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  • On Jul 11, 2024
    Johanna from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If I was able to get a boarding group in the virtual queue at 7 am when can I reserve our first lightening lane pass ? Also , if not everyone in my group is planning on getting on a particular attraction, does that matter at the time of making reservations

    Hi there, Johanna!

    Welcome to planDisney. We’re delighted you’ve dropped by with a fantastic Walt Disney World Resort vacation planning question! It sounds like you’ll be arriving at The Most Magical Place on Earth very soon, ready for a thrill-filled holiday. I’d be happy to help you maximize the magic during your time in the theme parks!

    Johanna, at the time of writing, Guests may begin securing both virtual queue positions and Lightning Lane entry selections beginning at 7:00 a.m. Therefore, I usually designate one person in my travel party to focus on the virtual queues while I quickly purchase Disney Genie+ service and book our first Lightning Lane entry selection. However, beginning on July 24, 2024, Guests will have the option to purchase Lightning Lane passes up to seven days in advance of their Disney Resort hotel stays at that same magical time – 7:00 a.m. Guests who pre-purchase either a Lightning Lane Multi Pass or a Lightning Lane Single Pass in advance of their vacations may select return windows before their visits to plan out their days before they even arrive.

    Before you fire up those fast fingers to secure virtual queues and Lightning Lane selections, you’ll want to be sure your entire travel party is linked via Family & Friends in My Disney Experience, Johanna. (This will ensure a seamless experience when time is of the essence!) I highly recommend only selecting experiences for Guests who intend to ride each attraction. For example, under the current system, if you reserve a Lightning Lane for a family member who doesn’t really want to ride, they won’t be able to redeem another Lightning Lane selection until they’ve redeemed their current selection (or until two hours has elapsed).

    Johanna, I hope you’ve found this information helpful and I wish you a magical and memorable time at the Walt Disney World Resort! If you have any additional vacation planning questions, you may always revisit us right here at planDisney. We’re all ears!

    See ya real soon,

    Lauren
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Meet the Panelist: Lauren, Michigan

Hello friends! I'm Lauren M. from the Mitten State. I'm a mom, scientist, runDisney enthusiast, Disney Vacation Club Member, and self-proclaimed connoisseur of Disney snacks! For my family, it's a mix of both new and nostalgic that keeps us returning to the Walt Disney World Resort year after year. Throughout my life, I've been fortunate enough to experience many milestones and unforgettable moments at Disney Destinations and I can't wait to help you make magical vacation memories of your own! Learn More About Lauren

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