Welcome to
planDisney, Matthew!
Thanks for stopping by as you dream about your fantastic fall escape to the
Most Magical Place on Earth. I'd be happy to review upcoming changes to the
Lightning Lane reservation process and how they will work with your stay.
As a Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Palace guest, you are eligible for select Walt Disney World perks, like
Early Theme Park Entry; however, the 7-day advance Lightning Lane booking window does not extend to the Disney Springs Area Resort Hotels.
You can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass as early as 7 AM, three days before your first theme park visit. Guest of hotels in the
Disney Resorts Collection, Shades of Green, the
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, and the
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel can begin making Lightning Lane reservations seven days from their check-in date.
I hope this is helpful, Matthew. If you decide not to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Single Pass, other strategies exist to minimize long waits during your vacation. Instead of buying access to Lightning Lanes, my family prefers to arrive before the parks open and experience the most popular attractions early when standby lines are still short. Take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry if you're an early riser. We also use complimentary
Virtual Queues for
TRON Lightcycle/Run and
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (all Guests, regardless of resort, can request to join Virtual Queues at 7 AM on the day of their visit). If you're not interested in evening entertainment, consider riding attractions while Guests line up for
Fantasmic!, at
Disney's Hollywood Studios,
Happily Ever After at
Magic Kingdom Park, and
Luminous The Symphony of Us at
EPCOT. Finally, Cast Members typically permit you to enter an attraction queue right up until the theme park closes. If Magic Kingdom Park closes at 10:00, 9:55 is a great time to hop in line for
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!
Thanks for sending your question our way, and as your trip approaches, don't hesitate to reach out again if there's anything else we can do to make it even more special. Best wishes for a memorable getaway, and have a magical day!
Betsy