Hello there Alisa and welcome to planDisney!
It's definitely an exciting time to be coming down for a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, especially with the
update to Lightning Lane passes that will officially launch on July 24 this summer! While some of this information is still quite new and sometimes ever-evolving, I'm happy to lend the most up-to-date answers that we've received directly from Cast Members to help you have an idea of what to expect later this month:
- At the time of writing, Cast Members have confirmed that guests can purchase Lightning Lane passes and make bookings only as of July 24. What this means for anyone whose trips overlap the launch date or occur soon thereafter, is that despite Lightning Lane passes being normally available 7 days in advance for Eligible Resort Hotel guests and 3 days in advance for those staying elsewhere - they will still have to wait until the launch date itself for this be available in their My Disney Experience app.
That said, offerings and policies are always subject to change without prior notice so I highly recommend keeping a close eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for the latest official announcements, or here on planDisney where we bring the most recent intel that we're able to receive. As you prepare for your summer vacation, be sure to
read up on our tips to beat the summer heat - and even make a splash as you drop in for
Tiana's Bayou Adventure! You're also absolutely welcome to
come back to us here with more questions for any other advice ahead of your Disney adventures!
Wishing you all the best on your quest to secure your passes and plan ahead!
Prince