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 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
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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