Are crowds about to get WORSE at Disney World? We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Disney World crowds and ride wait times can be unpredictable, but there are often some indicators that give us a clue about what we’re up against.

Kilimanjaro Safaris Lightning Lane

Throughout September, ride wait times and crowds have remained relatively low, but it looks like Disney is expecting that to change soon. We keep track of Lightning Lane prices at Disney World, and based on what we’re seeing for the first week of October, Disney is expecting an influx of crowds — because Lightning Lane prices are increasing.

Heads up if you’re heading to Disney World in October — Lightning Lane prices are increasing! In September, the highest price for Lightning Lane Multi Pass was $27 at Magic Kingdom, but on October 4th, Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass prices will increase to $35 per person, per day.

Entrances for Stand-by and Lightning Lane

On October 5th — the farthest the Disney World calendar currently goes, the Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi Pass remains at $35, and prices at the other parks also increase on that date.

Here’s a look at the current Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass prices for October 5th:

• Magic Kingdom: $35
• EPCOT: $28
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $29
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $19
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $15
• TRON Lightcycle / Run: $23
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $22
• Rise of the Resistance: $25
• Avatar Flight of Passage: $18

Lightning Lane at Zootopia Better Zoogether

By comparison, this is what Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass prices were on one day in September:

• Magic Kingdom: $23
• EPCOT: $18
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $20
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $15
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train: $11
• TRON Lightcycle / Run: $19
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: $18
• Rise of the Resistance: $20
• Avatar Flight of Passage: $15

Journey Into Imagination with Figment Lightning Lane

Lightning Lane Premier Pass prices are also increasing in October, here’s a look at October 5th:

• Magic Kingdom: $399
• EPCOT: $229
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $339
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $179

Lightning Lane for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

While we don’t yet know what the rest of October will look like in terms of Lightning Lane prices, we do know that crowds tend to ramp up this time of year, especially in October, November, and December for the holiday season. If you’re planning an upcoming visit to Disney World, we’ll be covering everything you need to know to make sure you have the best trip possible.

And, if you’re planning a holiday visit to Disney World and want to make it extra special, don’t forget about the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and Jollywood Nights. These events will make your holiday Disney World trip even more magical!

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We’ll be on the lookout for more Lightning Lane updates you need to know about from Disney World and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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