Disney World’s Pricey Lightning Lane PREMIER PASS

Starting Oct. 30, 2024, Disney World will begin piloting the rollout of Lightning Lane Premier Pass, with very limited quantities available daily for Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other select Resorts.

Being sold as a "convenient way to save time in line," Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows one-time entry to each Lightning Lane experience in a theme park.

Guests will be able to buy the passes up to seven days ahead of their visit, except for the launch date, for which no advance purchases are allowed. Disney World's Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be park-specific, with prices varying depending on the park and date. 

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Disney World Lightning Lane Premier Pass opens Oct 30, 2024

Purchasing a Lightning Lane Premier Pass provides you with one-time access to any Lightning Lane entrance at a single Theme Park.

Attractions that offer Lightning Lane Single Pass can be experienced using a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, without additional purchase.

You do not need to book an arrival window; you simply head to the Lightning Lane entrance whenever you wish.

Guests may purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass for only one Theme Park each day.

Lightning Lane Premier Passes include Disney PhotoPass Lenses and digital Disney PhotoPass Downloads of any attraction photos from the day of the Guest’s visit.

Purchasing a Lightning Lane Premier Pass does not prevent you from purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass and/or Lightning Lane Single Passes

When You Can Purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

Guests of eligible Resorts can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Passes up to seven days prior to their check-in date for the length of their stay (up to 14 days) starting at 7 a.m. Eastern.

Eligible Resorts include

  • Disney Deluxe Resort

  • Deluxe Villa Resorts

  • Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels

  • Shades of Green Resort.


To purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, Guests must have both a valid Resort reservation and valid Theme Park admission linked to their My Disney Experience account.

Some admission types also require a Theme Park reservation like Disney World Annual Passes.

Guests must use the My Disney Experience app to purchase their Lightning Lane Premier Pass and to track the experiences they have visited using the pass.


How Much Lightning Lane Premier Pass Costs

  • 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



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