Lightning Lane Premier Pass Coming To Disney World and Disneyland

Disney announced today yet another option for guests to consider when going on a Disneyland or Disney World vacation. Lightning Lane Premier Pass is the latest line of products under the Lightning Lane umbrella, and it is very similar to what Universal Orlando offers its guests. Guests will get one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in a park for one day, including the most in-demand attractions.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass gives you a 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 MagicBand, MagicBand+, 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.

Beginning October 30, 2024, Disney World will begin 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.  Here are the available hotels:

Disney 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.\

Here is how to purchase:

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.

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.

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 in the My Disney Experience app.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass includes the following photo perks:

• Receive digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos from your day, captured with Disney PhotoPass Service.
• Unlock Disney PhotoPass Lenses, which let you transform your photos with Disney-themed, augmented-reality effects.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be coming to Disneyland Resort a little earlier on Oct. 23.