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  • On Sep 27, 2024
    Amanda from MA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    I have a party of 15 who are all staying onsite but it’s a split stay. We have 5 annual passholders and 10 with date based tickets. Will we all be able to book lightning lanes for the whole trip 7 days before check in at the first hotel?

    Welcome to planDisney, Amanda!

    It sounds like you're about to embark on an unforgettable adventure with an awesome crew - how exciting! My planDisney pals and I love visiting the parks together, and I always take the reins as the go-to Lightning Lane and Virtual Queue coordinator. I'd be thrilled to guide you through the booking process to ensure your trip is as smooth as possible. Let's get this party started!

    Your entire group of 15 should be able to secure Lightning Lane passes in advance for the duration of your trip, as long as your onsite stays are continuous, meaning you check out of one Disney Resorts Collection hotel and into another that same day.

    When my family and I did a split stay in August - with me using an Annual Pass and my husband and kids having different types of tickets - it all went off without a stitch. Seven days before our first check-in, I grabbed Lightning Lane passes for all of us, and I'm crossing my fingers your experience will be just as seamless! Remember that Annual Passholders in your party should make theme park reservations linked to the hotel stays. The guests with date-based tickets do not need theme park reservations.

    And don't worry if your preferences change or if some members of your group need to separate. You can easily adjust individual reservations once you've booked Lightning Lane passes for everyone. My husband is prone to motion sickness, and my daughter decided she wasn't quite ready for all of the thrill rides, so after initially booking Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios, I clicked on the reservation on the My Disney Experience Tip Board and switched just the two of them to Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway.

    I hope this has been helpful and you have a fantastic time on your adventure. Please reach out if there's anything else we at planDisney can do to make it even more memorable. Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see ya real soon!

    Betsy
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Meet the Panelist: Betsy, Maryland

Greetings! I'm Betsy, a middle school teacher, wife, and mom of two. My family and I love to travel the world, but our best memories are those made when we're visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort. No matter how many times we visit, there is always something new to see, ride, or eat at the Disney Parks. Learn More About Betsy

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