Radiator Springs night with Lightning McQueen and Mater
  • On Dec 3, 2024
    Courtney from AZ 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 read conflicting information on eligibility to purchase Disneyland Premier Passes. Am I eligible if I have park hopper tickets or do I also need to be staying at a Disneyland Resort?

    Hi, Courtney! 

    From one Courtney to another, welcome to planDisney, and thank you for stopping by to ask us a question as you plan your visit to The Happiest Place on Earth. Hooray…your trip is just around the pixie-dusted corner! 

    As you may have heard, Lightning Lane Premier Pass gives each Guest who purchases it one-time access to each available Lightning Lane experience (including Multi Pass and Single Pass) in a theme park whenever it is convenient throughout the day without scheduling a return window in advance. Lightning Lane Premier Pass is currently available in very limited quantities to Guests who have a valid theme park ticket and theme park reservation. It can be purchased via the Disneyland mobile app up to two days in advance of your scheduled theme park day.  

    You actually don’t have to have the Park Hopper option to be eligible to purchase Lightning Lane Premier Pass, but if you have a 1-park ticket, your pass can only be used in that one theme park instead of both. The price of the pass remains the same whether you are using it in one or two parks. No, you do not have to be a Guest of a Disneyland Resort Hotel to purchase this pass. (Please note that the policy differs at the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Florida, where Lightning Lane Premier Pass is currently only available to those staying at a Disney Resort hotel or other select hotels.) 

    I hope this answers your question, Courtney, and that you have a practically perfect vacation! Please don’t hesitate to come by again for more answers and advice as your trip approaches. 

    Wishing you magic,
    Courtney

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Meet the Panelist: Courtney, California

I'm a lifelong Californian who's been making magical memories at the Happiest Place on Earth since I was a little girl! Now that I'm the mom of a spirited son and daughter, I love seeing the Disneyland Resort through their young eyes. Our family is perpetually planning our next Disney Parks adventure, and I'm excited to help make your dream vacation a pixie-dusted reality too! Learn More About Courtney

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