Hiya, Joshua! Welcome to planDisney. I am so glad you stopped by with this question as you plan what looks like an epic vacation with so many family and friends. Hot dog!
Guests staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel can purchase a
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass starting seven days before their check-in date for the entire duration of their stay (up to 14 nights). The ability to book Lightning Lanes is linked to your check-in date so, unfortunately, you are unable to book passes with the early benefit for your family and friends before their time.
Since your whole party is checking in over two days, you will all have access before Guests who are not staying at Walt Disney World Resort. They have to wait until three days before their theme park visit and can only book one day at a time.
I would take advantage of the full seven days and purchase your Multi Pass and make three selections as soon as you can. When your family and friends become eligible, you can make their selections and modify yours if you would like for your plans to match. You can modify selections, so there is no risk in hopping in early.
Since you are coordinating with a large party, you may want to take a look at the
Multi Pass experiences and talk about priorities ahead of time. The attractions in Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios are divided into two groups. You can pick one from the first group and two (or all three) from the other group. Once you have redeemed your first pass, you can make additional selections from either group. And if you have a ticket with the
Park Hopper option, you can also select additional experiences in any theme park.
You have chosen to head to the Most Magical Place on Earth during an amazing time of year. You can stop and smell the rosé at the
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The Magic Kingdom will be dressed up for Halloween. I love the pumpkins and fall décor. Be sure to check out the
Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Halloween Treats at Walt Disney World Resorts 2024 for a
shriek peek at the devilishly delicious sweets coming to the parks.
I hope you are able to easily coordinate plans, speed through lines to your favorite attractions, and enjoy all Walt Disney World offers during this magical time of year.
See 'Ya Real Soon!
Jana