RDR 487: Our 10 Favorite Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World in 2025

🎙 Planning your next Disney trip? We’re counting down our 10 favorite Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World to help you make the most of Lightning Lanes.

RDR 487: Our 10 Favorite Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World

Lightning Lanes can save you hours of waiting in line at Walt Disney World—but which ones are really worth booking? In this episode of Rope Drop Radio, Doug and Lauren each pick their top 5 Lightning Lanes, giving you a combined list of 10 must-have Lightning Lane reservations for your next Disney trip.

We share our personal favorites, explain why each ride made our list, and give practical tips on how to maximize your time using Lightning Lanes. From thrilling coasters to family-friendly classics, these are the attractions we think every Disney fan should prioritize.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How we define “best” when it comes to Lightning Lanes

• Doug’s top 5 LL picks (with strategy tips)

• Lauren’s top 5 Lightning Lane must-dos and why she chose them

• Why some attractions are more valuable as Lightning Lanes than others

• Our final combined list of the 10 best Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World

Whether you’re heading to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom, this episode will help you plan smarter, skip the lines, and ride more of your favorites.

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