What is Lightning Lane?

When you're eligible to book, go to the Tip Board in the Disneyland app and find an attraction showing “Book Experience.” Tap it to see the current return window—these are offered on a rolling basis and can't be chosen far in advance. If you're park hopping, tap Change Park at the top; only rides with return times after 11 a.m. are available for your second park. Be aware times can shift while booking, so confirm the new return time works for your plans. If needed, you can modify after booking.

Pro tip: The Tip Board defaults to Disneyland Park, so use the search (🔍) tool to find attractions in either park quickly.

You can book your next ride after:

• Scanning in at the Lightning Lane entrance
   
• Canceling your current reservation
   
• Reaching the end of your return window
   
• Receiving a Multiple Experiences pass (if a ride breaks down)
   

If you book a ride more than two hours away, you can book again 2 hours later. The app will show your next eligible time when you try to book—or under “Confirm Your Party” if you’re too early. Consider setting an alarm to stay on track.

Yes—if your return window is more than 2 hours out. For example, if you book Guardians of the Galaxy at 10 a.m. for 12:30 p.m., you can book Incredicoaster at noon. This allows for overlapping selections. You can also stack a Single Pass alongside a Multi Pass. 

That’s expected on busy days. You’ll be able to book again after two hours. For example, if you book a 6 p.m. ride at noon, your next selection becomes available at 2 p.m. Use the Modify button to change rides or times without resetting the clock. Avoid canceling unless necessary, as that does reset the timer.

To try for an earlier time, pull down to refresh. If something better appears—grab it fast!

Slightly. Lightning Lane Single Pass lets you pay à la carte for top-tier rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. These also show the next available time only, and can only be booked after entering a park. If you plan to park hop, wait until a time after 11 a.m. appears before booking. Single Passes cannot be modified, so double-check your plans before purchase. 

 More info: Lightning Lane Guide – Disneyland 

You can book Multi Pass and Single Pass selections for your second park while still in your first—just wait until the return time is 11 a.m. or later. This lets you plan ahead and ride sooner after hopping. 

 More info: Lightning Lane Guide – Disneyland 

You can modify your Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection to change the time, attraction (in the same park), or party size—without resetting your booking window. If needed, you can also cancel, but be cautious: return times for popular rides may be hours later or unavailable. Use “Modify” whenever possible to preserve flexibility. 

No. You’re only limited to one use per ride, but you can modify or cancel your reservation before redeeming it. If you miss your window, canceling frees up the slot—but you’ll need to wait until you’re eligible to rebook, so modify before your time expires when possible. 

No—Lightning Lane Single Passes are final. You cannot cancel or modify them once booked. 

Yes—there’s a grace period. You can scan in 5 minutes early or up to 15 minutes late. If you're later than that, you can ask a Cast Member for help, especially if a delay was beyond your control (like a ride breakdown). They may let you through, but it’s up to their discretion. 

•  Single Pass: If the ride breaks down, the pass updates to allow return any time that day. If you can’t return before park close, you’ll receive an automatic refund in 2–5 days. Bonus: it also unlocks the ability to purchase an extra Single Pass if you've hit your daily max.
   
• Multi Pass: You’ll get a Multiple Experiences pass (viewable in My Day), which lets you redeem on other eligible attractions. These are very flexible and great to use strategically.

Not quite. You’ll wait in a much shorter line, but not skip it entirely. On busy days, even Lightning Lanes can have a wait. Using MagicBand+ helps speed up entry versus scanning individual codes on phones. Just be mindful of not blocking other guests while scanning in.