Walt Disney World Holiday decoration on Main Street
  • On Jul 13, 2024
    Christina from FL 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 am planning a trip this upcoming December with my family amd was looking at Disney Springs area hotels. Do guests at Disney Springs hotels get to choose the lightning lanes 7 days in advance or is that only for Disney Resort area hotels?

    Welcome to planDisney, Christina!

    A visit to The Most Magical Place On Earth during the most wonderful time of the year sounds ideal! Whether you’re attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or want to enjoy the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, you will undoubtedly experience a joyful celebration of the holiday season during your visit!

    The current Genie+ service (Lightning Lanes) and Individual Lightning Lane entry will be replaced on July 24, 2024, with the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. With this change comes the ability to purchase Lightning Lane passes in advance of your Theme Park visit, choose attractions and arrival windows before purchasing a pass, and make plans for your entire visit (up to 14 days). 

    Guests of Disney Resorts Collection hotels can purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Single Passes seven (7) days in advance. This benefit is also extended to Guests of the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green Resort. All other Guests can purchase in three (3) days in advance.

    Christina, since you and your family are planning a visit during the holiday season, I recommend Resort hopping on your non-park days to take in the holiday decorations. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a beautiful gingerbread house display; Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort has one of the prettiest Christmas trees, in my opinion; and Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say from the land where palm trees sway at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

    If you have any questions or want more recommendations for your upcoming vacation, ask away! I’d happily share some of my favorite Disney Resorts Collection hotels to help you make your decision, and I can also suggest the perfect dining reservations to book!

    See you real soon!
    Brent
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Meet the Panelist: Brent, Maryland

Welcome to planDisney! I'm Brent, a husband, father, coach, and dog dad from Annapolis, MD, with a mind on a permanent Disney vacation! I specialize in crafting unforgettable trips to the Walt Disney World Resort but when it's my turn to vacation, you can catch me indulging in the food options of EPCOT's World Showcase, ascending Disney Mountains, and lounging poolside at Stormalong Bay with a delicious treat from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop! Learn More About Brent

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