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Lightning Lane

Disneyland'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: December 23, 2024

On July 24, 2024, Disney changed its Lightning Lane programs.

At Disneyland Resort in California, this was a change in name but not in function. Genie+ was renamed Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and Individual Lightning Lane was renamed Lightning Lane Single Pass.

See our "Goodbye Genie+, Hello Lightning Lane Multi Pass" article for details.

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 one-at-a-time reservations for most attractions. 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, get the next available 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 ranges from $36 to $400 per person. For a fixed daily price, Multi Pass lets you schedule using the Lightning Lane queue at many attractions, one-at-a time.
Prices vary by attraction and day of year, ranging from $17 to $28 per person, per ride. 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 both Disneyand and California Adventure, 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.

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 booking return times, Disney has a program for you!

Guests can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which lets you use the Lightning Lane queue once at each participating attraction in both Disneyland and California Adventure parks on a single date. Pricing varies by date, but expect to pay $300-400 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 Disneyland app two days in advance, starting at 7:00 am Pacific. 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.

Link Icon Our How to Use Lightning Lane at Disneyland article explains it all!

How much time could paying for Multi Pass save me?

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Average Time in Line Saved
Average Time At Which Availability is Gone
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Question Mark
38 minutes
8:00pm
Space Mountain Question Mark
35 minutes
8:00pm
Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin Question Mark
32 minutes
8:00pm
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Question Mark
28 minutes
8:00pm
Matterhorn Bobsleds Question Mark
26 minutes
8:00pm
Indiana Jones Adventure Question Mark
23 minutes
8:00pm
Autopia Question Mark
21 minutes
8:00pm
Haunted Mansion Question Mark
20 minutes
8:00pm
"it's a small world" Question Mark
18 minutes
8:00pm
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Question Mark
15 minutes
8:00pm
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Question Mark
7 minutes
8:00pm
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Question Mark
Not Yet Available
Not Yet Available
Pirates of the Caribbean Question Mark
Not Yet Available
Not Yet Available
Tiana's Bayou Adventure Question Mark
Not Yet Available
Not Yet Available
WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure Question Mark
40 minutes
7:00pm
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Question Mark
38 minutes
7:00pm
Toy Story Midway Mania! Question Mark
34 minutes
7:00pm
Soarin' Around the World Question Mark
29 minutes
4:00pm
Goofy's Sky School Question Mark
27 minutes
8:00pm
Incredicoaster Question Mark
26 minutes
7:00pm
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! Question Mark
25 minutes
8:00pm
Grizzly River Run Question Mark
20 minutes
7:00pm
The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure Question Mark
Not Yet Available
Not Yet Available

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

Average Time in Line Saved
Highest Cost
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Question Mark
53 minutes
$28
$31.70
Radiator Springs Racers Question Mark
49 minutes
$22
$26.94

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 Disneyland 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 Disneyland 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. 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 add the Multi Pass option when you purchase your park admission, or you can add it via Disney's app any time after midnight on the day of use.

Unofficial Tips to Maximize Your Time

1
Decide in advance what you really want to see
Planning with a Touring Plan will help optimize your best path.
2
Arrive early! Arrive early! Arrive early!
And know what to expect when you arrive, like how to “rope drop.”
3
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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