If Disney World’s Multi Pass or Single Pass seem limiting to you, then the Lightning Lane Premier Pass is probably a better fit.
But what is it? How much does it cost? Which rides does it include? Get the answers to all these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World.
What is the Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney World?
Lightning Lane Premier Pass is the ultimate skip-the-line pass at Disney World.
Premier Pass gives access to all rides, including those that are in the Lightning Lane Single Pass service, with a lightning lane one time at a single park without the need to reserve a time slot.
In addition, you get free downloads of any ride photos available, as well as PhotoPass lenses, which are like Snapchat or TikTok filters, available on the My Disney Experience app.
It’s like Multi Pass but without the added stress of scheduling your time and constantly refreshing the My Disney Experience app for new picks.
How does Premier Pass work?
First, if you’re an annual passholder, you’ll need to make a reservation at the park you want to buy a Premier Pass for, unless it’s a designated “Good to Go” day.
If you are staying at a Disney resort, Shades of Green, or the Dolphin, Swan and Swan Reserve resorts, you can purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass 7 days ahead of your check-in day. You can purchase passes for each day of your visit for up to 14 days.
If you are not staying at one of the resorts listed above, you can purchase the Premier pass 3 days ahead of your first park day.
If you have a date-based ticket, you can buy passes within the valid dates of your ticket. Otherwise you have to purchase the pass 3 days ahead of the day you plan to visit for each day you’d like a pass.
Once you purchase your Premier Pass, all you have to do is visit the park and tap into the Lightning Lane for each attraction you’d like to experience. There’s no need to choose a time slot, unlike the Multi Pass.
Which rides can you access with a Premier Pass?
In short, if a ride has a lightning lane, you can access it with a Premier Pass – including rides that typically require a single pass if you don’t want to wait in line.
Here’s the official list for each park, broken down by land or section of the park for easy touring:
Animal Kingdom
The following attractions are available as part of Premier Pass at Animal Kingdom:
- Africa
- Festival of the Lion King
- Kilimanjaro Safari
- Asia
- Expedition Everest
- Feathered Friends in Flight!
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!
- Kali River Rapids
- Dinoland USA
- DINOSAUR (Closes forever February 2, 2026)
- Pandora – The World of Avatar
- Flight of Passage
- Na’vi River Journey
Epcot
The following attractions are a part of Premier Pass at Epcot:
- World Celebration
- Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
- Journey into Imagination with Figment
- Spaceship Earth
- World Nature
- Living with the Land
- Soarin’ Around the World
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Turtle Talk with Crush
- World Discovery
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Mission: SPACE
- Test Track
- World Showcase
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Hollywood Studios
The following attractions at Hollywood Studios are available with Premier Pass:
- Animation Courtyard
- The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure
- Echo Park
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
- Star Tours
- Hollywood Boulevard
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Sunset Boulevard
- Beauty & the Beast: Live on Stage
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™️
- Toy Story Land
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Toy Story Mania!
Magic Kingdom
The following attractions at Magic Kingdom are available with Premier Pass:
- Adventureland
- Jungle Cruise
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Frontierland & Liberty Square
- Haunted Mansion
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Fantasyland & Storybook Circus
- The Barnstormer
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- It’s a Small World
- Mad Tea Party
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train
- Under the Seas ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Tomorrowland
- Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor
- Space Mountain
- Tomorrowland Speedway
- TRON Lightcycle / Run
How much does the Lightning Lane Premier Pass cost?
As with Multi Pass and Single Pass, the cost for Premier Pass uses dynamic pricing and therefore will vary day-to-day and park-to-park.
According to Thrill Data, here’s the current range for each park:
- Animal Kingdom: $119-199 per person
- Epcot: $149-249 per person
- Hollywood Studios: $249-349 per person
- Magic Kingdom: $329-449 per person
Is Lighting Lane Premier Pass worth it?
The jury is still out on whether this pass is worth it. In my opinion, if you can afford it, you’re visiting during a busy season, and don’t get to visit often, then it is worth it.
But for frequent visitors or if you’re visiting during a quieter season, then it’s not worth the hefty price tag in my opinion.
About the author
Meg Frost is the creator of The Park Pixie, where she covers Disney World, Disney+, and Disney fandom.
She holds an M.A. in Journalism from Northeastern University and B.S. in Communication & American Studies from University of Miami in Florida.
