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  • On Jan 20, 2026
    Megan from NE Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If we have after 4PM passes can we book lightning lanes that start before 4? Example, 3:30-4:30 time slot?

    Welcome to planDisney, Megan!

    This is a great question! Any visit to Walt Disney World can surely be magical, but utilizing Lightning Lane passes is my favorite way to skip the standby line and maximize the magic.

    If you are attending a conference that offers discounted afternoon entry, be sure to link those tickets in your My Disney Experience Account as soon as you can. When you are using your My Disney Experience app to secure those Lightning Lane passes, you'll be asked to select eligible members in your party. Those with a Walt Disney World Theme Park Ticket should be eligible. If you can select a window that overlaps a 4:00 entry time, that is a pixie dusted way to kick off your Disney day!

    Your plan to begin using those Lightning Lanes as early as possible is a great one, Megan, as stacking them starting at the beginning of your park visit will maximize your experience. As soon as you use one LL, immediately add another. Don't forget that once you've tapped into a ride, refresh that app to see if it's time to make your next selection. Just last week, I snagged a LL for Soarin' Around the World as we waited to crew the capsule on Mission: SPACE. Love that!

    Be sure to add Lightning Lane Single Passes, too, so that your afternoon and evening hours are filled with fun!

    As you plan your visit, be sure to send additional questions our way. We love to help!

    Andrea H

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Meet the Panelist: Andrea, Pennsylvania

I am a high school English teacher, wife and mom who has been a member of the Disney Vacation Club since 2003. I love discovering a new favorite DVC resort, new fantastic Walt Disney World restaurant, or a hidden gem onboard a Disney ship. I'm a micro-planner who enjoys helping others create their own magic! Learn More About Andrea

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