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Lightning Lane

Disney World's latest way to access shorter lines has multiple components that can help you get the most from your day. We'll show you how making the right choices (with the use of a Touring Plan) can make it even better.

Last updated: April 26, 2025

So what is the difference?

Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Lightning Lane Single Pass
What is it?
Multi Pass is a paid, app-based ride reservation system. It allows you to make reservations for up to 3 attractions at a time, multiple days in advance. When your return time comes, you get to skip the standby line and use the faster "Lightning Lane" queue to board with a low wait.
For a per-attraction, per-person fee, schedule a return time to use the faster "Lighting Lane" queue at the one or two top attractions excluded from Multi Pass in each park. The alternative is waiting in the slower "standby" line.
How much does it cost?
The daily cost varies and is charged per-person. For a fixed daily price, Multi Pass lets you schedule using the Lightning Lane queue at many attractions.
Prices vary by attraction and day of year, ranging from $11 to $25 per person, per ride, with many attractions costing a couple dollars more (but still within that range) on weekends vs. mid-week. You do not need to purchase Multi Pass to purchase a Single Pass.
Is it worth it?
In general, yes: we recommend using Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, in conjunction with a touring plan.
That depends on how long the standby lines are and how large your party size is. Passes are sold per-person, and guests are limited to two Single Pass purchases (and no more than one per attraction) per day. If you schedule appropriately with a Touring Plan, it may not be necessary.

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As of 3:49am EDT on 4/26/2025

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Haunted Mansion 4:35pm 5:15pm 3:00pm 2:45pm 1:45pm 1:25pm 1:35pm 8:10am 10:15am 8:00am 10:05am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 9:00am
it's a small world 8:00am 10:30am 10:05am 11:15am 9:45am 10:00am 9:55am 9:10am 9:10am 8:00am 10:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:05am 10:00am 10:00am 9:00am 10:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
Jungle Cruise 12:40pm 12:15pm 12:45pm 12:55pm 11:30am 12:05pm 12:00pm 8:10am 10:05am 8:00am 9:05am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 9:00am 9:00am
Laugh Floor 9:20am 10:00am 10:00am 10:20am 10:00am 10:30am 10:00am 9:30am 10:00am 9:00am 10:10am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am
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Magic Carpets 8:40am 10:20am 10:00am 11:00am 9:40am 9:30am 10:30am 9:10am 9:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am
Peter Pan's Flight 3:30pm 4:00pm 2:50pm 3:15pm 1:10pm 12:40pm 12:40pm 8:25am 9:20am 9:10am 9:05am 10:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 9:00am
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TRON Gone Gone 5:50pm 4:45pm 3:20pm 2:20pm 3:50pm 9:40am 10:05am 9:05am 10:00am 10:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
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Feathered Friends 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am 10:00am
Festival Lion King 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am
Finding Nemo Musical 10:30am 10:30am 11:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am
Flight of Passage Gone 4:35pm 3:30pm 8:25am 8:20am 8:30am 8:25am 8:25am 8:10am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am
Kali River Rapids 10:55am 10:30am 10:50am 9:25am 9:50am 10:30am 9:55am 9:00am 9:05am 9:20am 9:05am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:50am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am
Kilimanjaro Safaris 12:10pm 11:30am 11:40am 9:20am 9:25am 9:50am 8:50am 9:50am 8:30am 8:20am 8:05am 9:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 9:00am 9:00am 8:30am
Na'vi River 5:30pm 3:40pm 4:00pm 12:45pm 12:15pm 12:10pm 11:35am 9:30am 8:25am 8:20am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 8:00am 9:00am 8:00am 9:00am 8:00am 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am

Do I still need a Touring Plan if I use Multi Pass?

YES! Even with the potential to schedule your attractions, you'll definitely want to use a Touring Plan to know the best time to visit each attraction and whether there's a way to save paying for a Single Pass.

Plus, our subscription is about the same price as one person's use of Multi Pass for the day or about the same price as one person paying to use the Lightning Lane. And you'll get a lot more than just saved time!

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Lightning Lane Premier Pass

For those with larger budgets who want access to the shorter Lighting Lane queues but don't want the bother of scheduling return times, Disney has a program for you!

You can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which lets you use the Lightning Lane queue once at each participating attraction in a single park on a single date. Pricing varies by date and park, but expect to pay $129 to $449 plus tax per person. PhotoPass attraction photos are included for the day, but park admission is separate.

Lightning Lane Premier Passes go on sale in the official Disney World app starting at 7:00 am Eastern. Disney Resort Hotel guests can purchase Premier Pass for the duration of their stays (up to 14 days) starting seven days before check-in. Other guests can purchase Premier Pass starting three days before their visit. Quantities are limited, so we recommend you purchase early.

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Using Touring Plans with Lightning Lane is like waxing your skis. You'll still get down the mountain without it, but you'll get around faster and enjoy yourself more.

How much time could paying for Multi Pass save me?

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What Single Pass options can I purchase, and how much time could it save me?

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Question Mark
50 minutes
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Avatar Flight of Passage Question Mark
45 minutes
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Question Mark
35 minutes
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Question Mark
33 minutes
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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Question Mark
32 minutes
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What if I don't want to pay for Multi Pass?

If you choose not to purchase Multi Pass, we recommend 3 things:

1. Stay on-site and show up early to maximize your time.

2. Ride during parades and fireworks, and/or hop into line just before the park closes.

3. Purchase a Touring Plans subscription to know the best time to visit each attraction.

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FAQs

What do I do if a ride is down?
If a ride closes unexpectedly around your return window to experience it, you'll be notified via the official Disney World app that you return time has converted to an "anytime pass" that gives you single-use Lightning Lane access to one of several attractions. See your alert in the official Disney World app for details.
How early or late can I be to my reserved time slot?
Disney's scanners will let you into the Lightning Lane queue if you arrive up to 5 minutes before your return window starts or 15 minutes after it ends. (We've heard reports that this has been extended to 60 minutes at Walt Disney World, but Disney may adjust this at any time.) If you're outside that "grace period," you can ask a Cast Member nicely to let you in, but do not assume you'll get a positive response.
Do I have to purchase Multi Pass for every member of my party?
Yes. Multi Pass is sold per-person, per-day. You can only add Multi Pass via the official Disney World app. It can be purchased in advance (all guests can purchase up to 3 days in advance, some can purchase 7 or more days in advance), and you can confirm your first three reservations each day before you commit to the purchase.

Unofficial Tips to Maximize Your Time

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Decide in advance what you really want to see
Planning with a Touring Plan will help optimize your best path.
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Arrive early! Arrive early! Arrive early!
And know what to expect when you arrive, like how to “rope drop.”
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Use a Touring Plan
We'll be guiding you every step of the day and help you make the most of things that may pop up.
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Understand the time difference between standby queues
Multi Pass, boarding groups, virtual queues, and Lightning Lanes

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