Hello Liana,
Welcome to planDisney! Thanks for bringing your planning question to us today... we love to help with the magical details of a Disney vacation. You'll be visiting during my absolute favorite time of year. I hope you've got a visit to
EPCOT's Flower & Garden Festival in your plans! This festival offers delightful character topiaries throughout the park, a culinary adventure found at the special outdoor kitchens, and even a free
Garden Rocks Concert Series included with your park admission. So much fun to be had!
Let's talk about your Lightning Lane plans. If you are a guest staying at a Disney resort, you will be eligible to purchase
Lightning Lane Passes for the duration of your stay, starting 7 days prior to arrival at 7:00 am Eastern Time. Yes, this will include booking passes for your checkout day! If you are an offsite guest, your eligibility opens 3 days before arrival. One additional thing to note that may affect your booking window. For International Guests such as yourself, you will be able to book your Lightning Lane Passes once arriving in the US (not before).
Before I go, I've got a little tip for you! I am a huge fan of using Lightning Lane Multi Pass... it truly feels like it gives my family more time to enjoy the parks. You're going to love it! So if you decide to purchase a Multi Pass, when selecting your 3 attractions I recommend choosing at least one with the earliest reservation time that works for you. Then on your park day, once you tap in to that Lightning Lane you can immediately log on to My Disney Experience app and grab another pass! You can continue to do this throughout your day, subject to attraction availability. It's a great way to maximize the value, and skip as many stand by queues as possible.
I hope this answers your question, and that you have a wonderful time at Walt Disney World! Please visit us again at planDisney if we can assist you with any additional tips, ideas, or recommendations for your magical stay.
See ya' real soon!
Tami