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  • On Aug 15, 2024
    Blanca from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Are lightning lanes allowed after hours

    Hello Blanca!

    Welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad you've found our magical corner of the Internet, where we help make vacation dreams for our fellow Guests come true. Let's talk about using Lightning Lane passes during your visit next month!

    I just returned home from my first trip using Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. I enjoyed securing times for some experiences before arriving at Walt Disney World, and my children loved knowing exactly when they'd be riding their favorite attractions. It made our vacation mornings more relaxing. When choosing times for Lightning Lane passes, you will only be presented with return windows during regular theme park operating hours. Lightning Lane entry is unavailable during Disney After Hours, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. The good news is that during events after the parks have closed, lines are generally short, so you won't miss Lightning Lane passes.

    I hope this is helpful, Blanca! Since I'm fresh off a trip using Lightning Lane passes, I'll share a few tips before I go. Here are some things I learned from my recent visit.

    *Your entire party does not have to stay together for every ride. I often chose one attraction for my husband and daughter to ride while my son and I enjoyed a more thrilling one. I coordinated return windows so our two groups would ride at similar times.

    *If a ride has no return times available for the day, it might offer more later. My daughter and I added an extra day to our trip at the last minute. We wanted to ride Avatar Flight of Passage but were short on time. While its Lightning Lane Single Pass was sold out on the morning of our visit, it reappeared on the Tip Board later that day.

    *Lightning Lane Multi Pass works great when park hopping! My son set a goal of visiting all four theme parks in one day. We made our initial three attraction selections for EPCOT. As soon as we redeemed our first one, we could reserve a ride at our next park, Disney's Hollywood Studios.

    *On the My Disney Experience mobile app, use the Tip Board to reserve or modify your next experience and My Day or Future Plans to view an up-to-date itinerary.

    Thanks again for sending your question to planDisney, Blanca. Stop by again if there is anything we can do to make your adventure even more special, and have a magical day!

    Betsy
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Meet the Panelist: Betsy, Maryland

Greetings! I'm Betsy, a middle school teacher, wife, and mom of two. My family and I love to travel the world, but our best memories are those made when we're visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort. No matter how many times we visit, there is always something new to see, ride, or eat at the Disney Parks. Learn More About Betsy

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