Hi there, Lesley! A warm planDisney welcome to you—I’m so glad you stopped by with this great question.
At the Disneyland Resort, a
Lightning Lane Single Pass can't be purchased until you’ve actually stepped inside the magic—not quite the news you may have wished upon a star for, I know! But here’s the great part: once you’re in either
Disneyland Park or
Disney California Adventure Park, it only takes a few taps in the
Disneyland mobile app to grab a Single Pass. In just minutes, you’ll see the next available return window appear like magic, and before long, you’ll be zipping into the Lightning Lane entrance. Since availability and pricing can change throughout the day, I always suggest checking the Tip Board in the app early and often. You can find this feature by tapping the menu (☰) button, followed by "Wait Times & Showtimes", then "Tip Board" at the top.
For even more pixie-dusted planning, let’s talk about
Lightning Lane Multi Pass. The best part is that it can be purchased alongside Single Pass during the same visit and used together, giving you the flexibility to enjoy a
wide variety of beloved attractions across both parks. Many Guests love mapping out part of their day with Multi Pass while also picking up a Single Pass for those especially popular experiences like
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or
Radiator Springs Racers. It’s a great way to balance planning with spontaneity—and fit in as much magic as possible.
And here’s one of my favorite bonuses: Lightning Lane Multi Pass includes unlimited
Disney PhotoPass digital downloads for the day! That means every attraction photo, every snapshot in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, and every magical capture by a Disney PhotoPass Photographer is yours to keep and download. It’s such a wonderful way to relive the magic long after your visit ends.
Lastly, Lesley, I want to leave you with a final pro tip: be sure to download the Disneyland app, and confirm that you’re signed in with a payment method saved. That way you’ll be ready to grab a Lightning Lane pass as soon as you’re through the gates—leaving more time for treats,
parades, and castle photos—especially during
Halloween Time and the
Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, both of which are happening right now!
I hope this helps you feel ready to dash into the magic, Lesley. Wishing you a visit full of smiles, memories, and lightning-fast fun!
See ya real soon!
Cody