Hey there, Carolyn! Getting your ducks (perhaps Donald and Daisy in this case!) in a row for your Disneyland Resort adventure is a fantastic idea! It sounds like you're already thinking like a pro planner by considering
Lightning Lane Multi Pass. That's fantastic! I love Lightning Lane Multi Pass because it’s a great way to experience more thrills and make more magical memories by spending less time waiting in line!
Now, let’s chat about booking Lightning Lane return times when members of your group might be exploring different corners of the Resort:
Think of tapping into the park each morning as the official start to your magical day. Each Guest needs to scan their ticket or
MagicBand+ to enter either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park for the first time that day to activate their Lightning Lane Multi Pass. This initial "hello!" to the park signals that they've arrived and are ready for adventure. So, you wouldn't be able to make a Lightning Lane selection for someone before they've physically scanned into a theme park for their day's visit.
However, Carolyn, here’s the best part: Once a Guest has officially scanned into a park and activated their pass for the day, the magic stays with them! Let's say part of your group decides to pop over to the
Downtown Disney District for a mid-day treat, browse the shops, or even head back to a nearby hotel for a quick splash break. As long as they have already entered a theme park earlier that day, the designated planner within your linked group can absolutely make the next Lightning Lane selection for the entire party, even for those members who are temporarily outside the park gates. The key is that initial park entry for the day—once that's done, they're all set for Lightning Lane booking purposes, no matter if they're currently riding
Space Mountain or relaxing by the pool! (And Speaking of Space Mountain… If you love that one, I’d recommend booking it earlier in the day since it’s so popular!).
You're also on the right page with linking those tickets! It's like having a little bit of Fairy Godmother magic right in the
Disneyland mobile app to help organize your group! Once everyone's tickets are linked, you'll magically see your entire party listed when you go to make a Lightning Lane selection. With just a few taps, you can easily select everyone who wants to join that particular adventure, confirming them all for the same return window without the hassle of juggling multiple phones or trying to book separately. It truly works like a charm, effortlessly bringing everyone's plans together and ensuring no one gets left behind on the way to the next adventure!
And here’s a little extra pixie dust for you: Lightning Lane Multi Pass also includes unlimited digital downloads of all your
Disney PhotoPass photos taken throughout your visit! You can capture all of those priceless moments—grinning with Goofy, burning rubber on
Radiator Springs Racers, or nabbing that iconic shot in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.
So, Carolyn, I'd love to be the first to wish you and your entire group a truly spectacular and adventure-filled visit! May your days be filled with sunshine, churros, and plenty of unforgettable Disney moments.
Cody