Disney Premier Access: everything you need to know about skip-the-lines at Disneyland Paris

Wondering how to make the most of your day at Disneyland Paris without spending hours in line? Looking for information about Disney Premier Access, the new skip-the-line system that replaces the former Disney FastPass? You’re in the right place!

In this complete guide, I explain everything you need to know about Disney Premier Access, the new skip-the-line service at Disneyland Paris that has replaced the former Disney FastPass. You’ll discover how it works, the eligible attractions, the two available options, and all the steps to buy and use Disney Premier Access during your visit. I also share my tips to make the most of it, along with a practical FAQ to answer all your questions.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Disney Premier Access: the skip-the-line service at Disneyland Paris
2. Attractions eligible for Disney Premier Access
3. The two Disney Premier Access options
4. How to purchase Disney Premier Access
5. How to use Disney Premier Access
6. Is Disney Premier Access worth it?
7. My tips to make the most of Disney Premier Access
8. History of the FastPass system
9. FAQ: all about Disney Premier Access
10. Understanding Disney Premier Access in pictures
11. My articles on Disneyland Paris attractions

Introduction to Disney Premier Access

Disney Premier Access is a paid service available at Disneyland Paris. It allows faster access to selected attractions through a dedicated line, different from the regular queue.

This system usually applies to the most popular attractions in the park.

It replaces the former free service known as Disney FastPass.

Guaranteed Access and Reserved Viewing Area

• Guaranteed Access: a paid option for indoor shows at Disneyland Paris that ensures a seat even if the show is sold out.
• Reserved Viewing Area: a paid option for outdoor shows and parades, giving access to a reserved area with an ideal view without long waiting times.

Attractions Eligible for Disney Premier Access

*Orbitron is the only ride not included in the Disney Premier Access “Ultimate” option, which I explain in more detail later in this article.

How to Buy Disney Premier Access

Buying a Disney Premier Access Ultimate

You can purchase a Disney Premier Access Ultimate before your visit, directly when booking your tickets or stay on the Disneyland Paris mobile app, on the official Disneyland Paris website, by phone, or even add it to your Disney account after your reservation.

Online, this option is offered once you have selected your ticket type or hotel room.

It is also possible to buy a Premier Access Ultimate on site, on the day of your visit, but availability is limited. The purchase can be made via the Disneyland Paris mobile app and also directly at City Hall or Studios Services.

During busy periods, it is therefore not guaranteed that you will find one at the last minute.

Buying a Disney Premier Access One

Disney Premier Access One can only be purchased on the day of your visit to Disneyland Paris. It cannot be bought in advance.

To get it, you need to use the official park app or go to City Hall or Studios Services at the park entrances.

Disney Premier Access One is offered in limited quantities. As a result, some time slots may sell out during the day, especially for the most popular attractions.

How to Use Disney Premier Access

Once your Disney Premier Access is purchased, it is automatically added to your Disney account. You can find it in the Disneyland Paris mobile app.

To use it, select the chosen attraction in the app: a QR code will appear on your screen.

You simply need to present it at the entrance of the dedicated line to access the attraction.

If you have a Disney Premier Access One, a time slot will be assigned at the time of purchase, and you must arrive during that slot.

Is Disney Premier Access Worth It?

• Autopia: Useful – low capacity and often popular with families.
• Big Thunder Mountain: Useful – one of the park’s most popular attractions.
• Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast: Useful – medium capacity and the Premier Access line starts inside.
• Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain: Useful – helps avoid the entire outdoor queue.
• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril: Not useful – often short to moderate wait, fast capacity, and a pleasant queue line.
• It’s a Small World: Not useful – very high capacity and usually reasonable wait times.
• Peter Pan’s Flight: Useful – the park’s most popular dark ride, with long waits all day.
• Phantom Manor: Not useful – short to moderate wait times, especially in the evening.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Not useful – sometimes busy during the day, but usually quiet in the evening.
• Star Tours: The Adventures Continue: Useful – the skip-the-line starts just before boarding.
• Orbitron: Not useful – low crowds in the evening and usually reasonable wait times.

• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force: Not useful – fast capacity and moderate wait times throughout the day.
• Cars ROAD TRIP: Not useful – often overlooked by visitors.
• Crush’s Coaster: Useful – probably the attraction with the longest wait in the park.
• Ratatouille: The Adventure: Useful – low to moderate capacity and very popular with families.
• Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure: Useful – unique attraction, very popular with often long wait times.
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: Useful – depending on the day, especially if not all elevators are operating.

My Tips to Make the Most of Disney Premier Access

1. Before buying your ticket or booking your stay, run a simulation on the Disneyland Paris website. This will help you compare Disney Premier Access Ultimate prices depending on the date and choose the best rate.
2. Create your account on the Disneyland Paris app before your visit. You’ll save time by adding your ticket or hotel booking, as well as your Disney Premier Access, in advance.
3. Disney Premier Access One is neither refundable nor exchangeable. If you buy one for a child, make sure to check their height for the chosen attraction.
4. Check the expected crowd levels for the day of your visit. This will help you decide if Disney Premier Access is really necessary.
5. Disney Premier Access is especially useful if it’s your first visit and you are only staying one or two days. If you stay three days or more, you will usually have enough time to enjoy the attractions without it.
6. Do not confuse Disney Premier Access with Guaranteed Access, which is a paid ticket for indoor shows even if the regular queue is full.
7. Do not confuse Disney Premier Access with Reserved Viewing Areas, which give you a reserved spot for a parade or outdoor show with a good view, even without arriving early.

History of Disneyland Paris FastPass

The FastPass system was introduced at Disneyland Paris more than 20 years ago and ended in 2021. It was a free service that allowed faster access to certain attractions.

To use it, guests had to go to a kiosk located at the entrance of the attraction and scan their park ticket. A paper ticket was then printed with a return time slot.

Guests had to come back during that slot to access a dedicated, faster queue. It was not possible to take another FastPass until the previous one had been used.

The system was discontinued, likely for profitability reasons, but also because it often made the regular queues longer.

Answers to All Your Questions About Disney Premier Access

Understanding Disney Premier Access in Pictures