Hi Jennifer! Welcome to planDisney! Planning ahead for Lightning Lane Premier Pass is a great way to set yourself up for a smooth and flexible Disneyland day. I am happy to help you be ready for a magical visit!
The good news is yes, you absolutely can purchase a
Lightning Lane Premier Pass up to
seven days before your visit even if you’re staying off property. Eligibility to purchase Premier Pass is not limited to guests staying at the Disneyland Resort Hotels. All guests with valid theme park tickets and park reservations may purchase Premier Pass beginning at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time, seven days prior to their park visit, while supplies last.
If Premier Pass is part of your strategy, I recommend logging into the
Disneyland app a few minutes before 7:00 a.m. on your purchase day. Quantities are limited and can sell out, so being ready right when the window opens can make a difference.
Before that morning arrives, double-check that all theme park tickets and park reservations for your group are linked to your
MyDisney account. This allows you to select everyone in your party and complete the transaction in one smooth step. When your purchase window opens, tap the three horizontal lines in the lower-right corner of the Disneyland app, select the Lightning Lane Passes tile, choose your eligible visit date, and follow the prompts through checkout. Once completed, your confirmation will appear right in the app.
After you’ve entered either
Disneyland Park or
Disney California Adventure Park on the day of your visit, head to “Today’s Plans” and look under the “My Day” section. That’s where your Premier Pass details will live, along with a list of included Lightning Lane attractions and those you’ve already redeemed. One of the biggest perks of Premier Pass is flexibility. There’s no need to schedule return windows in advance. When you’re ready to ride, simply head to the Lightning Lane entrance and scan in (subject to park hopping rules and attraction availability).
Jennifer, I hope this gives you peace of mind as you count down to your visit. Whether your day starts with a high-speed launch on the
Incredicoaster or a relaxed walk along the Rivers of America, Premier Pass can help you shape your adventure exactly the way you’d like.
Have an amazing visit!
David