What Is Lightning Lane?
Lightning Lane is a paid service that acts as Disneyland Resort’s express line system. It allows you to bypass the regular line at select attractions, reducing your wait time.
Lightning Lane is available in two forms: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. Each has different eligible attractions; thus, each pass is valid only for its designated attractions and cannot be used interchangeably. Although Multi Pass and Single Pass attractions both use a Lightning Lane line, the two services are different, which can cause confusion. Think of it this way: Lightning Lane refers to the line that guests with either a Multi Pass or Single Pass will use; however, the two services are not the same. You cannot purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass for attractions that qualify for the Multi Pass, and Lightning Lane Multi Pass cannot be used for Single Pass attractions.
We’ll delve into the differences between Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass in greater detail below, along with other information about the services and which attractions qualify for each.
Multi Pass vs Single Pass
What is the difference between Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass?
Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Lightning Lane Multi Pass is a paid feature in the Disneyland app that allows you to make reservations for qualifying attractions. Once you enter a theme park, you can choose an available arrival window for participating attractions, one at a time, throughout the day (subject to availability) via the app. During the arrival windows for your selected attractions, you can head to the attraction and use the separate Lightning Lane line. Essentially, the system operates similarly to Disney’s retired MaxPass ride reservation. Note that Lightning Lane Multi Pass cannot be used at Single Pass attractions as they have different qualifying attractions. Lightning Lane Multi Pass also includes digital downloads of photos from your day, captured with Disney PhotoPass Service.
Lightning Lane Single Pass
Lightning Lane Single Pass is a paid feature in the Disneyland app that allows you to make a reservation for a qualifying attraction. It’s typically used for Disneyland Resort’s most highly demanded attractions. With Lightning Lane Single Pass, you can purchase up to 2 different Single Pass attractions per day via the app. During the arrival window, you can head to the attraction and use the separate Lightning Lane line. Note that you cannot purchase Lightning Lane Single Pass for Multi Pass attractions as they have different qualifying attractions. Lightning Lane Single Pass is purchased individually (à la carte) and is valid only for the specific attraction it was bought for.
How Do I Make Lightning Lane Reservations?
Download the Disneyland app from the App Store or Google Play Store. After purchasing your theme park tickets, link them to your Disney account if you haven’t already. Make sure to link all of your party members’ tickets to the same account so that one member can make ride reservations for the entire group. In the app, you can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass and make reservations for participating attractions. You can also purchase Lightning Lane Single Pass for eligible attractions using the app.
Do I Need a Phone to Make Reservations?
To make Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass selections, you must have a device with access to the Disneyland app. There are no kiosks in the parks for making these selections.
How Much Is Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass?
The prices for Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass vary based on several factors. For Lightning Lane Multi Pass, the prices vary by date. For Lightning Lane Single Pass, the prices vary by date and attraction. Exact prices for your visit date can be viewed in the Disneyland app. It’s important to note that both Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass are charged per person.
When Can I Purchase Lightning Lane Passes?
You can purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass upon entering a theme park. Additionally, the Lightning Lane Multi Pass can be bought when you purchase a Disneyland Resort theme park ticket.
Should I Purchase a Lightning Lane Pass?
It depends on your budget, crowd levels, and how much time you have in the parks. In some cases, you may want to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Single Pass—or even both—if a qualifying attraction is a must-do for you. However, if you’re visiting the same park at least twice or if wait times are manageable, we advise against it to save money.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass Attractions
The following attractions participate in the Lightning Lane Multi Pass service. Click on an attraction name to learn more about it.
Disneyland Park
- Autopia
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Haunted Mansion
- Indiana Jones Adventure
- it’s a small world
- Matterhorn Bobsleds
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
- Space Mountain
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Lightning Lane Single Pass Attractions
The following attractions participate in the Lightning Lane Single Pass service. Click on an attraction name to learn more about it.
