Hi Eleanor!
The
Lightning Lane Multipass and Lightning Lane Single Pass are such an exciting addition to any
Walt Disney World Resort vacation! It offers a fantastic way to maximize your time in the parks, allowing you to bypass the regular standby lines and experience even more of the magic. Some recent changes include the ability to make multiple selections at once, which helps in planning out your day. To make the most of it, I recommend prioritizing those high-demand attractions first, especially the ones that tend to have longer wait times.
Now, onto your booking question. Since you're staying at Disney's Port Orleans Resort, you would generally be eligible to start making your Lightning Lane Multipass and Lightning Lane Single Pass selections 7 days in advance of your arrival. However, to do this, it is my understanding that your theme park tickets need to be linked to your Disney account and connected to your resort stay.
Given that you booked through Costco, and you mentioned that the tickets might not be released until 4 days ahead of your trip, this could pose a bit of a challenge. My best advice would be to contact Costco Travel directly to discuss how to navigate this situation. They should be able to guide you on the best steps to take to ensure you can fully enjoy the benefits of staying on Disney property.
Wishing you the most magical stay at Walt Disney World!
~Heather