Lightning Lane Multi Pass at the Disneyland Resort



If you haven't been to Disneyland in the past couple years, you may have missed Disneyland's most recent change from Genie+ to Lightning Lane Multi Pass.For those traveling to Disneyland, it is similar to the Genie+ system that replaces the Max Pass. This Guide will get you completely up-to-date!

What is Lightning Lane Multi Pass?

Disney's Genie service is a free planning tool that guides you through the Disneyland park while providing tips to help plan your day. Guests can find the Genie service on the Disneyland app. The Genie service was released on December of 2021 shortly after Walt Disney World released their version. The free Genie service acts like your very own virtual assistant and lists forecasted wait times, where you can mobile order, manage check-in and dining reservations.


As one enters the park at Disneyland, click on the "My Day" part of the app. When it opens, you can click on Tip Board. The Tip Board has the option on checking out the "Attractions & Shows" where is lists standby wait times or "Dining" where it lists all the places you can mobile order. Most recently, Disneyland has added a "Show Only Disney Lightning Lane" toggle where you can see the availability of all the rides offered under the paid service.

What is Disney's Lightning Lane Multi Pass?


Disneyland's  Lightning Lane Multi Pass service is the paid version of allowing guests to enter a special line called the "Lightning Lane" This allows you to skip the standby line and go through the Lightning Lane for quicker access to the attraction. It does include PhotoPass Downloads at the Disneyland Resort. When you add Lightning Lane Multi Pass to your day, you can select the next available arrival window for select Lightening Lane entrances.  Lightning Lane Multi Pass is Disneyland's updated Max Pass. You can purchase for $30+ per day, per ticket when purchased in advance. It allows you to select the next available arrival window for Disney Lightening Lane Multipass entrances (subject to availability). Limit one Lightning Lane selection per experience per day. You can only hold one Lightning Lane reservation at a time.

PhotoPass

When you purchase Lightning Lane Multipass, it also includes unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo download from your day, as well as fun new audio experiences that you can experience in the parks.

What attractions are available with the Lightning Lane Multipass Service? 

Of the 58 attractions in Disneyland, Lightning Lane Multipass is offered for the following attractions:

Disneyland Park Attractions
  • Autopia
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Indiana Jones Adventure
  • "it's a small world"
  • Matterhorn Bobsleds
  • Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
  • Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run
  • Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin
  • Space Mountain
  • Star Tours-The Adventure Continues
  • Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Disney California Adventure Park Attractions
  • Goofy's Sky School
  • Grizzly River Run
  • Guardians of the Galaxy
  • Mission BREAKOUT
  • Incredicoaster
  • Monsters Inc: Mike and Sulley to the Rescue
  • The Little Mermaid-Ariel's Undersea Adventure
  • Soarin' Around the World
  • Toy Story Midway Mania
  • Web Slingers: A Spiderman Adventure

How much does all of it cost?

Disney Genie service, the planning tool, is complimentary. If you would like access to the additional features, you can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $30+ per day per person. Unlike Walt Disney World, you can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass as part of your vacation package or when you purchase your ticket. You also have the option of purchasing it on a day by day basis through the Disneyland app.

How does the Individual Attraction Selection work?

In addition to the attractions included in the Disney Lightning Lane Multipass service, there are two attractions that are not included in the Disney Lightning Lane Multipass service, where you need to purchase access to the Lightning Lane separately. The cost depends on the day but typically ranges from $7-$25 per person, and would need to be purchased for everyone in your party. You do not have to purchase the Individual Lightning Lane to ride the attraction, you only need to purchase it if you would like to use the Lightning Lane to bypass the standby lane. This option is subject to limited availability.

The following attractions are included in the Individual Lightning Lane Selections:

Disneyland Park
  • Rise of the Resistance
Disney California Adventure Park
  • Radiator Springs Racers
Can I purchase both the Disney Lightning Lane Multipass Service and Individual Attraction Selections options? Yes. You can purchase both the Disney Lightning Lane Multipass and Individual Attractions Selections.

Can I purchase just the Individual Attraction Selections option? Yes. You do not have to purchase the Disney's Lightning Lane Multipass to purchase the Individual Attraction Selections option.

Can I still ride attractions if I don't want to pay for the Disney Lightning Lane Multipass Service or for Individual Attraction Selections? Yes! There will still be standby attraction queues and virtual queues for select attractions available complimentary to all guests.

When can I make my Lightning Lane selections? Lightning Lane selections can be made on the day of your park visit. At the Disneyland Resort, guests can purchase on the day of their visit and can pick their first Lightening Lane selection once they enter a theme park.

Can I make Lightning Lane selections at both Disneyland parks or just one per day? Guests can make selections across the theme parks per day if you have a park hopper. So if you start the day in Disneyland and then park hop over to Disney's California Adventure, you can continue making Lightning Lane selections throughout the day. It is important to note that Individual Lightning Lane Selections are only available for up to two different attractions per day, per guest.

Can I modify my Lightning Lane Return times? Yes, you can modify your times. You will need to go to "My Day" and click on the three dots of the attraction you booked. Go to Modify Plan and it'll prompt you to "change to this time".


What is the Lightning Lane Premier Pass:

Don't want to spend your time on your phone?  Consider getting the Premier Pass.  Prices start at $400 but with this pass, you get one-time entry to every single available Lightning Lane attraction in both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. This includes all the popular rides you'd usually find on Lightning Lane (like Indiana Jones Adventure or Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!) including attractions that cost extra to skip the line, such as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or Radiator Springs Racers.  The Premier Pass comes with PhotoPass photo. So, all those awesome photos taken by Disney photographers around the park, and even your ride pictures, are yours to download.   

A Few Things to Keep in Mind:

  • Disneyland releases a limited number of premier passes each day.  If you're planning on getting pass, you will need to plan accordingly. 

  • The Premier Pass is an add-on. You'll still need a regular park admission ticket to enter Disneyland Resort.

In short, if you're looking to truly maximize your time at Disneyland Resort, ride all your favorites without the hassle of long waits or strict booking times, and get all those fantastic PhotoPass memories, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass might just be your ticket to an even more magical day!

Planning a Disneyland vacation? We'd love to help! Contact your Kingdom Konsultant travel professional or submit a request form for a free quote today. For additional help planning your Disneyland vacation, visit our Disneyland page for more posts, such as our Top 10 Must Do's at Disneyland post. 

Do you have any questions about Lightning Lane Multi Pass? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Elisa Mendoza loves helping others create magical memories with their family and friends. You can email Elisa at elisa@kingdomkonsultant.com.
Location: Anaheim, CA 92802, USA

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