Disneyland Just Announced a New, Exclusive Way to Skip the Lines
Warning: It doesn’t come cheap.
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Some might say that waiting in long lines at Disneyland is all part of the experience… but if you’re not one of those people, you’re going to love this new line-skipping perk. Disney just debuted the Lighting Lane Premier pass, which will be available at Disneyland on October 23 and at Disney World on October 30 in limited quantities.
Much like the Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass, the new offering will allow guests to use the Lightning Lane entrance, which is usually a shorter line than the standby line. Unlike the previous options, the Premiere Pass will grant one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane attraction, even the popular attractions that are typically only available for the Single Pass, like Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure Park and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Disneyland. In short, the Pass includes all the attractions that the Multi Pass and Single Pass offer.
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And probably the best part of the Premiere Pass is you won’t have to choose a specific arrival time for Lightning Lane attractions. Disney says you can ride the rides you want, when you want (subject to very limited availability). If you’ve ever used the Lightning Lane passes, you know it takes some advance scheduling work and planning on the app to make sure you’re hitting all the rides you want, so this new option makes the day a lot easier.
But a heads up—the Premiere Pass will cost you. It’s priced at $400 per person, per day for visits until December 31, 2024, then in 2025, pricing will vary by date and demand and will be within the $300 to $400 range. When it’s officially available on October 23 at the Disneyland Resort, there will be limited quantities available. You can purchase the pass via the Disneyland app up to two days in advance of your park visit, starting at 7 a.m. PST.
If you’re able to snag a Premiere Pass, Disney has two tips to get the most out of it—getting to the parks as soon as they open and visiting both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure if you have Park Hopper tickets.
