UPDATED November 7, 2025

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Then you’ll want to be IN THE KNOW about Disney World’s Lightning Lanes!

Disney World’s Lightning Lanes provide access to “Lightning Lanes” for rides so guests can bypass Standby lines for select attractions through an extra purchase made on the My Disney Experience app. This optional service helps guests maximize their time in the four Disney World theme parks:  Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 

There are three types of Lightning Lane services available for purchase:

• Lightning Lane Multi Pass;
• Lightning Lane Single Pass;
• And Lightning Lane Premier Pass. 

As of July 24th, 2024, the skip-the-services that were previously part of Disney Genie changed to Lightning Lanes. What was previously Disney Genie+ is now Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass. Additionally, a new third all-inclusive Lighting Lane option debuted on October 30th, 2024: Lightning Lane Premier Pass.

On this page, we are specifically discussing the Lightning Lane Premier Pass. (You can learn about Lightning Lane Multi Pass HERE and Lighting Lane Single Pass HERE.)

What is Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

A new third option, Lightning Lane Premier Pass made its debut on October 30th, 2024!

This inclusive option grants one-time entry into EVERY Lightning Lane entry in a given park for one price, eliminating the need to monitor Lightning Lane availability and make new Lighting Lane reservations throughout the day, and granting the ability to simply show up at an attraction and enter the Lightning Lane (as opposed to booking a specific time).

Who is Eligible to Purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

Disney shares that, as Lightning Lane Premier Pass is available in “VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES” to all guests visiting Disney World.  

How Far in Advance Can I Purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

Guests staying at the Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts, and Shades of Green can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass up to 7 days in advance of their hotel stay for their entire length of stay (up to 14 days) starting at 7AM EST.

Those who are NOT staying at a Disney World hotel or the other eligible hotels can purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass up to 3 days in advance of their visit starting at 7AM EST.

Which Rides Are Included with Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

ALL of the rides that are included with BOTH Lightning Lane Multi Pass AND Lightning Lane Single Pass (the pay-per-ride option) are included with Lightning Lane Premier Pass. 

These are as follows:

Magic Kingdom

• The Barnstormer
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Haunted Mansion
• “it’s a small world”
• Jungle Cruise
• Mad Tea Party
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Space Mountain
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• TRON Lightcycle / Run
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

*Please be aware that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is typically an included Magic Kingdom attraction; however, Big Thunder Mountain closed on January 6th, 2025 for a refurbishment that will last into 2026.

*Please be aware that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is typically an included Magic Kingdom attraction; however, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin closed on August 4th, 2025 for a refurbishment that will last into 2026.

EPCOT

• Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
• Frozen Ever After
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
• Journey into Imagination with Figment
• Living with the Land
• Mission: SPACE
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends
• Soarin’ Around the World
• Spaceship Earth
• Test Track
• Turtle Talk with Crush

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
• For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Toy Story Mania!
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
• The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Avatar Flight of Passage
• DINOSAUR
• Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
• Feathered Friends in Flight!
• Festival of the Lion King
• Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!
• Kali River Rapids — Kali River Rapids is temporarily closed for refurbishment as of October 6th, and is expected to reopen in December. 
• Kilimanjaro Safaris
• Naʻvi River Journey
• Zootopia: Better Zoogether!

How Much Does Lightning Lane Premier Pass Cost?

Premier Pass is park-specific and has different pricing depending on the park and date that are chosen.

Here’s a look at the price ranges for Lightning Lane Premier Passes per person, per day for Disney World:

• Magic Kingdom: $329-$449 plus tax
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $129-$199 plus tax
• EPCOT: $169-$249 plus tax
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $269-$349 plus tax

Interested guests will find the pricing for the day on the My Disney Experience App prior to purchasing.

Please be aware that there is no option for Park Hopping and using Lightning Lane Premier Pass in a second park.  If you plan on Park Hopping, you’ll need to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass for your next park if you wish to use the Lightning Lanes.

Is Lightning Lane Premier Pass Worth It in Disney World? We share our thoughts here.

How Do I Purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

Pre-Purchasing Steps

Guests must have valid theme park admission prior to purchasing. (Please be aware that select ticketholders — including Disney World Annual Passholders — may also be required to have a Park Pass Reservation.) Additionally, you’ll want to have your whole party loaded into and linked together on the My Disney Experience App prior to purchasing.

Step One: Open the My Disney Experience App and Click on Lightning Lane Premier Pass on the Home Screen

To purchase Premier Pass, open your My Disney Experience app, and you’ll see “Lightning Lane Premier Pass” on the home screen. (If it does not show up, you can search for it in the app.) Next, tap “Purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass”.

From here, follow the prompts (as shown in the steps below) to complete your purchase, and you will receive a confirmation when your purchase is complete.

Step Two: Choose a Park and Date

You will then choose the date and park for which you would like to purchase Premier Pass.

You can only purchase a Premier Pass for one park at a time.

Step Three: Select Your Party

As a reminder, it is critical to have everyone at your party linked to your family and friends list so you can make the purchase for everyone in your party. (If you are unfamiliar with the process of linking your traveling Party, we explain the process here. Again, the price for Premier Pass is per person in your group, per day.)

You’ll see the prompt “Who’s included?” and you will select everyone for whom you would like to purchase Premier Pass.

Step Four: Confirm Your Details to Finalize Your Purchase

You will then have five minutes to complete your purchase. Simply confirm the details and hit “Continue.” Then, you can check out.

Step Five: Confirmation

Once purchased, Premier Pass will show up on the app’s home screen, or you can view it under “My Day.”

Next step? Well, ride ALL THE RIDES, of course!

How Do I Use Lightning Lane Premier Pass in the Park?

On the day of your park visit, head to the entrance for the first ride you wish whenever you like! (Of course, the best way to get the full value of Premier Pass is to start your day early to make the most use.)  You’ll see a Lightning Lane entrance sign at any attraction with a Lightning Lane. (Just ask a Cast Member if you don’t find it easily.)

Be forewarned that while Premier Pass is expensive, the actual process when you arrive at the attraction is the same. You’ll still redeem at the Lightning Lane entrance and join the same Lightning Lane queue that you would if you were using Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Single Pass. 

You’ll find a list of all the available rides for your day in the My Disney Experience app, and as you ride each one, it is removed from your list of available experiences.

Shows that are included in Lightning Lane Premier Pass show up with all the available times and instruct you to arrive at least 10 minutes early. Under your available experiences, there is a list of redeemed experiences.

You’ll see that check mark (as pictured above) on rides where you have already used your Lightning Lane Premier Pass for the day. As a reminder, Premier Pass grants one-time entry into EVERY Lightning Lane experience in a park. 

Additional Features Included with Lightning Lane Premier Pass

It’s not only easier access to rides that you receive with a purchase of Lightning Lane Premier Pass! Additional fun features that you will receive include the following:

Augmented Reality Photo Lenses

By purchasing Lightning Lane Premier Pass in Disney World, you’re also able to use special Augmented Reality photo lenses located within My Disney Experience.

When you want to use these PhotoPass Lenses, make sure you’ve allowed the My Disney Experience app to access your device’s camera and location, then open the app menu (≡) and select “PhotoPass Lenses”.

On-ride Attraction Photos and Videos

Additionally, guests who purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass also get FREE digital PhotoPass downloads for on-ride attraction photos and videos taken on the day of their purchase!

That means you can download photos from TRON Lightcycle / Run, Slinky Dog Dash, Test Track, Expedition Everest, and more for FREE if you have Lightning Lane Premier Pass that day!

MORE Disney World Lightning Lane Options

Remember, Disney World offers two more Lightning Lane options: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. Click either link to find out more.

Find out more about ALL of Disney World’s Lightning Lane options HERE!