If you are purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for your upcoming Disney World vacation in 2025, you might want to avoid these dates.

While some of us still remember when the skip-the-line service at Disney World was FREE, that is no longer the case. We have seen Lightning Lane prices start at $15 per day, but let’s talk about when those prices go up by 61% in some cases. This is when we can likely see surge pricing in 2025.

Spring Break

If you are heading to Disney World for Spring Break this year, we already know when to expect those peak prices for Lightning Lane. April 11th and 12th prices will rise to $37 for Magic Kingdom, $28 for EPCOT,  $32 for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $25. On April 13th through 19th, prices hit peak. You will pay $39 for Magic Kingdom, $32 for EPCOT, $35 for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for $29.

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The Last Saturday in October

In 2024, we saw prices increase on the last Saturday of October. This could be crowds coming to experience Halloween in the parks before the end of the season. This could change this year, but based on last year, it could happen.

Prices from October 26th, 2024:

• Magic Kingdom — $35.00
• EPCOT — $24.00
• Hollywood Studios — $29.00
• Animal Kingdom — $19.00

A Few Days in November

There were a few days last November when we saw a jump in prices. While it is not clear why the crowds were larger these days, it could happen to you on your November trip, even if you aren’t traveling on Thanksgiving. On November 10th, 13th, 16th, and 18th prices were the following:

• Magic Kingdom — $35.00
• EPCOT — $26.00
• Hollywood Studios — $32.00
• Animal Kingdom — $22.00

Thanksgiving Day

If you are at Disney World on Thanksgiving Day, you can expect to pay a higher price for Lightning Lane. Below were the prices for Lightning Lane in 2024:

• Magic Kingdom — $35.00
• EPCOT — $21.00
• Hollywood Studios — $27.00
• Animal Kingdom — $17.00

A Few Days in December

December can bring large crowds to the parks looking to celebrate the holidays. In December 2024, the 2nd, 4th, 7th ,11th, and 14th saw a rise in pricing. We could see some increases over a few days this year as well.

• Magic Kingdom — $35.00
• EPCOT — $24.00
• Hollywood Studios — $24.00
• Animal Kingdom — $17.00

Christmas Week

Christmas week is known for being one of the most popular times of the year. Beginning December 24th through December 30th, Lightning Lane prices hit their peaks. Last year, prices were the following:

• Magic Kingdom — $39.00
• EPCOT — $32.00
• Hollywood Studios — $35.00
• Animal Kingdom — $29.00

New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve is another day you will likely find premium pricing for Lightning Lane. Last year the pricing was:

• Magic Kingdom — $39.00
• EPCOT — $32.00
• Hollywood Studios — $35.00
• Animal Kingdom — $29.00

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