Lightning Lane Strategy for Epcot: Our Best Tips & Tricks for Multi Pass at Walt Disney World

[@katiewiegand7222]

No one makes better lightning lane videos than ear scouts!!

[@EarScouts]

Aww - thanks so much, Katie! ☺️

[@GMC83]

True. This is where I go for all the latest. Getting ready for the next trip in June

[@gabrielterra3737]

You are the best on Disney’s tips and tricks. Even for me, that live in Brazil. Your english is so clear and easy to understand. Thanks

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Gabriel! I’m so glad you’ve been finding our videos helpful. 😊

[@bobbowser2876]

A new Ear Scouts video makes me happy! 😊

[@melissabiskupic5061]

Every time!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks, Bob! Hope you enjoyed this one! 😃

[@EarScouts]

😊

[@seeing.the.serendipity]

The hand of cards is such a great analogy, and it's awesome how it can still be combined with 'playing the slots'. Thank you for another clear, calm, fun, and helpful video Rob!

[@Sunbeach24]

This is the best! All who want to know more about LLs should tune in to Ear Scouts!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much! Glad you found this one helpful. 😃

[@victoriastalder]

When you said one of the best things is seeing the joy from other people, I thought that was the most wholesome thing! Makes my heart smile!! 😄💕

[@CatMurray]

You are a genius and so easy to follow! You have made our vacations so much better and we go to Disney multiple times a year! Thank you.

[@xwpfan2]

Ear Scouts is the best out there for LL tips and tricks! Thanks so much!

[@Meeshwell]

Btw - every time I see that Patreon list grow at the end of the videos it makes me so happy for you guys!

[@camilacoutinhooliveira9452]

Been planning for a disney trip this December and your LL videos are for sure the most well-explained I could find! Thank you so much for all the tips and demonstrations, it really helps to visualize the whole process. Can't wait for MK and HS ❤😄

[@chandraau3411]

I really enjoyed this video. The "card system" is really creative and helped me understand the tier system so much better. Thank you!

[@RebeccaCristiano-lu2fu]

Love the story of the happy guest on the Frozen ride ❤️❤️

[@magicalvacations101]

Excellent video explaining multi pass! I’m a travel agent and I will be sharing this video with all of my clients. Can’t wait to see the other parks and interested to see how the premiere pass continues to impact future use.

[@saramckay394]

This is so helpful and I love how you explain everything!

[@wendyfarrell5281]

Thanks for the tip on tapping back and forth between parks instead of “sliding”!

[@MBBallard-c9g]

Your videos are so helpful!!! And it was great to meet you when we were at Jollywood Nights on the 9th!

[@caroledunn9073]

Great & helpful Video!!

[@laceyfletcher3183]

Rob! You are the best! My mom and I are here at Disney World together after a hard year, and we are SO READY to make the most of it with multi pass and single pass. Thank you for explaining it so clearly! We would love to treat you to a coffee at Joffrey’s outside of Hollywood Studios, Monday, November 18 around 2:30pm. (If you can’t make it, we understand.) Thanks for all you do to spread joy to all of us Disney fans!

[@laceyfletcher3183]

It is 9:45am, and we have already done Peter Pan, It’s a Small World, Little Mermaid, Thunder Mountain, Haunted Mansion and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. We have Slinky Dog, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and Winnie the Pooh in our pocket with Multipass, and we have Single Pass for Seven Dwarves Mine Train. Amazing Day!

[@sheriauttonberry2296]

Thank you SO MUCH for showing what it’s like to do this on a busy day!!! We always travel during the busiest times (ie, Thanksgiving/spring break) and I get so tired of the “the parks not that busy today” videos.

[@DebbieSchweitzer-n5u]

Another terrific video - thank you! Always such practical advice and I love how you focus pon not missing our on park time by being on your phone constantly!! Can't wait to see more of what you are planning!

[@TrevaSullins]

Another great video Ear Scouts!!!! Always learn something new with every video!!! Just watching your excitement is part of the joy of the videos!!! You are the best!!!!

[@stefanimastromatteo]

Thank you! Planning a trip for four to Epcot on 12/7 and this will be my first time with a multi pass lightning lane. Hoping it works out that we can ride all we’d like to!

[@suzannequebbeman4057]

Thank you for so many good tips! It made our Disney days go by so smoothly and thank you for being so sweet to stop and chat today when I saw you in the park!

[@EarScouts]

I’m so glad to hear that you found our videos helpful. Thank YOU for saying hello! 😀

[@skystitt1234567]

This video was super helpful, I need the same info for Magic Kingdom.

[@ejmurray3646]

This is perfect! I’m planning on a week long trip in January to all 4 parks. You’re always coming through for my family and I. Thanks Rob!

[@EarScouts]

Glad to hear this one was helpful for you! Hope you have an amazing vacation. 😃

[@traceyhill7784]

Great new tips Rob. Love your vlogs. Next trip May...fingers crossed this time we catch sight of you 😊

[@texasnavy12345]

Excellent video, as usual, but we really just glancing over the fact that you got a bonus Boyz II Men performance!?! 37:48 Really cool!!!

[@mamzellecaro133]

Hi Robert! I really appreciate all your videos, I speak french, i'm from Quebec, Canada and your informations is very clear to understand for me. You don't speak too fast like somebody else on KZbin Disney channels and that's wonderful. You are the best guy and an amazing KZbinr reporter. Also you're so funny and generous. Thank you so much!! I'm going to Disney in 32 days and i'm very happy to know your tips and tricks. I listen all your recommendations. I follow the guide, because you're the king of Disney Lightning Lane. We love you Robert! 😊 Take care!!!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this lovely note! I hope you have an amazing visit next month. Please say hello if you see us in the parks. 😃

[@mamzellecaro133]

@@EarScouts ohhhh yessss!! I really like to see you there. It will be so cool!!! For sure i will say hello.

[@yankeesusa1]

As always, on point. Hopefully you do some new ones for January and February since resort evening hours will be updated again.

[@jls7699]

It was such a pleasure meeting you outside of the Short Film Festival! Your videos are so informative and helpful. Thank you!

[@EarScouts]

Thank you for saying hello! Hope you had a great time at Epcot. 😀

[@jessicascraps4010]

As always the best lightening lane video comes from Rob !!!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks, Jessica! 😊

[@ThousanWhite]

FANTASTIC tips here!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@bweikie]

Not coming back from a (disappointing) day Epcot to see this posted!😂

[@yankeesusa1]

I don't think that lightning pass is needed here at Epcot but this video is still amazing and it's going to make my trip next year so much better.

[@krissykins2010]

Loving these videos! They are super helpful!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks, Krissy! 😀

[@antoniau3102]

Hi Rob! I'll be in Disney World for the next few months and these videos are so helpful. I'm sure my trip will be somewhat stress-free thanks to your videos and help!

[@EarScouts]

That sounds like an amazing visit! Hopefully our paths will cross in the parks while you’re here. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@stevee8260]

Always the best, Rob. Thank you. I have to say that as attendance picks up and with Premier Pass I’m concerned that booking certain rides will be very difficult. Thrill Data is already beginning to show low or no availability for popular rides even 7 days out.

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

Perfect timing, I’ll be heading there tomorrow.

[@EarScouts]

Hope you have an amazing Epcot day! 😊

[@lindsaykeegan1383]

Woohoo! So excited to see this before we are there next week 😊

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for watching, Lindsay! Hope you have a great vacation! 😃

[@Meeshwell]

Excellent info!! Looks like a fun day 😊 Interesting that you were able to tap in 35 mins late and it still turned green. Have you had a chance to test the limits even more? I’ve heard rumors of 2-3 hours leeway since multipass came out but I won’t believe it until I hear it from Ear Scouts!! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@havellas1]

You forgot to show us what you ate! 😅 That’s one of my favorites about your videos. ❤ A wonderful video though so thank you!

[@matthewbaltuskonis2549]

Experience d tip...If you go into the back of EPCOT near the Boardwalk Resort, you can do Remi Ratatoullie ride at rope drop. Standby line was 30 mins but the line moves quickly and its a 10 to 15 minutes wait for the first ride of the day

[@abicas7296]

Your tips are awesome!!!!🎉

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@erikat909]

I have no plans on visiting the parks soon. But I love your videos so much ❤

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Erika! 😊

[@coltondunlap6381]

I saw this guy filming the Tiki Statues at Magic Kingdom today- he looked legit.. so it caught my attention. Then as I passed by I heard him say, ‘it’s the most magical place in the world… to get spit on!’ 😂 Now here I am on KZbin looking up Skyline info, and I recognize your face in the suggested videos. Pretty sure that was you! Talk about “A SMALL WORLD”! 🌎 Thanks for the great content. Instant subscribe!✌🏻

[@EarScouts]

Welcome to the channel and thanks so much for subscribing! Those spitting camels will get you every time. 😅 Hope you enjoy our videos. 🙂

[@marissakoch1216]

Oh snap I’m going to Epcot morning of the marathon in Jan so interested to see this. But we’re gonna park hop midday

[@EarScouts]

Hi Marissa! Good luck with your RunDisney event day - it can get kinda crazy. 😄 We cover a lot more about hopping in our recent 27 Tips for Lightning Lane Multi Pass video.

[@BrianHellman]

Let's goooo! Love these videos.

[@EarScouts]

Thanks, Brian! I hope you enjoyed this one. 😃

[@CassandraCass-ml3ss]

Great video, excellent tips! Does Guardian of the Galaxy ride spin in circles? Thanks

[@Bettergoleft]

A question I haven’t seen addressed yet…If your Disney Resort reservation starts on a certain day, but your date based park ticket starts the next day….do you book seven days before your resort check in day or seven days before your first ticket day? Love Ear Scouts! You make learning the evolving systems so much fun! ❤

[@stevee8260]

7 days before your resort check in.

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Great video

[@EarScouts]

Thanks Martha! Glad you enjoyed this one! 😀

[@CherylMcWill]

Boyz II Men!! Saw a pic of the lines to get in that day… guessing that played a part in how busy it was ;)

[@EarScouts]

That was the biggest crowd I’ve yet seen for a festival concert. Everyone was so excited. I wish I had had time to watch more of the show.

[@briank1605]

Great video as always. you really are the best resource for all things lightning lane. One question. If i buy a single pass 7 days out and then am able to get a virtual que day of, can i cancel the single pass and get my money back

[@ricerca4314]

Have you thought about to do videos about Run Disney?

[@kisim7088]

I would’ve gone to Remy at park open lines not long typically. Then walked to frozen. Are there not early hours when run Disney happens? **I know this was plan to show LL. Love the videos do you have one from a Christmas week?

[@Jessica-uo3qc]

Your videos are so helpful!! I'd love to see a video on how to park hop with the new LLMP system. Which park(s) do you recommend we start with, and what park should we hop to in the afternoon?

[@thejohnnytapia123]

yeah I would love too! Im coming do DW December 1&2. My plan is doing Animal Kingdom (to ride Avatar and maybe 1 or 2 other rides) then go to MK. The next day I plan to do Hollywood (rise of resistance and a few others) then go to EPCOT to grab Cosmic Rewind (I will try to get a LL and virtual queue also)

[@EarScouts]

Hi Jessica! You should check out our last Genie Park Hopping video. While the Genie stuff is obviously out of date, we had a section in there where we went over the pros and cons of starting and ending with each of the parks on your park hopping day. I think you’d find that helpful in planning. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@EarScouts]

This is the video: Ultimate Guide to Park Hopping with Genie Plus in 2024: Tips for All Four Parks at Walt Disney World kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooSqh5aXeKemsK8

[@EarScouts]

That park suggestion section starts around the 11:40 mark

[@Jessica-uo3qc]

@@EarScouts I'll check it out. Thank you!!

[@Tarafic19]

Thanks for all your videos. They are extremely helpful especially for 1st timers. Were going end of January. Is there time to take the bus from the all stars to hollywood and get to the back entrance at epcot in time for early entry? Thanks!

[@EarScouts]

Hi Tarafic - glad to hear you have found our videos helpful! Yes, you can take the first bus, which will typically leave around 1 hour before early entry begins at Hollywood Studios. I would arrive at the bus stop 15 minutes before that time since the bus can arrive early and when the resort is crowded, the first bus may fill up before you get to board if you’re farther back in line. Hope you have a great trip!

[@randyv8232]

Ad someone who was not at a Disney hotel and recently been to Epcot, the lightning lane was kind of a hasel and not being in a Disney hotel really makes you feel like a second class citizen haha. It was still fun but i enjoyed the experience more at Animal Kingdom.

[@SMarcusTV]

Rob -- as always, such great information. Thank you! Off-topic question: do you always shoot b-roll every time you ride a ride, or do you have a "stockpile" of ride b-roll that you just use and re-use?

[@EarScouts]

Thank YOU for watching! Yes, I have a lot of b-roll stockpiled, but I always film new footage for outdoor attractions because the sky always looks different and also because it is less distracting for other guests on outdoor rides. For indoor rides, I occasionally update the footage to keep it fresh or when I get new equipment, though I’ll often skip filming if I can so I don’t disturb other folks around me.

[@Meeshwell]

@@EarScouts I’ve always wondered if you truly ride all the rides after tapping in for a video. Some days don’t you just skip a ride here or there if you aren’t in the mood? Or are you always in the mood for a Disney ride?? 😊

[@EarScouts]

I’m always in the mood, though I will very occasionally do this when I need to make up time. For example, I may need to film something unrelated to the current video which can put me behind schedule. In that case, I might skip the ride to get back to where I should have been time-wise.

[@delorescousind17]

If you have park hopper for two days at Disney, and I stay at a resort, am I able to use lightening lane to pick three select rides for both days at my starting park?

[@Gkittymyu200]

When you go to buy your lightning lanes 7 days before your trip, do you have to get it for everyday of your trip or can you just get it for one or 2 days?

[@Robin-px9rc]

Hello, are you going to do any late arrival videos?

[@EarScouts]

Good question. We’d like to, but this system is a lot harder to use when you arrive later in the day. We’ll see if we can come up with some tricks to share. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@Robin-px9rc]

@ Thank you.

[@frankgovers8420]

Is this 3 days ahead booking also possible from abroad?

[@stefanimastromatteo]

If you book Soarin as your first tier 1 choice, what is the likelihood that you still get frozen and Remy throughout the day? One person in my group has never ridden Soarin so that is a priority for us, but I’m worried about choosing that first and never being able to get a time for either of the other two tier 1 rides.

[@EarScouts]

Soarin is easy to book. It will be available pretty much all day whereas the other two will not. I would always aim for Frozen or Remy as the pre-booked tier 1 if you plan to book both.

[@stefanimastromatteo]

@ awesome thank you! Can’t wait to explore your channel!

[@jamesf791]

Okay, I'm utterly confused with lightening lanes. Is there a video out there on exactly what it looks like and exactly how to book something? Also with individual lightening lanes, if you purchase one is it guaranteed you get the attraction? And is there a time they give out?

[@BetweenTwoFernsWV]

Near the beginning of this video, Rob walks you through the booking process on the app, and later on he shows you how to modify rides/times: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWqonYh5r9CcrK8si=c0XlP0kUiy9qpKjL

[@jamesf791]

@BetweenTwoFernsWV thank you

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for sharing that! 😃

[@EarScouts]

When you book a Single Pass Lightning Lane (which used to be called an Individual Attraction Lightning Lane) it is guaranteed that you can ride the attraction during the time you book it for (you will select the time before you buy) IF it is operating at that time. If the ride goes down during your time slot, you will be given an “experience redemption” that will allow you to come back when it reopens (assuming it does reopen).

[@jamesf791]

@EarScouts thank you. You all have cleared up so many questions

[@cowdrey5367]

How do we park hop with top rides having such late return times?

[@Meeshwell]

Keep playing the slots to modify and get earlier times… plus, now that you can pre-book 3, hopefully you can have one top tier ride already booked and then play the slots for the second one. Hopefully you’ll be able to get it in before you park hop.

[@alexb988]

Does lightning lane multiples include tax? So if it was 25/person on the website is it true? Or 25+tax/person? Thank you!

[@Meeshwell]

It does not include tax… that will be added.

[@alexb988]

@Meeshwell thank you!

[@AngelaBrown-z1z]

FYI If you vomit on a ride, like Mission Space, you get free clothes from the gift shop to wear.

[@DisneyIsMyHappyPlace]

Seriously?