There’s a new way to get all your rides in, but it’s going to cost you a pretty penny.
In just a few short weeks, starting on Oct 30, 2024, Disney World is piloting a new skip-the-line option for some of its guests. These limited-quantity passes will be available to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other select hotels. Those guests will have the option to purchase the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass for their visit.
How Lightning Lane Premier Pass Will Work
Guests who purchase the Lightning Lane Premier Pass will receive a one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in one park for one day—including the most in-demand attractions such as Tiana’s Bayou Adventures, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. A Lightning Lane Premier Pass will provide entrance to all Lightning Lane experiences (both Multi-pass and Single-pass) in one park.
Guests will not need to select or reserve a time, they can walk up to whichever attraction in the park that they bought the pass for at whatever time is convenient for them, and walk right onto the ride. This option will help guests have more flexibility in their park days.
Finally, guests who purchase the Lightning Lane Premier Pass will enjoy photo perks, including digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos as well as Disney PhotoPass Lenses.
How Much Will Lightning Lane Premier Pass Cost?
The pass prices will vary between parks and by date and demand. The price will range from between $129 per person and $449 per person. According to Disney, the price ranges are as follows:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $129-$199 plus tax
- EPCOT: $169-$249 plus tax
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $269-$349 plus tax
- Magic Kingdom: $329-$449 plus tax
The new passes can be purchased up to seven days in advance of Disney World stays. Regular park admission is still required to enter the parks, and the Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be an additional optional charge.
Eligible Resorts for Disney World’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass
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
Disneyland will also offer Lightning Lane Premier Passes
Disneyland will debut its version of Lightning Lane Premier Pass on Oct. 23. Their pass will work at both California theme parks, and be available on a first-come, first-served basis to all guests with park tickets. It will cost $400 per person when it launches.
Will you purchase the Lightning Lane Premier Pass?