Disney theme park guests will soon have the ability to skip long lines at multiple attractions within a park at any time — though the perk will come at a hefty price. 

Called Lightning Lane Premier Pass, this “extremely limited” option, according to Disney, will allow purchasers to use any ride’s Lightning Lane to reduce their wait time without needing to book a reservation, as is required under the existing Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass benefits. The Premier Pass is limited to one park per day and can only be used once per ride (meaning you can’t skip the line on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance over and over again.)

At Disney World, the Premier Pass will be available to buy on Oct. 30, only for guests staying at one of Disney’s Deluxe-level resorts. The prices will vary by park and by day, just like Disney’s park tickets and the existing Lightning Lane options. 

Here are the price ranges for each Disney World park:

  • Animal Kingdom: $129 to $199 per person, plus tax
  • Epcot: $169 to $259 per person, plus tax
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $269 to $349 per person, plus tax
  • Magic Kingdom: $329to $449 per person, plus tax

The highest-priced day at Magic Kingdom will come out to $478 per person after tax. Those prices do not include a regular park ticket, which can be over $200 per day for adults at peak times. 

At the Disneyland Resort, the Premier Pass will be valid for both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Prices will be fixed at $400 per person per day for the rest of 2024, with variable pricing between $300 and $400 kicking in for 2025. 

Disney is calling the Premier Pass program a “pilot launch” that will kick off on Oct. 23 in Disneyland and on Oct. 30 in Disney World. Disney World guests can purchase their Premier Passes up to seven days in advance, while Disneyland’s version can book two days before their visit. 

An all-access skip-the-line option is new territory for Disney, but not for other theme parks. 

Chief rival Universal has offered its Express Pass for decades, including at Universal Orlando. The key differences are Universal’s Express Pass offers an option to skip lines an unlimited number of times and is included for all guests with a stay at the top three resorts at its Orlando property. 

On most days, Universal’s pass can be purchased separately for less than what Disney World is charging. Current prices for the one-park version of Universal Orlando’s Express Pass from $90 to $290 per day before tax, limited to one use per ride, or $120 to $320 per day before tax for the unlimited Express Pass.

Editor’s Note: This article’s headline was changed after publication to clarify that the $478 per person price for Lightning Lane Premier Pass is the maximum being charged based on Disney’s demand-based pricing, not the price being charged each day. Theme park Tribune regrets any confusion that the original headline may have caused.