Hiya Cynthia!
Thank you so much for stopping by planDisney with your planning questions. I see you’re visiting in October—you're in for such a treat (and maybe a few tricks)! It’s one of my favorite times of year at Disney World. There’s just something so special about seeing the parks decked out in their Halloween best.
Now, let’s chat about Lightning Lane, kind of like your magic key to skipping the standby lines and waiting in a shorter line. This gives you more time for character interactions, dining, and (my personal favorite) browsing all the adorable merchandise.
There are a few different options for Lightning Lane, so let me break them down:
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass — This one lets you plan ahead and select up to three attractions and arrival windows at a single park. Once you use your first selection, you can grab more throughout the day (if available). And if you have Park Hopper tickets, you can even mix and match across parks!
- Lightning Lane Premier Pass — This is like the royal treatment! It allows one-time access to each available Lightning Lane attraction in a park, with no arrival window needed; you just hop on whenever it works for you.
If you’re staying at a
Disney hotel (or select partner hotels), you’ll get early access and can purchase your passes seven days ahead of your visit. Other Guests can purchase three days in advance. Just a heads-up—prices vary depending on the park and date, so it’s always good to check early.
And if you ask me, if there’s a ride you have to experience, Lightning Lane is 100% worth it. My daughter is a HUGE
Rise of the Resistance fan, so every time we head to
Hollywood Studios, that’s always a top pick for us. It saves so much time and keeps the day running smoother than a spin on the Mad Tea Party!
Cynthia, I hope this helps you get a better sense of the options. If you have any more questions, feel free to visit again.
See ya real soon!
Christina