Breaking News: Lightning Lane Premier Pass

Starting October 30, 2024 Disney will begin piloting a new line skipping pass at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

This service will be available to guests staying on property at deluxe resorts in limited qualities, and like other Lightning Lane passes, it can be purchased up to seven days in advance of arrival. Let's dive into all the details.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be similar to line-skipping services that have been available for purchase at other theme parks such as Universal Orlando.

The Pass will include one entry to each Lightning Lane entrance that can be used anytime throughout the day. There will be no need to schedule an arrival time in advance. The pass will include all attractions currently available for purchase using both Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass. It will also include PhotoPass downloads. There will be no Park Hopper option offered.

The cost of Lightning Lane Premier Passes will be quite pricey and vary by date and theme park. Prices will range from $129 to $449 per person, plus tax. Release prices are as follows and exclude tax:

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $129 to $199 per guest

• EPCOT: $169 to $249 per guest

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $269 to $349 per guest

• Magic Kingdom: $329 to $449 per guest

Lighting Lane Premire Pass will be slightly different at Disneyland Resort. Disney will begin piloting Lightning Lane Premier Pass their on October 23, 2024. Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be available 3 days in advance starting at 7 AM PST to all guests with a theme park ticket and park reservation. Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disneyland will be $400 per person through December 31, 2024. Afterwards prices will vary by date. The pass will include one-time entry to each Lightning Lane attraction both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Guests must have a park hopper ticket in order to use the pass at both parks.