Walt Disney World vacations are a magical experience, that is until you find yourself in a 90 minute queue in the Florida sun, regretting your choice not to bring extra sun screen to the park. But fear not! Disney’s Lightning Lane Single Pass is available to help you skip the lines and maximise your park time (and save you from sunburn, but seriously take sun screen to the park). This guide will cover everything you need to know about Lightning Lane Single Pass, from how it works to whether it’s worth the extra pixie dust (money).
What is Disney’s Lightning Lane Single Pass?
Lightning Lane Single Pass is an optional paid addition to your park ticket, which allows guests to skip the regular standby line for selected top attractions at Walt Disney World. However, unlike the Multi Pass, which grants access to multiple attractions in one purchase, the Single Pass lets you purchase access to specific rides one at a time.
Think of it as an express lane to your favourite E-ticket attractions, without the need for a magic carpet to fly over the crowds.
How Does the Lightning Lane Single Pass Work?
It’s almost as magical as saying “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo”, just with a bit more planning involved. With the Lightning Lane Single Pass, you can skip the regular standby lines for that one attraction at your selected time (depending on availability). This pass gives you the chance to choose your ride, but keep in mind, it’s a single use deal, so you’ll need to be strategic about picking your ride of choice. The attraction choice for this is restricted to the top tier attraction for that given park, or another way to look at it, the ride with usually the longest wait time.
For Disney Resort Hotel Guests
- Using the My Disney Experience App: Wake Up Early, Lightning Lane passes are available starting at 7:00 AM, 7 days before your Disney Resort Hotel check in date. This means if you’re staying off-site, you might have a harder time snagging the best rides.Some attractions might have sold out of Single Passes by this time, especially during peak times.
- Select your Park and pick your Attraction: Choose the available rides in that park.
- Show Up at Your Time Slot: Arrive at the ride during your reserved time, scan your MagicBand or ticket, and enjoy skipping past all the guests.
For Non-Disney Resort Hotel Guests
- Wake Up Early: Lightning Lane passes are available starting at 7:00 AM, 3 days before your Park Reservation (the 3 days, also applies to Annual Pass Holders and non dated tickets) check in date. Some attractions might have sold out of Single Passes by this time, especially during peak times.
- Select your Park and pick your Attraction: Choose the available rides in that park.
- Show Up at Your Time Slot: Arrive at the ride during your reserved time, scan your MagicBand or ticket, and enjoy skipping past all the guests.
How to Guide
- Use the My Disney Experience App: Open the app, navigate to the ‘Purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass’.
- Select your date and Park. Prices vary by ride and date, so expect to pay more on peak days.
- Making your Selections: Once you have your pass for all your party members you can select your attraction. Select from available attractions for that park.
- Your Time Slot: Choose from the available times for your selected attractions.
- Show Up at Your Time Slot: Arrive at the ride during your reserved time, scan your MagicBand or ticket, and enjoy skipping past all the guests.
- Once you have Tapped In: The app will reset and allow you to book another attraction, from any tier, following the same process as above. You can have 3 Lightning Lane attractions booked at any one time.
Which Attractions Offer Lightning Lane Single Pass?
Not every ride is available with the Lightning Lane Single Pass. Disney reserves this option for the most popular attractions across its parks. As of now, here’s a breakdown:
Magic Kingdom
- TRON Lightcycle / Run Because waiting 2+ hours for this feels like you’ve been derezzed by the Grid.)
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (More waiting, less whistling while you stand in a long line.)
EPCOT
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (The most thrilling way to sing along with 80s music in space.)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Because the First Order doesn’t believe in short lines.)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Avatar Flight of Passage (Waiting for hours to become a Na’vi is not the way of water)
How Much Does the Lightning Lane Single Pass Cost?
Pricing for Lightning Lane Single Pass vary depending on the attraction and time of year. As a rule, expect to pay between $10-$25 per ride per person, with Rise of the Resistance and Guardians of the Galaxy often being at the higher end of that range.
So to put this into prospective a family of 4 to get a Single Pass Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance during peak season would cost $100 (approximately £77). On top of your Park Entry Ticket
Peak seasons (Christmas, Summer, Spring Break and any time you forgot to check the crowd calendar) will see higher prices, so budget accordingly. For a more in-depth guide to Park Crowds check out our When to Visit Disney and Universal Guide here
Are Lightning Lane Single Pass Worth It?
YES, if:
- You hate waiting in long lines.
- You have limited time in the park and want to maximise rides.
- You’re visiting during peak season when wait times are unbearable.
- The ride you want has a consistently long standby queue (looking at you, Flight of Passage).
NO, if:
- You’re visiting during a low-crowd period and can use standby queues without the hassle.
- You prefer using the Multi Pass to hit multiple rides instead of just one.
- You’re on a strict budget (though honestly, everything at Disney is a budget test).
Pro Tips for Using Lightning Lane Single Pass Like a Disney Pro
- Book Early: If you’re staying at a Disney Resort, book right at 7:00 AM to grab the most in-demand rides.
- Prioritise Top-Tier Rides: Use your Single Pass for attractions that consistently have standby waits over an hour.
- Check Wait Times Before Buying: If the standby wait is reasonable, you might not need to shell out extra cash.
- Consider Multi Pass First: If you plan to use multiple Lightning Lanes, the Multi Pass could be a better deal.
- Have a Backup Plan: If the time slot you want is gone, check for a different attraction or refresh the app later in the day.
How to Buy Disney Tickets and Plan Your Trip
In order to make the most of your Walt Disney World vacation, you need more than just Lightning Lane Single Passes, you need a solid plan. Check out our other guides to help you plan your vacation.
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Final Thoughts: Is Lightning Lane Single Pass Your FastPass to Fun?
Disney’s Lightning Lane Single Pass offering is a powerful (yet expensive) tool for avoiding long lines for it’s top attractions. While it’s not the cheapest option, it can potentially save you hours in the parks (and you can not put a price on time). This frees you up time for Dole Whips, character meet-and-greets, and more attractions.
If you are visiting during any of the peak season or you have limited park time, then Lightning Lane Single Pass can be a game-changer. Just be sure to book early, check prices, and prioritise the rides that matter most to you.
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