Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

By: Greg Gately

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Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World. Disney’s recent changes to its skip-the-line offerings have sparked debate and controversy among guests. The transition from FastPass to Genie and Genie+ introduced a paid system, allowing visitors to purchase access to popular attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tron Lightcycle Run. These offerings have evolved through various iterations, including Lightning Lane, Lightning Lane Single Pass, Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, and now, Lightning Lane Premium Pass.

The new Lightning Lane Premier Pass has gone live today and is now available for purchase and we have the opening day prices. We also went through select days and found the most expensive days are obviously going to be weekends or holidays.

November 16th Prices:

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World
Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

Lightning Lane Premier Pass is not for everyone, nor does it impact those who do not purchase this. It is made for those who may not have a lot of time to spend in the parks and have residual income to get the most out of the park visit. In the meantime, there are those who feel this has had unintended consequences. The Disability Community.

Disney has implemented stricter regulations for its Disability Access Pass (DAS), a system designed to accommodate guests with disabilities. These changes have raised concerns about potential unintended consequences, as some guests who genuinely require the pass may have been inadvertently impacted.

The introduction of the Lightning Lane Premium Pass, which offers additional benefits beyond standard Lightning Lane access, has further fueled speculation about the relationship between DAS and these paid offerings. While an official connection has not been confirmed, many guests have questioned the timing and implications of these changes.

It’s important to note that these are complex issues with no easy answers. Disney aims to balance the needs of all guests, including those with disabilities, while also managing capacity and ensuring a positive experience for everyone. As the landscape of theme park experiences continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these changes will impact future visits.

A Convenient Way to Save Time in Line

Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows one-time entry to each Lightning Lane experience in a theme park—to enjoy at your leisure that day.

We are piloting the rollout of Lightning Lane Premier Pass with very limited quantities for Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and other select hotels. View eligible hotels.

Get one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in a park for one day—including the most in-demand attractions.

Ride the attractions you want, when you want. You don’t need to choose specific arrival times.

Enjoy photo perks, including digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos. Plus, unlock Disney PhotoPass Lenses. View more details.

Eligibility and When to Purchase

Mother and daughter holding hands and a father with his arm around his son walking through Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

We will begin piloting the rollout of Lightning Lane Premier Pass to Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort hotels, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and other select hotels, for park visits during their stay.

Eligible Guests can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes up to 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay—for their entire length of stay (up to 14 days)—starting at 7:00 AM Eastern Time.

ELIGIBLE RESORT HOTELS

Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels

Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts

Other Eligible Hotels

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.

How to Purchase and Use This Pass

Guests sitting under a canopied tramp steamboat while wearing various Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Ear Headbands
Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

Before You Begin
Before you purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you’ll need to do 3 things:

  1. Connect everyone in your travel group via your Family & Friends list—so you’ll be able to purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes for everyone who is eligible.
  2. Make sure that everyone in your party is a registered Guest at an eligible Resort hotel, and has 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.
  3. Download the latest version of the My Disney Experience app.*

How to Purchase
When you’re ready to purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes, here’s what to do:

Open the My Disney Experience app, find  “Lightning Lane Premier Pass” on the home screen and then tap “Purchase”. Follow the prompts to complete your purchase—and receive a confirmation.

Price
Prices for Lightning Lane Premier Passes vary based on date and theme park; purchasing is subject to very limited quantities.

Prices will be displayed in the My Disney Experience app.

Make the Most of Your Pass
Lightning Lane Premier Pass gives you one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane entrance in one park for one day. Here’s how to use it:

  • Go to the Lightning Lane entrance and tap in using a Disney band or Disney MagicMobile pass, Key to the World Card or ticket card that’s linked to your valid theme park admission.
  • You’ll skip the standby line and join a shorter line for that attraction or experience instead.
  • Continue to enjoy other Lightning Lane experiences in the park—at your leisure.

Keep Track of the Fun
To view the Lightning Lane experiences you’ve redeemed that day:

  • Open the My Disney Experience app and tap “Today’s Plans” in the app menu. This will take you to the “My Day” feature.
  • View your Lightning Lane Premier Pass and tap to see your experiences for that day—including which ones remain available and which ones you’ve already redeemed.

Magic Kingdom Park

Guests riding on the Tron Lightcycle Run attraction
Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

Enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in the park that day.

Lightning Lane Attractions & Experiences**

Limit one Lightning Lane entry per experience, per day.

Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.

EPCOT

The Guardians of the Galaxy, Cosmic Rewind and Spaceship Earth attractions at night
Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

Enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in the park that day.

Lightning Lane Attractions & Experiences**

Limit one Lightning Lane entry per experience, per day.

Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Three kids standing before a Tie Fighter at the Star Wars, Galaxy’s Edge attraction
Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

Enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in the park that day.

Lightning Lane Attractions & Experiences**

Limit one Lightning Lane entry per experience, per day.

Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

An illustration of the Avatar Flight of Passage attraction and a boy flying with banshee over water
Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World

Enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in the park that day.

Lightning Lane Attractions & Experiences**

Limit one Lightning Lane entry per experience, per day.

Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Now Available for Purchase at Walt Disney World