Lightning Lane Premier Pass

[Chi84]

We have a group of 10 and have had great success with advance planning with the flexibility to drop out or change plans as required.

We do a lot of TS because it helps to have a schedule and my family enjoys TS restaurants. Also, planning rides in advance ensures that everyone will have the opportunity to do what they want - again, with the understanding that plans may have to be altered if circumstances change. Or some may need to drop out.

We’ve made more than 60 trips to WDW spanning 40 years with ever-changing group sizes and have never had an issue with lack of flexibility even though we have dining and ride reservations.

I’m sure what works so well for us would be disastrous for some other group. People have different preferences, priorities, personalities and circumstances.

 

[DCBaker]

Here's a look at upcoming dates Lightning Lane Premier Pass is currently sold out:

Magic Kingdom
February: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

EPCOT
February: 16

Hollywood Studios
February: 13, 14, 15

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

What countries/states/areas are in a shutdown this week?

I remember long ago being in February that everyone had the same “great idea”…i think Louisiana had the Mardi Gras week off?

 

[nickys]

What countries/states/areas are in a shutdown this week?

I remember long ago being in February that everyone had the same “great idea”…i think Louisiana had the Mardi Gras week off?

UK schools are off this week or next, and parents will take kids out for a week if necessary.

 

[JohnD]

What countries/states/areas are in a shutdown this week?

I remember long ago being in February that everyone had the same “great idea”…i think Louisiana had the Mardi Gras week off?

In Florida, Governor DeSantis gave state employees this coming Monday, 2/16 (Presidents Day) off. So more taking Presidents Day off than usual in Florida this year. This probably affects Tallahassee more than other areas around the state due to the concentration of state agencies.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

UK schools are off this week or next, and parents will take kids out for a week if necessary.

A lot of US schools have a 4 day weekend from the 13-16…Presidents’ Day…

Disclosure: the last time we went in February…maybe 18? It was awful. Granted attendance as whole is much lower now…but I see the trend is holding in Jan/feb.

Lots of dvc with the same idea…which is often the case. Like Jersey week.

 

[Ayla]

What countries/states/areas are in a shutdown this week?

I remember long ago being in February that everyone had the same “great idea”…i think Louisiana had the Mardi Gras week off?

It's a combo of Mardi Gras and some schools having President's Day off.

 

[HauntedPirate]

I believe NY schools are out next week?

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

If Disney decides to make fewer Premier Passes available, doesn't that mean they actually control whether or not it sells out, which they could manipulate to make it seem like there is more demand for this than there is...right?

 

[LSLS]

If Disney decides to make fewer Premier Passes available, doesn't that mean they actually control whether or not it sells out, which they could manipulate to make it seem like there is more demand for this than there is...right?

Yes, but doing that for an entire week would not make any sense, especially for a known busy week. I think people here are just going to have to face reality that this brings in money. Kind of the death knell for me because there is no chance I'm paying double or triple the entry price just to ride the rides, but losing my family and maybe the next generation just not the concern it once was.

 

[JD80]

Yes, but doing that for an entire week would not make any sense, especially for a known busy week. I think people here are just going to have to face reality that this brings in money. Kind of the death knell for me because there is no chance I'm paying double or triple the entry price just to ride the rides, but losing my family and maybe the next generation just not the concern it once was.

You know it's optional right?

 

[LSLS]

You know it's optional right?

I do, and I know that on this random Feb. Tuesday morning, Hollywood Studios has 3 attractions (not meet and greets) that are under 45 minute waits (a spinning saucer ride, a stunt show, and Star Tours).

 

[Ayla]

If Disney decides to make fewer Premier Passes available, doesn't that mean they actually control whether or not it sells out, which they could manipulate to make it seem like there is more demand for this than there is...right?

Correct. Same as party tickets. They set the number, whatever arbitrary number they choose.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I believe NY schools are out next week?

New York City

Tremendously stupid

 

[Chi84]

I do, and I know that on this random Feb. Tuesday morning, Hollywood Studios has 3 attractions (not meet and greets) that are under 45 minute waits (a spinning saucer ride, a stunt show, and Star Tours).

Right, but your options aren’t just Premier Pass or wait in line. You can still get the multi-pass or individual passes.

 

[Tigger&Pooh]

What countries/states/areas are in a shutdown this week?

I remember long ago being in February that everyone had the same “great idea”…i think Louisiana had the Mardi Gras week off?

Most schools in the northeast have a week of vacation. Plus many other areas have a long weekend for President's Day. And this year Mardi Gras coincides with the week of President's Day which makes for a double-whammy.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Most schools in the northeast have a week of vacation. Plus many other areas have a long weekend for President's Day. And this year Mardi Gras coincides with the week of President's Day which makes for a double-whammy.

Ok…so what “most schools” In the northeast?

 

[Tha Realest]

Planning a trip to DL next year. Is there any way to see the cost of one of these without having an existing reservation?

 

[DisneyDodo]

If Disney decides to make fewer Premier Passes available, doesn't that mean they actually control whether or not it sells out, which they could manipulate to make it seem like there is more demand for this than there is...right?

It’s possible they make fewer Premier Passes available (while jacking up the price) on busy days to ensure there is enough LL capacity for the increased number of LLMP holders.

 

[RememberWhen]

All of MA public schools has presidents week off.