Hi Laura! Welcome to planDisney. I am an avid user of
Lightning Lanes and am happy that with the addition of the Premier Pass, there are now even more ways to zip through queues and onto attractions. Let’s dive into the different Lightning Lane options available at the Happiest Place on Earth!
Since you already have
Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you’re ahead of the game when it comes to maximizing your Disney Day! This service allows you to schedule return times for select attractions in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. You can purchase this option in advance, either when you buy your theme park tickets or as a separate add-on, or you can purchase it on the day of your visit through the
Disneyland app. Currently, there are 22 attractions available with Lightning Lane Multi Pass, including fan-favorites like Space Mountain, or the Incredicoaster.
After booking your first Lightning Lane selection of the day, you can select your next attraction once you’ve redeemed your current pick, or after 2 hours have passed, whichever comes first. Need to tweak your plans? No problem! You can modify your return time right from the Disneyland app. Just remember: you can only use Lightning Lane entry once per attraction per day with Multi Pass, so plan those selections wisely. My Q-Tip here is to set a reminder on your phone or watch for your next reservation window. It’s a perfect way to make sure you never miss a chance to book your next adventure!
Next up is the
Lightning Lane Single Pass. This option is available for two of the resort’s most in-demand attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland and Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure. The Lightning Lane Single Pass is a separate purchase from the Multi Pass and lets you select the next available arrival window for these two iconic experiences. Each attraction requires its own individual Single Pass, and each can only be used once. My recommendation here is to consider using the Single Pass for these attractions around midday. This is when wait times tend to reach their highest levels.
Finally, the newest addition to the Lightning Lane lineup is the
Lightning Lane Premier Pass. This all-access pass gives each Guest who purchases it a one-time Lightning Lane entry to every available Lightning Lane attraction in both theme parks, including BOTH Multi Pass and Single Pass attractions! Best of all, there’s no need to schedule return times in advance. Feel like hopping on Indiana Jones Adventure after grabbing a churro? Just head to the Lightning Lane! The Disneyland app will keep track of which attractions you’ve redeemed and which ones are still available for the day. Premier Pass quantities are limited, and the pass can be purchased by any Guest, including Magic Key holders, up to seven days before your visit.
In short, Laura, I’d stick with the Multi Pass you already purchased and add a Single Pass if Rise of the Resistance or Radiator Springs Racers is a priority. I would only consider Premier Pass if you want the most flexibility and plan to experience many Lightning Lane attractions in both parks. If you have any other questions about Lightning Lanes or anything else about the Disneyland Resort magic, please don’t hesitate to send them my way or to any of my fellow panelists here at planDisney.
Wishing you a pixie-dusted day!
David