Magic Kingdom's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane Pricing Update

Dec 07, 2024 in "Disney Genie"

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Posted: Saturday December 7, 2024 7:15am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Update 11:00am ET: Lightning Lane Pricing Correction for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Disney has announced a correction to this morning's Lightning Lane pricing for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The maximum price has been reduced back to its original $14, instead of the previously stated $19. Guests who were charged the $19 price this morning will receive a refund.

Original Article:

The cost of Lightning Lane access for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom is set to reach a new record high of $19, up from the previous maximum of $14. This price hike, effective December 28, 2024, represents a 35% increase from the prior maximum.

Lightning Lane at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train wills soon cost as much as $19

Details of the Price Increase

New Maximum Price: $19
Previous Maximum Price: $14
Effective Date: December 28, 29, 30, 2024

This new pricing reflects continued demand for Lightning Lane access to one of the park's most popular attractions, especially during peak seasons like the holidays.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: A Guest Favorite

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train remains a must-do for many Magic Kingdom visitors due to its mix of family-friendly thrills and its location in Fantasyland, near other high-demand attractions. The price adjustment is part of Disney's dynamic pricing strategy, which adjusts Lightning Lane costs based on expected crowd levels and demand.

What to Expect Moving Forward

Guests planning visits during peak times should prepare for higher Lightning Lane costs for popular rides, with prices often hitting their maximum limits during the busiest days.

For more updates on Lightning Lane pricing trends, stay tuned.

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Dranth2 hours ago

Sure, technically they could have done anything but getting FP+ usage to drop to the current levels of LL would have required a massive reduction making it essentially useless without massive changes to how it worked (number of selections, re-rides, additional selections post using three, etc.). I would say it was both. FP+ was a problem that had to be fixed. It needed to change so that it wasn't eating so much capacity. Charging for a skip the line service is one way to accomplish that goal. That it also created a new revenue stream just made it the obvious best choice from a business point of view.

Purduevian1 day ago

I mean obviously Standby and Rope drop are options. However, the quantity/frequency that I am able to get on attractions will get worse if they move to a LLPP/Standby only system.

Disstevefan12 days ago

I have also see posts here saying families were able to get on attractions without having to purchase LLMP so there are ways.

Purduevian2 days ago

I sure hope not... I don't have the money for LLPP and I can typically do everything I want to do in a day with LLMP. And before someone comes in to tell me that the standby lines would be so short if they got rid of all the skip the lines I would still be able to do everything I wanted with a minimal wait... My "worst" trip to Disney was in October 2021 right before G+ launched and there was no skip the line (still had a great time, just not as good of a time). If the options were LLPP or standby online, I would visit a lot less.

Disgruntled Walt2 days ago

For sure. They've basically looked at all aspects of their parks and resorts and said, "Why aren't we profiting from _____?" Then they made it so they are.

nickys2 days ago

Hang on, is this why you think they introduced G+ rather than free FP+? That there were too many people using it that they decided it didn’t work. I think they simply decided this was a way to get some new revenue. Paid versions were already in place at DLP and at least one of Tokyo and Shanghai (possibly both) before WDW. When it was first rumoured the discussion included variations of all existing options. So they saw good sales in the other parks and wanted the revenue.

Jrb19792 days ago

I personally think they need to get rid of LLMP and just have the Premier Pass. Keep that limited.

Purduevian2 days ago

How would reducing the number of passes help the people buying LLMP? Wouldn't that just make rides sell out faster, causing people to get less lightning lanes per day, thus devaluing the upcharge? Disney for sure wants people to feel like LLMP is worth it so they buy it next time/tell their friends they should buy it.