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December Prices CONFIRMED for Disney World’s Lightning Lane System

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This post has been updated as of November 21st, 2024

Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass debuted earlier this year and as time goes on, more and more people have used this system for the first time!

Lightning Lane

That’s why we’re looking out for every update, trick, or tip when it comes to Disney’s paid skip-the-line service. We want you to be as prepared as possible! So if you’re heading to Disney World in December, Disney has started releasing pricing for the Lightning Lanes in the final month of 2024. Let’s take a look so you know how much to budget if you plan to use it!

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Lightning Lane Premier Pass PRICES REVEALED for Disney World

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Lightning Lane Premier Pass debuts in Disney World on October 30th.

Cinderella Castle

Disney introduced Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass on July 24th, 2024. Multi Pass is an optional, paid service that allows you to book reservations to “skip the line” at many rides throughout Disney World. Single Pass is another optional, paid service reserved for Disney World’s most popular rides, and allows you to book a reservation to ride one of those uber popular rides (like Rise of the Resistance or Flight of Passage). Now comes Lightning Lane Premier Pass — a premium, paid service that starts October 30th. And now, we know what pricing looks like for this top tier of Lightning Lane passes!

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We’re LIVE From the First Day of Lightning Lane Premier Pass in Disneyland

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It’s a BIG day in Disneyland Resort!

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Today (October 23rd), Disney is launching its new Lightning Lane Premier Pass service on the West Coast (before it launches in Disney World next week), and we’re here to try it out. Is this new offering for skipping the long lines worth the cost? We’re about to find out.

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Disney Just Dropped 6 Major Announcements

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It has been an absolutely WILD week for Disney news, you guys!

Cinderella Castle

At the beginning of the week, Disney announced closure dates for parts of DinoLand, U.S.A., a yearlong closure for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom, a delayed opening timeline for The Little Mermaid show in Hollywood Studios, and the return of the Jingle Cruise holiday overlay. We covered all those announcements in a roundup earlier this week, but then Disney decided to surprise us all with even MORE news!

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HUGE CHANGE Hits Disneyland Next Week!

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There are a lot of changes coming to Disneyland Resort these days!

California Adventure

Several construction projects are underway, from the updates to Critter Country to the queue changes at Haunted Mansion. But before all those things are complete, a big change is coming to Disneyland Resort NEXT WEEK. 

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The EASIEST Way To Use Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lane Premier Pass System

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Disney dropped some massive news this week, but the biggest might have been concerning the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass.

Lightning Lane

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be a separate offering from the existing Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. Like those passes, though, the new Premier Pass will allow Disney World visitors to skip the standby lines at rides and get access to those rides’ Lightning Lanes, which will have shorter waits. If you’re considering purchasing Lightning Lane Premier Pass, we’re going to break down the easiest way to use it.

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“I Think It’s Disgusting” — What Fans REALLY Think About Disney World’s $400 Skip-the-Line Option

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In case you haven’t heard, there’s a NEW Lightning Lane option coming to Disney World.

Lightning Lane

Disney World JUST changed its system from Genie+ to Lightning Lane Multi Pass earlier this year. But now, they’re getting ready to test a new offering made specifically for the people who hate the booking process or being on their phones — Lightning Lane Premier Pass. However, even though Lightning Lane Premier Pass sounds like a good concept for those “go with the flow” folks, the pricetag has already been making headlines and shocking people on social media. So we reached out to our readers to hear their thoughts!

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Lightning Lane Premier Pass Is Coming to Disneyland

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Have you ever used Lightning Lanes in Disneyland Resort?

Disneyland

Disneyland Resort currently uses the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass system like Disney World does, except it’s a bit different on the West Coast. In Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, you can only book your Lightning Lane Multi Pass options one at a time, just like how you did with the former Disney Genie+ system. But what if you’re fed up with all that refreshing, booking, and app-using? Well, they’re about to roll out a new offering.

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It Just Got More EXPENSIVE to Skip the Line at Disneyland Resort

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If you’re heading to Disneyland Resort, you might be considering paying money to “skip the lines!”

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Disneyland Resort’s skip-the-line system is called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, and it allows you to pay per person to use the Lightning Lanes at the available attractions in the parks. Lightning Lanes will typically give you a much shorter wait time than a regular standby queue, so paying the extra cost may save you significant time during your trip…but what if that price got more expensive?

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Is This Disney World Game Plan SABOTAGING Your Magic Kingdom Park Day?

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There’s a NEW system for skipping the lines in Disney World!

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane sign

Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass premiered in Disney World in July 2024, replacing the old Genie+ offering. This new system is a paid offering, with prices varying depending on the park and the day, so you may have to budget differently depending on where you’re headed. But it’s exactly that varied pricing structure that may be causing people to make BAD plans!

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