FAQ: Disney's Lightning Lane Multi Pass

Why is Disney Making Yet Another change?

This is another one of Disney’s “okay, we’re listening” changes. According to Disney, guests have told them that they would prefer to have the option to do more of their planning before their theme park day. Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single Pass accomplish this, while also providing more certainty and allowing guests to coordinate ride reservations with dining reservations and other plans.

​Unofficially, the two biggest complaints Disney World has received about Genie+ are:

•  The 7 a.m. wake-up call on vacation 
• Too much screen time during the day. 

This changes that early wake-up call to before the vacation, instead of starting the day off on a “bad foot” while at Disney World. It will also help with your plans being less “on the fly” while in the park. You won’t need to pray to the Theme Park Gods that everything will line up perfectly.

How much does Lighting Lane Multi-Pass Cost?

Prices for Lightning Lane Multi Passes vary by date and theme park. Prices for Lightning Lane Single Passes vary by date and attraction. Beginning July 24, 2024, you’ll be able to view prices in the My Disney Experience app.

According to Disney, you can expect similar pricing to Genie+ when Lightning Lane Multi-Pass launches. Summer is not considered “peak season”, so I wouldn’t expect a price increase right away. October through December are when we could expect to see higher rates.​

Which attractions are in each tier for Lighting Lane
​multi pass at each theme park?

Please see THIS PAGE for a more comprehensive list.

Which attractions are included in Lighting Lane
​Single Pass at each theme park?

Lightning Lane Single Pass is really just a rebranding of Individual Lightning Lanes - or the a la carte selections. Meaning you will pay in addition to the Multi Pass for these attractions. The new name makes it easy to distinguish between the two products.

Anyway, please see THIS PAGE for a more comprehensive list.

What IS the booking window?

The booking window depends on whether you're staying at a Disney Resort hotel or other select hotel, or if you're staying off-site

Disney Resort hotel guests

• Can purchase passes up to seven days in advance for their entire stay, which can be up to 14 days. The booking window opens at 7 AM Eastern Time on the first day of eligibility, which is the day before the first day of their stay.

Guests staying off-site

• Can purchase passes up to three days in advance for the duration of their ticket if they have date-based tickets. If they have other forms of admission, like annual passes, non-dated tickets, or Main Entrance passes, they can purchase passes up to three days in advance for each day of their visit.

How many Lighting Lane selections can be made before my trip?

You will be able to choose up to three Lightning Lane Multi Pass experiences and arrival windows in advance. 

For Single Pass, you'll be able to make up to two Lightning Lane Single Pass selections in advance for each day of your trip.

Will you be able to see available times and attractions before buying?

​Previously you would be making a ‘blind’ purchase - this won’t happen anymore!

You’ll select your first three attractions and return times with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and/or Single Pass selections before you pay. Once you make your selections, you’ll have a set amount of time during which your ‘cart’ is reserved in order to complete the transaction.

can you make additional attraction selections while in a theme park?

On the day of your park visit, once you redeem a selection, you can use the My Disney Experience app to check availability for another Lightning Lane Multi Pass experience—and add to your plans.
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Consider this the “rolling 3 rule.” Meaning you can always have 3 Lightning Lane selections (subject to availability). With the “rolling 3 rule” of Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, you can make your next ride reservation as soon as you’ve used one.

Will re-rides be possible?

Just as with Genie+, you won’t be able to book the same Lightning Lane more than once per day.

When can Canadiens purchase Lighting Lanes?

Disney World has updated its policy, which previously grouped Canadian guests in with all other international visitors.

Canadian guests may continue to use the My Disney Experience app after the launch of pre-arrival purchasing and planning for Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, just as they do today for Genie, Advance Dining Reservations, and everything else.

​This means that Canadian guests who are staying on-site at Walt Disney World will be able to reserve Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days in advance for their entire stay (up to 14 days). Off-site guests from Canada will be able to plan up to 3 days in advance. All of this while in Canada–no need to drive into a border town in the United States as some readers indicated that they were debating doing!

Want to provide your feedback?

This change proves that Disney does listen to us! I recommend respectfully expressing your opinions as to how Lightning Lane will impact your vacations or any other concerns by email at:

[email protected]

This is much more. productive than complaining in comments, social media, forums, etc. Rather than starting petitions, which are largely ineffectual, share feedback in guest satisfaction surveys, bring it up if you speak with managers or others in park leadership, or even contact Guest Relations.

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​HALLIE GLEAVE
OWNER & TRAVEL ADVISOR

[email protected]
(720) 280-8167