Hiya Mary,
Thank you so much for stopping by planDisney with your
Lightning Lane question. As a Florida local who lives about an hour from the Most Magical Place on Earth, my family and I use Lightning Lane passes often. When we decide it’s time to race over to
Rise of the Resistance or test our family game skills in
Toy Story Mania, it’s such a great way to maximize our time in the parks. And with the Lightning Lane Premier Pass, the time savings can feel most magical, since you don’t have a return window.
Let’s dive right in. You can
purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass right in your
My Disney Experience app. Just open the app, head to the Lightning Lane section on the home screen, and tap “Purchase.” From there, you’ll select your date and the park where you’d like to use it. It’s super user-friendly.
Just remember, if you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can purchase Lightning Lane passes beginning
7 days before your check-in date for the length of your stay. If you’re staying off property, your booking window opens 3 days prior to your park visit. Mark those calendars so you’re ready when your window opens.
One of my favorite perks of the
Premier Pass is the included photo benefits. You’ll receive digital downloads of select attraction photos and videos from your day. Yes, that means those priceless ride photos are included.
If you’d like access to all your Disney PhotoPass photos, including those iconic Cinderella Castle shots or beautiful pictures in front of the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival topiaries, you may want to look into
Memory Maker as well. It’s such a fun way to capture every magical moment without always having to hand your phone to a stranger.
Mary, I hope this helps answer your question. If anything else pops up, we’re always here and happy to help.
See ya real soon,
Christina