Thanksgiving Crowds Push Disney World Lightning Lane Premier Pass to All-Park Sell-Out

Nov 24, 2024 in "Disney Genie"

Posted: Sunday November 24, 2024 3:25pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

For the first time since its debut, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass has sold out for all four Walt Disney World theme parks on the same day—November 25, 2024. The high-demand reflects the heavy crowds expected during the Thanksgiving holiday week and the increasing popularity of Disney’s newest add-on option for skipping standby lines.

A First for the Premier Pass

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows one-time access to all available Lightning Lane attractions in a single park on a selected day. While specific parks have sold out on individual dates in the past, this marks the first time that all four Walt Disney World parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom—have completely sold out the pass on the same day. November 25 is also the first time that Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Disney's Animal Kingdom has sold out.

If you were planning to purchase a Lightning Lane Premier Pass for November 25 and haven’t secured one yet, here are your options:

  • Use Other Lightning Lane Services: Consider the Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Single purchases. These options require booking arrival windows for each attraction but may still be available.
  • Visit the Parks Without Premier: Though Premier Pass is sold out, standby lines remain an option. Arrive early, prioritize attractions.

This resort-wide sell-out highlights the growing popularity of the Lightning Lane Premier Pass among Disney guests. With holiday crowds ramping up, similar sell-outs could occur on key dates in December, particularly around Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Stay tuned for updates on availability and tips for navigating the parks during the busiest time of the year.

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Vegas Disney Fan2 days ago

We always go to WDW in the fall/winter when the chillier conditions already decrease the heat risk on my Gfs health, MP will allow us to continue to do that, so in that scenario it works. It’s no replacement for DAS in the heat though so we still won’t be renewing our DL keys as we still won’t be able to go during the hot months without DAS. It’s far from a perfect alternative but at least we aren’t completely shut out which is what we feared. Our formerly 30+ days a year at the parks (8-10 weekend trips to DL plus a week in WDW) is now likely 4-10 days (our normal winter week in WDW and now likely a cool weather weekend or 2 in DL) but that’s a whole lot better than 0.

Ayla2 days ago

So it was a perfectly acceptable alternative to DAS.

Vegas Disney Fan2 days ago

Just returned from our WDW trip and gotta say we really enjoyed MultiPass, felt nearly like the old days with FP, just wish they’d eliminate the 1 time per ride limitation. Frustrating to have to pay for something that was previously free but at least it was a good experience. If they’d offer a yearly option we’d consider keeping our DL keys but it just doesn’t make financial sense to buy an annual pass and then have to pay an extra $20-30 daily just to enjoy the rides also.

TheMaxRebo12 days ago

and the services of the CM and you can go to multiple parks while LLPP only works at one park ... but yeah, if the main reason you are doing the VIP tour is to skip lines/get on rides then LLPP might be a good alternative

WDWTrojan12 days ago

You get one ride on Tron, one on Tiana's and two rides on Guardians. Everything else offers re-rides, though frustratingly you have to sit through all the pre-shows every time. That's a big ask for a $750/hour tour - especially when you basically get the same thing (minus the car and fireworks viewing) for $300/person with the new product.

MickeyLuv'r12 days ago

I should think cutting out daily room service saves WDW quite a bit of money.

MickeyLuv'r12 days ago

I feel the complete opposite. I much prefer the ease of using Express Pass over WDW's LL's. At Universal, I just go on whichever ride I want, whenever I want, and I can go on it as many times in a row as I wish with minimal waiting. With EP, even over busy holiday weeks, which I've done many times, I do not wait 30+ for the rides at Universal. (If you're regularly waiting that long, you're likely doing something wrong.) At WDW, guests have to jump through all kinds of hoops to get a limited # of LL passes. It is not at all as easy to use as EP. Even if I bought LLPP, I'd only be able to ride each attraction once. I also dislike WDW's dumb 7am VQ lottery. In the morning, I want a few moments to quietly sip my coffee while I enjoy the sunrise. Alas, I vote with my wallet. I save WDW for slower months and favor Universal if I'm visiting Orlando over a major holiday week. MK still has better fireworks, but at present, US is vastly easier to tour over holiday weeks.

Disstevefan112 days ago

you sure about that? They may have changed it but I watched a couple of YouTubers and it was only once (no re rides) on the VIP tour and also on this one, they COULD NOT GET ON TRON!!!! it was when it first opened or previews or something

MisterPenguin12 days ago

The main VIP tour would allow unlimited re-rides.

Disstevefan112 days ago

I will reply to my own post with another - Since money is no object, bribe CMs at touch points. Everyone has a price.

Disstevefan112 days ago

lets go for 5 - (VQ, LL, LLPP, evening hour and 6PM VQ and VIP tour)

TheMaxRebo12 days ago

4 times on deluxe evening hour days with the 6pm VQ drop

Purduevian12 days ago

I didn't think about this, but it's technically possible to ride Guardians and Tiana's 3 times now (VQ, LL, LLPP)

Fido Chuckwagon13 days ago

Needs a Bob Iger / Bob Chapek smiling response.