Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass Strategies & Tips

Planning a trip to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? Then you’re probably gearing up for fun, magic…and those famous long lines.

But don’t worry, thanks to Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you can skip the wait and get to the fun even faster! Whether you’re cruising through Tomorrowland or racking up re-rides on Space Mountain, mastering the Lightning Lane strategy is key to making the most out of your visit.

This guide will walk you through when to buy your Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which rides to prioritize, how much it costs, and more.

Grab your Minnie ears – it’s time to plan like a trip to Magic Kingdom like a pro!

What is Lightning Lane Multi Pass?

The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is Disney’s magic shortcut past wait times for select attractions.

Lightning Lane Multi Passes are sold for a single park, such as Magic Kingdom, but if you have an annual pass or park hopper ticket, you can pick attractions at other parks after you’ve redeemed at least 1 of your first 3 attractions.

How to buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom

If you’re planning to hop from ride to ride at Magic Kingdom, the Lightning Lane Multi Pass is the most versatile option.

This pass provides access to multiple attractions across the park, so you can experience everything from the swashbuckling thrills of Pirates of the Caribbean to the classic charm of It’s a Small World.

To buy a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom, here’s what to do:

1. Access the My Disney Experience App and select the Purchase button in the Lightning Lane passes section on the home page.
2. Select the date you want a pass for.
3. Next, choose Magic Kingdom and select Multi Pass.
4. Then select your top 3 attractions and a time slot for each.
5. And finally, it’s time to check out!

Pricing for Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass

According to Thrill Data, a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom costs between $20-30 per person, per day.

The service uses dynamic pricing, which looks at multiple factors to determine the price, such as crowd levels.

In other words, expect the price to be on the higher side during high-demand, such as Christmas. In addition, it also means pricing can be lower or higher than what has occurred in the past.

Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass attractions

The Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom uses a 2-tier selection system where guests can select one attraction from Tier 1 and two attractions from Tier 2.

Tier 1 (choose one)

Guests can select 1 attraction from the following:

1. Jungle Cruise
2. Peter Pan’s Flight
3. Space Mountain
4. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Tron Lightcycle / Run are also highly popular rides at Magic Kingdom, but are only available via Lightning Lane Single Pass or standby line.

Tier 2 (choose two)

Guests can select 2 attractions from the following:

1. The Barnstormer
2. Dumbo the Flying Elephant
3. Haunted Mansion
4. It’s a Small World
5. Mad Tea Party
6. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
7. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
8. Mickey’s PhilharMagic
9. Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor
10. Pirates of the Caribbean
11. Tomorrowland Speedway
12. Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid

Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass strategies & tips

With a little bit of planning and strategy, you can get a lot out of purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom.

Tips for groups

As with other parks that use a tiered selection system, I recommend checking in with your group to determine which ride is best.

If you’re traveling with young kids, Peter Pan’s Flight or Jungle Cruise are best. Thrill seekers will love Space Mountain or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

TIP: You WILL get wet on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, so pick a time slot that is right before you plan to head back to your hotel, whether it be for an afternoon nap or for the evening.

Tips for solo guests

If you’re traveling solo, I recommend going with Space Mountain or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure for your Tier 1 pick. More often than not, Space Mountain will have the higher wait time.

That is, unless you’re looking for nostaglia, in which case Peter Pan’s Flight or Jungle Cruise would be the best pick.

Personally, I don’t get the hype for Peter Pan’s Flight – and I’m a big Tinkerbell fan. But it does tend to have very long wait times.

Tier 2 picks at Magic Kingdom

When it comes to your tier 2 selections, my top 2 recommendations are Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.

That is, unless you’re with little kids. If that is the case, go with Dumbo the Flying Elephant and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Slightly older kids might enjoy The Barnstormer, as well.

The rest of the rides in tier 2 have reasonable wait times, so there isn’t an advantage of prioritizing one over the other, in my opinion.

You can edit your selections

If you don’t get the time slot or attraction you wanted, continuously check the app to see if additional time slots appear or if attractions suddenly have availability.

As peoples’ plans change, the times or attractions you prefer just might become available!

Download your Photo Pass photos

Lightning Lane Multi Pass comes with free downloads of ride photos from eligible attractions. Just head to the My Disney Experience app, where you can download the photos.

In my experience, the photos show up within minutes. That said, Disney also gives you 45 days from when the photo was taken to download them, so don’t feel like you have to download them while you’re enjoying your vacation.

Plan your day land-by-land

Magic Kingdom has a ton of attractions available under Multi Pass, so to minimize criss-crossing the park too much, pick a section and work your way around.

Personally I prefer to start with Adventureland and work my way around, ending in Tomorrowland. I LOVE Tomorrowland best in the evening, when all of the colorful neon lights are turned on.

Here’s the list of attractions, broken down by land:

Adventureland

1. Jungle Cruise (Tier 1)
2. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (Tier 2)
3. Pirates of the Caribbean (Tier 2)

Frontierland & Liberty Square

1. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Tier 1)
2. Haunted Mansion (Tier 2)

Fantasyland & Storybook Circus

1. Peter Pan’s Flight (Tier 1)
2. The Barnstormer (Tier 2)
3. Dumbo the Flying Elephant (Tier 2)
4. It’s a Small World (Tier 2)
5. Mad Tea Party (Tier 2)
6. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Tier 2)
7. Mickey’s PhilharMagic (Tier 2)
8. Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid (Tier 2)

Tomorrowland

1. Space Mountain (Tier 1)
2. Monster’s Inc Laugh Floor (Tier 2)
3. Tomorrowland Speedway (Tier 2)

Is the Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom worth it?

The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is a game-changer when it comes to tackling Magic Kingdom. It’s an attraction-packed park and this pass makes it possible to hit most, if not all, without breaking the bank.

That said, if you’re planning to park hop, rope dropping or visiting on a low crowd day, can like get you onto your rides without much wait in the standby line – and without additional cost.

Now grab your passes, don your Minnie ears and Goofy hats, and go conquer Magic Kingdom like the Disney pro you are.