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  • On Mar 3, 2025
    Hillary from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Can I buy a lightning pass ticket and use it, if I don’t stay in the park?

    Hello Hillary, 

    Welcome, and thank you for stopping by planDisney with your question about purchasing Lightning Lane. Visiting any of the four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort is always such an exciting time and I always want to make the most of it. Purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass (LLMP) is a great way to ensure some scheduled times for attractions. It also lets you spend less time in line & More time enjoying the rest of the park. Anyone with a regular theme park ticket can purchase LLMP 3 days before their visit. And guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection Hotel can purchase LLMP 7 days before their visit. 

    No matter which park you visit this tool is very helpful. One of my strategies is doing my homework before my park visit. Once you have your Lightning Lanes set, check the area for other attractions that may not have long waits. This will give you a chance to enjoy two attractions in one short span of time. You can also do this when it’s time to feed your hunger, if you have an upcoming attraction you can use Mobile Food and Beverage Ordering for a quick pickup with hardly any wait. 

    If you happen to decide to stay inside the magic, there  are some benefits you may really enjoy. Guests staying at a Disney resort in 2025 have a free waterpark visit on check-in day. This is a fantastic way to start your Disney vacation and gives you something to do while your room is getting ready for your arrival. And if you do online checking using the My Disney Experience App, your app will also tell you when your room is ready. Some great options just in case.

    Hopefully this is the answer you were hoping to hear. Enjoy your summer visit to the parks. 

    See ya real soon,

    Jeremy A.
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Meet the Panelist: Jeremy, New Jersey

Bright Suns travelers! I'm Jeremy from Jersey, a lifelong Disney fan. Father to 3 amazing kids, and husband to my wife of 16 years. I've been sharing the Walt Disney World Resort with my family for 19 years to join in the wonder and joy the parks have brought me my entire life. Consider me here to help with all you travel questions from Batuu to Cinderella Castle. Whether it's teenagers, toddlers, or your middle-aged cousins. Helping you find your version of magic is my mission. Learn More About Jeremy

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