Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Lightning Lane Premier Pass Sells Out for First Time

13 days ago in "Disney Genie"

Posted: Monday November 18, 2024 2:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

For the first time since its introduction, the Lightning Lane Premier Pass has sold out at Disney World's Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios on November 25, 2024.


Sold-Out Parks and High Pricing

On November 25, Magic Kingdom's Lightning Lane Premier Pass was priced at $379, and Hollywood Studios' pass was priced at $309. These prices reflect the high demand leading into the Thanksgiving holiday week, one of Disney World's busiest times of the year.

What the Sellout Means for Guests

The sellout of the Lightning Lane Premier Pass highlights several key considerations for guests:

  • Advanced Planning is Essential: With the Premier Pass now demonstrating the potential to sell out, especially during peak times, guests may need to book early to secure access on high-demand days.
  • Dynamic Pricing Reflects Demand: The $379 price for Magic Kingdom and $309 price for Hollywood Studios were among the higher rates seen in the current price range for these parks. Disney's dynamic pricing model adjusts rates based on anticipated crowds, making sellouts more likely at the higher end of the range.
  • Alternative Options: For guests unable to secure the Premier Pass, options like the standard Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single pass may still be available for select parks and attractions.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass: Popularity on the Rise?

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which was launched earlier this year, provides guests with access to Lightning Lanes at all attractions within a single park. Its popularity may be growing, with holiday periods like Thanksgiving likely to be peak times for usage.

While this marks the first sellout for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, it may not be the last. As the holiday season progresses, other parks and dates could also see capacity limits reached for the Premier Pass.

Planning Ahead for the Holidays

For guests planning to visit Disney World during the upcoming holiday season, this sellout is a reminder to monitor pricing and availability closely. Key tips include:

  • Book Early: For popular parks like Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, securing the Premier Pass early may be crucial on busy days.
  • Use the Pricing Calendar: Use our Lightning Lane pricing calendar to help identify less expensive or less crowded days to visit.
  • Consider Alternatives: If the Premier Pass isn't available, other options like Lightning Lane Multi and Single will still offer shorter wait times.

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DisneyDreamer0822 hours 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 😂

Ayla23 hours ago

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

lewisc1 day 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

nickys1 day ago

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

Ayla1 day ago

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

Vegas Disney Fan1 day 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.

Laketravis2 days ago

Guilty as charged

Chi842 days ago

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

peter114352 days ago

That’s not why that’s done

Laketravis2 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.

lewisc3 days ago

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

Disstevefan14 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 ;)

Disstevefan14 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 ;)

Laketravis4 days ago

And they've been using optical illusions to make those look longer than they are - like closing queue lanes indoors so the line extends outside (where it can be seen and percieved as a long line).