COMPLETE GUIDE: New Lightning Lane Premier Pass At Disney Lets You Skip Any Line Whenever You Want

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How Lightning Lane Premier Pass Works At Walt Disney World
How Lightning Lane Premier Pass Works At Disneyland Resort

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Disney just announced they’re adding a new paid Lightning Lane Premier Pass that will allow you to skip the ride lines whenever you want at both Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.

The new pass will includes one entry to each Lightning Lane entrance at any time during the day. This means you won’t need to choose return times for when you want to experience the rides like you’ve always had to do with any of their line-skipping services at the U.S. parks.

Disney says this will be a pilot program at first and the way it will be rolled out at Walt Disney World is different than at Disneyland Resort. But one thing will remain the same for both: the passes will be pricey!

How Lightning Lane Premier Pass Works At Walt Disney World

At Walt Disney World, the pilot program for Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be rolled out on Oct. 30, 2024 in very limited quantities for guests staying at the following Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts and other select hotels. 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.

Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels

Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts

Other Eligible Hotels

Rides And Attractions Included In Lightning Lane Premier Pass At Walt Disney World

Disney says the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass will include all rides already on other Lightning Passes, including the most popular rides. Remember you can only use the Premier Pass once per ride, per day.

Magic Kingdom

EPCOT

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Can I Park Hop With The Lightning Lane Premier Pass At Walt Disney World?

No. Disney says the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass gives you one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane entrance in one park for one day.

All attractions and experiences are subject to availability. Inclement weather, downtimes, operating hours and refurbishments may impact the availability of any attraction or experience.

Price For Lightning Lane Premier Pass At Walt Disney World

So, how much will the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass cost at Walt Disney World? Disney says prices for Lightning Lane Premier Passes vary by date and theme park. At launch, prices will range from $129 to $449 (per pass, plus tax), with the highest prices falling on a limited number of days over peak travel periods. Eligible Guests will be able to view prices before purchasing the pass in the My Disney Experience app.

Note: Lightning Lane Premier Passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

How Lightning Lane Premier Pass Works At Disneyland Resort

At Disneyland Resort, the pilot program for Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be rolled out on Oct. 23, 2024 in very limited quantities.

Unlike the Walt Disney World version, the hotel you stay at does not matter when purchasing this new pass at Disneyland Resort.

Lightning Lane Premier Passes can be purchased through the Disneyland app up to 2 days in advance of your park visit, starting at 7:00 AM Pacific Time (subject to very limited availability).

Rides And Attractions Included In Lightning Lane Premier Pass At Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Disney California Adventure Park

Can I Park Hop With The Lightning Lane Premier Pass At Disneyland Resort

Yes! Unlike at Walt Disney World, guests at Disneyland Resort will be able to park hop and use their Lightning Lane Premier Pass at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Just make sure your valid park admission includes the Park Hopper benefit.

This affects pricing, because as you’ll see below, the price of this new pass does not change whether you park hop or not.

Price For Lightning Lane Premier Pass At Disneyland Resort

The price for the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be $400 per person, per day for park visits through December 31, 2024. Beginning in 2025, pricing will vary by date and demand within a $300 to $400 range.

Prices will be displayed in the Disneyland app up to 2 days in advance of your park visit.

What do you think for this new line skipping option being rolled out at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort? Let me know in the comments!

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