High Demand for Lightning Lane Premier Pass Leads to Multiple Thanksgiving Sell-Outs

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Posted: Saturday November 23, 2024 7:05am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The newly introduced Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which offers one-time access to all Lightning Lane attractions in a single park for one day and costs as much as $449, is proving to be a popular choice during the busy Thanksgiving holiday period. As of today, multiple dates have already sold out across Walt Disney World parks.

Sold-Out Dates and Parks

Here are the dates and park locations where the Lightning Lane Premier Pass is no longer available:

Magic Kingdom: November 23, 25, 26, 27, 28
Hollywood Studios: November 25, 28

This reflects both the holiday crowds and the allure of skipping standby lines for popular attractions during one of the busiest times of the year at Walt Disney World.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Availability Thanksgiving 2024

What Is the Lightning Lane Premier Pass?

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows guests to bypass standby lines for all eligible Lightning Lane attractions in one park per day. Unlike other Lightning Lane options, the Premier Pass offers flexibility, allowing guests to visit attractions without needing to select arrival windows in advance. The pass also includes Disney PhotoPass perks, making it a sought-after option for many visitors.

High Demand During Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving week is traditionally one of the most crowded times at Walt Disney World, as families take advantage of the holiday break to visit the parks.

For those planning to visit the parks during Thanksgiving, securing a Lightning Lane Premier Pass in advance has clearly been essential, as availability is limited and continues to sell out on select dates.

Availability and Planning Ahead

Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels can purchase the Premier Pass up to seven days before their arrival via the My Disney Experience app. Pricing varies by park and date, and quantities are limited.

As sold-out dates become more common during the holiday season, guests planning visits for Christmas and New Year’s Eve may want to consider purchasing as soon as eligible to avoid disappointment.

For those visiting during Thanksgiving without a Premier Pass, standard Lightning Lane options such as the Multi Pass or Individual Lightning Lane purchases may still be available, though they may require more planning.

Stay tuned for further updates on availability and tips for navigating the parks during this busy holiday period.

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JMcMahonEsq3 hours ago

I don’t think that word means what he thinks it means

lewisc3 hours ago

Maxie B's is a 9 hour drive from Disney. CBS is charging a premium because it's at Disney and an additional premium for the atmosphere. I don't know how many guests will pay an extra $10 -$20 pp for the ambience and service. Is the price premium much different then character meals? Edited to add Shareable means guests having a meal at CBS don't need to pay for separate desserts for everyone in their group

lewisc14 hours ago

Universal tells guests Express lines should be half the waiting time of the regular line. Disney can sell many LLPP if Disney goes that way.

Vegas Disney Fan14 hours ago

Although it’s now tempting to buy PP for AK (since we can get it at our preferred resort) I see a huge risk in expanding this to more resorts, the one time we bought Genie+ at DL we still waited in several 20-30 minute long lines, we felt so ripped off we never bought it again, and that was at $30 a person, if we pay $200+ to skip lines they all better be short or we’re going to feel even more ripped off. The higher the price the higher the expectation, at these prices they better not oversell them or they are going to infuriate and alienate a lot of people.

Chi8415 hours ago

You’re kidding about using “objective truth,” right?

Fido Chuckwagon16 hours ago

I’m sorry, but objective truth exists. Paying $30 for a slice of previously frozen cake is dumb just like paying 6.2 million dollars for a banana duck-taped to a wall is dumb. One is dumber than the other of course.

Chi8419 hours ago

I didn’t mean no one in the parks!

HoustonHorn20 hours ago

No doubt. In an ideal world, there would be no other guests by me and my daughter (only because the wife really dislikes rides and animatronics and basically most things about the parks other than my daughter's (and to a lesser extent, my) happiness). But that just isn't sustainable unless I'm paying for that exclusive access. And there are only a small handful of people with the scratch to rent out entire theme parks.

John park hopper20 hours ago

I don't begrudge anyone spending their money on anything my point was Disney is not targeting the middle class any longer with these prices. I may not be rich monetarily but I am rich in many other ways

John park hopper20 hours ago

I ain't sharing my piece of cake

DCBaker21 hours ago

Premier Pass has also now sold out at Magic Kingdom on November 24 and at Hollywood Studios on November 26.

Chi8421 hours ago

Fewer people will result in an easier, more comfortable trip for you. Enjoy.

Dranth21 hours ago

What an obnoxious take. You can literally say that about anything. ETA: I can’t say I would pay that for cake either but all of us likely have things many others think we over pay for.

HoustonHorn21 hours ago

Disney's public statements that attendance is down. Reputable reports from travel professionals here and elsewhere that hotel bookings are soft. More reputable reports (and, anecdotally, my own observations) that TS dining is soft. But Disney is also saying that revenues are flat to up based on higher per-customer spending. Higher per-customer cost means fewer guests in your potential customer pool. Which means you have to raise prices to increase revenue, which further erodes your customer pool. And so on and so on. I'm not saying the world is ending. Just saying that this is not the same long-term strategy Mickey used to employ, and it doesn't seem like a great idea over a long horizon. I don't think Bob cares, because he'll cash out with higher revenue. *Sent from my gate at Hobby as my daughter and I head to Orlando for 6 days of pre-Thanksgiving fun, because I'm part of the problem!