Hello, Beth, and welcome to planDisney! Since time is of the essence and you arrive soon, let's jump right in to talk about
Lightning Lane passes and how you can sprinkle pixie dust on everyone in your party.
First, ensure that you're connected to your family through the Friends & Family list in your My Disney Experience account. I typically do this by sending an email invitation, but you can also link guests by scanning QR codes. You can find more
details on this helpful page, and my pal Jeremy walks you through the linking process
in this fabulous answer.
Once everyone in your party is linked to your account, you'll be ready to book those Lightning Lane passes. To keep your party on the same schedule, I find it easier to purchase and book for everyone through my app. After I have the total cost, I send everyone the amount so they can reimburse me.
To purchase and select your initial three attractions for
Lightning Lane Multi Pass, open your mobile app and tap the three lines in the bottom right to access the Welcome screen. You should see a tile for Lightning Lane Passes; select it and choose which pass types you'd like to purchase. Follow the prompts to specify your date and theme park, and you should see a list of eligible guests to select from. Everyone who's linked to your Family & Friends should be on that list!
If everyone is staying at a Disney Resort Hotel and linked to the resort reservation, you'll be able to purchase Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days in advance
for the length of your stay. Slinky Dog Dash is one of my favorite attractions, but its passes often sell out. I typically buy my passes for our Disney Hollywood Studios day first so I can snag a time to
"Hang on" with Slinky.
Please feel free to reach out to the
App and MagicBand Support line if you hit any snags. Those Cast Members can access your account and will be happy to lend a hand.
Beth, I hope your visit is filled with magic and memories. Please feel free to stop by
planDisney anytime!
Magic awaits,
Elaine