Disneyland Paris Premier Access – How to Use it, Plus Tips and Tricks

We’ve recently just got back from a much anticipated trip to Disneyland Paris with our 3 children, age 11, 10 and 5, and whilst this wasn’t our first rodeo when it came to the theme park (we’ve been lucky enough to go in 2016, and also at Christmas in 2018), this was the first time we’ve experienced Disneyland Paris Premier Access.

And what a difference it makes to the queue time on so many rides if you choose and are able to budget for it!

Read on to find out more about our experience of using Disney Premier Access Ultimate for a day, and then dipping in to Disney Premier Access One on another day. I’ve updated this post fully for 2025, so you can have all the info you need at your fingertips!

What is Disneyland Paris Premier Access?

Replacing the old ‘fast pass’ system, whereby you can essentially skip the queue and get onto the rides much, much quicker, Premier Access at Disneyland Paris gives you two options when it comes to your day out in the park, and each one is used in a slightly different way and covers different rides. In Disneyland Paris, a cast member can help you get sorted with Premier Access, and help when it comes to purchasing the service and explaining how to use it for step-free access (access to the regular queue of a selection of attractions) to bypass the regular queue times. Questions about technical malfunctions or how to use the service can be also be addressed by a cast member. Cast members are ready to assist guests throughout their daily experience to ensure an enjoyable time. We found a particular cast member at the park really helpful when we had an issue and a few queries, so definitely don’t be afraid to ask someone, either in your hotel, main park, or studios services.

What is Disney Premier Access Ultimate?

Disney Premier Access Ultimate is a pass that you link to your valid entry Disney ticket, and then your Disney account provides you with Premier Access passes for one day for ALL eligible rides to some of the most popular attractions in both the main Disneyland park and Walt Disney Studios park (provided you have park-to-park tickets) for your selected date.

Disneyland Park (Magic Kingdom)

• Autopia

• Big Thunder Mountain

• Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast

• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril

• It’s a Small World

• Peter Pan’s Flight

• Phantom Manor

• Pirates of the Caribbean

• Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

• Star Wars: Hyperspace Mountain

Walt Disney Studios Park

• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force

• Cars Road Trip

• Crush’s Coaster

• Ratatouille: The Adventure

• Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure

• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

In total, that’s 16 attractions across both parks included in the Premier Access Ultimate bundle.

How does Premier Access Ultimate Work at Disneyland Paris?

• Use 1 time on each available attraction
• Join the fast lane whenever you want – no time slots!
• Buy in advance or on the day
• Buy via the official app or website 

To buy Premier Access Ultimate you create or sign in to your account in the official Disneyland Paris app, where once you’ve bought and selected your chosen date, you are able to access your QR code which on the day you can scan at the entrance of each attraction, and then join a much shorter queue.

What is the cost of Premier Access Ultimate at Disneyland Paris?

As of 2025, the Premier Access Ultimate was €90 – 190 per person for the day, although this can vary slightly depending on whether or not it is classed as ‘peak’ season. If you’re keen to have Premier Access, you should move quickly as these passes have limited availability, depending on park capacity.

What is Disney Premier Access One?

Also available to buy on the app, this Disney Premier Access One provides you with Premier Access to a selected ride at a specific time slot, meaning that you can essentially ‘buy as you go’ around the park to gain near-immediate access to your favourite attractions using a dedicated fast lane – you just have to make sure that you turn up at the ride at the right time! We found that it covered all of the rides above listed for Premier Access Ultimate, but also a few other select rides. Like Ultimate Access, you’re able to access your QR code via the app, which when the time comes to ride you can scan at the entrance of each attraction.

• Use 1 time on 1 attraction
• Be allocated the next available time slot to join the fast lane
• Buy on the day, in the Disney Parks
• Buy via the Disneyland Paris app

The cost of Disney Premier Access One ride passes varies depending on the ride and the ride popularity at that time, and once your time slot has begun, you can book another!

You can buy a maximum of 3 Disney Premier Access One passes per attraction, per guest, per day, and a maximum of 12 Disney Premier Access One passes for the same attraction and time slot at a time, depending on availability.

You should remember that the cost of both types of Disney Premier Access pass is in addition to the cost of a Disneyland Paris park ticket, should you choose to go ahead with one/both of them at some point during your visit.

What is the cost of Premier Access One at Disneyland Paris? 

The Premier Access One typically costs €9 to €20 per person per ride, varying by attraction and date.

Our Verdict on Disneyland Paris Premier Access – Is it Worth it?

We had budgeted before our trip to have a day where we had a Disney Premier Access Ultimate, and I have to admit that whilst it was a lot of money on top of our Disneyland Paris tickets… it was truly amazing and saved us so much time and gave us peace of mind that we could get on as many rides as possible! We walked on most rides, and it was a godsend not having to really queue for a day with 3 young children.

Our 5 year old in particular got really tired just walking, and some rides had queues with such a long line, I don’t think we would’ve bothered attempting them without the pass. Big hits with usually whopping queues of over an hour were Buzz Lightyear’s laser quest, Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain, Crush’s Coaster and Tower of Terror, and we breezed on all of them.

So the expense is there, but it means you definitely get to maximise your time at Disneyland Paris, even if only for a day. We managed all of the rides in a day which were on the Premier Access Ultimate list, something that we just wouldn’t have achieved without this pass.

On another day we made the most of Disney Premier Access One, and picked and paid for fast access to our favourite rides, including the Spider Man W.E.B Adventure at Walt Disney Studios, something that isn’t included in the Ultimate pass. This is great if you have particular rides that you want to experience, and don’t want the cost or commitment (and pressure!) of the Premier Access Ultimate Pass. Like I said before, the cost of this varies per person per ride, and can really add up (making the Ultimate pass almost better value), but this is great if perhaps a couple of you want to enjoy a certain ride and not the others, or if you have small children who can’t do the bigger rides.

Overall we found it worth the expense, and if we were planning on going again I would make sure that we budgeted to include a day of passes to really maximise our time there.

It’s a ‘yes’ from us!

Tips and Advice – Using Disney Premier Access

When it comes to the Premier Access Ultimate pass, it’s also worthwhile checking the average wait times first before using a ‘go’ from your pass. For example, we arrived in Discovery land first thing one day, and there was barely a queue for Buzz Lightyear, so we decided to queue 10 minutes, before coming back later and using our pass.

Also, if you’re planning on only purchasing a Disney Premier Access One pass for a single ride, plan your day and rough times that you’d like and try, and purchase early in the day if possible for the best deal. This is because passes for some of the most popular rides can sell out quickly, or have more unsociable times late into the evening. Be prepared!

• Seasonal pricing means that peak holiday periods may push prices close to the upper range (~€190), while quieter times could see prices nearer €90.

• Premier Access One allows for more flexibility and may be more cost-effective if you’re only skipping lines on a few select rides rather than all 16.

• Keep an eye on the Disneyland Paris app or website leading up to your visit, as this is the only way to see real-time pricing for specific dates.

This blog post has been fully updated for 2025 to reflect the latest information on Disneyland Paris Premier Access and Premier Access Ultimate, including the current list of attractions covered and the most up-to-date pricing. All details are accurate as of this year, so you can plan your visit with confidence knowing you have the latest tips and information.

See some more of my overseas travel posts here

Our trip to Disneyland Paris at Christmas, and our 10 tips for Disneyland Paris with young children

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