Welcome back to planDisney, Michelle! It's great to see you here again. I hope our vacation planning advice has been helpful in the past, and I'm happy to help with the information you're looking for to make your 2025
Walt Disney World Resort stay as magical as can be!
There has been a lot of online speculation since the announcement of the new Lightning Lane system, so I'm glad you asked this question! Personally, I'm excited that this new planning tool will allow me to make some of our vacation plans in advance of our next visit "Home"! Our planDisney crew has been asking lots of questions and doing our homework to get the most up-to-date information we can.
Currently, Canadian guests may continue to use the
My Disney Experience app after the launch of pre-arrival purchasing and planning for Lightning Lane passes on July 24, 2024. Since your vacation is still several months away, there may be some tweaks to the new system as it rolls out and Guests become familiar with it. I recommend keeping an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for the most up-to-date information as your January trip approaches.
Michelle, keep in mind that the existing
Virtual Queue system will remain the same. To hop on a prime boarding group for some of the most popular rides like
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and
TRON Lightcycle / Run, be sure to have a reminder set so you are ready to rock at 7:00 AM the morning you wish to experience the attraction.
Thanks so much for making a return trip to planDisney, it's been a pleasure! If we can help with any other questions, you know where to find us...
See Ya Real Soon!
Susan