EPCOT's Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sells Out for the First Time in 2025

6 days ago in "Disney Genie"

Posted: Thursday February 13, 2025 10:04am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

For the first time this year—and the first time since Lightning Lane Premier Pass became available to all guests—EPCOT's Premier Pass has sold out for February 15, 2025. This marks a notable shift, as EPCOT has previously seen consistent availability, even while Magic Kingdom frequently sold out.

Additionally, Disney's Hollywood Studios has now sold out for February 14, 15, 16, and 17, while Magic Kingdom's Premier Pass has extended its sell-out streak to include February 20.

What's Causing the Increased Sell-Outs?

Several factors are contributing to these growing Premier Pass sell-outs across multiple parks:

  • Valentine's Day & Presidents' Day Weekend Crowds – With February 14 (Valentine's Day) and February 17 (Presidents' Day) bringing higher attendance, demand for shorter wait times is increasing.
  • Rising Awareness of Premier Pass – Now that all guests (not just resort guests) can purchase Premier Pass, more people are factoring it into their trip planning.
  • EPCOT's Attraction Lineup & Lower Price Point – At $149-$249, EPCOT's Premier Pass is cheaper than Magic Kingdom's and provides access to high-demand rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and Frozen Ever After.
  • Hollywood Studios Demand Growing – With Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Hollywood Studios is emerging as the second-most in-demand park for Premier Pass behind Magic Kingdom.

Current Premier Pass Sell-Out Dates by Park

Here's where things stand for the upcoming week:

  • Magic Kingdom: February 12-20 (nine consecutive days)
  • EPCOT: February 15 (first sell-out in 2025)
  • Hollywood Studios: February 14, 15, 16, 17
  • Animal Kingdom: Still available for all dates

How This Compares to Past Trends

EPCOT's last Premier Pass sell-out was in late December, 2024—during peak Christmas week crowds. This is the first time it has sold out in 2025 and the first time it has sold out under the new expanded purchasing rules.

  • Hollywood Studios sell-outs are becoming more frequent, suggesting it may follow Magic Kingdom in seeing more consistent sell-outs on busy dates.
  • Magic Kingdom continues to lead in demand, now selling out for nine straight days, the longest stretch on record.

What This Means for Future Availability

As more parks begin to see Premier Pass sell-outs, guests should expect:

  • More frequent EPCOT and Hollywood Studios sell-outs – These parks are now selling out, not just Magic Kingdom.
  • Earlier sell-outs for lower-priced days – Guests securing passes in advance means even non-peak dates could become competitive.
  • Potential for pricing adjustments – If demand continues at this level, Disney could introduce price increases to manage availability.

Discuss on the Forums

Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox

View all comments →

Sirwalterraleigh4 days ago

Very convenient timing for this announcement …if you trust coincidence

Slowjack4 days ago

Ah, okay. I figured Disney hadn't said anything official, but I thought maybe someone from inside might have leaked something. I mean, it's hard to even know what to think of the passes selling out without any idea of how many there are. I'd like to think the number is small enough to not have a significant effect on stand-by wait times, but that may be wishful thinking on my part. Or, the number may be small now but may expand over time.

JD804 days ago

I have a plan, but it requires someone who wants to light a lot of money on fire. Book a bunch of 10+ day trips, and then on your 7+10 day buy all the LLPP you can until they sell out and you have all of them. Then we can find out how many there are per day.

Jrb19794 days ago

That and if they kept it to only 10% and got rid of LLMP standby would have constant movement.

Laketravis4 days ago

And 10% of that at an average of $350 a pop is $620M a year with an almost 100% profit margin. Just for one park. That would be hard for the bean counters to resist.

TheMaxRebo4 days ago

we have no idea other than Disney saying "very limited quantities" MK has average attendance of 48,500 (in 2023). 1% of that would be 485 - my guess would be somewhere around there but we have no idea

nickys4 days ago

Disney haven’t released any data on this.

Slowjack4 days ago

I apologize if this has been asked before, but I haven't been following this daily and couldn't find this with a search: do we have any idea approximately how many premier passes Disney makes available each day? Like per park, do we think it is dozens? Hundreds? More?

WorldExplorer5 days ago

The lines are still there and usable with DAS or a tour guide. As far as I know, stuff like Carousel of Progress or the Riverboat just flat out physically doesn't have a line at all.

Purduevian5 days ago

Characters don't have LLs anymore (including Belle)

WorldExplorer5 days ago

Another stipulation is that you don't get access to character LLs. That includes Enchanted Tales with Belle even though I would think that qualifies as a show more than a character meet.

TheMaxRebo5 days ago

True, that is more accurate. LLPP gets you access to all the LL that exist in the specific park you got LLPP be they designated as LLMP or LLSP but doesn't skip lines for rides that do not have any LL

HauntedPirate5 days ago

For me, personally, riding Guardians isn't on my radar anymore. The forced rotation messes up my equilibrium more and more now, and nothing about the ride is worth it. So others can have my spot on what I considered a very "meh" ride even after my first ride (which didn't cause me to feel sick, the effect the ride has on me has gotten worse over the past few years. But I can ride other coasters without a problem). I've been visiting since 1977. There isn't a single damn thing that I would pay to ride. :) We did LLMP one time, involving a very unique set of circumstances. I can't say "never again", because I don't know what the future holds whenever I do return (no current plans to visit WDW again for at least 4-5 years), but the likelihood of us purchasing any LL product is very, very small.

Purduevian5 days ago

There are also a very small around of rides not included in LLPP (They are not on LLSP or LLMP either). COP, Astro Orbitor, People mover, Riverboat, Train, Main street vehicles, and the Wildlife express train are the ones that come to mind... Typically those don't really have a wait (people mover can creep up a little bit and Astro Orbitor can be long), but if there is a line, LLPP does not allow you to skip it