When can I book Lightning Lane? Booking window calculator
Disney Resort guests can book Lightning Lane 7 days before check-in (for the whole stay). Everyone else can book 3 days before each park day. The window opens at 7:00 AM Eastern.
Enter your check-in date (or park day) and whether you are staying at a Disney Resort hotel, and the calculator shows the exact date and time your booking window opens.
| Check-in / park day | Disney Resort guest | Off-site guest |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 AM ET | Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 AM ET |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM ET | Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 AM ET |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 AM ET | Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 7:00 AM ET |
Some headliners are gone before the day starts. See when each ride's Lightning Lane sells out, or the Lightning Lane guide.
Frequently asked questions
When can I book Lightning Lane at Disney World?
Disney Resort hotel guests can book Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass starting 7 days before check-in, for their whole stay. Everyone else can book 3 days before each park day. The window opens at 7:00 AM Eastern.
What time does the Lightning Lane booking window open?
7:00 AM Eastern Time, on the first day you are eligible.
If I stay at a Disney Resort, can I book my whole trip at once?
Yes. Resort guests can make selections for every day of their stay starting 7 days before check-in.
I am staying off-site. When do I book a 4-day trip?
Each park day opens separately, 3 days before that day at 7:00 AM Eastern. For a trip starting on a Monday, Monday opens the Friday before, Tuesday on Saturday, and so on.
Why does the booking date matter?
The most popular Lightning Lanes are often gone before the day starts. SupaPark measures when each ride sells out; see the sellout times for each ride.