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  • On Mar 29, 2026
    Kate from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are visiting Disneyland on April 5th and got an e-mail suggesting we buy LL multi-passes now. When we tried to do so, the app says we have to be in the park first? Or we also heard you have to wait until 3 days in advance?

    Hello there Kate!  Welcome to planDisney, we're so glad you're here!

    If you did not purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass with your theme park tickets, do not worry, you have a few options!  You may be able to upgrade your tickets before your trip to add Lightning Lane Multi Pass, or you can also reach out to a helpful Cast Member on the Ticket Services line for assistance.  

    You also can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass after you scan your tickets into the theme parks for the day.  As soon as you enter either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park, open up the Disneyland app, and you should be able to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass directly from the home screen (subject to availability).  I do recommend arriving to the parks early to maximize overall availability as well as Lightning Lane selection availability.  

    We try to arrive to the theme parks at least a half hour before they are scheduled to open so we can truly take advantage of a full day in the parks.  We like to bring a portable breakfast with us to eat while we wait for the gates to open, and then we purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass as soon as we enter the parks.  We usually aim to book the more popular selections earlier in the day such as Indiana Jones Adventure or Space Mountain in Disneyland Park, and Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! in California Adventure.  

    I hope this information is helpful for your upcoming trip, Kate!  Please come back to planDisney if we can help with any other questions.

    Have a magical day!
    Melissa
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Meet the Panelist: Melissa, Illinois

Hello friends!  I'm Melissa, a lifetime Disney fanatic from Illinois.  My husband and I have enjoyed the Disney Parks since our younger years and it's even more special for us now to share with our two young children.  The Disneyland Resort is truly our Happiest Place on Earth, and I cannot wait to help make the trip for your family the most magical! Learn More About Melissa

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