It was 70 minutes from when we entered the queue until we were in the first pre-show room. I was looking at MDE after we passed the LL merge and the wait time was updated to 80 minutes. Dinosaur posted at 35 minutes. To the pre-show room was about 20 minutes. After the pre-show it was backed up into the hallway a bit before you go down the stairs. Kali was posted 25 minutes and we waited about 20 minutes. It didn't seem like massive inflation of waits to sell LL. Maybe they inflate it more if the actual wait is only 10 minutes to make people feel like they are getting value but the longer waits seemed pretty accurate plus a buffer to allow for operational issues. They also don't want to instantly lower the time as soon as possible in case a bunch of people join the line. Maybe somebody else would know for sure but it seems to me that the posted wait includes the pre-shows.

MickeyLuv'r17 hours ago

We go to both, but see the value in shifting more towards Universal. We don't visit Sea World though, so I understand what you're saying that it just doesn't appeal to you. When it comes to WDW vs. Universal though, they are more of a direct compare, IMO. I the past, WDW was always better, but where WDW has slipped in quality, Universal has improved. Universal wins on price, ease of touring, and customer service. IMO, it is some of the little customer service details that used to make WDW exceptional, but mostly those have slipped away. On our most recent visits, we splurged for a few TS meals, and the food quality was just lousy. One that still upsets me was a character meal just a few months ago. We didn't personally care about seeing the characters all that much, but the table next to us had two young girls in costume there to celebrate a birthday. Sadly, the character they came to see couldn't be bothered to do her job, and missed the birthday girl! She was crying, and asking why the princess didn't want to see her. At a meal that costs $70+ pp. That kind of sloppy service was beyond unacceptable, IMO.

nickys18 hours ago

In some cases, yes. One took a first timer friend and decided to splurge. Others did it after deciding they couldn’t justify a VIP tour.

JIMMYEDDIE18 hours ago

PLease tell me you're not from Boston

Ayla18 hours ago

This isn't the Dis, thank god.

JMcMahonEsq19 hours ago

While I don't mind the advice, I am honestly confused by people who come a Disney message board, and make suggestions about going to someplace other than Disney. I mean if I want to see the Red Sox play, and i am on a Red Sox message board, what does it matter to me what the prices are for yankee game, or a blue jays game. That's not what i like nor want to spend money on. I don't care about prices at Universal vs Disney, just like I don't care about prices of the ballet or Cedar Point as it compares to Disney. I am a Disney fan, and enjoy going to Disney, and seeing Mickey, and the castle, and haunted mansion, ect. While I am a HP fan and wouldn't mind seeing some of the areas there, no one else in my family could care about it, or have ever read the books/see the movies. Value is completely subjective. You could give me tickets to Circ de Solie for free, and i would still pay my 10K for a week at Disney, because I am not a fan of Circ de Solie. If its not something i want to see, I don't care about how "great a deal." it is. It's not like i am buying stock here or investing and looking for appreciation of an objective ROI. The only question that matters to a Disney fan is the price i am paying to go to Disney, worth it to me to go Disney, not that I could spend less or more someplace else.

lewisc20 hours ago

At few, one was for Disneyland. Posters on DIS plan and take more trips in a year then many take in their lifetime. Many posts and threads talk about saving money. Most DIS members are not the target market for LLPP. I would absolutely purchase the equivalent for a once in a lifetime trip to Paris or Tokyo. Edited add My comment regarding DIS should be expanded to include most Disney fan sites. Is WDWMAGIC UK based? My comment that forum members may visit Disney more times in year then some in.a lifetime might be off. BUT 14 day tickets might still be true