Disney World's Animal Kingdom Hits Record Price for Lightning Lane Premier Pass

Nov 05, 2024 in "Disney Genie"

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Posted: Tuesday November 5, 2024 7:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney World guests planning to visit on November 26, 2024, will see record-high prices for the new Lightning Lane Premier Passes across all parks. This date, expected to be a peak period around Thanksgiving, will mark the highest price so far for each park's Premier Pass option since the program launched.

Record-Breaking Prices at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom's Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be priced at $179 on November 26, setting a new record for the park. This price surpasses the previous high of $159, and Disney has noted that prices could reach up to $199 for Animal Kingdom during peak periods.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Pricing Trend Disney's Animal Kingdom - November 26, 2024

High Prices Across All Disney World Parks

While November 26 will set a new high for Animal Kingdom, all other parks will also be at their highest prices so far. These price points have been seen before at EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studio. Here's the breakdown:

EPCOT: $229
Magic Kingdom: $399
Disney's Hollywood Studios: $329

Lightning Lane Premier Pass Price Trends

Since its launch, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass has varied in price based on demand, with weekends, holidays, and other busy times consistently showing higher rates.

What to Expect Moving Forward

As the holiday season approaches, guests can expect to see continued fluctuations in Premier Pass pricing. Disney has indicated that $199 may be the maximum price point for Animal Kingdom, while Magic Kingdom could continue to reach as high as $399. For guests looking to save, midweek days during non-peak times remain the most budget-friendly option.

For those planning trips around busy seasons, it's worth checking the pricing calendar in advance to find a balance between visiting top attractions and managing costs.

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UberMouse2 days ago

Not being able to correct people is why I am considered by many to be an a-hole

DisneyDreamer086 days ago

This is true. I’m in a Facebook group for a children’s clothing boutique that does a lot of character prints. Someone posted recently asking for Harry Potter prints for their trip to Disney. When someone replied saying Harry Potter is Universal, not Disney, the OP responded saying they are going to several parks- Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Universal- so it’s easier to just say Disney instead of listing them all 😂 I always think 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ but never say anything 😂

Ayla7 days ago

She had no idea where she was actually visiting. She thought they were one and the same.

lewisc7 days ago

Some people use Disney to refer to all theme parks in the Orlando area. Did she have a good time. Where did she stay? You don't need as much planning with Universal, compared with Disney. Guests staying at one of the 3 original hotels don't have to do any advance planning

nickys7 days ago

Did she think she’d visited Disney too, or had she simply confused the two?

Ayla7 days ago

Update on niece's trip - she spent the entire "Disney" vacation at Universal. 😂🤪

Vegas Disney Fan7 days ago

After spending Thanksgiving with my brothers family, who just got back from WDW, we’ve been convinced to buy MultiPass for our upcoming trip. He said he hated how expensive it was but they found it better than FP+ so at least they saw some benefit for the price. He said they managed just fine with MP so they see no need for Premiere pass, which is now completely off our radar.

Laketravis8 days ago

Guilty as charged

Chi848 days ago

I’ve seen people going over or under railings, unhooking chains, etc. to avoid walking a few extra steps.

peter114358 days ago

That’s not why that’s done

Laketravis8 days ago

Interesting. I've never complained about breezing thru empty queue segments. In fact, it left me with the impression the line was short.

lewisc9 days ago

Guests complain if they waste time snaking through empty queue segments. Sometimes Disney can't win.

Disstevefan110 days ago

Very true, before paid LL, I think they inflated times to make folks feel good they waited less than the posted wait time, they still do it today for the same reason with the happy side effect of possibly selling some LLs ;)