Prebooking up to (3) Lightning Lanes up to 7 days before your vacation arrival date. That is, for guests staying on property at one of Disney‘s hotels, Shades of Green, or the Swan and Dolphin collection. In fact, if that’s you, you can pre-book Lightning Lanes for your entire vacation (up to 14 days) a full week before your arrival date.

Effectively, these hotel guests can book up to 21 days in advance. No body else is able to pre-book until 3 days before the date of their visit. Like we needed another reason to stay on property at Disney World.

Well we’ve been absolutely stalking Lightning Lane availability ever since it began last week and this is by far the most difficult one to secure.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Disney World’s newest attraction is undeniably popular! And the only way to ride is with the Multi-pass or a Virtual Queue. Guests are flocking to the resort specifically to experience this ride and the inclusivity it brings to the parks.

Which means it’s nearly impossible to get. In fact, Lightning Lane return times for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure have been sold out days in advance ever since July 24th.

We just did our first pre-booking for an upcoming trip and there was absolutely no available return times. Even on the last day of the trip, which was a full 11 days away Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was completely sold out.

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Top Tips to Secure

But there’s no need to worry, even if Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is at the top of your to-do list. You just might be able to snag this elusive Lightning Lane using our tips and tricks – and a bit of luck.

Stay on Property

Look, I’m not going to sugar coat this. The chances of Riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure drop dramatically if you’re not staying at a participating resort. There are so many hotels at Disney World, and some, like All Star Sports, can be booked for around $100 a night!

This gives you a 4+ day advantage over the general public, which could give you the edge you need. Especially if you’re visiting during a slower time of year. If you’re able to sneak it into your budget, this splurge will get you much closer to the Bayou.

Book Late

In your trip, that is. Make Magic Kingdom the last park that you visit, giving you even more of a head start on those Lightning Lane reservations. And the longer your trip, the better. Not just because it’s extra time at Disney, but because you’ll get access to pre-book those last days before many other folks.

Don’t Give Up!

People’s plans change. Keep checking in the app in the days leading up to your visit for new availability. Even on the day of your visit, keep an eye out for Lightning Lane return times in the My Disney Experience app. It’s pretty common for guests to get stuck in a line, or stay longer than expected at lunch and need to adjust their return time or even cancel.

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