Hey there, Crystal, and welcome to planDisney.
What a fun question! It sounds like you plan on
roaring into a Lion-King-sized day in Walt Disney World. I'm really excited to help you because I just got back from my own trip where we completed a "4 Parks in 1 Day" challenge, and we had a plan similar to yours, with park hopping and Lightning Lane purchases. So let's
pounce right to your question and set you up for your
paw-sitively epic day.
The quick answer to your question is yes, you can purchase both a
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and a
Lightning Lane Premier Pass on the same day. YAY! If you are staying at a Disney Resort hotel or another select hotel, you can make your Lightning Lane purchases starting seven days before your check-in date. If you are staying off-site, you can make your Lightning Lane purchases three days before arrival.
If Animal Kingdom is your first stop, you will make your first three pre-arrival selections for this park, and after you use your first pass, you will be free to begin selecting attractions for your second park.
With the purchase of the Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you'll be
free to run around all day and free to do it all your way! You can enter the Lightning Lane lines at EPCOT without arrival windows on your own schedule!
I've used the Lightning Lane Premier Pass at EPCOT, and I'd like to share a few helpful tips. First, give yourself enough time to do it all. Even though you'll be flying like Zazu through the lines, there are a lot of attractions to complete in a large park, and this will take some time. Also, to get the most value out of your purchase, keep an eye on your
My Disney Experience app. This will allow you to track which attractions you've used your passes for and which you still have to enjoy. We found this app feature especially helpful in ensuring we didn't accidentally miss any of the rides we wanted to enjoy.
I'm so excited for your amazing day! You are seriously going to have a great time! With all your running, don't forget to be like Timon and Pumbaa and
paws for food! While in EPCOT, you can grab some quick bites at the Outdoor Kitchens at the
International Flower & Garden Festival. Crystal, I'm so happy you stopped by planDisney with your amazing question. We love helping you make your magical memories. Have
Simba-ly the best day ever!
Have a Hakuna Matata day!
Shonette