For the first time since its launch, Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom has sold out for more than a week straight, covering February 11 through February 19. This nine-day sell-out streak highlights growing demand for the pass, even on non-holiday dates and outside of peak spring break periods.
During this stretch, the lowest price was $329, with the highest reaching $399. Historically, the Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom has ranged from $329 to $449, meaning none of these sold-out dates have hit the current all-time high.
What's Driving the Sell-Out Trend?
Several key factors are likely contributing to this extended sell-out streak:
- Holiday Dates in the Mix – The sold-out period includes Valentine's Day (February 14) and Presidents' Day (February 17), both of which bring higher attendance to Magic Kingdom.
- Expanded Availability to All Guests – Now that Premier Pass is available to all guests, more visitors are purchasing in advance, particularly for Magic Kingdom, which continues to sell out before other parks.
- Not a Traditional Spring Break Window – Spring break for most U.S. school districts doesn't start until March 10, 2025, meaning this sell-out is occurring before the next major peak travel period.
- Strong Value at Lower Price Points – The fact that $329-priced dates are also selling out suggests guests aren't just buying on peak-priced days (busy), but also recognizing the value at lower tiers.
How Does This Compare to Multi Pass and Single Pass Availability?
While Lightning Lane Premier Pass is experiencing back-to-back sell-outs, Lightning Lane Multi Pass remains available for all upcoming dates. This may be due to increased inventory of Multi Pass, or cannibalization of sales by Premier Pass.
Lightning Lane Single Pass is selling out on multiple future dates for TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, suggesting continued high demand for individual, top-tier attractions.
How Are Other Parks Affected?
So far, only Magic Kingdom's Premier Pass has been experiencing consistent sell-outs.
This pattern highlights Magic Kingdom's dominance in Premier Pass demand, likely due to its larger number of eligible attractions and high-profile rides like TRON and Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Disney's Hollywood Studios is currently sold out for February 15 and 16. All other parks have full availability.
What Happens Next?
With sell-outs occurring outside of traditional peak travel periods, it's clear that Premier Pass demand at Magic Kingdom is not just a seasonal trend.
- Disney may adjust pricing on lower-tier dates – If $329 days keep selling out, Disney could increase the floor pricing for Magic Kingdom's Premier Pass.
- More non-peak weeks could sell out – While holidays and weekends have historically seen higher demand, this streak suggests weekdays could also start disappearing.
- Hollywood Studios may be the next park to experience more sell-outs – With Rise of the Resistance and Slinky Dog Dash among its top attractions, Hollywood Studios could be the next park where Premier Pass demand surges. Hollywood Studios is currently sold for two dates in the upcoming week, on Februrary 15 and 16.
Planning Ahead for Lightning Lane Premier Pass
With over a week of consecutive sell-outs, guests looking to purchase Magic Kingdom's Premier Pass should plan to buy as soon as their booking window opens. The recent trend suggests that lower-priced dates and non-holiday periods are becoming competitive, making early booking even more important.
We'll continue monitoring Lightning Lane Premier Pass trends, availability, and pricing as Disney adjusts to rising demand across all four parks.
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