Everything You Need to Know About Disney's New Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Walt Disney World

Oct 16, 2024 in "Disney Genie"

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Posted: Wednesday October 16, 2024 10:!3am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Starting October 30, 2024, Walt Disney World is introducing a new service called the Lightning Lane Premier Pass, designed exclusively for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and select partner hotels.

This premium offering provides access to Lightning Lanes at popular attractions across Disney parks, allowing guests to bypass standby lines without scheduling specific times. Read on to learn everything you need to know about this new service.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass provides access to every Lighting Lane attraction in the chosen park without selecting an arrival time

Lightning Lane Premier Pass FAQ

What is the Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass is a new, exclusive service launching on October 30, 2024, for guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and select partner hotels. It offers Lightning Lane access to attractions in a single park for one day, without the need to select arrival windows for each ride.

How does the Lightning Lane Premier Pass work?

The Premier Pass allows one-time access to each available Lightning Lane experience in a single park for one day. You can enter the Lightning Lane entrance at any time throughout the day without having to reserve a time slot.

How much does the Lightning Lane Premier Pass cost?

Pricing varies by park and date:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $129 - $199 + tax per person
EPCOT: $169 - $249 + tax per person
Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $269 - $349 + tax per person
Magic Kingdom: $329 - $449 + tax per person

21 Day Advance Lightning Lane pricing calendar

Who is eligible to purchase the Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

Only guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and select hotels, including the Walt Disney World Dolphin, Swan, and Shades of Green, are eligible to purchase the pass.

How do I purchase the Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

Eligible guests can purchase the pass through the My Disney Experience app up to seven days before their stay. Availability is limited, and the pass can be purchased for the length of your stay (up to 14 days).

What is the difference between the Lightning Lane Premier Pass and other passes?

Premier Pass: Offers one-time entry to every Lightning Lane attraction in one park without scheduling arrival windows.
Multi Pass: Requires selecting arrival windows but includes multiple attractions across parks.
Single Pass: Provides access to individual attractions that are not part of multi pass.

Guide and FAQ to Disney World's Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass

Does the Premier Pass include any additional perks?

Yes, the Premier Pass includes Disney PhotoPass perks, allowing you to download select attraction photos and videos, and access Disney PhotoPass Lenses.

Are park reservations required to use the Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

Yes, valid park admission and, in some cases, park reservations are required to use the Premier Pass. Check the park reservation requirements for your visit date.

Which hotels are part of the pilot program for the Premier Pass?

The Premier Pass is available to guests staying at the following resorts:

Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Beach Club Resort, BoardWalk Inn, Contemporary Resort, Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Polynesian Village Resort, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club Resort.
Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts: Bay Lake Tower, Boulder Ridge Villas, Copper Creek Villas, Animal Kingdom Villas, Beach Club Villas, BoardWalk Villas, Old Key West Resort, Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Riviera Resort, Villas at the Grand Floridian.
Select Partner Hotels: Walt Disney World Dolphin, Swan, Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green.

When and where can I use the Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

You can use the pass for one-time entry at each available Lightning Lane attraction in the chosen park on the day of use. Availability of attractions may vary based on demand.

List of Attractions Available with the Lightning Lane Premier Pass

Magic Kingdom Park

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

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

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 Theme Park

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
Na'vi River Journey.

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JMcMahonEsq15 hours ago

I can understand this in theory, but I think you could also argue that you want to be able to skip the lines at the international park because 1) for most US people, its far mor likely your visit to an international park is a 1 and done, vs multiple trips to WDW and 2) don't you want more time there to explore the other things the parks offer, the food, the shops, the shows, all the special items you can't get domestically?

JMcMahonEsq15 hours ago

Honestly these type of statements are just silly. I get that your time just might be so meaningless that wasting it standing around doing nothing is the best use of your time. So for your, sure there is "not value there "in reducing the time waiting around doing nothing. But for many people, including myself, my time is limited, its valuable, and I would much rather spending it doing something, anything, other than standing around doing nothing, when its avoidable. As to costs, again being a completely subjective and relative decision. Given you don't value your time, maybe for your budget 200-449 is too much to pay. Listen, I don't spend other people's money, so whatever works for you personally, that's great, but it has nothing to do with common sense. While I am not an actor or a professional athlete, and don't have "FU never have to worry about what my grandkids are going to do for work kind of money," I and many others, have a budget such that in a real sense there isn't really a practical difference between spending 15K, or 10K for an annual trip to WDW. So to me, spending the money to skip having to literally wait around and do nothing in a line is a no brainer.

HauntedPirate16 hours ago

Visiting an international park, to me, is the time when you don't want to buy any kind of skip-the-line pass, unless your goal is only to experience the ride itself and skip any and all details in the queue.

Sirwalterraleigh17 hours ago

As long as it’s very limited supply…have at it. But to embrace common sense…there is none if you pay $200+$449 for rides in magic kingdom It’s not that good…and even though still one of the best parks on the planet…there is still not a “value there”

lewisc17 hours ago

I assume you're referring to LL. Same analogy applies to many meals, hotels, snacks and souvenirs at Disney. I would buy the equivalent, in a heartbeat, if I visited an international park. My conclusion, LLPP makes sense for some guests. Not AP holders who go multiple times every year

monothingie18 hours ago

Minnesota disney fan18 hours ago

Thanks, Nickys! I felt stupid asking, but decided I really wanted to know since I made up some pretty silly stuff:rolleyes:.

nickys18 hours ago

Fear of missing out. 😊

Minnesota disney fan18 hours ago

OK, monothingie, I am going to admit to Not knowing what FOMO means. I have made up things, lol, but they are probably wrong 🤪 Thanks for helping out.

JD8018 hours ago

An extra 2-3 hours is hopping to another park or going to dinner or swimming in the pool. For example, my Saturday on the 2nd was something like this: 828 mine train line but it's down 834 pan 912 off pan 920 btm line 940 off btm 942 on TBA line 1013 off TBA 1026 HM LL 1048 off hm 1109 Starbucks no book 1128 out of Starbucks 1145 pirates LL 1202 off pirates 1215 leave MK 1254 arrive AKL 140 arrive at AK 215 harambe market and cocktail 234 nomad lounge return 340 leave nomad 355 EE 409 off EE 450 safari. LL 550 off bus AKL 628 off bus MK 657 Space Mountain LL 715 off space 745 off JC 800 desert party The whole middle of the day would not have happened if we did not have LLMP. With LLPP I may have been able to do more in the same amount of time.

DisneyCane18 hours ago

That's fair. I fully admit that as a passholder within driving distance (approximately 3 hours) who has spent closing in on 200 days in the parks in my life and has experienced every attraction that I enjoy dozens or hundreds of times, it isn't remotely worth it TO ME to spend a dime on any line skip at WDW. If I go to Universal, where I haven't been for 8 or 9 years, I might feel differently because I'll be spending a limited number of days there. If the price is worth it to you to save the time then, by all means, go ahead and purchase and enjoy!

nickys19 hours ago

If someone with LLPP turns up and the CM says “it’s about a 20 minute wait just now” then they can just hit another ride first. Or buy a Mickey Bar. Very few people would decide to join the queue under those circumstances! And if they do then the wait is on them. So no one is prevented from joining the line but most would voluntarily delay if given the wait time.

Sirwalterraleigh19 hours ago

…if you want to look the fool by burning money…gasoline and a lighter is more exciting

HauntedPirate19 hours ago

Absolutely. I was just saying that they won't be able to slow down the rate of LLPP people entering any particular LL queue. I'm sure they are very keen to know LLPP usage.