Hi there Gayle, and welcome to planDisney!
Some of the best Disney trips out there are the ones you can enjoy without having any children in tow, and I hope that you and your pals are all looking forward to your upcoming stay this September!
With the launch of new
Lightning Lane passes at Walt Disney World Resort, guests staying at a Disney Resort Hotel now have the added benefit of being able to
purchase their Lightning Lane Multi Pass 7 days ahead of the first stay of their stay, which can really make the difference if you want to snag a highly-desirable time for the most popular attractions out there.
I took the opportunity to give the purchasing process a try and run a number of tests on the day that it was officially launched and found that despite being
linked through my Family & Friends list, only party members with eligible stays and tickets would be able to be selected in the
My Disney Experience app when attempting to purchase this 7 days in advance. I checked with a Guest Relations Cast Member who confirmed that unfortunately for your party members staying at accommodations that are neither a Disney Resort Hotel, Shades of Green Resort nor the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve Hotels - they would have to wait until 3 days in advance instead.
That said, depending on your room category and whether it has enough occupancy to be able to accommodate two additional adults, you might want to
consider adding them to your reservation either online or over the phone so that the other two members of your party can also take advantage of your Disney Resort Hotel guest benefits. If you've got the extra space available where you're staying, here's hoping that might be a strategy that works for all of you to be able to plan ahead and enjoy those attractions as a group!
After all, like the Wildcats sing in High School Musical: "We're all in this together!"
Prince