Hello Peter!
Welcome to planDisney! Congratulations on making plans for an upcoming vacation to Walt Disney World... you're in for a magical time!
You've got a great strategy to utilize Lightning Lane Passes during your visit. My family recently used Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Magic Kingdom, and I couldn't believe how much this allowed us to pack into our Disney Day. Being able to skip the stand by queue on some of our favorite attractions really frees up time for more pixie-dusted experiences.... whether it's shopping, stopping to relax and enjoy a snack, or taking the time to get an excellent spot in front of the castle to enjoy
Happily Ever After. It felt like we got to do all our favorite things!
I see you are traveling from out of the country, so purchasing your
Lightning Lane Passes and making your selections will actually occur once you've arrived in the US. Normally, guests staying at a Disney Resort may purchase Lightning Lanes inside the My Disney Experience app starting 7 days in advance, at 7:00 am Eastern Time. Off site guests may purchase them 3 days in advance. For international guests... you may make this purchase after arriving in the US (within those same eligibility windows.) You've got this! There will still be great attractions for you to choose from once you arrive. I recommend preparing ahead of time, so you'll be all set to grab those Lightning Lanes:
- Make sure you've got the My Disney Experience mobile app downloaded.
- Check that your tickets have been linked to your account. To do so, from the app home screen select "≡" in the lower right, then click "My Tickets and Passes".
- Verify you've connected everyone for whom you will be purchasing Lightning Lanes. To do so, from the app home screen select "≡" in the lower right, then scroll to "Account - Profile" and check "Friends & Family List" tab.
You can also do a little recognizance ahead of time! On your app home screen, under Lightning Lane you can click "Purchase", select any sample date, and view the eligible experiences. This may help you get a game plan for what you'd like to schedule for your magical park day.
I hope this helps, Peter. Please visit us again at planDisney if we can assist you with any other questions.
Wishing you the happiest Disney Day!
Tami