- Overview
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
- Lightning Lane Single Pass
- How to Purchase
- Attractions & Experiences
Complete Guide to Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Plan Ahead and Save Time in Line
With our new Lightning Lane passes, skip the standby line and join a shorter line for select attractions and experiences instead. Purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, a Lightning Lane Single Pass or both… and enjoy more magic in every moment of your day! These passes can be purchased after you arrive in the US.
Discover What's New
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Purchase Lightning Lane passes upon arrival in the US—and make plans for a fun-filled park visit.
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Choose attractions and arrival windows before purchasing a pass—so you know what to expect.
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Make plans for multiple days, all in the same day! This makes it easier to plan your visit.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Enjoy Multiple Experiences
When you purchase a multi pass upon arrival in the US, you can:
- Plan ahead of your park visit and choose up to 3 multi pass experiences and arrival windows in a theme park.
- Once you’re in the park and you enjoy your first multi pass experience, you may be able to make an additional selection (subject to availability).
- Enjoy photo perks. Receive digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos from your day, captured with Disney PhotoPass Service. Plus, access Disney PhotoPass Lenses. Disney PhotoPass Terms and Conditions apply.
Lightning Lane Single Pass
Save time in line with a Lightning Lane Single Pass for one of our most in-demand attractions—those not available with Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Purchase up to 2 single passes per day, subject to availability.
When to Purchase Passes
Upon arrival in the US, 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. 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.
Here’s when you can purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass and/or Lightning Lane Single Pass—and choose experiences and arrival windows:
7 Days in Advance for Eligible Resort Hotel Guests
Upon arrival in the US, Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels can purchase Lightning Lane passes—and choose experiences and arrival windows—starting 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay, for their length of stay (up to 14 days).
This early-planning benefit is available to registered Guests staying at:
- Disney Resort hotels
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Shades of Green Resort
3 Days in Advance for All Other Guests
Not staying at a Disney Resort hotel or other select hotel? Upon arrival in the US, you can purchase Lightning Lane passes—and choose experiences and arrival windows—3 days in advance. See additional details below, which vary based on admission type:
- Upon arrival in the US, Guests with date-based themepark tickets (which require the Guest to choose a start date at the time of purchase) can purchase 3 days before the first day of their ticket, for the total number of valid admission days on their ticket.
- Upon arrival in the US, Guests with other ticket types* can purchase 3 days before their park visit.
- Upon arrival in the US, Annual Passholders* can purchase 3 days before their park visit.
Location and Admission Requirements
Before you purchase a Lightning Lane pass, you must arrive in the US, then download the My Disney Experience app. Additionally, you must have valid theme park admission; you may also need a theme park reservation, depending on the type of admission and the date of your visit.
7-Day and 14-Day Disney Magic Tickets DO NOT require a theme park reservation.
Important Information
- Lightning Lane passes and experiences are subject to availability.
- Products and services are fulfilled in the My Disney Experience app. App should be downloaded upon arrival in the US and all features are intended for or available for use in the US only. Currently, the app is only available in English.
*Annual Passholders and Guests with tickets that are not date-based may purchase Lightning Lane passes for any day within the 3-day purchase window.
How to Purchase and Use Passes
Learn how to purchase a Lightning Lane pass, and then make the most of it during a fun-filled theme park visit.
Before You Begin
Before you purchase a Lightning Lane pass, you’ll need to do 4 things:
- Arrive in the US.
- Download the latest version of the My Disney Experience app.**
- 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.
- Gather your group’s wish list for attractions and experiences. You can save your group’s top picks in the My Disney Experience app using the “My Day” feature.
Just remember, everyone in your party must have valid theme park admission. Park reservations may also be required, depending on the type of admission and the date of your visit.
Price
Pricing for Lightning Lane passes varies by date and theme park or attraction, and purchase is subject to limited availability. Prices will be displayed in the My Disney Experience app.
How to Purchase
When you’re ready to purchase Lightning Lane passes, here’s what to do:
1. Open the My Disney Experience app, then tap the Lightning Lane Passes section on the home screen.
2. Select a date and theme park
3. Select a Lightning Lane Single Pass, a Lightning Lane Multi Pass or both.
- If you select a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you can choose up to 3 Lightning Lane Multi Pass experiences and arrival windows in advance.
- If you select a Lightning Lane Single Pass, you can choose an arrival window in advance.
4. Follow all prompts to complete your purchase—and receive a confirmation.
5. From the confirmation screen, you can tap “Plan Another Day” to purchase another pass—or tap “View My Day” for details about your Lightning Lane selections.
Modify Your Plans
Changed your plans… or your mind? You can modify your Lightning Lane selections via the My Disney Experience app.
To get started, tap the Lightning Lane Passes section on the app’s home screen to find your plans. Then, you can:
- Change your selected park and/or date in advance (subject to availability)—up until the moment you redeem your first Lightning Lane selection of the day
- Change each selected experience and/or arrival window in advance (subject to availability)—up until the start of the arrival window
Unlock More Magic
On the day of your park visit, once you redeem a Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection (or once the arrival window has passed), you can use the My Disney Experience app to check availability for another Lightning Lane Multi Pass experience—and add to your plans.
You can make additional selections one at a time until regular park closing (subject to availability). If your park admission includes Park Hopper benefits, you can even choose a Lightning Lane Multi Pass experience in a different theme park.
Important Information
- Lightning Lane passes and experiences are subject to availability.
- Products and services are fulfilled in the My Disney Experience app. App should be downloaded upon arrival in the US and all features are intended for or available for use in the US only. Currently, the app is only available in English.
Attractions & Experiences
Check out Lightning Lane attractions and experiences in each theme park.
Magic Kingdom Park Experiences
All Lightning Lane experiences and options are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability. Please check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your purchase for the most up-to-date details.
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
Once you redeem a selection on the day of your park visit, you can choose another multi pass experience from either group (subject to availability).
If you have valid admission with the Park Hopper option, you could even choose a multi pass experience in a different theme park (subject to availability).
Single Pass Attractions (Not Available with the Multi Pass)
A Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for:
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar on the My Disney Experience app for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.
Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.
EPCOT
All Lightning Lane experiences and options are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability. Please check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your purchase for the most up-to-date details.
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
Once you redeem a selection on the day of your park visit, you can choose another multi pass experience from either group (subject to availability).
If you have valid admission with the Park Hopper option, you could even choose a multi pass experience in a different theme park (subject to availability).
Single Pass Attractions (Not Available with the Multi Pass)
A Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for the following attraction:
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar on the My Disney Experience app for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.
Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Experiences
All Lightning Lane experiences and options are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability. Please check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your purchase for the most up-to-date details.
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!
Once you redeem a selection on the day of your park visit, you can choose another multi pass experience from either group (subject to availability).
If you have valid admission with the Park Hopper option, you could even choose a multi pass experience in a different theme park (subject to availability).
Single Pass Attractions (Not Available with the Multi Pass)
A Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for the following attraction:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar on the My Disney Experience app for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.
Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
All Lightning Lane experiences and options are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability. Please check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your purchase for the most up-to-date details.
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
After redeeming your first selection that day, you can choose another multi pass experience (subject to availability).
If you have valid admission with the Park Hopper option, you could even choose a multi pass experience in a different theme park (subject to availability).
Single Pass Attractions (Not Available with the Multi Pass)
A Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for the following attraction:
- Avatar Flight of Passage
Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar on the My Disney Experience app for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.
Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.
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Important Details About Lightning Lane Passes
Lightning Lane passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Lightning Lane passes, attractions experiences may vary by date, are subject to change or closure, are limited in availability and are not guaranteed, and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time you make a selection. Price, terms and entitlements are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.
Products and services are fulfilled in the My Disney Experience app. App should be downloaded upon arrival in the US and all features are intended for or available for use in the US only. Currently, the app is only available in English.
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