Disney World Issues January Lightning Lane Caution as Crowds Ease

Overview

• Reports on January 9 show many headline rides posting manageable standby lines, with TRON Lightcycle / Run around 55 minutes and Cosmic Rewind about 80 minutes at midday.
• Outlets advise delaying purchases and checking the My Disney Experience app after park opening to decide if paid access is necessary.
• Lightning Lane prices can stay high even on quieter days, creating a poor value proposition for broad Multi Pass purchases.
• Guests are encouraged to buy selectively, prioritizing rope drop or early entry and reserving a Single Pass only for one must‑do attraction if waits surge.
• The Martin Luther King Jr. weekend on January 16–17 and late‑January dates around January 20 and January 22–26 are expected to bring higher demand and pricing.