This record objectively ranks the EPCOT Lightning Lane Multi Passes from each tiers, plus technique for zigging after they zag with Walt Disney World’s new advance trip reservations. This information ranks all 10 points of interest that supply MultiPass when it comes to time-saved, demand, and many others., from finest to worst.
As primary background, EPCOT is the third place park for Lightning Lane Multi Move (LLMP) at Walt Disney World. It’s far, far behind each Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, whereas being solely barely forward of Animal Kingdom. In actual fact, you may argue that it’s not behind DAK in any respect…and I wouldn’t debate the purpose.
Though EPCOT has improved large time in the previous couple of years due to additions to the trip roster, that’s solely mirrored within the Lightning Lane Multi Move lineup through Remy’s Ratatouille Journey. (As earlier than, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind isn’t a part of this lineup–you want a Lightning Lane Single Move for that.) There are a few the explanation why the park is worse for LLMP than it was for the Genie+ service…
The primary and largest cause is the tiers. Like Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT has two tiers: Group A and Group B. In contrast to these parks, EPCOT doesn’t have a single constantly worthwhile attraction in Group B. We don’t imply that these points of interest are dangerous–they aren’t. Moderately, that you simply received’t essentially save time with these lower-tier Lightning Lanes. With even a modicum of technique, you may expertise any of those points of interest with low or no waits.
It doesn’t assist that Check Observe is presently closed for reimagining till someday in 2025, and that Luminous: The Symphony of Us isn’t a part of the Lightning Lane Multi-Move lineup. Underneath the prior FastPass+ system, each Check Observe and the nighttime spectaculars (on the time) had been top-tier choices. So there’s truly one fewer top-tier Lightning Lane, regardless that three new rides have opened at EPCOT since FastPass+ was retired!
As a basic matter, EPCOT is nice at absorbing crowds…it’s simply mild on headliner points of interest which are a part of LLMP. That’s the issue with Lightning Lane Multi-Move on a day with 7/10 or beneath crowd ranges–you received’t save sufficient time on the overwhelming majority of eligible points of interest to make the acquisition well worth the cash except you’re Park Hopping. On days with larger crowds, chances are you’ll not be capable to get 4th decide.
Lightning Lane Multi Move can be arguably not well worth the time at EPCOT, as there’s a excessive likelihood that the line-skipping service will drive you to criss-cross the park somewhat than doing issues as you naturally arrive to them whereas navigating usually. Hopefully the pre-booking obviates this to some extent, but it surely can’t presumably be good since you’ll be able to’t concurrently choose the three rides the place it’s wanted most.
Word that these rankings apply beginning July 24, 2024 when Lightning Lane Multi Move replaces Genie. Though it might sound untimely to be rating Lightning Lanes previous to that launching, there’s lots we will infer primarily based on present Lightning Lane priorities. Equally as vital, LLMP is strikingly much like the free FastPass+ system (minus the aforementioned variations and adjustments), which allowed friends to make trip reservations previous to their journey.
There are different apparent variations between Lightning Lane Multi Move and FastPass: the previous was free and LLMP will price cash, the reserving home windows for on-site and off-site friends differ as does the flexibility of worldwide friends to make choices previous to arriving in america.
All of this makes it seemingly that demand might be decrease for Lightning Lane Multi Move than it was with FastPass+. This could imply that it’s barely simpler to e-book Lightning Lane Multi-Move. Even when not, the beneath priorities needs to be correct–however we’ll revisit this subject as soon as we’ve got a couple of months of precise knowledge for Lightning Lane Multi Passes to regulate the rankings accordingly. For anybody touring within the close to future, these are our preliminary picks, which additionally needs to be very near correct for Walt Disney World journeys in 2025 and past.
If you wish to skip line-skipping completely, seek the advice of our 1-Day EPCOT Itinerary, which covers how one can accomplish every thing even for those who’re staying off-site and don’t wish to spend something further. That additionally affords nice “zig after they zag” recommendation to flip the script on tackling World Showcase and the entrance half of the park.
For these staying on-site, the one factor we extremely suggest is Early Entry, particularly for friends staying at Crescent Lake or Skyliner Resorts. Take a look at our EPCOT Early Entry Itinerary from Worldwide Gateway. When you’re getting into by the entrance, Early Entry and even rope drop isn’t practically as straightforward–however you’ll be able to nonetheless knock out Frozen Ever After with a brief wait.
When you can’t swing getting up and out the door earlier than park opening, Prolonged Night Theme Park Hours at EPCOT is nice for eligible friends. That’s normally on Monday nights and goes till 11 pm or midnight, relying upon regular hours. Virtually all open points of interest are walk-ons throughout Prolonged Night Hours.
These further hours additionally provide entry to a 3rd digital queue entry time for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Frankly, if I may do both Early Entry or Prolonged Night Hours, I might go for these–and never buy Lightning Lane Multi-Move. It isn’t the end-all, be-all of saving time ready in strains at EPCOT.
To that finish, we (as soon as once more) suggest testing Greatest Time-Saving Methods for Walt Disney World, which is the results of in depth ‘testing’ to find out the most effective and worst methods to beat the crowds. One large factor to notice is that all the headliners at EPCOT are very unfold out. When utilizing Lightning Lane Multi-Move, you may have to do lots of backtracking, which suggests the time saved not ready in line may be greater than offset in regards to the further time spent strolling across the parks.
Earlier than we get going, the EPCOT trip rankings beneath presume primary data in regards to the Lightning Lane Multi Move system, together with advance reserving home windows and the Tiers or Groupings at EPCOT. If you’re not aware of this service or are already feeling misplaced, begin by seeing our Information to Lightning Lane Multi Move & Single Move at Walt Disney World for all the foundational need-to-know information about this alternative free of charge FastPass+. This entire system is complicated and convoluted, so that you might need a query or two-dozen. That solutions all the most typical ones we’ve been receiving from readers.
With all of that out of the best way, let’s begin by speaking Lightning Lane MultiPass suggestions & methods. It’s vital to remember that the target trip rankings don’t inform the entire story. Subjective technique is as vital–maybe extra so relying upon which points of interest have availability all through your day. Though the examples beneath are from EPCOT, the recommendation applies equally to DHS and Magic Kingdom…
Lightning Lane Multi Move Technique
One of many greatest misconceptions about Lightning Lane Multi Move is that it’s completely pre-arrival trip reservations. On the contrary, there’ll nearly definitely be extra same-day drops of Lightning Lanes (what we check with as trip reservation refills) all through the day than earlier than. These had been a function of FastPass+ and once more with Genie, so it’s secure to imagine it will occur once more. We’re going past that and betting on the quantity of drops growing for numerous causes past the scope of this publish.
Additionally notable is that tiers or groupings solely apply to advance Lightning Lane Multi-Day choices. When you’ve arrived and used your first choice–or for those who make reservations within the first place on the day-of versus prematurely–you aren’t sure to the groupings. You may make any choices day-of with out regard for the tiers–these solely apply to your advance bookings.
In idea, which means that you may redeem a Lightning Lane at EPCOT for Dwelling with the Land (Grouping/Tier B) instantly upon getting into the park after which choose Soarin’ Across the World from Grouping/Tier A. In apply, we’re optimistic that this technique won’t solely work effectively, however might be savvy from a steps and backtracking perspective. (Ideally, we’d prefer to see that very same strategy work for scoring Frozen Ever After as a second decide, however we’re much less assured in doing that.)
This may be complicated, so it’s price discussing what this implies in apply. When making your Lightning Lane choices, let’s say you’ve gotten the next choices:
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey (Tier A) – 2:45 pm to three:45 pm
- Mission: House (Tier B) – 1 pm to 2 pm
- Spaceship Earth (Tier B) – 4 pm to five pm
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- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey (Tier A) – 2:45 pm to three:45 pm
- Mission: House (Tier B) – 1 pm to 2 pm
- Dwelling with the Land (Tier B) – 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Despite the fact that Spaceship Earth ranks one spot larger than Dwelling with the Land on the record beneath, it is best to–undoubtedly–select Dwelling with the Land within the above state of affairs. That’s as a result of it has a return time very first thing within the morning, opening up the choice to make one other choice earlier than 10:30 am on the newest. And possibly I’m simply overly optimistic, however I’m hopeful Soarin’ can have close to rapid returns at that hour as a result of it doesn’t belong in Group A within the first place–that means you’ll be able to simply stroll throughout the Land pavilion and redeem that one straight away in an ideal world.
I’m extremely assured that there can be a worthwhile 4th decide Lightning Lane at EPCOT earlier than 10:30 am. I’m far much less assured, in actual fact, downright skeptical, that may be true at 1 pm. (Possibly for those who had been keen to play the refresh sport, however nonetheless–the chances are usually not in your favor.) EPCOT doesn’t have many good Lightning Lane rides, so there’s going to be a mad sprint to scoop up remaining same-day Group A availability. Group B is generally backside of the barrel, so getting multiple Group A trip is just about a should to ensure that Lightning Lane Multi-Move to be “price it” at EPCOT.
Now, on with the Lightning Lane points of interest rankings at EPCOT…
EPCOT Lightning Lane Multi Move Rankings – Group A
1. Remy’s Ratatouille Journey – With Check Observe closed till 2025, that is no longer simply the #1 Lightning Lane Multi-Move at EPCOT–it’s additionally the #2 choice in all of Walt Disney World, behind solely Slinky Canine Sprint. That is the most recent trip in EPCOT through LLMP, it has the best common wait time, and probably the most demand for line-skipping.
Given all of that, there’s an excellent likelihood that pre-arrival availability for Remy’s Ratatouille Journey might be gone at and even earlier than the 7-day mark. When you’re staying off-site, you’ll seemingly be reliant upon trip reservation refills or cancellations. With that stated, for those who’re staying at a Crescent Lake or Skyliner Resort, you may as a substitute go for doing this throughout Early Entry. Comparatively talking, it’s simpler.
2. Frozen Ever After – Remy’s Ratatouille Journey is the clear #1 Lightning Lane at EPCOT, and Frozen Ever After is likewise the clear #2. In relation to common wait occasions, there truly isn’t that a lot distinction between the 2. The hole is way bigger in the case of Lightning Lane availability, although.
Because of the hole between #1-2 and #3, there’s additionally an inexpensive likelihood that Lightning Lane Multi-Passes for Frozen Ever After will additionally be absolutely booked at and even earlier than the 7-day mark. It actually is determined by crowd ranges and pricing. Truthfully, I wouldn’t purchase LLMP if I couldn’t get one among these two picks. (Simply one among many circumstances that may make me inclined to cross on the paid FastPass service.)
3. Soarin’ Across the World – As soon as the longest wait time in EPCOT, Soarin’ Across the World has grow to be much less common lately and had one other theater added to assist take in crowds. Frankly, Soarin’ doesn’t belong in Group A, and the one cause it’s there’s as a result of Check Observe is closed for reimagining till 2025. As soon as that reopens, Soarin’ will grow to be the #1 decide in Group B.
N/A. Check Observe – Beforehand the #2 decide, our expectation is that Check Observe 3.0 will grow to be the #1 Lightning Lane Multi Move as soon as the attraction opens if it’s good. Possibly even when it isn’t. The ‘new trip odor’ is all the time a robust pull, and Remy’s Ratatouille Journey and Frozen Ever After will “cut up the #1 choices,” so to talk. Which means that households with young children who’re too quick for Check Observe will select both the Rat Experience or Frozen Ever After, diluting the recognition of every as a primary choice.
In the meantime, Check Observe is the one high-profile thrill trip, so it’s prioritized by nearly all friends wanting that sort of attraction. Clearly none of that is related now, however for those who’re already planning forward for later in 2025, Check Observe needs to be considered because the default #1 for a minimum of a few years as soon as it returned.
EPCOT Lightning Lane Multi Move Rankings – Group B
1. Mission: House – Line-skipping for each single Group B attraction is just crucial in excessive crowds. With reasonable or decrease crowds, Mission: House can have a brief wait and Lightning Lane Multi-Move received’t be crucial. In actual fact, it might be counterproductive if you need to backtrack to make use of the Lightning Lane. On busier days, having a Lightning Lane time reserved may prevent 30-60 minutes right here.
2. Spaceship Earth – The “EPCOT Golf Ball” beckons friends as they enter the park, and in consequence, Spaceship Earth nearly all the time has a for much longer wait time within the first half of the day, and a brief wait in afternoon and night. Due to this, if I had been somebody who wished to attenuate steps, I’d take into account reserving a Lightning Lane right here round park opening and observe that up with Soarin’ and one thing else within the entrance of the park. Spaceship Earth will also be Lightning Lane choice when crowds are excessive.
3. Dwelling with the Land – That is one other one the place timing could make a world of distinction, as Dwelling with the Land usually sees lengthy strains between the lunch rush and mid-afternoon. If in case you have a strategic cause to do it then–maybe minimizing steps by doing this after Spaceship Earth and Soarin, making this “one thing else” choice. Dwelling with the Land can be a worthwhile LLMP through the vacation season, when the Merry & Brilliant overlay retains it common at night time.
4. Journey Into Creativeness – Roughly 300 days of the yr, you’ll wait 10 minutes or much less to trip Journey into Creativeness with Figment. About 40 days per yr, it’ll be a 15 minute or shorter wait. It’s these different 25 days, when the wait time exceeds half-hour, when Lightning Lane will come in useful right here. Regardless, this needs to be straightforward as a subsequent choice. I might hope that you simply’re not caught choosing this 4th, and might as a substitute rating it fifth or later (or, ideally, under no circumstances!).
5. The Seas with Nemo & Pals – We’ve but to see a day when this attraction has run out of Lightning Lane reservations. That’s as a result of they’re nearly by no means helpful. Besides possibly through the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Yr’s Eve, and Spring Break, this isn’t going to avoid wasting you any time.
6. Stage Reveals – At EPCOT, this implies Turtle Speak with Crush and the Disney & Pixar Brief Movie Competition. Lightning Lanes are usually not helpful for these. The one cause they exist is to offer the phantasm of time-savings; in actuality, these Lightning Lanes are extra useful to Disney than they’re to friends. Everybody ought to use standby strains for these reveals.
Finally, it is best to be capable to knock out a number of points of interest utilizing Lightning Lane Multi Move on regular days in EPCOT. Nevertheless, the massive unanswered query is whether or not the common visitor–and even the common energy person, for that matter–will be capable to get trip reservations for each Remy’s Ratatouille Journey and Frozen Ever After.
From our perspective, that’s make-or-break as as to if Lightning Lane Multi Move is price it at EPCOT. When you can’t rating paid FastPasses for each of these headliners, it’s tough to see Lightning Lane Multi Move as being well worth the cash–besides on very crowded days.
On a median day, the time-savings at a type of headliners plus (possibly) Soarin’ Across the World and some Tier 2 points of interest simply received’t be price it. And that’s doubly true when you issue within the seemingly backtracking that’ll be essential to redeem the Lightning Lanes. As earlier than, there’s risk that you simply’ll be capable to accomplish just about simply as a lot through Early Entry or Prolonged Night Hours as through Lightning Lanes.
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YOUR THOUGHTS
How would you rank your trip priorities utilizing Lightning Lane MultiPass in EPCOT? Stunned by any of the rankings in our high 5, that Remy’s Ratatouille Journey takes the #1 spot, or is that this all fairly apparent? Are you planning on shopping for LLMP or skipping it? Will you apply it to an EPCOT-only day, or completely when Park Hopping? Do you agree or disagree with our rankings? Any questions we can assist you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even while you disagree with us–is each fascinating to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas beneath within the feedback!
