You may find yourself asking, what does that mean?! We are here to help! We've compiled some initial answers to frequently asked questions about the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass to keep you informed on all the changes. We review what's changed, how to book, when to book, attractions and more. The change went into effect on July 24, 2024, so it's still relatively new.
What's New
How do the new Lightning Lane passes differ from the Disney Genie+ service and Individual Lightning Lane entry? Lightning Lane Multi Pass replaced Disney Genie+ service and Lightning Lane Single Pass replaced Individual Lightning Lane entry. Guests are now able to purchase Lightning Lane passes and make selections days in advance of your arrival. Not only can you make selections days in advance of your arrival but you are also able to choose attractions and arrival windows before you purchase a pass so you know what to expect. But that's not all! You can also make plans for multiple days of your vacation, all in the same day!
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What is the Lightning Lane Single Pass? The Lightning Lane Single Pass allows guests to save time in line and ride a top attraction that's not available with the Lightning Lane Multi Pass. You may purchase up to 2 single passes per day, subject to availability.
Planning Ahead & Purchasing
How many days in advance can I purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass? Guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can purchase passes up to 7 days in advance of their stay and other Guests can purchase passes up to 3 days in advance of their park visit.
What hotels are considered "other select hotels"? The early planning benefit is available to guests staying at Disney Resort hotel as well as Guests staying at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve and Shades of Green Resort.
What time can I make my selections? Guests can purchase Lightning Lane passes for days they have valid theme park admission starting at 7:00 AM Eastern Time on their first day of eligibility.
What if I'm not staying at a Disney Resort hotel or other select hotel? It depends on your ticket type. Guests with date-based theme park tickets can purchase 3 days before the first day of their ticket, for the total number of valid admission days on their ticket. Guests with other ticket types, like tickets that are not-date based or Annual Passholders, can purchase Lightning Lane passes for any day within the 3-day purchase window.
What if I have an Annual Pass but I also have a reservation at a Disney Resort hotel? In that scenario, your Disney Resort hotel stay will take priority and you will be able to make your selections 7 days in advance.
Do I need a theme park ticket or theme park reservation to make Lightning Lane selections? Yes, you must have a valid theme park admission ticket in order to purchase a Lightning Lane pass. Depending on your ticket type and the date of your visit, you may also need a theme park reservation.
How much do Lightning Lane passes cost? Lighting Lane Multi Pass prices vary by date and theme park and Lightning Lane Single Passes will vary by date and attraction. As of this posting, prices for the Lightning Lane Multi Pass range from around $15-$39 per person, per day, plus tax. Lightning Lane Single Pass attraction prices range from around $12-$25 per person, per day, plus tax, and vary by attraction. The good news is that you are able to view prices in the My Disney Experience app prior to purchasing.
Where can I purchase the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass? You can purchase Lightning Lane passes in the My Disney Experience app and ONLY in the My Disney Experience app. Make sure to download or update to the latest version of the My Disney Experience app prior to your selection day. Connect everyone in your travel group on your Family & Friends list in the My Disney Experience app so you'll be able to purchase Lightning Lane passes and make plans for everyone that is eligible. Remember, everyone in your party must have valid theme park admission!
How can I make Lightning Lane selections? We got you covered! Check out our Lightning Lane Step by Step Guide. We walk you through each step of the process on the My Disney Experience app with steps, screenshots and tips.
Attractions & Experiences
What attractions and experiences are available to select with the Lightning Lane Multi Pass? Lightning Lane experiences and options are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability. You'll want to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your purchase for the most up-to-date details. The following attractions offer the Lightning Lane:
Magic Kingdom Park Multi Pass Experiences
When purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom park, you’ll be prompted to choose up to 3 multi pass experiences and arrival windows.Choose up to one experience from this group:
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Jungle Cruise
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Space Mountain
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Choose your other 2 experiences—or all 3—from this group:
- The Barnstormer
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Haunted Mansion
- “it’s a small world”
- Mad Tea Party
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
EPCOT Multi Pass Experiences
When purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for EPCOT, you’ll be prompted to choose up to 3 multi pass experiences and arrival windows.
Choose up to one experience from this group:
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Soarin' Around the World
Choose your other 2 experiences—or all 3—from this group:
- Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
- Journey into Imagination with Figment
- Living with the Land
- Mission: SPACE
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Spaceship Earth
- Turtle Talk with Crush
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Multi Pass Experiences
When purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll be prompted to choose up to 3 multi pass experiences and arrival windows.Choose up to one experience from this group:
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
Choose your other 2 experiences—or all 3—from this group:
- 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
- Muppet*Vision 3D
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
- Toy Story Mania!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Multi Pass Experiences
When purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, you’ll be prompted to choose up to 3 of the following multi pass experiences (as well as arrival windows).- 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
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| Lightning Lane Attractions at Walt Disney World |
Magic Kingdom Park Single Pass Attractions (Not Available with the Multi Pass)
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
EPCOT Single Pass Attractions (Not Available with the Multi Pass)
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney's Hollywood Studios Single Pass Attractions (Not Available with the Multi Pass)
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park Single Pass Attractions (Not Available with the Multi Pass)
- Avatar Flight of Passage
Does a Lightning Lane Multi Pass include access to Lightning Lane Single Pass attractions? No. The Lightning Lane Multi Pass does not include access to Lightning Lane Single Pass attractions. For single pass attractions, Lightning Lane entry is only available with the purchase of a Lightning Lane Single Pass.
Can I make more Lightning Lane multi pass selections throughout the day? Yes. Once you redeem one selection on the day of your park visit, you can choose another multi pass experience from either group, subject to availability. Those selections can be in the same park or at another park if you have the Park Hopper option.
Can I still ride attractions if I don't want to pay for a Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Single Pass? Absolutely! Traditional standby lines are still available at most attractions and experiences. Some attractions may require a virtual queue but that is limited to a small number of the most highly demanded attractions. When the virtual queue is in place, a standby queue will not be available, and Guests must use the My Disney Experience app to enter the attraction or experience.
Can I use the Lightning Lane entrance on the same attraction multiple times? No. You are limited to using the Lightning Lane one time, per attraction, per day.
We will continue to update this post as Disney continues to make changes and improvements to the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass services.
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