Hey there, Breanna!
Thanks for visiting us with your question. I'm happy to help!
You are correct that there are different purchasing and booking windows for
Lightning Lane Passes, depending on your ticket type. If you have a multi-day ticket as part of a room and ticket Vacation Package you'll have the ability to purchase and make selections 7 days in advance of your
Disney Resorts Collection hotel check-in date. If you are staying off-site, you can complete the process beginning 3 days before your ticket start date. Your Annual Passholder friends may also purchase and plan 3 days before the date of their visit. However, Passholders must purchase and schedule one day at a time as they reach the 3-day window, while guests with multi-date tickets can purchase for their length of admission at the 3-day mark.
I know this can make planning with a group a bit complicated, but unfortunately, I don't have another workaround to suggest at this time. You are welcome to schedule your attraction return times as soon as you are eligible and hopefully, your friends can secure overlapping times once they can purchase dates later in their visit. Otherwise, you can wait and purchase for your entire group once everyone is eligible. Just be sure you are all connected via your
Family & Friends list so you can include the appropriate guests when making your selections.
I'm sorry I don't have a more helpful answer for you Breanna, but please come back and let us know if you need further clarification or have additional questions. You can also
contact a Cast Member by phone for more details.
Magic and memories,
Amy