Lightning Lane Premier Pass Prices Fluctuate By Over 50% in Animal Kingdom In February

Lightning Lane Premier Pass prices are fluctuating by over 50% in Animal Kingdom this February. This price fluctuation does not reflect the closure of two Animal Kingdom lands this month, rather the price is still increasing during the month on select dates, even with fewer attractions on offer. For UK visitors, the question of value is a real consideration in Animal Kingdom.

The trend of fluctuating prices is part of the dynamic pricing structure of Lightning Lanes which get more expensive at peak times, however the price swings across all four Disney Parks this February is interesting. We’re sharing the price fluctuations in Lightning Lane Premier Pass to help you decide whether a Lightning Lane Premier Pass is an option this February and taking a look at Animal Kingdom in particular.

Animal Kingdom: 54% Price Range For February’s Premier Pass

Lightning Lane Premier Pass in Animal Kingdom is swinging a huge 54.26% in price between the lowest price of $129 (£98.05) and the highest price of $199 (£151.25) in February 2026.

Animal Kingdom does have the lowest starting price for Premier Pass this month, and the highest price is not close to the starting price of Lightning Lane Premier Pass in Magic Kingdom. However, there are fewer attractions in this park this February following two key closures:

• Extinction for Dinoland USA and DINOSAUR

• Rafiki’s Planet Watch temporarily closing in Animal Kingdom this month

So, you may assume that the price drop correlates to the reduction in attractions, but that isn’t the case. The highest priced day for Lightning Lane Premier Pass in Animal Kingdom falls on 16th February, when both of these attractions are already closed.

Reasons: The UK Insight

For UK visitors who may not know, this is President’s Day in the US and it is a bit of a well kept secret that the parks experience higher crowds during this week. Due to increased demand, not number of attractions, Disney raise the cost of Lightning Lanes. This includes the cost of Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, which you can read about in How Much Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass Cost in Disney World in February 2026.

For UK visitors enjoying Animal Kingdom with a UK exclusive 7 or 14 day Magic Ticket, the need for a Premier Pass, especially this February will not likely provide value for money. Free strategies, such as visiting the park at quieter times or on a couple of days will be enough to avoid the extra cost, which would be $796 (£605.00) for one day for a family of four on 16th February.

Hollywood Studios Prices Swing By 47%

Hollywood Studios experience the second biggest price swing in the cost of Lightning Lane Premier Pass in February 2026, at 47.34%. The lowest price is $169 (£128.45) whilst the highest price is $249 (£189.25).

Similar to Animal Kingdom, this park is undergoing a period of transition with two areas currently closed as reimagining takes place, although the attractions that have been temporarily closed do not include thrill rides.

The cost of using Premier Pass in February 2026 for a family of four is again high and most likely not something a lot of UK visitors consider using. The value of a Premier Pass is in the fact that you get to skip the line at every attraction, which is very helpful on a busy day such as President’s Day. In 2025 on President’s Day, the highest average wait times were:

• Slinky Dog Dash: 102 min

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: 81 min

• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster: 75 min

• Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway: 61 min

• Toy Story Mania!: 59 min

• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run: 58 min

• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: 53 min

EPCOT: February 2026 Premier Pass Prices

EPCOT is the only Disney World park that currently doesn’t have an area closed in February 2026. The cost to skip the lines for every ride using Premier Pass swings by 26.02%, which is nearly a 50% reduction in price change when compared to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.

The lowest price for Premier Pass in EPCOT in February is Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Premier Pass Price is $269 (£204.45), and the highest price is $399 (£303.26).

Overall prices for Premier Pass in February in EPCOT are the second most expensive overall if you are looking to purchase Premier Pass in February. The most expensive days to buy in this park also centre around President’s Day, from the 13th to 16th February.

Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Premier Pass Prices

Magic Kingdom’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass costs the most out of the four Premier Pass options, but the change in pricing during the month of February is a smaller 18.47%.

The most affordable Lightning Lane Premier Pass cost is $379 (£288.06) while using Premier Pass on the most expensive dates in February will set you back $449 (£341.26).

February Premier Pass Trends and Tips

If you are visiting in February and considering Premier Pass here are a few insights:

• Lightning Lane Premier Pass is the most expensive around President’s Day weekend at all four parks, this is however when crowds are most likely to be highest as the number of domestic visitors will increase.

• President’s Day weekend coincides with UK half term, which means more UK families will choose to visit Disney World this week too. If you have 14 days planned, aim to ride big name attractions earlier or later during your trip avoiding the 13th - 16th February peaks.

• Magic Tickets give you 7 or 14 days access to the parks so you can use others strategies to beat the queues over a number of days.

Magic In A Minute

Lightning Lane Premier Pass pricing in Animal Kingdom varies the most in February 2026, with Hollywood Studios pricing a close second. President’s Day Weekend is the biggest influence on Lighting Lane pricing this month.