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  • On Feb 13, 2026
    Sylvia from FL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I’m not staying at the resort. When can I purchase lightning lane passes?

    Hey there, Sylvia!

    I'm excited to hear about your upcoming Walt Disney World Resort visit! I recently shared information about current Lightning Lane options with another guest here, if you'd like a quick overview. Guests can purchase these passes ahead of their visit and save valuable time waiting in standby lines at select attractions across the parks. Your purchase window will depend on a few key factors, so let's jump in.

    Guests with eligible resort reservations can begin the purchase process 7 days ahead of their check-in date at 7 am EST. Since you mentioned you are not staying on-site, you'll be eligible to purchase 3 days ahead of your ticket start date. Based on an arrival date of February 17, your window should have opened this morning (hooray!). If you purchased a date-based multi-day ticket, you can go ahead and complete your purchase using the My Disney Experience Mobile app for your length of admission. If you are visiting with an Annual Pass or another ticket type, you can purchase passes 1 day at a time as each visit approaches 3 days out.

    You'll be glad to know that Lightning Lane Multi Pass also includes complimentary downloads of select attraction photos from the date of your visit, as well as the use of PhotoPass Lenses. My daughter and I have so many of these fun selfie-style images saved on my camera roll, and we always enjoy seeing which Characters and scenes are available as we access different areas of the parks and resorts.

    Sylvia, I hope you're able to complete your purchase today and set up a most magical attraction schedule for your upcoming visit. If you need further assistance, please come back to planDisney and let us know, or reach out to a Cast Member via the chat feature in the My Disney Experience app for real-time assistance.

    Magic and memories,
    Amy
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Meet the Panelist: Amy, North Carolina

Hi, I'm Amy- a proud wife, mom, and Disney adult. I'm a natural planner with a flair for the creative, always looking for ways to add a little magical sparkle to our family's day-to-day happenings and once-in-a lifetime moments. You'll find me and my crew visiting the parks from rope drop to close and packing in as much magic as possible to each day of our Walt Disney World Resort vacation. From dining to photo spots and all the details in between, you've got a friend in me! Learn More About Amy

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