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  • On Nov 22, 2025
    Jeannette from WA 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 -purchased my 2 day park hopper ticket including lightning lane multi pass. If I want to upgrade to premier lightning lane pass at the 1 week mark would I pay an upgrade price or the full price?

    Hi Jeannette,

    Thanks for visiting planDisney! Getting Lightning Lane is a great way to maximize your time in the parks. You’ll be able to skip the regular queue and enjoy even more attractions.

    If you decide to upgrade to the Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you will need to pay the full price. I know this might sound like a bibbidi-bobbidi bummer, but there are a couple of silver linings.

    Buying both passes:
    Both Lightning Lane options only allow you to experience each Lightning Lane attraction once. The Premier Pass guarantees access to eligible Lightning Lane attractions once throughout the day. The Lightning Lane Multi Pass, on the other hand, requires you to make reservations every two hours (or after you use your last reservation). If you purchase both services, you may be able to experience some attractions twice; once with the Premier Pass and potentially a second time if you can secure a Multi Pass reservation.

    Keeping just the Lightning Lane Multi Pass:
    The Lightning Lane Premier Pass is currently priced between $300 and $400 per ticket, per day (prices subject to change). In comparison, the Multi Pass starts at $32 per ticket, per day (also subject to change). Depending on the size of your party, this could significantly impact your budget. Sticking with the Multi Pass, and even pairing it with a Lightning Lane Single Pass when needed, can still help you enjoy the parks while staying budget-friendly.

    I hope this information is helpful, Jeannette! Both options have their benefits, so choose whatever works best for you. I have some tips on how you can stay on top of your Lightning Lane reservations if you need them. If you have more questions or need help with any other part of your trip, feel free to reach out to me or any of my fellow planDisney panelists. We’d love to share more tips and sprinkle a little pixie dust on your vacation.

    Have a magical trip!

    – Melinda
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Meet the Panelist: Melinda, California

Hello from sunny SoCal! I’m Melinda Grant, an educator and a lifelong Disney enthusiast. As a Southern California native, I grew up going to the parks with my family. My park days look a little different now that I am transitioning from being a “Childless Millennial” to a “Disney Mom.” You can find me with my toddler eating popcorn and singing loudly! I am looking forward to helping you plan a magical trip to my favorite place, Disneyland!   Learn More About Melinda

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