When it comes to planning Walt Disney World Lightning Lanes, Magic Kingdom has the most to choose from. Because of that, it can be tricky to figure out which are the most (and least) worthwhile. So here are the 3 best and worst Lightning Lane options at this park.
Magic Kingdom Lightning LanesSingle Pass
The Lightning Lane Single Pass is completely separate from the Multi Pass, and it lets you purchase access to one specific attraction.
At Magic Kingdom, there are only two attractions available as a single Lightning Lane pass: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and TRON Lightcycle / Run. These attractions are not available as one of your three choices on a Multi Pass.
Multi Pass
Unlike the Single Pass, the Multi Pass allows you to choose up to three attractions in advance with specific arrival windows. You can also make extra selections throughout the day after your first three are complete.
At Magic Kingdom, the following attractions are redeemable through the Multi Pass:
You can choose one of the following from this group:
Choose two other experiences, or all three, from this group:
Premier Pass
Beyond Multi Pass, you also have the option to use Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom. Once you’ve purchased the pass for your chosen park and date, you can enter the Lightning Lane entrances one time for each participating attraction (the same as Multi Pass, plus Single Pass) at any time during the day. There’s no need to book return times or manage ride reservations. Simply tap in at the Lightning Lane entrance and enjoy the ride.
3 Best Lightning Lanes
Because of the tier system at Magic Kingdom, we’re breaking down the best Tier 1 option and two of the best Tier 2 options.
Tier 1: Peter Pan’s Flight (for families)
Average all-time wait time: 51 minutes
Tier 2: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Average all-time wait time: 30 minutes
Highest recent wait: 120 minutes
Tier 2: Haunted Mansion
Average all-time wait time: 34 minutes
Highest recent wait: 75 minutes
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin recently reopened after a significant refurbishment, so its wait times can be significantly higher than normal. That’s why we’ve ranked it as the best Tier 2 option at the time of writing.
3 Worst Lightning Lanes
Generally, the worst Lightning Lane choices (when you have to choose) are shows that happen throughout the day. That’s because they can often seat everyone in the standby line, and you’ll be wasting the opportunity to use the Lightning Lane on something else.
In the case of Magic Kingdom, those choices would be:
Mad Tea Party
Average wait time: 6 minutes
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
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