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  • On Jul 24, 2024
    Kristine from MI Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If I’m staying at a Walt Disney World “Other Select Hotel” I understand I can buy the genie lightning lane pass 7 days in advance instead of 3 days. Does that still apply if I book the hotel and park tickets separately or do I have to purchase a package?

    Hi Kristine!

    Welcome to planDisney!  Your visit to Walt Disney World Resort this fall is getting closer and closer every day!  With the recent release of Lightning Lane passes, now is the perfect time to dig a little deeper into the new process before the time comes to decide what options are best for your family.

    Kristine, you can make Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass pre-arrival selections and purchases seven days before your arrival if you're staying in the Disney Resorts Collection, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, or Shades of Green Resort.  You do not need a package reservation to use this great benefit - just make sure that your resort reservation and theme park tickets are all linked to your My Disney Experience account.  Don't forget that once you have completed your purchase of Lightning Lane passes, you can modify your selections (based on availability) if your plans change or if you want to continue checking for different times or attractions.  

    Since you're visiting during the most SPOOK-tacular time of year, you may want to consider grabbing tickets to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party if you haven't already.  This is my favorite special-ticketed event of the year - especially when it comes to the entertainment throughout the park!  You'll catch me humming the title song from Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade all season long, but nothing tops the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular in my opinion.  I'm also in love with the new Foodie Guide that was just released on the Disney Parks Blog today!

    Kristine, I hope this information is helpful as you prepare for your upcoming vacation!  Please stop by to see us again here at planDisney if you have any other questions in the future!

    Cheers,
    Kristi
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Meet the Panelist: Kristi, Maryland

Hi! I'm Kristi and I've been making magical memories at the Walt Disney World Resort since my first visit in 1989. While I cherished my childhood visits, my favorite memories have come sharing all of the excitement and wonder of a Disney Parks vacation with my husband and three boys. Whether you're planning a runDisney racecation, a trip with little ones, a land and sea adventure, or anything in between, I'm ready to help you make some bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful plans for your next Disney Parks vacation! Learn More About Kristi

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