EPCOT Lightning Lane Multi Pass Reaches New Peak Price for Start Of 2024 Holiday Season

Nov 15, 2024 in "Disney Genie"

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Posted: Friday November 15, 2024 9:25am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT's Lightning Lane Multi Pass has hit a new peak price of $28, marking a notable increase from the previous high of $26.

This spike comes just ahead of the busy December holiday season, when demand for Disney's attractions typically reaches its highest levels. Based on the latest pricing, the $28 rate will be in effect on Thursday, December 5, and Friday, December 6. EPCOT will be in full holiday mode, with the International Festival of the Holidays beginning on November 29.

This price increase follows a pattern across Walt Disney World, where other parks have also seen similar trends in Lightning Lane pricing. For instance, Magic Kingdom's Lightning Lane Multi Pass will also see an increase, reaching $36 on December 5 and 6, which is consistent with its previous high price. Meanwhile, Disney's Hollywood Studios will reach $32 on December 5, marking a significant rise from its usual pricing range of $27-$29. Animal Kingdom, on the other hand, is expected to maintain a steadier rate, with its highest price at $22 on these same dates.

If you're planning a visit to EPCOT during the holiday season, it's important to keep an eye on these variable prices. Booking Lightning Lane passes on less popular days could be a way to avoid paying the new high price of $28 and saving $9 per person. Stay informed and adjust your plans accordingly to make the most out of your Disney experience while keeping your budget in mind.

For more details on how to make the most of the new Lightning Lane system, be sure to check out the latest Disney Genie news and our Lightning Lane Pass Guide and FAQ.

EPCOT Lightning Lane Attractions

Multi Pass Experiences

When purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for EPCOT, you'll be prompted to choose up to 3 multi pass experiences and arrival windows.

Choose up to one experience from this group:

  • Frozen Ever After
  • Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
  • Soarin' Around the World

Choose your other 2 experiences—or all 3—from this group:

  • Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
  • Journey into Imagination with Figment
  • Living with the Land
  • Mission: SPACE
  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends
  • Spaceship Earth
  • Turtle Talk with Crush

Single Pass Attractions (Not Included with the Multi Pass)

A Lightning Lane Single Pass can be purchased for the following attraction:

  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

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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.

CaptJackSparrow2 days ago

Huh? It would be better….

Purduevian3 days ago

Why would they make an upcharge worse to help people that didn't purchase the upcharge?

CaptJackSparrow3 days ago

Just reduce the number of passes available per ride, per day. They already do this all the time.

Laketravis3 days ago

Q.E.D.

Ayla3 days ago

Purduevian3 days ago

It's not real math until there are only letters and greek symbols until the final step!