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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Fido Chuckwagon22 minutes ago

I can afford it. And I agree with you, it’s not a price for rich people. It’s a price for dumb people.

Disney Analyst4 hours ago

JohnD13 hours ago

Valid Park Admission Required Before you can purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you must have valid theme park admission. Park reservations may also be required, depending on the type of admission and the date of your visit. Please see theme park reservation requirements. I'll stick with regular park admission and single/multi-pass, thank you. These prices are insane. Where in the app do you find it? I have no plans to purchase but, other than search, I can't find it in the app.

DCBaker13 hours ago

Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney's Hollywood Studios has sold out for Thanksgiving Day.

DisneyCane13 hours ago

That's what I would do. Even if somebody buys LLMP and all the individual passes it won't come close to the ridiculous $400 for LLMP. Every 1 for 1 swap is an enormous pure profit.

Rosso1114 hours ago

I would assume they are shifting their allocations away from regular LL and giving it to premier.

JMcMahonEsq14 hours ago

How much do you really think the premier pass would/could back up the LL. It seems like most people feel that the pricing of them is so high, that only Elon Musk, Daddy Warbucks, and Scrooge McDuck can afford them. But if we assume the price point is high enough to limit sales per day to what, 100 users (and if its not then all the talk about them being too expensive is even more stupid.) But assuming 100 users, what is the effect on any 1 LL line of spreading out 100 users, across all the rides, through the entire time the park is open? Hell even if all 100 users just magically hit 1 ride at one time, it would mean 1) that only 1 ride out of the entire park is being effected by the premier pass at any given time, and 2) with the throughput on most rides, how much is an extra 100 people effective it? This of course assumes that everyone hits the same LL at the same time, which is pretty unlikely.

Purduevian15 hours ago

Wonder if they have data to back up that selling more won't back up the LL or if they are just saying screw it and releasing more.

DCBaker15 hours ago

It appears the Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom is once again available on November 26:

MisterPenguin15 hours ago

nickys15 hours ago

For real? Just take it out and share it on the Boardwalk.

MisterPenguin16 hours ago

$20 sharing fee...

Raineman17 hours ago

I think the issue is that, at what point will Disney continue to take pieces that were always part of the basic park experience you get with admission, and start charging for them to the point that the majority of guests can't afford them? It already started when FP/FP+ was replaced with a new paid option. This LLPP is not a necessity for everyone at this point, but what if the prices of the standard LL start moving towards the price of LLPP? What else that used to be part of the price of admission will Disney make a paid option?

Sirwalterraleigh18 hours ago

What will show in time is they don’t have that choice. Parks were built to run an certain way…drawing on a wide and deep customer pool So as the pool drains…the margin for error does as well. And what happens when the expectation for the prices rise? They can’t afford to meet it. But Bob will be dead…and as long as you realize that…spend away so we can all get the feelz