Welcome, Lauren, to planDisney, where we answer all your burning
Disney vacation questions. But don't worry, nothing's
actually burning. Just during the Rome scene in
Spaceship Earth. And the burning village scene in
Pirates of the Caribbean. And some sequences in the
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! Okay, I'll stop now!
Lightning Lane Premier Pass is currently in the piloting phase, which means it's still being tested and rolled out, and changes are being made to it periodically. In fact, it
just expanded to be available to purchase for Guests staying at
any Disney Resorts Collection Hotel, no longer just
Deluxe Resorts and
Deluxe Villas. While no exact number has been announced, this offering is very limited and does sell out. As such, you'll want to purchase it as soon as you are eligible, which is currently 7 days before your check-in date at 7 a.m. EST.
With a few exceptions here and there,
the benefits of the Disney Resorts Collection Hotels typically remain the same from day to day. Some of the resort-specific recreation activities may change, but the biggest perk that varies is
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours for Guests of Deluxe Villas and Deluxe Resorts. Currently,
Early Theme Park Hours are offered each day at each park, but Extended Evening Theme Park Hours are only available on certain nights of the week for certain parks. The exact evenings these are offered typically appear on
the calendar 60 days in advance. So, you can take a peek and see which parks are offering it and when during your stay to help plan your resort booking.
Lauren, best wishes for planning the best trip ever, and
please don't hesitate to reach out again with any other questions.
My siestas are getting shorter and shorter,
Matt