Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass are paid services at Disney Parks that helps guests skip the standby queue and ride attractions faster. This service replaces Disney Genie services. Starting July 24, guests who stay at an official Disney Resort Hotel or other select hotels can buy the Lightning Lane Multi Pass up to seven days before their check-in date. Sales start at 7 a.m. Eastern.
During this time, guests can pick rides, experiences, and arrival times for their favorite attractions during their entire Disney vacation, up to 14 days. This is a big perk for staying in a Disney hotel! Let’s go through some common questions about Disney Lightning Lane Multi and Single Pass, how to use them, and if they might be worth it for your family.
What is Lightning Lane?
Lightning Lane is Disney’s term for the queue formerly known as the FastPass queue. It is supposed to allow guests to have a much shorter wait before experiencing an attraction. To enter a Lightning Lane, you must have purchased a Lightning Lane Pass, be qualified for Disability Access Service, or DAS, or be part of a VIP Tour.
What are Lightning Lane Passes?
Lightning Lane Passes are Disney World’s paid way to skip the standby line for most rides and experiences. It is a completely new version of the line-skipping service, now known as Lightning Lane services. Passes include the Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which replaced Genie+, and the Lightning Lane Single Pass, which replaced Individual Lightning Lanes.
What is a Lightning Lane Multi Pass?
Lightning Lane Multi Pass is a new service that replaced Genie+. Much like Genie+, you can pay to schedule a time frame for your next visit to an attraction. With Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single Pass, you can skip the standby queue and enter through Lightning Lane. Unlike Genie+, you can plan ahead of your vacation arrival and select 3 different experiences ahead of time.
What is a Lightning Lane Single Pass?
Lightning Lane Single Passes are replacing Individual Lightning Lanes. Each park has one or two premium attractions that are not included within the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and are purchased separately. You do not need to have purchased a Lightning Lane Multi Pass to purchase a Single Pass.
Unlike Individual Lightning Lane, you will be able to book your selection(s) prior to your arrival. You will have the ability to make a selection and pick your return window prior to purchase. You may purchase up to two per day for select attractions.
Are there any additional perks included with Multi-Pass?
Yes! You receive digital downloads of select Disney PhotoPass attraction photos and videos taken at the park on the day of your visit. You can also use Disney-themed photo lenses on your mobile device. These lenses have magical augmented-reality effects.
Lightning Lane Attractions
Now that we understand Lightning Lane and how to purchase it, you’re probably wondering where you can use the line-skipping services. Note that these attractions can change at any time, and I will strive to update this page as soon as I can. This is a current list of attractions that have Lightning Lanes in Walt Disney World.
Which attractions are in each tier at Magic Kingdom?
Tier 1: Choose up to one experience from this tier: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Jungle Cruise, Peter Pan’s Flight, Space Mountain, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Tier 2: Choose your other 2 experiences—or all 3—from this tier: 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, and Under the Sea—Journey of The Little Mermaid.
Which attractions are in each tier for Epcot?
Tier 1: Choose up to one experience from this tier: Frozen Ever After, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Soarin’ Around the World
Tier 2: Choose your other 2 experiences—or all 3—from this tier: Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Journey into Imagination with Figment, Living with the Land, Mission Space, e Seas with Nemo & Friends, Spaceship Earth, and Turtle Talk with Crush.
Which attractions are in each tier for Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
Tier 1: Choose up to one experience from this tier: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, and Slinky Dog Dash.
Tier 2: Choose your other 2 experiences—or all 3—from this tier: 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, and Toy Story Midway Mania.
Which attractions are in each tier for Animal Kingdom?
Animal Kingdom only has one tier. You can choose any three selections that are available from the following experiences: Dinosaur, Expedition Everest—Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, Feathered Friends in Flight, Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo Show, It’s Tough to Be a Bug, Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Naʻvi River Journey.
Purchasing Lightning Lane Passes
If you’re ready to purchase your Lightning Lane Passes, your next question is probably when you can do so. The answer depends on several factors, such as your accommodations and ticket type.
When can I buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass?
For guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort, Lightning Lane Passes, both multi and single passes, can be purchased up to 7 days before check-in for their entire stay (up to 14 days).
Guests with date-based theme park tickets can purchase Lightning Lane passes and choose experiences and return times for the total number of valid admission days starting 3 days in advance.
Annual passholders who are not staying on the property and guests with other ticket types must purchase one day at a time three days before their park visit. If you are an Annual Passholder, you must have a park reservation in order to purchase a Lightning Lane Pass, even if you have a Walt Disney World Resort reservation.
What time will I be able to buy Lightning Lane Passes?
Guests can purchase Lightning Lane Passes for days they have valid theme park admission starting at 7 am Eastern on their first day of eligibility.
Pricing for Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass May Vary
Prices for a Multi-Pass currently range from $29 per person per day at Magic Kingdom to $16 per person per day at Animal Kingdom. Prices for a Single Pass currently range from $26 per person for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to $11 for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. These prices are comparable to the pricing of Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane.
You can also view the pricing for both Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass three weeks out from the current date. The price of Lightning Lane Multi Passes varies by date and theme park, and the price of Lightning Lane Single Passes also varies by date and attraction.
How do I buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass?
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass are purchased in the My Disney Experience (MDE) app. Before purchasing, make sure you have linked your entire party’s tickets in the app. You also need to make sure your MDE app is updated and your phone is running its latest operating system.
- Open the app and click on the purchase button for Lightning Lane Multi/Single Pass on the home screen.
- Select a date and a theme park.
- Pick Single Pass, Multi Pass, or both.
- Select from available attractions and arrival windows. Be prepared to be quick as you only have five minutes to select experiences.
- Select the guests you want to include.
- Complete your purchase.
- You can tap “Plan Another Day” to purchase more passes as needed.
Can I use a Disney gift card or a Disney Visa rewards card when purchasing the passes?
Yes, you may use a Disney gift card, Visa rewards card, or debit/credit card.
Can Single and Multi Pass both be purchased together?
Yes. You can purchase a multi-pass and two Single Passes for your entire travel party in the same transaction for a specific day.
Can multiple days be purchased at the same time?
They can be purchased at the same time, but not in the same transaction. Each day of your trip is a separate transaction.
With Multi-Pass, can I choose from any three experiences?
Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios have a tiered system. You may pick one experience from tier 1 and two experiences (or all three) from tier 2. Animal Kingdom only has one tier so any three experiences may be chosen ahead of time.
Can you use Lightning Lane Multi Pass with all of the same experiences as Disney Genie?
No. Character meet-and-greets will no longer offer Lightning Lanes. Parades and other entertainment will also not be part of Lightning Lane. Shows, however, are still included.
More Questions and Answers
Now that you know what multi-pass and single-pass Lightning Lanes are, these are a few more questions and answers that might help you book your passes to make the most of your time in the theme parks.
Should I book Multi-Pass or Single Pass first?
The best advice is to book your Multi-Pass selections first—those times often run out sooner. After you’re finished, go back and choose Single Pass selections for that day.
When can I book additional Lightning Lanes?
Right after you use your first pre-booked selection. You can book additional reservations throughout the day, but you can only hold 3 reservations at a time. The tier system does not apply when booking extra Lightning Lane passes.
Can I book all of my group on the Multi-Pass and only some on the Single Pass?
Pay for your Multi Pass first, book those attractions, then go back and book the Single Pass. You can book fewer people for a Single Pass if not everyone in your party will be experiencing that attraction.
Can you make Lightning Lane Multi-Pass selections in a different park?
You must schedule your first three Lightning Lanes Multi Pass selections at the same park. If you have a Park Hopper ticket or an Annual Pass, once you redeem your first selection on the day of your visit, you can use the My Disney Experience app to choose another Lightning Lane return time in any of the other theme parks.
Does it cost more to use Multi-Pass when park hopping?
No, there is no additional cost to use the pass in another park. Once purchased for the day, that’s it.
Can I modify a return time after I have picked one?
After purchase, you can modify the times you have selected under the My Day tab in the My Disney Experience app. Before purchase, right before you check out, there will be a screen where you can modify the times of the experiences you have selected.
Can I overlap my return time window for my Multi-Pass or Single Pass?
This feature is not available when booking the times initially. However, they may be modified to overlap by ten minutes after being booked.
Can I book a Lightning Lane selection at the same attraction multiple times?
No. You may only use Lightning Lane Multi Pass to book an attraction one time each day. You can always join the standby line if you want to ride twice.
Can I modify my selections so that members of my planning party can choose a different attraction?
Yes! Under the My Day tab, scroll to the bottom, and you’ll see all family members listed. Click the button to select the party members for whom you want to modify the selection.
What should I do if none of the attractions I want are available when I try to book?
People change their selections throughout the day, and sometimes Disney releases more. Keep checking the app for the best availability! Be aware that popular attractions, like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, will rarely be available throughout the day.
How do I use Lightning Lane Multi-Pass to make the most of my day?
To make the most of your day at the parks with Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, consider booking attractions strategically, aiming for popular rides first. Modify return times to reduce wait times and maximize ride opportunities. Use single-rider lines where available.
Stay flexible and keep checking for new availability throughout the day. Enjoy a mix of scheduled Lightning Lane selections and standby line rides for a well-rounded park experience.
Do I have to use the Lightning Lane Pass system?
It is possible to tour the parks without purchasing a Lightning Lane Pass. Every ride has a standby queue that can be used at no extra charge. The exceptions to this are TRON Lightcycle, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and Guardians of the Galaxy, all of which currently have a virtual queue. Depending on crowd levels, Lightning Lane Multi Pass can make it easier to fit in more rides, especially popular ones like TRON Lightcycle, but it is not a requirement.
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