Disney World Confirms New Lightning Lane Pricing, Starting February 2026
Disney just nudged Lightning Lane pricing higher again, and this time it feels different. There wasn’t a splashy announcement or a bold headline. Guests simply opened the app while planning February trips and noticed the totals climbing. The real surprise wasn’t the increase. It was how quickly guests accepted it and continued purchasing.
If anyone thought late 2025 represented the ceiling, February 2026 delivered a clear answer.
Understanding the Current Lightning Lane Structure
Before breaking down what happened in mid-February, it helps to revisit how the system works today.
Lightning Lane replaced Genie+ with three primary purchase options. The Multi Pass allows guests to reserve return times for multiple attractions within a single park. The Single Pass covers the most in-demand rides that are not part of the Multi Pass lineup. Then there’s the Premier Pass, the top-tier option that grants one-time access to each available Lightning Lane attraction in a park without requiring specific time selections.
Each park prices these differently. Magic Kingdom usually commands the highest rates, followed by EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, depending on crowd levels. Single-Pass attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Rise of the Resistance, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Avatar: Flight of Passage can sell out on their own even when other options remain available.
That flexibility allows Disney to adjust pricing and inventory quickly. February showed how effective that strategy can be.
Prices Were Already at Record Levels
The February spike didn’t come out of nowhere. By late 2025, already set new high-water marks.
Magic Kingdom Multi Pass reached $42–$45 on peak days. EPCOT climbed to $35–$37. Hollywood Studios peaked between $37–$39. Animal Kingdom hit $35 during higher-demand periods.
Single-Pass pricing rose, too. TRON reached $23. Flight of Passage climbed to $19. Guardians saw smaller incremental increases. Those figures established new ceilings heading into winter.
Then Presidents’ Day week arrived.
February 12–18: Premier Pass Sellouts
Demand became apparent during the Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day stretch.
Magic Kingdom’s Premier Pass sold out for nearly a whole week, running from February 12 through February 18, including February 13–17 consecutively. Hollywood Studios sold out Premier Pass from February 13–15. EPCOT experienced sellouts on February 14 and February 16. Animal Kingdom, however, generally maintained availability.
Magic Kingdom also hit the top price tier, with Premier Pass reaching $449 per person. Animal Kingdom ranged roughly from $129 to $199. Even at those prices, Magic Kingdom inventory disappeared for days at a time.
That kind of sustained sellout sends a clear signal.
Multi Pass and Individual Ride Pressure
Premier wasn’t the only product feeling strain.
EPCOT Multi Pass sold out from February 12–17. Magic Kingdom Multi Pass exceeded $40 and showed minimal availability, almost selling out each day. Hollywood Studios experienced heavy Multi Pass demand February 13–15. Animal Kingdom remained more available overall.
Individual Single-Pass attractions also sold out on many days between February 13 and 16. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON, Guardians, Rise of the Resistance, and Flight of Passage all reported sellouts during that window. On February 17, several items remained limited or sold out, especially at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.
Walk-up Lightning Lane access for top attractions became scarce.
Why This Week Matters
Presidents’ Day week drives winter crowds, but it doesn’t typically match summer or Christmas levels. Yet February 12–18 produced sustained inventory pressure across multiple parks.
Magic Kingdom’s Premier Pass sold out for almost a whole week. EPCOT’s Multi Pass disappeared for five straight days. Hollywood Studios concentrated its sellouts around Valentine’s weekend. Animal Kingdom stood out with more consistent availability, though pricing remained elevated.
Guests proved they will pay record prices when crowds rise, even outside peak seasons.
The Bigger Implication
When a $449 Premier Pass clears inventory for multiple consecutive days, Disney receives confirmation. The pricing model works.
Multi Pass exceeding $40 didn’t slow buyers. EPCOT’s five-day Multi Pass sellout reinforced that mid-tier demand remains strong.
February didn’t see universal sellouts across all parks. But it showed multi-day pressure across several simultaneously.
As long as guests continue purchasing these levels, Disney has little reason to pull the plug. If anything, February may represent the new baseline during high-demand windows.
