Hi Brooke, welcome to planDisney!
A magical vacation during the
merriest of seasons awaits at Walt Disney World Resort. Mid-December is a wonderful time to experience the magic. The halls are decked, the hot cocoa is flowing, and the seasonal storytelling at
EPCOT's Candlelight Processional fills our hearts with hope. A lot of people enjoy visiting during the holidays, so you're smart to consider taking advantage of
Lightning Lane entrances for your visit.
Individual Lightning Lane attractions can currently be booked at 7:00 a.m. for Guests staying at a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel, Shades of Green, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels.
This eligibility is connected to your reservation, not your check-in status. This means you can take advantage of purchasing your first Individual Lightning Lane selection at 7:00 a.m. on your check-in day, even if you haven't officially checked in.
As you stated, Brooke, you'll want to make sure your
Shades of Green resort reservation is
linked to your My Disney Experience account. You'll also want every member of your traveling party over the age of three to be listed on the reservation and connected as
Family and Friends in
My Disney Experience. This will streamline the booking process that morning and allow you to complete an Individual Lightning Lane booking in one transaction for up to twelve members of your Family and Friends list in the
My Disney Experience mobile app. Lastly, make sure everyone has a
valid admission and a
park pass reservation. You do
not have to purchase Disney Genie+ service to make an Individual Lightning Lane purchase.
Lodging at the spacious and picturesque Shades of Green in December should be booked soon to maximize availability. Guests staying at this Armed Forces Recreation Center right on Disney property are also eligible to take advantage of
early theme park entry and
extended evening theme park hours. That's a whole lot of extra magic!
Plan magic; planDisney.
Jennifer