Oh boy, Karen! How exciting that your family's visit to the Happiest Place on Earth is coming up soon! I'm so glad you stopped by planDisney to ask this great question about Lightning Lanes - welcome!
If you already have theme park tickets, I'm afraid you cannot add
Lightning Lane Multi Pass in advance and will need to purchase them for each person in your party upon entering a theme park on the day of your visit via the
Disneyland app. To do this click the "Purchase" button in the green "Lightning Lane Multi Pass" ribbon on the home screen of the app. You can't miss it. Since the passes are subject to limited availability, I would make sure to arrive to the main gate at least 30 minutes before park opening. (This is also just a good idea to make sure you're maximizing your magical day!)
If you're interested in purchasing a
Lightning Lane Single Pass for either
Radiator Springs Racers in California Adventure or
Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland Park, you'll also use the Disneyland app upon entering a theme park. View the Tip Board in the app to check availability, view prices and purchase passes on the day of your visit (subject to availability). Since you have a park hopper ticket, you can purchase none, one, or both, for anyone in your party who meets the height requirement and wants to go! I suggest waiting until a return time is after, at least, 11am to take advantage of lower standby wait times on other attractions first thing in the morning.
Karen, I sincerely hope you have the most magical visit with your family. If your kids are anything like mine at that age, they will especially adore
Cars Land and meeting Disney Pals (be sure to check the Disneyland app and search "Characters" on the park map to find your favorites)!
There's so much more I'd love to share (Tips on great spots to take a break with kids! Food recommendations!) so please feel free to
stop by again anytime with your questions! I'm always happy to chat about Disneyland.
Warmest wishes,
McCayla