We know when Lightning Lane prices will finally dip.
Lightning Lanes in Walt Disney World
A lot of aspects of waiting in line at Disney World changed since the company introduced the new Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass systems last month. However, one thing that’s remained stable is the price…until now.
Since the changeover to the new system in late July, Lightning Lane Multi Pass prices for the Magic Kingdom haven’t been below $25, oscillating between $25 and $27. In fact, it goes back further than that, as prices for the Lightning Lane Multi Pass system’s predecessor Genie+ system hadn’t seen prices dip below $25 since May 1st.
That’s going to change in September. On September 2nd, prices for Lightning Lane Multi Pass at the Magic Kingdom are currently scheduled to be priced at $23. What’s even more surprising is this is Labor Day, meaning many people have a 3-day weekend. Usually the parks are quite busy on holiday weekends, but based on these prices, it seems Disney isn’t expecting that.
Then, on September 4th, it hits the lowest price we’ve seen in months — $20 in Magic Kingdom.
Lightning Lane
If you haven’t used the new system yet, a quick refresher on how it works:
Lightning Lane Multi Pass
You will now be able to make 3 Lightning Lane selections in a theme park, in advance of your visit and choose available times as you make your selections. From there, as you use each selection on the day of your visit, you can use the My Disney Experience app for availability to make an additional selection.
New park maps
Lightning Lane Single Pass
Lightning Lane Single Pass will remain similar to Individual Lightning Lanes, today in concept. You’ll still be able to “secure a time to ride one of (Disney’s) most highly demanded attractions” for an additional charge. However, you’ll now be able to make said purchase and plan in advance.
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels will be able to plan Lightning Lane Multi and Single passes up to 7 days in advance, for their entire stay (up to 14 days). All other guests can plan up to 3 days in advance.
Haunted Mansion Lightning Lane
If you’ve been waiting for Lightning Lane passes to go down in price before trying out the new system, you should keep your schedule open in early September. Stay tuned to DFB for further coverage of Disney’s ticketing system.
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Please answer one question that I have not been able to find the answer anywhere:
If I have a PARK HOPPER ticket and want to use the Genie in multiple parks, what version do I buy?
It used to have a “Multi park” option when purchasing. That is no longer an option as far as I can see.
Please help.
I was at Disneyland last Friday. I didn’t have to wait longer than 20 minutes on any ride. The lightning lane was not needed.
If you stay in a hotel for one night do you still have access to book multi lane for the rest of your visits to Disney world. ? (14 day tickets)
Anyone who visited WDW during the tale end of Covid when the parks were very busy and only Standby lanes were open knows that the lines run BETTER without all the FP/Genie/LL crap. It’s just a money making scheme pure and simple. It’s a shame that they’ve made things so complicated just to make $$$. I wish they operated according to WWWD (what would Walt do)
Pretty sure the reason that the price will drop to $23 is because magic Kingdom will close at 6 PM for the Halloween party that night.
I don’t have a smart phone or a phone with internet access. I do have a computer at home. Will I be able to make a Lightening Lane single pass on my computer 7 days in advance and have it show up on my Magic Band?
My wish is if there is going to be a “pay to play” fee, go back to the $15 per day per person and add it to your resort package. This is another of the “just for profit” fees. No cast member salaries involved. You book it online and Disney pockets the fees. Ranks up there with stadiums that have a “no outside food or drink” policy and then charges you $8 for a $2 bottle of water.
I refuse to pay for and use this system. If I can’t go to an amusement park and enjoy the experience without paying an additional fee to ride the attractions, then I am not going to go. To be honest, I am tired of all the tips and information about this paid service as if we are all going to fall in line and automatically shell out another $75 to $125 per day! What alternate universe IS this?
I hate the pay to ride system. It’s complicated and expensive and it’s an obvious money grab from the already greedy Disney corporation. Never going back to Disney as long as the pay to ride system is in place.
Can you still book on Tron or Guardians at 7am/1pm as before without having to pay more money. Surly you don’t buy a ticket to get into Magic Kingdom/Epcot but then still have to pay more money to go on certain rides?
Hi Keith. Yes, TRON: Lightcycle Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind still have virtual queues that can be booked at 7am and 1pm.