Disney World is rolling out a new tier for its popular line-skipping passes across its theme parks, with prices reaching up to $450 per person, per day, in addition to standard ticket fees.
Frequent visitors to Disney parks are well aware of the lengthy queues that some rides can generate. Guests can spend several hours waiting just to enjoy a few minutes on their favorite attraction.
For those willing to pay extra, Disney offers the chance to bypass these lengthy lines at many sought-after rides. The Lightning Lane – a dedicated, expedited line for select attractions – has been available for purchase for some time, either through single ride skips or a ‘Multi Pass’.
The Multi Pass, which has been the budget-friendly choice for guests during peak crowd times, costs around $32 per person, depending on the specific ride and date. However, a new tier is set to join the Lightning Lane offerings, enhancing the experience with even more line-skip opportunities at a higher price point.
Enjoy convenient access to Lightning Lanes for your favorite attractions.
This new offering, known as the Premier Pass, allows guests to skip the lines for each Lightning Lane at a specific park one time. For instance, if you’re experiencing Disney World, this means you can navigate quicker lines for all the top attractions without scheduling distinct time slots for each.
Unlike the traditional line skips or the Multi-Pass, the Premier Pass provides flexible access to Lightning Lanes. However, this convenience comes at a hefty price point.
Launching at Disneyland on October 23, followed by Disney World on October 30, the Premier Pass can cost as much as $450 USD. This figure is an additional charge on top of your standard theme park admission.
Prices for this pass may fluctuate during “peak travel times,” and notably, at Disney World, only guests staying at Disney-affiliated hotels can purchase the Premier Pass.
Here’s the breakdown of costs at each Disney location:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $129-$199
- EPCOT: $169-$249
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $269-$349
- Magic Kingdom: $329-$449
- Disneyland: $400 (prices are expected to be between $300-$400 in 2025)
For reference, a basic theme park ticket starts at $119 USD per day. With the added expense of the Premier Pass, your total could be as high as $569 USD, depending on the location.
For those seeking greater value, you may want to explore Disney’s VIP Tour service. Priced between $500 and $800 USD, this premium experience can be shared among a group of up to nine guests, allowing for significant cost-sharing.
With the VIP Tour, you gain access to Lightning Lanes for every attraction as often as you wish, providing a highly customizable experience.
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