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Travel|Visiting a Disney Park? Here’s How to Spend Less Time in Line.
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Long waits can take a bite out of the magic at places like Walt Disney World and Disneyland. There are ways to speed things up, but be prepared to pay more.
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There’s no arguing with the global appeal of Mickey Mouse. Millions flock to parks like Walt Disney World, in Orlando, Fla., and Disneyland, in Anaheim, Calif., every year. Some visitors are practically regulars: Haydee Chachamovits, 43, of Aventura, Fla., has been to Disney World more than 50 times.
However, a one-week trip to Disney World for a family of four can cost upward of $6,400, according to the personal finance site NerdWallet. And the price tag has only gotten higher since 2021, when complimentary skip-the-line services like Fast Pass transitioned to the paid Genie+ feature, rebranded this summer as Lightning Lane.
The rising costs may be daunting, but the lines for rides and food don’t have to be. Here are some tips to get the maximum magic out of your visit.
Buy passes to skip long lines
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass (starting at $15 per person per day, depending on the date and the park) allows riders to skip regular lines for select attractions at Disney World and Disneyland parks by using designated Lightning Lane entrances at reserved times.
However, some high-demand attractions like Tron Lightcycle/Run are not included in the Multi Pass and require you to buy a Lightning Lane Single Pass (starting at $11 per person per day; prices can change daily, depending on demand). You can purchase up to two Lightning Lane Single Passes per day.
At Disney World, visitors can make Lightning Lane reservations remotely, starting at 7 a.m. At Disneyland, you must be scanned into the park before reserving.
