How does the skip line work at Walt Disney World?

What is the skip-the-line system at Walt Disney World called?

The new skip-the-line system at Walt Disney World
is called LIGHTNING LANE, which is divided into two subcategories.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass both aim to minimize wait times, sharing some features while
also having key differences.

What are the new features of Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World?

Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World
introduces some new features along with a return to past systems.
The main new features are:

• Booking attractions 7 days in advance for the entire duration of your trip if you stay at a Disney hotel
• Booking attractions 3 days in advance for the entire duration of your trip if you stay outside the
  resort
• Selecting a specific time slot for your ride from the available options

These key updates apply to both the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and the Lightning Lane Single Pass.

How much does Lightning Lane cost at Walt Disney World?

As of today, official pricing for the new services has
not been announced. However, based on Genie+ pricing, we can expect the following:

• Between $15 and $30 per day per person for the Lightning Lane Multi Pass
• Between $10 and $25 per attraction per person for the Lightning Lane Single Pass

Both systems can ONLY be purchased through the official [My Disney Experience
App](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/my-disney-experience/mobile-apps/).

Which attractions offer
the Lightning Lane Single Pass at Walt Disney World?

The Lightning Lane Single Pass is available for only a
few of the top attractions across Walt Disney World’s four theme parks.
Additionally, these attractions are NOT included in the Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

MAGIC KINGDOM

At Magic Kingdom, the attractions that offer Lightning Lane Single Pass are:

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• TRON Lightcycle / Run

TRON also uses a Virtual Queue. If you want to learn more, check out [this detailed
article](https://www.parksandfun.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-e-il-coaster-piu-costoso-al-mondo/).

EPCOT

At EPCOT, the attraction that offers a Lightning Lane Single Pass is:

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

This attraction also uses a Virtual Queue. Learn more
[here](https://www.parksandfun.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-e-il-coaster-piu-costoso-al-mondo/).

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the attraction that offers a Lightning Lane Single
Pass is:

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the attraction that offers a Lightning Lane Single Pass is:

• Avatar Flight of Passage

Which Attractions Offer the Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Walt Disney World?

The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for most attractions across the four theme parks of Walt Disney World Resort.
You can book up to three attractions in advance—either seven or three days ahead—depending on whether you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel or not, as previously explained.

Each park (except Disney’s Animal Kingdom) splits attractions into two groups.

You may book one attraction from the first group and two from the second group, or all three from the second group.

MAGIC KINGDOM

Available attractions for Lightning Lane Multi Pass:

First group (choose one):

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Jungle Cruise
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Space Mountain
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Second group (choose two or all three):

• The Barnstormer
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Haunted Mansion
• “it’s a small world”
• Mad Tea Party
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

EPCOT

First group (choose one):

• Frozen Ever After
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
• Soarin’ Around the World

Second group:

• Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
• Journey into Imagination with Figment
• Living with the Land
• Mission: SPACE
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends
• Spaceship Earth
• Turtle Talk with Crush

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

First group (choose one):

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash

Second group:

• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
• Disney Junior Play & Dance!
• For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
• Muppet*Vision 3D
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
• Toy Story Mania!

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, all attractions are in one group, and you can choose three:

• DINOSAUR
• Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
• Feathered Friends in Flight!
• Festival of the Lion King
• Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!
• It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
• Kali River Rapids
• Kilimanjaro Safaris
• Naʻvi River Journey

How Does Lightning Lane Work at Walt Disney World?

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

• Purchase your park admission ticket (click here for help)
• Download the My Disney Experience app
• Create your account and link your tickets
• Select a date and theme park
• Choose either a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, or both
  • For Multi Pass, pre-book up to three experiences with assigned times
  • For Single Pass, select an available time slot
• Follow the steps to complete the purchase and get your confirmation
• From the confirmation screen, tap “Plan Another Day” or “View My Day” for your selections

You can modify your selections until you use your first Multi Pass reservation or until your Single Pass time.

• At your scheduled time, go to the Lightning Lane entrance, scan your ticket or MagicBand on the Mickey-shaped tap point, and wait for the green light (what’s a MagicBand?)

How to Optimize Lightning Lane Multi Pass Usage at Walt Disney World

Once you’ve used your three pre-booked reservations, you can immediately book another—then another after that, and so on (subject to availability).
Tip: Schedule your third attraction no later than 1:00 PM to maximize your chances of snagging another slot later in the day or evening.

One Big Drawback!

At the time of this article’s publication, all of the above is only available if you’re physically located in the U.S. or Canada.
This means you cannot book Lightning Lane passes from outside North America—something Disney hopefully resolves soon, but it may be a while.