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Why Lightning Lane Multi Pass Is Suddenly a MUST in EPCOT

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A MAJOR change has come to EPCOT’s newest E-Ticket attraction – – Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – – and it will cause a ripple effect that could change your entire EPCOT trip.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been running on Disney’s virtual queue system since the attraction first opened in May of 2022. However, in February of 2025 Disney announced that the ride would be transitioning over to a traditional queue system as of February 25th. This queue change has ramifications not only for riding Cosmic Rewind, but for the park’s other rides, and even which entrance is best to access the park.

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4 Big Reasons Lightning Lanes Will Be More Useful in Disney World in 2025

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Disney World’s pay-to-skip-the-line system has seen many changes over the last few years. 

Dumbo Lightning Lane

While the service’s names and rules have changed, it still is a tool to help you get through attraction and ride queues faster so you can enjoy more during your park day. 2025 is a year of big change at Disney World, which is why choosing to purchase Lightning Lane this year will be especially beneficial. 

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Hey Disney, This Smugglers Run Ride Change Isn’t Permanent…Right?

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There are different ways that you can make your time waiting for Disney World rides and attractions a bit shorter. 

Cosmic Rewind Queue

The most obvious one is purchasing Lighting Lane Multi, Single, or Premier Pass. You can also wait in the single rider line if a ride offers it. Well, a new way to “skip” the line at Disney World just debuted, and then was quietly removed just weeks later. 

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NEWS: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Disney Over DAS Policy Changes

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A new class action lawsuit has been filed against the Walt Disney Company.

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Disney’s Disability Access Service, better known as DAS, has received controversial updates in recent years. Disney’s changes have made the service even more limited, which has caused many people to be dissatisfied with Disney’s accommodations for those with disabilities. Now, a new class action has been filed against both the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Inspire Health Alliance in the state of California due to the changes that were made to DAS at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort.

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ALERT! Lightning Lane Prices Are Increasing SOON at Disney World

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This isn’t an update we’re pumped about.

Tree of Life

Planning a trip to Disney World includes budgeting, deciding which restaurants are worth your time, and picking out your must-dos in each park. It can be a lot to plan as things change around the parks but this latest change is going to hit you right in the wallet. 

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This Lightning Lane Mistake Almost Destroyed My Magic Kingdom Day — Here’s How I Saved It!

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So, I had the perfect Magic Kingdom plan – until I didn’t.

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If you’ve ever stared at your phone in horror, realizing you’re about to miss your Lightning Lane return time, you know the sinking feeling I had. I thought my day was doomed, but I quickly learned there’s a way to turn things around. If you’re in the same boat, don’t panic! Here’s how I salvaged my day with a few strategic moves that you can use, too.

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February Prices CONFIRMED for Disney World’s Lightning Lane System

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Updated as of February 1st, 2025

Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass premiered in 2024, replacing the previous Genie+ skip-the-line system.

Lightning Lane

For a fee, this service allows you to skip the long standby lines at rides and use the shorter Lightning Lane queues instead. Now, we’ve tried this service out over and over to get you all the best tips and tricks on how to use it. Also, in case you didn’t know, you can purchase it IN ADVANCE of your Disney World trip. So that means we get a good idea of what prices are going to be in the future. So let’s take a look at the Lightning Lane prices in February 2025.

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There’s a New Lightning Lane Trend in Disney World…and We Need It To Be Over Yesterday

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There is so much happening in Disney World!

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From the new Monsters Inc. Land to the closing of DinoLand U.S.A. and even new parades and shows, there is a lot of excitement happening in the Disney theme parks! One thing we don’t like is this new trend we’re seeing in Disney World and what it’s costing us!

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NEWS: A Major Lightning Lane CHANGE Begins Today in Disney World

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A major change starts in Disney World today!

Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle

Disney planning in 2025 requires thinking about things like the Disney Dining Plan, major closures for the year, and the brand new changes to Disney’s skip-the-line service. Speaking of some of those big changes, they begin today, January 21st, 2025, and we have all the details right here!

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NEWS: Technical Issues Hit Lightning Lanes on the Disney World App

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Something strange is happening on the My Disney Experience app, and it has been ongoing for two days.

Cinderella Castle

When you look on the Disney World app, you can usually see Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and Premier Pass prices for up to 21 days out. It’s a great way to plan your budget for your upcoming trips if you plan to purchase any of these passes. However, over the past couple of days, the app has been having some technical difficulties.

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