Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sells Out for First Time

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Posted: Monday November 18, 2024 2:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

For the first time since its introduction, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass has sold out at Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios on November 25, 2024.

November 25, 2024 is the first date to sell out of Premier Pass at Walt Disney World

Sold-Out Parks and High Pricing

On November 25, Magic Kingdom's Lightning Lane Premier Pass was priced at $379, and Hollywood Studios' pass was priced at $309. These prices reflect the high demand leading into the Thanksgiving holiday week, one of Disney World's busiest times of the year.

What the Sellout Means for Guests

The sellout of the Lightning Lane Premier Pass highlights several key considerations for guests:

Advanced Planning is Essential: With the Premier Pass now demonstrating the potential to sell out, especially during peak times, guests may need to book early to secure access on high-demand days.
Dynamic Pricing Reflects Demand: The $379 price for Magic Kingdom and $309 price for Hollywood Studios were among the higher rates seen in the current price range for these parks. Disney's dynamic pricing model adjusts rates based on anticipated crowds, making sellouts more likely at the higher end of the range.
Alternative Options: For guests unable to secure the Premier Pass, options like the standard Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single pass may still be available for select parks and attractions.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass: Popularity on the Rise?

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which was launched earlier this year, provides guests with access to Lightning Lanes at all attractions within a single park. Its popularity may be growing, with holiday periods like Thanksgiving likely to be peak times for usage.

While this marks the first sellout for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, it may not be the last. As the holiday season progresses, other parks and dates could also see capacity limits reached for the Premier Pass.

Planning Ahead for the Holidays

For guests planning to visit Disney World during the upcoming holiday season, this sellout is a reminder to monitor pricing and availability closely. Key tips include:

Book Early: For popular parks like Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, securing the Premier Pass early may be crucial on busy days.
Use the Pricing Calendar: Use our Lightning Lane pricing calendar to help identify less expensive or less crowded days to visit.
Consider Alternatives: If the Premier Pass isn't available, other options like Lightning Lane Multi and Single will still offer shorter wait times.

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JohnD12 hours ago

Valid Park Admission Required Before you can purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass, you must have valid theme park admission. Park reservations may also be required, depending on the type of admission and the date of your visit. Please see theme park reservation requirements. I'll stick with regular park admission and single/multi-pass, thank you. These prices are insane. Where in the app do you find it? I have no plans to purchase but, other than search, I can't find it in the app.

DCBaker13 hours ago

Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney's Hollywood Studios has sold out for Thanksgiving Day.

DisneyCane13 hours ago

That's what I would do. Even if somebody buys LLMP and all the individual passes it won't come close to the ridiculous $400 for LLMP. Every 1 for 1 swap is an enormous pure profit.

Rosso1114 hours ago

I would assume they are shifting their allocations away from regular LL and giving it to premier.

JMcMahonEsq14 hours ago

How much do you really think the premier pass would/could back up the LL. It seems like most people feel that the pricing of them is so high, that only Elon Musk, Daddy Warbucks, and Scrooge McDuck can afford them. But if we assume the price point is high enough to limit sales per day to what, 100 users (and if its not then all the talk about them being too expensive is even more stupid.) But assuming 100 users, what is the effect on any 1 LL line of spreading out 100 users, across all the rides, through the entire time the park is open? Hell even if all 100 users just magically hit 1 ride at one time, it would mean 1) that only 1 ride out of the entire park is being effected by the premier pass at any given time, and 2) with the throughput on most rides, how much is an extra 100 people effective it? This of course assumes that everyone hits the same LL at the same time, which is pretty unlikely.

Purduevian14 hours ago

Wonder if they have data to back up that selling more won't back up the LL or if they are just saying screw it and releasing more.

DCBaker15 hours ago

It appears the Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom is once again available on November 26:

MisterPenguin15 hours ago

nickys15 hours ago

For real? Just take it out and share it on the Boardwalk.

MisterPenguin15 hours ago

$20 sharing fee...

Raineman16 hours ago

I think the issue is that, at what point will Disney continue to take pieces that were always part of the basic park experience you get with admission, and start charging for them to the point that the majority of guests can't afford them? It already started when FP/FP+ was replaced with a new paid option. This LLPP is not a necessity for everyone at this point, but what if the prices of the standard LL start moving towards the price of LLPP? What else that used to be part of the price of admission will Disney make a paid option?

Sirwalterraleigh18 hours ago

What will show in time is they don’t have that choice. Parks were built to run an certain way…drawing on a wide and deep customer pool So as the pool drains…the margin for error does as well. And what happens when the expectation for the prices rise? They can’t afford to meet it. But Bob will be dead…and as long as you realize that…spend away so we can all get the feelz