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 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
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’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort (eligibility applies to Disney Vacation Club Cabins only)
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Other Eligible Hotels
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Shades of Green Resort
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
Before You Begin
Before you purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you’ll need to do 3 things:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in the park that day.
Lightning Lane Attractions & Experiences**
- 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
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
Enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in the park that day.
Lightning Lane Attractions & Experiences**
- 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:
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Spaceship Earth
- Turtle Talk with Crush
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
Enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in the park that day.
Lightning Lane Attractions & Experiences**
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
- Disney Junior Play & Dance!
- 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™
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
Enjoy one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in the park that day.
Lightning Lane Attractions & Experiences**
- 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
- Naʻvi River Journey
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
