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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is reopening at Magic Kingdom soon, but when will be the best time for you to ride it?
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
This coaster has been closed for a lengthy refurbishment, and it will reopen on May 3rd. Disney has announced that when the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” reopens, it will not be available during Early Theme Park Entry for Disney resort guests. That leaves many guests wondering, when will be the best time to ride?
A BIG Lightning Lane change has hit the Magic Kingdom, and it’s switching up the most effective Lightning Lane strategy for the park.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
After a refurbishment that lasted well over a year, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened on May 3rd!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is not a casual park.
Tower of Terror
Magic Kingdom lets you wander around, eating popcorn and pretending your vacation personality is “whimsical.” EPCOT lets you make “snacking” a full-body identity. Animal Kingdom lets you commune with nature and then immediately abandon your morals for cheeseburger pods.
But Hollywood Studios? Hollywood Studios looks you dead in the eyes at 7AM and says, “Choose wisely.”
Do you need a Lightning Lane strategy for Disney’s Animal Kingdom? I’ve got you covered!
Attraction Sign at Animal Kingdom directing Guests to Standby Line and Lightning Lane Entrances
We’ve used the various Lightning Lane systems in this park dozens of times (maybe even hundreds, at this point!), and we’ve got our strategy down to a SCIENCE. So here, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about Lightning Lanes in Animal Kingdom, and how to navigate your day with or without them.
There’s no denying that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is one of the most popular attractions in Walt Disney World.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Since the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)-themed coaster opened back in 2022, the ride has consistently been swamped from rope drop to park close, and often tops the list of Disney World’s highest average wait time each week. Given that popularity, it’s unsurprising that Lightning Lane Single Passes — which allow guests to secure a time to ride one of Disney’s most highly demanded attractions for an additional charge — are often in high demand, selling out quickly.
If you’re planning a Disney World vacation, you might be wondering how to have the perfect day at EPCOT — and we’re here to help!
EPCOT
A good tool that guests use to set up the perfect day at EPCOT is purchasing Disney’s skip-the-line system, Lightning Lane. It can save you time and help you get to more attractions! Today, we’re going to focus on tips for securing your perfect Lightning Lanes to guarantee a perfect day in EPCOT! Let’s go!
If you’re going to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’ve got the perfect Lightning Lane strategy for you!
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane
This park is kind of tricky since it’s home to some very popular rides and particularly long wait times. Many of the Lightning Lanes here are in high demand! So what should your strategy be? Let’s break it down.
If you’re purchasing Lightning Lanes for your upcoming trip to Disney World, you’re probably a little concerned about how much it’ll cost you.
Lightning Lane
The price can add up quickly if you’re purchasing for a group, and prices fluctuate depending on the day you visit. But for those visiting Magic Kingdom soon, we’ve got some good news — Lightning Lane Multi Pass prices are about to DROP.
Lightning Lane is Disney’s skip-the-line service that guests can purchase, but there are actually times when you shouldn’t purchase it!
Toy Story Mania
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World comes with a LOT of decisions, and one of the biggest right now is whether or not Lightning Lanes are worth it. These paid skip-the-line options can save you serious time in standby queues, but they’re not always the right choice for every traveler or every park day. In fact, there are some situations where buying Lightning Lanes may not make much sense at all. Here are five times you may want to think twice before hitting that “purchase” button.
Well…that Disney World perk didn’t last long.
Pirates of the Caribbean
We literally JUST talked about a brand-new perk that came to Disney World three days ago that would allow you to get FREE Lightning Lane at Magic Kingdom. Maybe the pirates stole that treasure back, or Disney just didn’t like the perk anymore; we really don’t know. All we know is that the perk has been DITCHED!
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