Welcome to planDisney Danielle! Thank you so much for bringing us your question. I'm delighted to help you as you plan for your upcoming
Walt Disney World Resort vacation! It sounds like you're getting ready for an incredible adventure with friends or family, how magical! Planning together makes it even more special, and I'm so glad you're thinking ahead to make the most of your Lightning Lane selections.
Danielle as you know, guests of
Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can purchase
Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days in advance of their check in date. If everyone in your travel party is listed under the same Disney Resort hotel reservation, even if you're arriving on different days, the first guest to check in will be able to make Lightning Lane selections for the whole group starting at their 7 day window.
However, if your party is split across separate reservations, each group will have its own 7 day booking window based on their individual check in date. In that case, the Guests arriving after would not be eligible to be included when booking your Lightning Lane selections.
I hope you find this information helpful as you prepare for an exciting visit to Walt Disney World Resort! Thank you again for visiting planDisney. Have a magical day!
Kay