Welcome Briana! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question. How exciting that you have an upcoming visit to the Happiest Place on Earth in your future - and sounds like a pretty big wish has already come true with that generous gift! I'm so thrilled for you.
Nice work securing those park reservations, Briana! You're ready for your magical visit! If you'd like to maximize the magic with Lightning Lanes, and your Disneyland Resort theme park tickets have already been purchased, I'm afraid you cannot add
Lightning Lane Multi Pass or
Lightning Lane Single Pass in advance and you will need to purchase them upon entering a theme park on each day of your visit via the
Disneyland app. To do this click the "Purchase" button in the green "Lightning Lane Multi Pass" ribbon on the home screen of the app. It's easy.
Since the passes are subject to limited availability, I would make sure to arrive to the main gate at least 30 minutes before park opening. (This is also just a good idea to make sure you're maximizing your magical day!) Then, as soon as you enter the parks, you may use the Tip Board in the Disneyland app to choose a Lightning Lane attraction and book the next available time to ride it. With Lightning Lane Multi Pass, make a reservation for one attraction at a time
or after two hours have passed, whichever comes first. Tip: Set yourself a reminder on your phone to make sure you reserve a Lightning Lane every two hours! This way you'll maximize your Lightning Lane Multi Pass and experience more during your Disneyland day.
I hope this information has been helpful for your planning, Briana. If you have any other questions that come up as you're preparing for your visit, or you'd like strategies to make sure you hit all your top priorities, please don't hesitate to
reach out again! I'm your girl.
From the bottom of my heart, Briana, I wish you the most magical visit.
McCayla