Ka-chow, Ashley! Thanks for racing over to planDisney to talk about
Lightning Lanes today! With both Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass options, guests can enjoy shorter wait times for some of the most
popular attractions at each of the four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. The advance booking system also offers guests an opportunity to plan their days ahead of their arrival to add a little more flexibility.
Ashley, I'm sorry to hear that the times available didn't match up with your plans for each day when you checked this morning. While this may not have been the best way to start your day, I'd love to offer a few suggestions that might help make your Lightning Lane dreams come true, as well as some other tips to help avoid longer lines even without using Lightning Lane passes!
My first recommendation would be to keep checking! Because Lightning Lanes can be
modified after purchase, it is possible that as other guests' plans shift, new times may become available for booking. While this is not guaranteed, and Lightning Lane passes are always subject to availability, it never hurts to keep a watchful eye on the
My Disney Experience mobile app to see if new times populate.
If you don't find the Lightning Lane options that work for your schedule, take advantage of
Early Theme Park Entry if you are a guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel; during this time, you will find shorter wait times for some of the most popular attractions, no Lightning Lane pass required.
Don't forget about
Virtual Queue options for Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. The Virtual Queue system is available for guests to book a boarding group at 7 AM on the day they wish to experience the attraction, and a second Virtual Queue also opens daily at 1 PM.
Of course,
traditional standby lines are still an option for most attractions at Walt Disney World Resort. You can check wait times on the mobile app and plan your day around those times to make the best use of your time!
Ashley, I hope this helps, and I hope you're able to race through the lines like Lightning McQueen to make the most of the magic during your visit! If you have any other planning questions, the pit crew at
planDisney will be here waiting to help you anytime!
Have a magical vacation,
Alison