Hi Renee,
We're so glad you stopped by planDisney with a question today, and I have some great news to share!
You won't have to wait until your January 19 check-in date to purchase
Lightning Lane Passes and begin booking your attraction arrival windows. Guests with reservations at a Disney Resort hotel (or other select participating hotels) can purchase 7 days in advance of arrival. If your reservation is at
one of these resorts, or at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, or Shades of Green Resort, plan to set aside some time beginning at 7 am on January 12 to purchase and plan for your length of stay (up to 14 days).
If you won't be staying at a participating resort, you can still get a jump start on planning up to 3 days before your ticket start date. I recommend reviewing the
rules for varying ticket types here to determine your booking window. Typically, it's 3 days in advance for the length of admission for guests with multi-day date-based tickets, and 3 days in advance, one day at a time, for Annual Passholders and other ticket types.
Be sure to have the
My Disney Experience App downloaded and your tickets linked, so you can
begin the Lightning Lane Pass purchase process as soon as your eligibility window opens.
Renee, if you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to come back and let us know. We're always here to help!
Magic and memories,
Amy