Hi, Ricki! Welcome back to
planDisney. It is our pleasure to help you.
I see you will arrive at the
Happiest Place on Earth next week! How exciting!
If you love attractions and like to prioritize riding as many as you can, then I recommend booking your
Lightning Lanes as soon as you enter the Theme Park--especially if you are going to be Park Hopping that day.
I always like to rope-drop (arriving before the parks open) and begin at
Fantasyland. The reason is twofold, 1) we have a child in our party, and 2) there are almost no Lightning Lane attractions in Fantasyland. If you are there early, you'll be surprised at how many attractions you can experience in a short amount of time.
Remember that at 1:00 p.m. you can officially park-hop and begin reserving your Lightning Lanes for the park you are hopping to, even if you haven't entered yet!
Tip: set an alarm on your phone for the next time you can book a Lightning Lane, so you don't forget. And remember that once you scan in at a Lightning Lane attraction, you can book your next one.
Ricki, I hope this information is helpful to you. And no matter how many attractions you'll ride on your visit, I know you'll have a fantastic time because you will be with your loved ones in the Happiest Place on Earth!
Your Pal,
Alejandra