Walt Disney World has revealed particulars about Lightning Lane lineup at EPCOT as soon as Check Observe 3.0 debuts on July 22, 2025 and the way the strains will work for the reimagined trip. Questioning whether or not the new-look thrill trip will likely be Multi-Cross or Single Cross? Digital Queue or standby line? Trickle down results for Remy’s Ratatouille Journey, Frozen Ever After, or Soarin? We’ve acquired you lined!
Let’s begin with the fundamentals, which is that Walt Disney World introduced that Check Observe will formally open on July 22, 2025. So common ticket holders have to attend one other full month (virtually) earlier than taking a spin on the reimagined trip. In between from time to time, there will likely be a variety of previews and (hopefully) a number of days of sentimental openings.
Imagineers together with groups from company alliance associate Chevrolet have reached again into historical past for inspiration from the unique World of Movement, and have introduced that spirit of optimism to the following iteration of Check Observe. They’re pushing innovation ahead and celebrating humanity’s enduring drive on the thrilling highway to a brighter tomorrow.
One huge query within the lead-up to Check Observe 3.0 is whether or not it will use a digital queue or standby line. With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind lastly dropping its digital queue after over one-thousand days and Check Observe not needing a VQ beforehand, the reply to this most likely appeared apparent.
Then again, Splash Mountain by no means wanted a digital queue, and but Tiana’s Bayou Journey ended up with one–and lengthy after the preliminary surge in demand had ended. Not solely that, however Check Observe is utilizing a digital queue throughout CM and AP previews. That coupled with heightened demand for the preliminary reopening interval plus weather-induced downtime throughout storm season may make Walt Disney World give consideration to utilizing a digital queue for Check Observe.
Thankfully, that’s not the case. Check Observe 3.0 will use a standby line as soon as it reopens on July 22, 2025.
There’ll NOT be a digital queue for Check Observe–it’ll both be ready within the common ole queue like each different attraction (proper now) at Walt Disney World, or line-skipping through the pay-to-play Lightning Lane system.
Phew. Walt Disney World eradicated digital queues largely to scale back confusion and friction, and fortunately, Check Observe isn’t going to be the attraction that causes that to alter. I’m relieved. I’d relatively wait in a ~300 minute line on opening day if it involves that than have to jot down one other treatise on digital queues.
The opposite huge improvement is that Check Observe will likely be a part of Lightning Lane Multi-Cross when it reopens on July 22, 2025. It’s going to NOT be a part of Lightning Lane Single Cross, that means it can’t be bought on an a la carte foundation. It’ll be a part of the ‘bundle’ choice that options two tiers at EPCOT.
With Check Observe returning, one other trip is being ‘downgraded’ from the highest tier. Right here’s what the lineup for Lightning Lane Multi-Cross at EPCOT appears to be like like as of July 22, 2025:
Group A: Select as much as one expertise from this tier:
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
- Check Observe
Soarin’ Across the World
Group B: Select your different 2 experiences—or all 3—from this tier:
- Soarin’ Across the World
- Disney and Pixar Brief Movie Pageant
- Journey into Creativeness with Figment
- Dwelling with the Land
- Mission: SPACE
- The Seas with Nemo & Pals
- Spaceship Earth
- Turtle Speak with Crush
Whereas we had been fairly assured about Check Observe 3.0 having a standby line versus a digital queue and Multi-Cross versus Single Cross, we had been far much less sure about Soarin’ Across the World being downgraded. That was the most important wildcard, which we seen as 50/50. If something, this is the large information right here–not the ‘queue standing’ of Check Observe 3.0.
Tes Observe being prime tier isn’t an excessive amount of of a shock. Underneath the prior FastPass+ system, each Check Observe and Frozen Ever After had been prime tier picks, as was Soarin’ Across the World. Remy’s Ratatouille Journey didn’t exist then, however the nighttime spectaculars (on the time) had been top-tier picks. Which means that there’s really one fewer top-tier Lightning Lane (3 vs. 4), though three new rides have opened at EPCOT since FastPass+ was retired!
As a normal matter, EPCOT is nice at absorbing crowds…it’s simply gentle on headliner points of interest which can be a part of LLMP. That’s the issue with Lightning Lane Multi-Cross on a day with low to average crowd ranges–you gained’t save sufficient time on the overwhelming majority of eligible points of interest to make the acquisition well worth the cash until you’re Park Hopping. On days with greater crowds, you might not have the ability to get a very good 4th decide as a result of the highest tier choices will all be gone.
Lightning Lane Multi Cross can be arguably not well worth the time at EPCOT, as there’s a excessive chance that the line-skipping service will drive you to criss-cross the park relatively than doing issues as you naturally arrive to them whereas navigating usually. Hopefully the pre-booking obviates this to some extent, nevertheless it can’t presumably be excellent since you may’t concurrently choose the three rides the place it’s wanted most.
As for the way this alteration impacts the Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Experience Rankings at EPCOT, it’s going to provide a near-term enhance to Check Observe 3.0. That a lot is simple, as the brand new trip scent will take at the least a number of months to put on off.
This may proceed past summer season, particularly as the vacation season and now winter are standard occasions for non-local followers to take journeys. We’d count on Check Observe 3.0 to be the #1 Lightning Lane Multi-Cross decide at EPCOT by at the least March 2026 because of this.
Long run, it really wouldn’t shock me if it maintains that spot. That is much less about Check Observe 3.0 itself and whether or not the reimagined trip evaluations properly or is seen as higher than its predecessor. Truthfully, that doesn’t matter that a lot in the long run. Most of the people notion of this attraction is basically predicated on the velocity loop, which is unchanged.
As a substitute, that is extra about Check Observe 3.0 being the one prime tier grownup trip in Lightning Lane Multi-Cross lineup versus two family-friendly points of interest. If solely Remy’s Ratatouille Journey or Frozen Ever After had been top-tier, both one can be the #1 decide–and pretty simply!
However as an alternative, they’re each there, forcing households to decide on between the 2. This successfully dilutes demand between the 2, and permits Check Observe to hurry into the pole place by advantage of no in-class competitors. That is doubly true now that Soarin’ has been downgraded.
Accordingly, listed here are up to date Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Tier 1 rankings for EPCOT by 2026:
- Check Observe
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
- Frozen Ever After
Talking of which, Soarin’ Across the World immediately turns into the plain #1 decide for second tier picks. It’s so clearly the runaway favourite that I wouldn’t be stunned if it turns into probably the most troublesome Lightning Lane to e-book at EPCOT.
The underlying rationale for that is much like the above–there isn’t any different in-class competitors for the #1 second-tier Lightning Lane Multi-Cross attraction, so there’s nothing to dilute demand. Possibly Dwelling with the Land throughout the vacation season? In any other case, the overwhelming majority of LLMP purchasers are going to be attempting for Soarin’ Across the World.
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how this shakes out in observe, and whether or not Soarin’ Across the World turns into so aggressive that, even with Check Observe again within the LLMP lineup, it nonetheless turns into powerful to justify the paid line-skipping choice for those who’re staying off-site. For on-site visitors, Lightning Lane Multi-Cross positively is extra engaging at EPCOT. This makes us extra inclined to buy it (shopping for on July 22 is a no brainer, however we’ll most likely additionally get it this vacation season for our household journey–one thing we didn’t do final yr).
If you wish to skip line-skipping totally, 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 presents 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 and Prolonged Night Hours. Check Observe was beforehand a part of each these ‘further hours’ at EPCOT lineups. There may be each purpose to imagine it’ll be a part of each once more in due time.
Nevertheless, it’s doable it gained’t be a part of one or each lineups instantly. It appears unlikely that Check Observe will likely be a part of Early Entry on July 22, and I’d most likely wager towards it being a part of Prolonged Night Hours on July 28, 2025. Neither are outdoors the realm of chance, I’d simply put them at below 50/50 odds. We’re nonetheless awaiting official affirmation on each.
The trip rosters for these choices are dictated by staffing and budgetary constraints, which is among the the reason why TRON Lightcycle Run is inexplicably nonetheless not a part of the Early Entry lineup at Magic Kingdom. (Though that excuse is carrying skinny.) That’s one other excessive case, although, and I wouldn’t wager on Check Observe taking that lengthy to be added to the ‘further hours’ lineups. My guess is that it occurs in August 2025.
Check Observe’s reopening continues to be virtually a month away, so we may see all of this being squared away by then, nevertheless it wouldn’t shock us if it’s not. Check Observe is absolutely wanted for each units of ‘further hours,’ because the trip rosters for each are fairly skinny, and if even one attraction has downtime (as is usually the case), it exacerbates wait occasions elsewhere.
That is very true throughout Prolonged Night Hours at EPCOT throughout the summer season months. That perk may be superior or terrible relying upon downtime and climate, and we’ve had some tough nights in August and September when ExEH is definitely worse than a daily day at EPCOT. With Prolonged Night Hours transferring from Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom beginning in July, it will be a pleasant little win to have Check Observe again for the perk.
Finally, we (as soon as once more) suggest trying out Finest Time-Saving Methods for Walt Disney World, which is the results of in depth ‘testing’ to find out one of the best and worst methods to beat the crowds. One huge factor to notice is that the entire headliners at EPCOT are very unfold out. When utilizing Lightning Lane Multi-Cross, you may must do a number 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. We’ll be revisiting this information, together with Early Entry and Prolonged Night Hours technique, shortly after Check Observe reopens (and is eligible for these further hours).
In case you are not acquainted with the Lightning Lane Multi-Cross service or are already feeling misplaced, begin by seeing our Information to Lightning Lane Multi Cross & Single Cross at Walt Disney World for the entire foundational need-to-know data about this substitute free of charge FastPass+. This entire system is complicated and convoluted, so that you may need a query or two-dozen. That solutions the entire most typical ones we’ve been receiving from readers.
Planning a Walt Disney World journey? Study resorts on our Walt Disney World Accommodations Evaluations web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Evaluations. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Suggestions for Saving Cash on Walt Disney World Tickets submit. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys submit takes a novel have a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Experience Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, one of the best place to start out is our Walt Disney World Journey Planning Information for every thing you have to know!
YOUR THOUGHTS
Are you excited for the grand opening of Check Observe? Glad that it’ll have standby line, or would you like a digital queue? What about Check Observe getting Lightning Lane Multi-Cross standing versus Single Cross? Ideas on Soarin’ being downgraded to Tier B? Do you agree or disagree with our recommendation? Any questions we will help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even while you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!
Walt Disney World has revealed particulars about Lightning Lane lineup at EPCOT as soon as Check Observe 3.0 debuts on July 22, 2025 and the way the strains will work for the reimagined trip. Questioning whether or not the new-look thrill trip will likely be Multi-Cross or Single Cross? Digital Queue or standby line? Trickle down results for Remy’s Ratatouille Journey, Frozen Ever After, or Soarin? We’ve acquired you lined!
Let’s begin with the fundamentals, which is that Walt Disney World introduced that Check Observe will formally open on July 22, 2025. So common ticket holders have to attend one other full month (virtually) earlier than taking a spin on the reimagined trip. In between from time to time, there will likely be a variety of previews and (hopefully) a number of days of sentimental openings.
Imagineers together with groups from company alliance associate Chevrolet have reached again into historical past for inspiration from the unique World of Movement, and have introduced that spirit of optimism to the following iteration of Check Observe. They’re pushing innovation ahead and celebrating humanity’s enduring drive on the thrilling highway to a brighter tomorrow.
One huge query within the lead-up to Check Observe 3.0 is whether or not it will use a digital queue or standby line. With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind lastly dropping its digital queue after over one-thousand days and Check Observe not needing a VQ beforehand, the reply to this most likely appeared apparent.
Then again, Splash Mountain by no means wanted a digital queue, and but Tiana’s Bayou Journey ended up with one–and lengthy after the preliminary surge in demand had ended. Not solely that, however Check Observe is utilizing a digital queue throughout CM and AP previews. That coupled with heightened demand for the preliminary reopening interval plus weather-induced downtime throughout storm season may make Walt Disney World give consideration to utilizing a digital queue for Check Observe.
Thankfully, that’s not the case. Check Observe 3.0 will use a standby line as soon as it reopens on July 22, 2025.
There’ll NOT be a digital queue for Check Observe–it’ll both be ready within the common ole queue like each different attraction (proper now) at Walt Disney World, or line-skipping through the pay-to-play Lightning Lane system.
Phew. Walt Disney World eradicated digital queues largely to scale back confusion and friction, and fortunately, Check Observe isn’t going to be the attraction that causes that to alter. I’m relieved. I’d relatively wait in a ~300 minute line on opening day if it involves that than have to jot down one other treatise on digital queues.
The opposite huge improvement is that Check Observe will likely be a part of Lightning Lane Multi-Cross when it reopens on July 22, 2025. It’s going to NOT be a part of Lightning Lane Single Cross, that means it can’t be bought on an a la carte foundation. It’ll be a part of the ‘bundle’ choice that options two tiers at EPCOT.
With Check Observe returning, one other trip is being ‘downgraded’ from the highest tier. Right here’s what the lineup for Lightning Lane Multi-Cross at EPCOT appears to be like like as of July 22, 2025:
Group A: Select as much as one expertise from this tier:
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
- Check Observe
Soarin’ Across the World
Group B: Select your different 2 experiences—or all 3—from this tier:
- Soarin’ Across the World
- Disney and Pixar Brief Movie Pageant
- Journey into Creativeness with Figment
- Dwelling with the Land
- Mission: SPACE
- The Seas with Nemo & Pals
- Spaceship Earth
- Turtle Speak with Crush
Whereas we had been fairly assured about Check Observe 3.0 having a standby line versus a digital queue and Multi-Cross versus Single Cross, we had been far much less sure about Soarin’ Across the World being downgraded. That was the most important wildcard, which we seen as 50/50. If something, this is the large information right here–not the ‘queue standing’ of Check Observe 3.0.
Tes Observe being prime tier isn’t an excessive amount of of a shock. Underneath the prior FastPass+ system, each Check Observe and Frozen Ever After had been prime tier picks, as was Soarin’ Across the World. Remy’s Ratatouille Journey didn’t exist then, however the nighttime spectaculars (on the time) had been top-tier picks. Which means that there’s really one fewer top-tier Lightning Lane (3 vs. 4), though three new rides have opened at EPCOT since FastPass+ was retired!
As a normal matter, EPCOT is nice at absorbing crowds…it’s simply gentle on headliner points of interest which can be a part of LLMP. That’s the issue with Lightning Lane Multi-Cross on a day with low to average crowd ranges–you gained’t save sufficient time on the overwhelming majority of eligible points of interest to make the acquisition well worth the cash until you’re Park Hopping. On days with greater crowds, you might not have the ability to get a very good 4th decide as a result of the highest tier choices will all be gone.
Lightning Lane Multi Cross can be arguably not well worth the time at EPCOT, as there’s a excessive chance that the line-skipping service will drive you to criss-cross the park relatively than doing issues as you naturally arrive to them whereas navigating usually. Hopefully the pre-booking obviates this to some extent, nevertheless it can’t presumably be excellent since you may’t concurrently choose the three rides the place it’s wanted most.
As for the way this alteration impacts the Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Experience Rankings at EPCOT, it’s going to provide a near-term enhance to Check Observe 3.0. That a lot is simple, as the brand new trip scent will take at the least a number of months to put on off.
This may proceed past summer season, particularly as the vacation season and now winter are standard occasions for non-local followers to take journeys. We’d count on Check Observe 3.0 to be the #1 Lightning Lane Multi-Cross decide at EPCOT by at the least March 2026 because of this.
Long run, it really wouldn’t shock me if it maintains that spot. That is much less about Check Observe 3.0 itself and whether or not the reimagined trip evaluations properly or is seen as higher than its predecessor. Truthfully, that doesn’t matter that a lot in the long run. Most of the people notion of this attraction is basically predicated on the velocity loop, which is unchanged.
As a substitute, that is extra about Check Observe 3.0 being the one prime tier grownup trip in Lightning Lane Multi-Cross lineup versus two family-friendly points of interest. If solely Remy’s Ratatouille Journey or Frozen Ever After had been top-tier, both one can be the #1 decide–and pretty simply!
However as an alternative, they’re each there, forcing households to decide on between the 2. This successfully dilutes demand between the 2, and permits Check Observe to hurry into the pole place by advantage of no in-class competitors. That is doubly true now that Soarin’ has been downgraded.
Accordingly, listed here are up to date Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Tier 1 rankings for EPCOT by 2026:
- Check Observe
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
- Frozen Ever After
Talking of which, Soarin’ Across the World immediately turns into the plain #1 decide for second tier picks. It’s so clearly the runaway favourite that I wouldn’t be stunned if it turns into probably the most troublesome Lightning Lane to e-book at EPCOT.
The underlying rationale for that is much like the above–there isn’t any different in-class competitors for the #1 second-tier Lightning Lane Multi-Cross attraction, so there’s nothing to dilute demand. Possibly Dwelling with the Land throughout the vacation season? In any other case, the overwhelming majority of LLMP purchasers are going to be attempting for Soarin’ Across the World.
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how this shakes out in observe, and whether or not Soarin’ Across the World turns into so aggressive that, even with Check Observe again within the LLMP lineup, it nonetheless turns into powerful to justify the paid line-skipping choice for those who’re staying off-site. For on-site visitors, Lightning Lane Multi-Cross positively is extra engaging at EPCOT. This makes us extra inclined to buy it (shopping for on July 22 is a no brainer, however we’ll most likely additionally get it this vacation season for our household journey–one thing we didn’t do final yr).
If you wish to skip line-skipping totally, 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 presents 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 and Prolonged Night Hours. Check Observe was beforehand a part of each these ‘further hours’ at EPCOT lineups. There may be each purpose to imagine it’ll be a part of each once more in due time.
Nevertheless, it’s doable it gained’t be a part of one or each lineups instantly. It appears unlikely that Check Observe will likely be a part of Early Entry on July 22, and I’d most likely wager towards it being a part of Prolonged Night Hours on July 28, 2025. Neither are outdoors the realm of chance, I’d simply put them at below 50/50 odds. We’re nonetheless awaiting official affirmation on each.
The trip rosters for these choices are dictated by staffing and budgetary constraints, which is among the the reason why TRON Lightcycle Run is inexplicably nonetheless not a part of the Early Entry lineup at Magic Kingdom. (Though that excuse is carrying skinny.) That’s one other excessive case, although, and I wouldn’t wager on Check Observe taking that lengthy to be added to the ‘further hours’ lineups. My guess is that it occurs in August 2025.
Check Observe’s reopening continues to be virtually a month away, so we may see all of this being squared away by then, nevertheless it wouldn’t shock us if it’s not. Check Observe is absolutely wanted for each units of ‘further hours,’ because the trip rosters for each are fairly skinny, and if even one attraction has downtime (as is usually the case), it exacerbates wait occasions elsewhere.
That is very true throughout Prolonged Night Hours at EPCOT throughout the summer season months. That perk may be superior or terrible relying upon downtime and climate, and we’ve had some tough nights in August and September when ExEH is definitely worse than a daily day at EPCOT. With Prolonged Night Hours transferring from Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom beginning in July, it will be a pleasant little win to have Check Observe again for the perk.
Finally, we (as soon as once more) suggest trying out Finest Time-Saving Methods for Walt Disney World, which is the results of in depth ‘testing’ to find out one of the best and worst methods to beat the crowds. One huge factor to notice is that the entire headliners at EPCOT are very unfold out. When utilizing Lightning Lane Multi-Cross, you may must do a number 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. We’ll be revisiting this information, together with Early Entry and Prolonged Night Hours technique, shortly after Check Observe reopens (and is eligible for these further hours).
In case you are not acquainted with the Lightning Lane Multi-Cross service or are already feeling misplaced, begin by seeing our Information to Lightning Lane Multi Cross & Single Cross at Walt Disney World for the entire foundational need-to-know data about this substitute free of charge FastPass+. This entire system is complicated and convoluted, so that you may need a query or two-dozen. That solutions the entire most typical ones we’ve been receiving from readers.
Planning a Walt Disney World journey? Study resorts on our Walt Disney World Accommodations Evaluations web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Evaluations. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Suggestions for Saving Cash on Walt Disney World Tickets submit. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys submit takes a novel have a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Experience Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, one of the best place to start out is our Walt Disney World Journey Planning Information for every thing you have to know!
YOUR THOUGHTS
Are you excited for the grand opening of Check Observe? Glad that it’ll have standby line, or would you like a digital queue? What about Check Observe getting Lightning Lane Multi-Cross standing versus Single Cross? Ideas on Soarin’ being downgraded to Tier B? Do you agree or disagree with our recommendation? Any questions we will help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even while you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!
Walt Disney World has revealed particulars about Lightning Lane lineup at EPCOT as soon as Check Observe 3.0 debuts on July 22, 2025 and the way the strains will work for the reimagined trip. Questioning whether or not the new-look thrill trip will likely be Multi-Cross or Single Cross? Digital Queue or standby line? Trickle down results for Remy’s Ratatouille Journey, Frozen Ever After, or Soarin? We’ve acquired you lined!
Let’s begin with the fundamentals, which is that Walt Disney World introduced that Check Observe will formally open on July 22, 2025. So common ticket holders have to attend one other full month (virtually) earlier than taking a spin on the reimagined trip. In between from time to time, there will likely be a variety of previews and (hopefully) a number of days of sentimental openings.
Imagineers together with groups from company alliance associate Chevrolet have reached again into historical past for inspiration from the unique World of Movement, and have introduced that spirit of optimism to the following iteration of Check Observe. They’re pushing innovation ahead and celebrating humanity’s enduring drive on the thrilling highway to a brighter tomorrow.
One huge query within the lead-up to Check Observe 3.0 is whether or not it will use a digital queue or standby line. With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind lastly dropping its digital queue after over one-thousand days and Check Observe not needing a VQ beforehand, the reply to this most likely appeared apparent.
Then again, Splash Mountain by no means wanted a digital queue, and but Tiana’s Bayou Journey ended up with one–and lengthy after the preliminary surge in demand had ended. Not solely that, however Check Observe is utilizing a digital queue throughout CM and AP previews. That coupled with heightened demand for the preliminary reopening interval plus weather-induced downtime throughout storm season may make Walt Disney World give consideration to utilizing a digital queue for Check Observe.
Thankfully, that’s not the case. Check Observe 3.0 will use a standby line as soon as it reopens on July 22, 2025.
There’ll NOT be a digital queue for Check Observe–it’ll both be ready within the common ole queue like each different attraction (proper now) at Walt Disney World, or line-skipping through the pay-to-play Lightning Lane system.
Phew. Walt Disney World eradicated digital queues largely to scale back confusion and friction, and fortunately, Check Observe isn’t going to be the attraction that causes that to alter. I’m relieved. I’d relatively wait in a ~300 minute line on opening day if it involves that than have to jot down one other treatise on digital queues.
The opposite huge improvement is that Check Observe will likely be a part of Lightning Lane Multi-Cross when it reopens on July 22, 2025. It’s going to NOT be a part of Lightning Lane Single Cross, that means it can’t be bought on an a la carte foundation. It’ll be a part of the ‘bundle’ choice that options two tiers at EPCOT.
With Check Observe returning, one other trip is being ‘downgraded’ from the highest tier. Right here’s what the lineup for Lightning Lane Multi-Cross at EPCOT appears to be like like as of July 22, 2025:
Group A: Select as much as one expertise from this tier:
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
- Check Observe
Soarin’ Across the World
Group B: Select your different 2 experiences—or all 3—from this tier:
- Soarin’ Across the World
- Disney and Pixar Brief Movie Pageant
- Journey into Creativeness with Figment
- Dwelling with the Land
- Mission: SPACE
- The Seas with Nemo & Pals
- Spaceship Earth
- Turtle Speak with Crush
Whereas we had been fairly assured about Check Observe 3.0 having a standby line versus a digital queue and Multi-Cross versus Single Cross, we had been far much less sure about Soarin’ Across the World being downgraded. That was the most important wildcard, which we seen as 50/50. If something, this is the large information right here–not the ‘queue standing’ of Check Observe 3.0.
Tes Observe being prime tier isn’t an excessive amount of of a shock. Underneath the prior FastPass+ system, each Check Observe and Frozen Ever After had been prime tier picks, as was Soarin’ Across the World. Remy’s Ratatouille Journey didn’t exist then, however the nighttime spectaculars (on the time) had been top-tier picks. Which means that there’s really one fewer top-tier Lightning Lane (3 vs. 4), though three new rides have opened at EPCOT since FastPass+ was retired!
As a normal matter, EPCOT is nice at absorbing crowds…it’s simply gentle on headliner points of interest which can be a part of LLMP. That’s the issue with Lightning Lane Multi-Cross on a day with low to average crowd ranges–you gained’t save sufficient time on the overwhelming majority of eligible points of interest to make the acquisition well worth the cash until you’re Park Hopping. On days with greater crowds, you might not have the ability to get a very good 4th decide as a result of the highest tier choices will all be gone.
Lightning Lane Multi Cross can be arguably not well worth the time at EPCOT, as there’s a excessive chance that the line-skipping service will drive you to criss-cross the park relatively than doing issues as you naturally arrive to them whereas navigating usually. Hopefully the pre-booking obviates this to some extent, nevertheless it can’t presumably be excellent since you may’t concurrently choose the three rides the place it’s wanted most.
As for the way this alteration impacts the Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Experience Rankings at EPCOT, it’s going to provide a near-term enhance to Check Observe 3.0. That a lot is simple, as the brand new trip scent will take at the least a number of months to put on off.
This may proceed past summer season, particularly as the vacation season and now winter are standard occasions for non-local followers to take journeys. We’d count on Check Observe 3.0 to be the #1 Lightning Lane Multi-Cross decide at EPCOT by at the least March 2026 because of this.
Long run, it really wouldn’t shock me if it maintains that spot. That is much less about Check Observe 3.0 itself and whether or not the reimagined trip evaluations properly or is seen as higher than its predecessor. Truthfully, that doesn’t matter that a lot in the long run. Most of the people notion of this attraction is basically predicated on the velocity loop, which is unchanged.
As a substitute, that is extra about Check Observe 3.0 being the one prime tier grownup trip in Lightning Lane Multi-Cross lineup versus two family-friendly points of interest. If solely Remy’s Ratatouille Journey or Frozen Ever After had been top-tier, both one can be the #1 decide–and pretty simply!
However as an alternative, they’re each there, forcing households to decide on between the 2. This successfully dilutes demand between the 2, and permits Check Observe to hurry into the pole place by advantage of no in-class competitors. That is doubly true now that Soarin’ has been downgraded.
Accordingly, listed here are up to date Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Tier 1 rankings for EPCOT by 2026:
- Check Observe
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
- Frozen Ever After
Talking of which, Soarin’ Across the World immediately turns into the plain #1 decide for second tier picks. It’s so clearly the runaway favourite that I wouldn’t be stunned if it turns into probably the most troublesome Lightning Lane to e-book at EPCOT.
The underlying rationale for that is much like the above–there isn’t any different in-class competitors for the #1 second-tier Lightning Lane Multi-Cross attraction, so there’s nothing to dilute demand. Possibly Dwelling with the Land throughout the vacation season? In any other case, the overwhelming majority of LLMP purchasers are going to be attempting for Soarin’ Across the World.
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how this shakes out in observe, and whether or not Soarin’ Across the World turns into so aggressive that, even with Check Observe again within the LLMP lineup, it nonetheless turns into powerful to justify the paid line-skipping choice for those who’re staying off-site. For on-site visitors, Lightning Lane Multi-Cross positively is extra engaging at EPCOT. This makes us extra inclined to buy it (shopping for on July 22 is a no brainer, however we’ll most likely additionally get it this vacation season for our household journey–one thing we didn’t do final yr).
If you wish to skip line-skipping totally, 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 presents 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 and Prolonged Night Hours. Check Observe was beforehand a part of each these ‘further hours’ at EPCOT lineups. There may be each purpose to imagine it’ll be a part of each once more in due time.
Nevertheless, it’s doable it gained’t be a part of one or each lineups instantly. It appears unlikely that Check Observe will likely be a part of Early Entry on July 22, and I’d most likely wager towards it being a part of Prolonged Night Hours on July 28, 2025. Neither are outdoors the realm of chance, I’d simply put them at below 50/50 odds. We’re nonetheless awaiting official affirmation on each.
The trip rosters for these choices are dictated by staffing and budgetary constraints, which is among the the reason why TRON Lightcycle Run is inexplicably nonetheless not a part of the Early Entry lineup at Magic Kingdom. (Though that excuse is carrying skinny.) That’s one other excessive case, although, and I wouldn’t wager on Check Observe taking that lengthy to be added to the ‘further hours’ lineups. My guess is that it occurs in August 2025.
Check Observe’s reopening continues to be virtually a month away, so we may see all of this being squared away by then, nevertheless it wouldn’t shock us if it’s not. Check Observe is absolutely wanted for each units of ‘further hours,’ because the trip rosters for each are fairly skinny, and if even one attraction has downtime (as is usually the case), it exacerbates wait occasions elsewhere.
That is very true throughout Prolonged Night Hours at EPCOT throughout the summer season months. That perk may be superior or terrible relying upon downtime and climate, and we’ve had some tough nights in August and September when ExEH is definitely worse than a daily day at EPCOT. With Prolonged Night Hours transferring from Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom beginning in July, it will be a pleasant little win to have Check Observe again for the perk.
Finally, we (as soon as once more) suggest trying out Finest Time-Saving Methods for Walt Disney World, which is the results of in depth ‘testing’ to find out one of the best and worst methods to beat the crowds. One huge factor to notice is that the entire headliners at EPCOT are very unfold out. When utilizing Lightning Lane Multi-Cross, you may must do a number 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. We’ll be revisiting this information, together with Early Entry and Prolonged Night Hours technique, shortly after Check Observe reopens (and is eligible for these further hours).
In case you are not acquainted with the Lightning Lane Multi-Cross service or are already feeling misplaced, begin by seeing our Information to Lightning Lane Multi Cross & Single Cross at Walt Disney World for the entire foundational need-to-know data about this substitute free of charge FastPass+. This entire system is complicated and convoluted, so that you may need a query or two-dozen. That solutions the entire most typical ones we’ve been receiving from readers.
Planning a Walt Disney World journey? Study resorts on our Walt Disney World Accommodations Evaluations web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Evaluations. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Suggestions for Saving Cash on Walt Disney World Tickets submit. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys submit takes a novel have a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Experience Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, one of the best place to start out is our Walt Disney World Journey Planning Information for every thing you have to know!
YOUR THOUGHTS
Are you excited for the grand opening of Check Observe? Glad that it’ll have standby line, or would you like a digital queue? What about Check Observe getting Lightning Lane Multi-Cross standing versus Single Cross? Ideas on Soarin’ being downgraded to Tier B? Do you agree or disagree with our recommendation? Any questions we will help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even while you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!
Walt Disney World has revealed particulars about Lightning Lane lineup at EPCOT as soon as Check Observe 3.0 debuts on July 22, 2025 and the way the strains will work for the reimagined trip. Questioning whether or not the new-look thrill trip will likely be Multi-Cross or Single Cross? Digital Queue or standby line? Trickle down results for Remy’s Ratatouille Journey, Frozen Ever After, or Soarin? We’ve acquired you lined!
Let’s begin with the fundamentals, which is that Walt Disney World introduced that Check Observe will formally open on July 22, 2025. So common ticket holders have to attend one other full month (virtually) earlier than taking a spin on the reimagined trip. In between from time to time, there will likely be a variety of previews and (hopefully) a number of days of sentimental openings.
Imagineers together with groups from company alliance associate Chevrolet have reached again into historical past for inspiration from the unique World of Movement, and have introduced that spirit of optimism to the following iteration of Check Observe. They’re pushing innovation ahead and celebrating humanity’s enduring drive on the thrilling highway to a brighter tomorrow.
One huge query within the lead-up to Check Observe 3.0 is whether or not it will use a digital queue or standby line. With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind lastly dropping its digital queue after over one-thousand days and Check Observe not needing a VQ beforehand, the reply to this most likely appeared apparent.
Then again, Splash Mountain by no means wanted a digital queue, and but Tiana’s Bayou Journey ended up with one–and lengthy after the preliminary surge in demand had ended. Not solely that, however Check Observe is utilizing a digital queue throughout CM and AP previews. That coupled with heightened demand for the preliminary reopening interval plus weather-induced downtime throughout storm season may make Walt Disney World give consideration to utilizing a digital queue for Check Observe.
Thankfully, that’s not the case. Check Observe 3.0 will use a standby line as soon as it reopens on July 22, 2025.
There’ll NOT be a digital queue for Check Observe–it’ll both be ready within the common ole queue like each different attraction (proper now) at Walt Disney World, or line-skipping through the pay-to-play Lightning Lane system.
Phew. Walt Disney World eradicated digital queues largely to scale back confusion and friction, and fortunately, Check Observe isn’t going to be the attraction that causes that to alter. I’m relieved. I’d relatively wait in a ~300 minute line on opening day if it involves that than have to jot down one other treatise on digital queues.
The opposite huge improvement is that Check Observe will likely be a part of Lightning Lane Multi-Cross when it reopens on July 22, 2025. It’s going to NOT be a part of Lightning Lane Single Cross, that means it can’t be bought on an a la carte foundation. It’ll be a part of the ‘bundle’ choice that options two tiers at EPCOT.
With Check Observe returning, one other trip is being ‘downgraded’ from the highest tier. Right here’s what the lineup for Lightning Lane Multi-Cross at EPCOT appears to be like like as of July 22, 2025:
Group A: Select as much as one expertise from this tier:
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
- Check Observe
Soarin’ Across the World
Group B: Select your different 2 experiences—or all 3—from this tier:
- Soarin’ Across the World
- Disney and Pixar Brief Movie Pageant
- Journey into Creativeness with Figment
- Dwelling with the Land
- Mission: SPACE
- The Seas with Nemo & Pals
- Spaceship Earth
- Turtle Speak with Crush
Whereas we had been fairly assured about Check Observe 3.0 having a standby line versus a digital queue and Multi-Cross versus Single Cross, we had been far much less sure about Soarin’ Across the World being downgraded. That was the most important wildcard, which we seen as 50/50. If something, this is the large information right here–not the ‘queue standing’ of Check Observe 3.0.
Tes Observe being prime tier isn’t an excessive amount of of a shock. Underneath the prior FastPass+ system, each Check Observe and Frozen Ever After had been prime tier picks, as was Soarin’ Across the World. Remy’s Ratatouille Journey didn’t exist then, however the nighttime spectaculars (on the time) had been top-tier picks. Which means that there’s really one fewer top-tier Lightning Lane (3 vs. 4), though three new rides have opened at EPCOT since FastPass+ was retired!
As a normal matter, EPCOT is nice at absorbing crowds…it’s simply gentle on headliner points of interest which can be a part of LLMP. That’s the issue with Lightning Lane Multi-Cross on a day with low to average crowd ranges–you gained’t save sufficient time on the overwhelming majority of eligible points of interest to make the acquisition well worth the cash until you’re Park Hopping. On days with greater crowds, you might not have the ability to get a very good 4th decide as a result of the highest tier choices will all be gone.
Lightning Lane Multi Cross can be arguably not well worth the time at EPCOT, as there’s a excessive chance that the line-skipping service will drive you to criss-cross the park relatively than doing issues as you naturally arrive to them whereas navigating usually. Hopefully the pre-booking obviates this to some extent, nevertheless it can’t presumably be excellent since you may’t concurrently choose the three rides the place it’s wanted most.
As for the way this alteration impacts the Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Experience Rankings at EPCOT, it’s going to provide a near-term enhance to Check Observe 3.0. That a lot is simple, as the brand new trip scent will take at the least a number of months to put on off.
This may proceed past summer season, particularly as the vacation season and now winter are standard occasions for non-local followers to take journeys. We’d count on Check Observe 3.0 to be the #1 Lightning Lane Multi-Cross decide at EPCOT by at the least March 2026 because of this.
Long run, it really wouldn’t shock me if it maintains that spot. That is much less about Check Observe 3.0 itself and whether or not the reimagined trip evaluations properly or is seen as higher than its predecessor. Truthfully, that doesn’t matter that a lot in the long run. Most of the people notion of this attraction is basically predicated on the velocity loop, which is unchanged.
As a substitute, that is extra about Check Observe 3.0 being the one prime tier grownup trip in Lightning Lane Multi-Cross lineup versus two family-friendly points of interest. If solely Remy’s Ratatouille Journey or Frozen Ever After had been top-tier, both one can be the #1 decide–and pretty simply!
However as an alternative, they’re each there, forcing households to decide on between the 2. This successfully dilutes demand between the 2, and permits Check Observe to hurry into the pole place by advantage of no in-class competitors. That is doubly true now that Soarin’ has been downgraded.
Accordingly, listed here are up to date Lightning Lane Multi-Cross Tier 1 rankings for EPCOT by 2026:
- Check Observe
- Remy’s Ratatouille Journey
- Frozen Ever After
Talking of which, Soarin’ Across the World immediately turns into the plain #1 decide for second tier picks. It’s so clearly the runaway favourite that I wouldn’t be stunned if it turns into probably the most troublesome Lightning Lane to e-book at EPCOT.
The underlying rationale for that is much like the above–there isn’t any different in-class competitors for the #1 second-tier Lightning Lane Multi-Cross attraction, so there’s nothing to dilute demand. Possibly Dwelling with the Land throughout the vacation season? In any other case, the overwhelming majority of LLMP purchasers are going to be attempting for Soarin’ Across the World.
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how this shakes out in observe, and whether or not Soarin’ Across the World turns into so aggressive that, even with Check Observe again within the LLMP lineup, it nonetheless turns into powerful to justify the paid line-skipping choice for those who’re staying off-site. For on-site visitors, Lightning Lane Multi-Cross positively is extra engaging at EPCOT. This makes us extra inclined to buy it (shopping for on July 22 is a no brainer, however we’ll most likely additionally get it this vacation season for our household journey–one thing we didn’t do final yr).
If you wish to skip line-skipping totally, 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 presents 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 and Prolonged Night Hours. Check Observe was beforehand a part of each these ‘further hours’ at EPCOT lineups. There may be each purpose to imagine it’ll be a part of each once more in due time.
Nevertheless, it’s doable it gained’t be a part of one or each lineups instantly. It appears unlikely that Check Observe will likely be a part of Early Entry on July 22, and I’d most likely wager towards it being a part of Prolonged Night Hours on July 28, 2025. Neither are outdoors the realm of chance, I’d simply put them at below 50/50 odds. We’re nonetheless awaiting official affirmation on each.
The trip rosters for these choices are dictated by staffing and budgetary constraints, which is among the the reason why TRON Lightcycle Run is inexplicably nonetheless not a part of the Early Entry lineup at Magic Kingdom. (Though that excuse is carrying skinny.) That’s one other excessive case, although, and I wouldn’t wager on Check Observe taking that lengthy to be added to the ‘further hours’ lineups. My guess is that it occurs in August 2025.
Check Observe’s reopening continues to be virtually a month away, so we may see all of this being squared away by then, nevertheless it wouldn’t shock us if it’s not. Check Observe is absolutely wanted for each units of ‘further hours,’ because the trip rosters for each are fairly skinny, and if even one attraction has downtime (as is usually the case), it exacerbates wait occasions elsewhere.
That is very true throughout Prolonged Night Hours at EPCOT throughout the summer season months. That perk may be superior or terrible relying upon downtime and climate, and we’ve had some tough nights in August and September when ExEH is definitely worse than a daily day at EPCOT. With Prolonged Night Hours transferring from Magic Kingdom to Animal Kingdom beginning in July, it will be a pleasant little win to have Check Observe again for the perk.
Finally, we (as soon as once more) suggest trying out Finest Time-Saving Methods for Walt Disney World, which is the results of in depth ‘testing’ to find out one of the best and worst methods to beat the crowds. One huge factor to notice is that the entire headliners at EPCOT are very unfold out. When utilizing Lightning Lane Multi-Cross, you may must do a number 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. We’ll be revisiting this information, together with Early Entry and Prolonged Night Hours technique, shortly after Check Observe reopens (and is eligible for these further hours).
In case you are not acquainted with the Lightning Lane Multi-Cross service or are already feeling misplaced, begin by seeing our Information to Lightning Lane Multi Cross & Single Cross at Walt Disney World for the entire foundational need-to-know data about this substitute free of charge FastPass+. This entire system is complicated and convoluted, so that you may need a query or two-dozen. That solutions the entire most typical ones we’ve been receiving from readers.
Planning a Walt Disney World journey? Study resorts on our Walt Disney World Accommodations Evaluations web page. For the place to eat, learn our Walt Disney World Restaurant Evaluations. To economize on tickets or decide which sort to purchase, learn our Suggestions for Saving Cash on Walt Disney World Tickets submit. Our What to Pack for Disney Journeys submit takes a novel have a look at intelligent objects to take. For what to do and when to do it, our Walt Disney World Experience Guides will assist. For complete recommendation, one of the best place to start out is our Walt Disney World Journey Planning Information for every thing you have to know!
YOUR THOUGHTS
Are you excited for the grand opening of Check Observe? Glad that it’ll have standby line, or would you like a digital queue? What about Check Observe getting Lightning Lane Multi-Cross standing versus Single Cross? Ideas on Soarin’ being downgraded to Tier B? Do you agree or disagree with our recommendation? Any questions we will help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even while you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!
