Howdy, Diane, and welcome to planDisney! Your Walt Disney World Resort vacation begins soon, so let's talk about how you can zip through those
Lightning Lane entrances for your favorite attractions. Pull down your lap bar and tug that yellow tab!
First, let's do some preliminary work to get everyone in your group ready for the magic! The guest who booked your package should assign a theme park ticket to every group member. In addition, all guest names should be added to the Disney Resort Hotel reservation. Finally, ensure that everyone is
linked via Family and Friends in your My Disney Experience accounts. Now you're ready for fun!
Once you're linked, anyone in your party can book those Lightning Lane passes. My tip is to do a test run a few days early. Open your mobile app and tap the three lines in the bottom right. Select the Lightning Lane Passes tile and click one of the buttons to purchase. Select a date, theme park, and Lightning Lane. Click the blue "Continue" button to see a list of
Family and Friends.
Everyone will probably be listed as ineligible since you're testing early, but you'll see who's included in your list. Once you're within your booking window, you'll be able to select the guests you want to purchase for.
If you have any questions or need more clarification, feel free to call the
App and MagicBand Support line.
Guests staying at a Disney Resort Hotel can
purchase Lightning Lane Passes seven days before they arrive for the length of their stay; other guests can purchase them three days before they arrive. I'm sending pixie dust your way to help you
secure the attractions you're dreaming of!
I'm going to book Lightning Lane Multi Passes for Magic Kingdom Park in a few days. I think this park is the best for utilizing the service since there are so many
iconic attractions to choose from. Do you think I should try for a Lightning Lane Single Pass for
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? Okay, you twisted my arm!
Let's set our alarms for 7:00 AM on our eligible day, Diane. I'll make the coffee if you get the donuts! Thanks again for stopping by
planDisney, and have a fantastic trip!
Magic awaits,
Elaine