Disney World is already one of the priciest vacation spots for families, but a new change could make it even more expensive. Between park tickets, food, hotel stays, and extras, costs have steadily gone up — and the newest tweak to Lightning Lane Multi Pass may be the thing that pushes some budgets over the edge.
Lightning Lane’s “Intro” Price Phase May Be Ending
When Disney rolled out Lightning Lane Multi Pass in 2024, it replaced Genie+ and gave guests the ability to reserve up to three rides in advance, then grab more throughout the day. It was pitched as a convenient way to skip the standby lines, but convenience has never been cheap at Disney.
Right now, prices for Multi Pass shift depending on the park and date, meaning you’ll pay more on busy days. For a family of four, that difference can add up fast — and history shows Disney rarely keeps add-on prices steady for long. Genie+ started at $15 per person in 2021 and hit $35 in less than two years.
Why the Price Could Climb Soon
Starting September 11, The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure will join the Multi Pass lineup. While it’s a “tier two” selection and not considered a headliner like TRON Lightcycle / Run, it’s still a family favorite. More attractions mean more value in Disney’s eyes — and “more value” has a way of translating into “higher price.”
Adding popular shows and rides makes the service appealing to a broader audience, and higher demand often sparks price increases.
What $100+ Per Day Looks Like
Let’s say the Multi Pass price jumps to over $30 per person on a busy day — something Disney has already tested with previous offerings. For a family of four, that’s $120 before tax for one day of skipping lines. If you add in Lightning Lane Single Passes for top-tier rides not covered under Multi Pass, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, your daily total climbs even higher.
Over a weeklong trip, that could mean nearly $800 just for line-skipping perks.
Why Disney Has No Reason to Hold Back
From a business perspective, Disney knows families will pay for convenience — especially after committing thousands to the trip itself. Once you’ve invested that much, another $100 a day feels like a “worth it” splurge. And with guests able to pre-purchase Multi Pass before arriving, Disney locks in that revenue in advance.
Bottom line: If you’re heading to Disney World soon, expect Lightning Lane Multi Pass to become an even bigger line item on your vacation budget. The magic’s still there — it just might cost more to skip the wait for it.
