It’s the holiday season, and it’s also time for the busiest week of the year to visit Disney World! If you’re heading for vacation, you’re going to want to pack your patience and prepare your wallet.
MK at Christmastime
If you’re visiting Disney World for the holiday season, you likely know to expect crowds and long lines for food, rides, and characters. You are also probably thinking about purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass for those rides that offer it, or even Lightning Lane Premium Pass to help manage your day! However, if you are looking to pay to skip the line, be ready to pay premium prices for this convenience on the busiest week of the year.
December 23rd
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $42
- EPCOT: $35
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $37
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $32
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199
Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight
December 24th
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $45
- EPCOT: $37
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $39
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $35
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199
December 25th
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $45
- EPCOT: $37
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $39
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $35
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199
Lightning Lane at Expedition Everest
December 26th
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $42
- EPCOT: $35
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $37
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $32
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199
December 27th
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $42
- EPCOT: $35
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $37
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $32
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $429
- EPCOT: $239
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $339
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $189
Lightning Lane sign for Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
December 28th
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $37
- EPCOT: $28
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $32
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $25
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199
December 29th
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $39
- EPCOT: $32
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $35
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $29
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $119
December 30th
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $42
- EPCOT: $32
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $37
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $32
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199
Christmas Day Crowds in 2024!
December 31st
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $45
- EPCOT: $37
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $39
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $35
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
- TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
- Rise of the Resistance: $25
- Avatar Flight of Passage: $19
Lightning Lane Premier Pass
- Magic Kingdom: $449
- EPCOT: $249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $349
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $199
Christmas is HERE!
If you are looking to purchase Lightning Lane for this week, be sure to go in with a plan. Know which attractions are important to your travel party, so you won’t waste time debating which ride to do next once it’s time to book your next one. We also recommend refreshing the My Disney Experience app as more rides and times become available throughout the day! Finally, please note that Lightning Lane lines are likely to be longer than usual, so be patient and kind to both guests and Cast Members.
Crowds at Hollywood Studios
If you are looking to save money by not purchasing Lightning Lane, we have plenty of tips to still make the most of your trip! Take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours if you are staying at a Disney World hotel. If not, still plan to rope drop to take advantage of shorter lines. If you don’t mind missing a parade or fireworks, hit the rides during these events, as many guests will choose to experience these instead.
New Year’s Eve at EPCOT in 2024
This is a great time to visit Disney World, and it’s important to know what to expect so you can plan ahead. We have a lot of tips for tackling the crowds, Lightning Lanes, and deciding which snack items are worth it. For more Disney World tips, be sure to follow DFB!
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