Hi Brian! Thanks for visiting planDisney.
It sounds like you're a planner. I am too, so I appreciate that you want to line up those Attractions with
Lightning Lane Multi Pass. This is a fantastic option, which allows Guests to select a Lightning Lane Entrance return time and spend less time waiting in queues. While they're waiting to redeem, they can enjoy other aspects of the park. Grab a festive snack or enjoy merry Entertainment! We always select this option as a family, and while you can purchase in advance when selecting your ticket, you can also add it after scanning into the parks for the day subject to availability.
At the Disneyland Resort, Guests can book their first Lightning Lane Entrance return time after scanning into the parks. There's no pre-booking currently available. I'm sorry if that's not the news you were hoping for today! However, even as a planner, I find I really like the system in place, because everyone books as they arrive, which means I don't need to worry about my favorite Attraction already being booked up before my visit starts. There's no setting an alarm ahead of your first park day and tapping away in the
Disneyland mobile app to grab your Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections. It's fairly relaxed and allows for spontaneity when you arrive. Go where the day takes you! Check wait times and available return times and make the choices that work best for your group that day.
My suggestion is to arrive early for the best availability. This will help you get the most out of your add-on. And remember, you can book again after you've scanned into your Lightning Lane Entrance or after two hours have passed since your last booking, whichever comes first. The app will keep track of when you can book again, so you don't have to. Just focus on the fun!
Instead of pre-booking, get a jump on planning your must-do list by checking the
Daily Events Schedule. Those details can sometimes change, but it's really helpful in creating a plan for your visit. Also, take a look at the Disney Eats current
Foodie Guide. Picking my festive selections is as important to me as my next thrilling Attraction, and they're the official food and beverage news source for the parks, so they have all the delicious details you need to make your picks.
I hope this helps!
Elizabeth