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: November 12, 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.

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!

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.

How much time could paying for Multi Pass save me?

Select a park to see its attractions

Magic Kingdom

EPCOT

Hollywood Studios

Animal Kingdom

Attraction

Group

Average Time in Line Saved

Average Time At Which Availability is Gone

Jungle Cruise Question Mark

1st

30 minutes

11:40am

Peter Pan's Flight Question Mark

1st

24 minutes

11:15am

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Question Mark

1st

21 minutes

10:00pm

Space Mountain Question Mark

1st

16 minutes

7:00am

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Question Mark

1st

15 minutes

7:00am

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Question Mark

2nd

14 minutes

1:20pm

The Haunted Mansion Question Mark

2nd

13 minutes

3:35pm

Dumbo the Flying Elephant Question Mark

2nd

11 minutes

9:15pm

Pirates of the Caribbean Question Mark

2nd

11 minutes

8:15pm

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Question Mark

2nd

8 minutes

3:00pm

Mad Tea Party Question Mark

2nd

8 minutes

10:00pm

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Question Mark

2nd

8 minutes

7:50pm

Tomorrowland Speedway Question Mark

2nd

6 minutes

7:30pm

Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid Question Mark

2nd

6 minutes

8:00pm

"it's a small world" Question Mark

2nd

5 minutes

9:30pm

Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Question Mark

2nd

5 minutes

6:00pm

The Barnstormer Question Mark

2nd

0 minutes

7:20pm

Mickey's PhilharMagic Question Mark

2nd

0 minutes

8:00pm

Frozen Ever After Question Mark

1st

35 minutes

8:10am

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Question Mark

1st

33 minutes

7:30am

Test Track presented by General Motors Question Mark

1st

25 minutes

1:00pm

The Seas with Nemo & Friends Question Mark

2nd

16 minutes

6:30pm

Spaceship Earth Question Mark

2nd

11 minutes

8:30pm

Soarin' Around the World Question Mark

2nd

9 minutes

8:30pm

Living with the Land Question Mark

2nd

8 minutes

8:30pm

Mission: SPACE Green Question Mark

2nd

8 minutes

3:30pm

Journey Into Imagination With Figment Question Mark

2nd

4 minutes

8:15pm

Turtle Talk with Crush Question Mark

2nd

2 minutes

8:00pm

Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival Question Mark

2nd

0 minutes

10:00pm

Mission: SPACE Orange Question Mark

2nd

0 minutes

3:30pm

Slinky Dog Dash Question Mark

1st

40 minutes

7:20am

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Question Mark

1st

23 minutes

1:30pm

Toy Story Mania! Question Mark

2nd

21 minutes

6:30am

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Question Mark

1st

17 minutes

12:30pm

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Question Mark

1st

14 minutes

7:00pm

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Question Mark

2nd

14 minutes

9:00am

Alien Swirling Saucers Question Mark

2nd

13 minutes

4:00pm

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Question Mark

2nd

7 minutes

8:45pm

Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage Question Mark

2nd

0 minutes

5:00pm

For the First Time In Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Question Mark

2nd

0 minutes

8:00pm

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! Question Mark

2nd

0 minutes

6:00pm

The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure Question Mark

2nd

Not Yet Available

Kilimanjaro Safaris Question Mark

Does Not Use Groups

28 minutes

5:00pm

Na'vi River Journey Question Mark

Does Not Use Groups

18 minutes

7:30am

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain Question Mark

Does Not Use Groups

17 minutes

6:00pm

Kali River Rapids Question Mark

Does Not Use Groups

15 minutes

7:00pm

DINOSAUR

Does Not Use Groups

14 minutes

4:30pm

Feathered Friends In Flight! Question Mark

Does Not Use Groups

0 minutes

8:00pm

Festival of the Lion King Question Mark

Does Not Use Groups

0 minutes

8:00pm

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond! Question Mark

Does Not Use Groups

0 minutes

5:00pm

Zootopia: Better Zoogether Question Mark

Does Not Use Groups

Not Yet Available

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.

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

Decide in advance what you really want to see

Planning with a Touring Plan will help optimize your best path.

Arrive early! Arrive early! Arrive early!

And know what to expect when you arrive, like how to “rope drop.”

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.

Understand the time difference between standby queues

Multi Pass, boarding groups, virtual queues, and Lightning Lanes

TouringPlans

TouringPlans

General

Lightning Lane

So what is the difference?

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

Lightning Lane Premier Pass

How much time could paying for Multi Pass save me?

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

What if I don't want to pay for Multi Pass?

FAQs

Unofficial Tips to Maximize Your Time