Disney announced the launch of a new pilot program called Lightning Lane Premier Pass for Disneyland in Anaheim and Walt Disney World in Orlando. This program will allow guests to skip the lines for premier attractions at a hefty cost. The passes will allow guests one entry to each Lightning Lane attraction throughout the day in one theme park without having to book arrival times. The passes will also include photo and video downloads from certain attractions.
At Disneyland, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass will launch on October 23, 2024. Guests will be able to purchase the passes up to two days in advance of a park visit for $400 per person, per day through December 31, 2024. In 2025, pricing will vary by date and demand within a $300 to $400 range, in addition to an admission ticket.
At Walt Disney World, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass will launch on October 30, 2024. Only guests staying at Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resorts may purchase the passes up to seven days in advance of their stay. Prices vary by date and by theme park, with a range from $149 to $449 per pass, plus tax.
A Disney spokesman stated that other theme parks have been offering similar programs for years and that the pilot passes are unrelated to any feedback received from recent changes to Disability Access Service. No changes are being made to the current Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass options at the U.S. parks.
Overall, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass program offers guests the opportunity to experience more attractions without waiting in long lines for a premium price. It will be interesting to see how this program is received by Disney park visitors and if it will become a permanent offering at the resorts.