Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World

nickys

nickys

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georgep148 said:
So this change comes into effect halfway through our trip and there’s one thing I can’t figure out based on the language they’ve used. Is July 24th the first day the new system will be used AND the first day you’re able to start booking in advance? Or will the 7 and 3 day advance rules be in place from the start? I don’t know how they’d integrate it all into the app but in theory, because of our date based tickets and even though we’re not staying at a Disney resort, we should be able to book well in advance. I imagine at launch this won’t be the case though?
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Pretty sure it’s been confirmed that those with visits from the 24th will be able to buy and pre-book 7 or 3 days ahead, depending on where you stay.

So you should be able to book on the 21st for the 24th., 25th & 26th if you have a date based ticket.
If you don’t then you’ll have to do it day by day.
 
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georgep148

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nickys said:
Pretty sure it’s been confirmed that those with visits from the 24th will be able to buy and pre-book 7 or 3 days ahead, depending on where you stay.

So you should be able to book on the 21st for the 24th., 25th & 26th if you have a date based ticket.
If you don’t then you’ll have to do it day by day.
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Good to hear, thank you. The start date on our tickets is actually a week before we get to the parks, so if I’m correct, we should be able to book a lightning lane pass for those days even earlier than if we were staying at a resort - if not at the same time, 7 days ahead.
 
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C33Mom

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Anybody else thinking of changing up the order they visit parks with their resort stays because the tier system makes having DHS later in the trip more valuable than having MK later in the trip (though I guess if you’re hoping to do TBA you need to move MK later in your trip 🤔) — and the more I think about it, the more this system helps AK because you can actually book 3 good attractions (if it’s far enough out in your trip). I am overall grateful this change is being implemented before our August trip, but also feeling like there’s a short runway and limited time to figure out how to work the new FP+/Genie+ hybrid monster, and it’s completely blown up my plan of stacking LLs for an evening visit.
 
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aaronml

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Not a fan of this……

We’ve gone from Classic FP (spontaneous / day-of) to FP+ (pre-planning) to G+ / ILL (spontaneous / day-of) and now that we’ve all gotten used to that finally, we are going back to pre-planning.

Personally I’d like a balance of spontaneity without having to wake up at 7am each day….. perhaps if we could only book our first LL of the day in advance? That would be an improvement over the 3 per day in advance / tier system, which forces people to reserve LLs for attractions that don’t need them.
 
NotCalledBob

NotCalledBob

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Disney was pressured into giving up the park reservation system, which was a huge benefit to them as they could see exactly where people were going to be ahead of time.

Disney has found a new way of having the reservation system, without people realizing they are using a reservation system!

The new system is great for Disney. It gives them so much more data on upcoming park days for staffing etc. The same data they lost when they scrapped the reservations.
 
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Jenn White

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Deadly Danson said:
So as a UK visitor who comes often enough that I have an annual pass (when Covid doesn't stop me) I think I'm done. What with this, park reservations and early entry the advantages for resort guests mean staying off site puts you at a massive disadvantage and I can't afford the absolutely exorbitant rates for Disney hotels most of the time especially when rooms are bang average. On top of which visiting had become hugely complex, now its ridiculous. Been visiting since 1989 and was even a cast member for a while but I think 2 or more trips a year will now become 1 every 4 or 5 years. I doubt Disney will miss me but I'll miss Disney. Shame.
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International guests can't even use the app to book until we are on US soil. As a Canadian DVC owner with 5 trips in 2024 I am livid.
 
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UK Disney

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Yodascousin said:
Nope it’s been confirmed international guests will have to wait until they arrive in the US
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If this is true it's an absolute disgrace, what's the point of staying on site if you can't take advantage of the early window and then potentially all the headliners gone on the day, absolutely no chance. If true that's a definite cancellation for next year.
 
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Yodascousin

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UK Disney said:
If this is true it's an absolute disgrace, what's the point of staying on site if you can't take advantage of the early window and then potentially all the headliners gone on the day, absolutely no chance. If true that's a definite cancellation for next year.
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Agree it’s horrible it has been confirmed plus what makes it worse is that you can only book via the app so I don’t think even a VPN would work
 
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DCBaker

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Fido Chuckwagon said:
Any idea if Swolphin will get the 7 day prebooking advantage?
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Yes:

When staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels, Guests can purchase Lightning Lane passes—and choose experiences and arrival windows—starting 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay, for their length of stay (up to 14 days).

This early-planning benefit is available to registered Guests staying at:
  • Disney Resort hotels
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
  • Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
  • Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
  • Shades of Green Resort

www.wdwmagic.com

Guide and FAQ to Disney World's Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass and Premier Pass

Guide and FAQ to Disney World's Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass and Premier Pass
www.wdwmagic.com www.wdwmagic.com
 
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DCBaker

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georgep148 said:
So this change comes into effect halfway through our trip and there’s one thing I can’t figure out based on the language they’ve used. Is July 24th the first day the new system will be used AND the first day you’re able to start booking in advance? Or will the 7 and 3 day advance rules be in place from the start? I don’t know how they’d integrate it all into the app but in theory, because of our date based tickets and even though we’re not staying at a Disney resort, we should be able to book well in advance. I imagine at launch this won’t be the case though?
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July 24 will be the first day you can use the new system, including booking that day and the remaining days of your trip.
 
James J

James J

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In the Parks
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Yodascousin said:
Nope it’s been confirmed international guests will have to wait until they arrive in the US
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Where? What's the source?

If true it's a horrendous oversight for all international guests. I notice the FAQ on the UK version of the WDW site is pretty much a blank page at the moment, so wonder if there's some stuff to still be worked out.
 
LittleBuford

LittleBuford

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DCBaker said:
Yes:

When staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels, Guests can purchase Lightning Lane passes—and choose experiences and arrival windows—starting 7 days before the first day of their Resort stay, for their length of stay (up to 14 days).

This early-planning benefit is available to registered Guests staying at:
  • Disney Resort hotels
  • Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
  • Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
  • Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
  • Shades of Green Resort

www.wdwmagic.com

Guide and FAQ to Disney World's Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass and Premier Pass

Guide and FAQ to Disney World's Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass and Premier Pass
www.wdwmagic.com www.wdwmagic.com
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I wonder if this list will be expanded to include some of the non-Disney hotels that used to benefit from 60-day advance FP bookings.
 
nickys

nickys

Premium Member
georgep148 said:
Good to hear, thank you. The start date on our tickets is actually a week before we get to the parks, so if I’m correct, we should be able to book a lightning lane pass for those days even earlier than if we were staying at a resort - if not at the same time, 7 days ahead.
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It’s possible. Normally it would be 3 days before your start date on the tickets.

But because it only begins on the 24th it might be that becomes the “start date” and it’s 7 or 3 days before then.
 
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Splash4eva

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MouseEarsMom33 said:
Disney is actually the most affordable version I have seen of this, compared to Universal (I get it's a better system, but it is expensive when you add it on top of tickets for a family) and local theme parks in my area
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If you want to compare systems compare Uni vs Disneys “Plaid VIP” tour system that truly is the best way to do it & then tell me how affordable it is … granted. I still think Genie is well now was worth the money as i was able to do almost everything strictly via Gene/ILL i have a bad feeling with this new version of the we dont have enough capacity lets rename and charge more game Disney plays it will not be that easy
 

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