Hey Howdy Hey Jessica and welcome to planDisney!
I am so excited that you will be able to experience the Magic of the Holiday season in the parks really soon. Since you already have your tickets, it sounds like we need to talk about options to maximize your time on attractions rather than waiting in line.
Your first option will be to purchase
Lightning Lane Multi Pass. With this purchase, you will be allowed to book 3 attraction return times as you make your purchase. On the day of your visit, once you tap in to redeem your first Lightning Lane, you will then get another one to use. This process works that way for the rest of your day: redeem a Lightning Lane and get another. This process goes on until you have experienced every attraction in the park or there is no more availability in the park. When purchasing Multi Pass, this can be used in the park you purchase and after you redeem your first Lightning Lane, you can then book in another park as long as there is availability. This works when you have the Park Hopper Option on your theme park ticket.
Your next option will be to purchase a
Lightning Lane Single Pass. This will give you access to the most popular attractions in the park at are not available with Multi Pass purchase. This Lightning Lane is only applicable for the attraction you purchase for and no others. You can use this with your Multi Pass purchase so you can try to get to all attractions in Magic Kingdom and with TRON Lightcycle / Run. This option helps to guarantee a return time for your "must-do" attractions.
Your final option is
Lightning Lane Premier Pass. This is available to Guests staying only at Disney Resort Hotels or other qualifying resorts and works similar to Multi Pass. With this purchase, you will buy it for those wanting to purchase and you are good to go from there. No need to reserve Lightning Lane return times, simply walk up to the attraction you want to experience, tap into the Lightning Lane and enjoy! This may cost a bit extra but may be very worthwhile for efficiency in the park!
With the
Disney Genie, this will take into consideration your top attractions and activities and give you a plan for the day on how to experience them. This will take into account current wait times and give you real time updates to maximize your plan. This service is complimentary and all attractions associated with these recommendations would be accessed through the stand-by line.
While there is a lot to consider for access when visiting the parks, any of the Lightning Lane options may cost more but can also be worth while to navigate the parks with improved efficiency. During your trip, the
Guest Experience Team will be available throughout the parks to help you navigate your Lightning Lane options if you need some help. Just look out for the blue tents and Cast Members wearing similar colors for help.
Best of luck on your trip and I hope you have a Magical time!
To Infinity and Beyond,
Nick