Hello Chad! Welcome back to planDisney! I'm so excited to hear that you and your wife have a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth coming up. It's been such a special place for me and my family where we've made lasting memories together, immersed in the magic and wonder!
Thank you for stopping by to ask this great question about
Lightning Lanes and
Early Entry! I'm so honored to be a part of helping you plan a visit that maximizes the magic!
Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests are allowed into one of the two parks each day 30 minutes prior to official park opening, so if you're staying at a
Disneyland Resort Hotel, Chad, definitely take advantage of this Early Entry perk! (Sounds like you plan to! Nice work!) Then, immediately after scanning into the theme park, Guests are able to use the Tip Board in the
Disneyland app to choose a Lightning Lane selection, either for Lightning Lane Single Pass or Lightning Lane Multi Pass. While you can reserve Lightning Lane selections during Early Entry, return times will not begin until after the park officially opens, as you mentioned, Chad.
If you haven't purchased your theme park tickets yet, Chad, I highly recommend including Lightning Lane Multi Pass with your park tickets at the time of purchase to lock in the lowest rate and ensure that you don't have to worry about purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass upon entering the parks.
Also, don't forget that unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads are included with your Lightning Lane Multi Pass! Capture picture-perfect memories from a friendly Cast Member Photographer or fun shots from select attractions. Since you'll be visiting during the
70th Celebration(!) you'll also be able to add a happy touch with themed special effects! Very cool.
Well, Chad, I hope this information has been helpful! And remember, if any other planning questions come up, anything from how to utilize the Disneyland app to where to find the best 70th Celebration treats, please don't hesitate to reach out to me! I can talk Disneyland all day.
From the bottom of my heart, I wish you and your wife the most magical visit, Chad!
McCayla