Disney Premier Access is the paid service that lets you use a faster queue at selected Disneyland Paris attractions. It replaced the old free FastPass system, but you don't need to buy it to ride those attractions, as the standard queues are still included with your park admission.
Whether it's worth paying for depends on how much time you have, which rides matter most and what you're comfortable spending. We've used Premier Access for individual rides on short visits, but we've never bought the full Ultimate option.
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Premier Access One lets you pay for one use of the faster queue at an individual attraction. You buy it on the day once you're in the parks, and you're allocated an available return time slot.
When that slot arrives, go to the attraction's Premier Access entrance and scan the QR code. There may still be a wait, but you avoid the main standby queue.
Premier Access Ultimate is the larger purchase, covering one use of the faster queue at each available attraction included in the product. There aren't allocated return slots, so you have more flexibility over when to use it during the valid day.
It doesn't give you unlimited repeat rides, and it doesn't replace your park ticket. You still need valid admission for the park containing the attraction you want to visit.
Our earlier guide used around £75 to £160 per person as an indication of the cost. I'd check the live price for your date rather than use that as a current quote or an upper limit, as prices and inclusions can change.
Premier Access is available on a selection of popular rides across the two parks. Examples to look for include:
Check the current list for the option you're buying rather than work from a fixed number of attractions. Premier Access One and Ultimate don't necessarily cover exactly the same selection, and attraction availability can change.
I'd also look at how many of those rides your group will actually use. A long list of included attractions doesn't add much value if some aren't suitable for your children or aren't rides you want to do.
For Premier Access One, link your park ticket, pass or package to your Disney account before the visit. Once you're in the parks, you can check available attractions and prices in the Disneyland Paris app.
Ultimate can be bought in advance or on the day through the available Disney booking channels, including the app and certain ticket or hotel-package bookings. Check the product date and terms before paying.
Availability is limited, so don't assume an individual ride slot will still be there later. Equally, I'd check the time offered works with any meals or shows you already have planned.
We've only used Premier Access One. On two separate trips, we paid around £10 per person for Big Thunder Mountain when the standard queue was showing roughly 40 to 60 minutes.
Both were short visits, and we walked straight on after using the faster entrance. That was our experience on those occasions rather than a promise of immediate boarding, but it made the extra cost feel worthwhile for us.
For a one-day Disneyland Paris visit, saving that time gave us more room for the other things we wanted to do. The price is a past example, so check the live amount rather than expect the same charge now.
When you only have one day, spending an hour in a single queue can take a noticeable part of the visit. Paying for a priority ride may make sense if it lets you fit in something important without rushing the rest of the day.
That's how we've used it, rather than paying for everything in advance. Our one-day Disneyland Paris guide explains how we approach a short visit.
During busy weekends, school holidays and seasonal visits, the time saving may feel more valuable. I'd still compare the actual waiting time and price, as a busy park doesn't automatically make every Premier Access purchase worthwhile.
If the main reason for visiting is to ride a few popular attractions, paying selectively can be easier to justify. That may be particularly relevant with older children and teens who have a clear list of favourites.
Our best Disneyland Paris rides for teens guide can help you decide which attractions matter most before you start adding extra costs.
With two or three days, you have more opportunities to spread rides out and try different times. You may still choose an individual purchase, but there is less pressure to fit every priority into one day.
If standard queues are manageable, the saving may not feel worth the charge. Check what is happening during your visit rather than buy purely because a ride is usually described as popular.
Our quietest times to visit Disneyland Paris guide covers the dates we'd compare if avoiding the busiest periods is a priority.
We've found it useful to check rides early, later in the day or while other visitors are watching entertainment. That doesn't guarantee a short queue, and you may be giving up a parade or show you wanted to see, so choose around your own priorities.
If keeping the total down matters most, our Disneyland Paris budget tips cover the other savings to consider.
Our preference is to keep Premier Access as an option for a small number of priority rides rather than automatically buy Ultimate. Big Thunder Mountain was the one we particularly wanted on those short trips, and paying for it individually suited us.
I'd choose the rides you most want, check the standard waits and compare the total cost for everyone who will ride. You may find one purchase is enough, or that none of the queues feel long enough to justify paying.
If you're considering several individual purchases, compare their combined cost with Ultimate before deciding. The better-value option depends on the live prices and how many included attractions you will actually use.
We haven't bought Ultimate ourselves because it hasn't suited how we've used the parks. Paying for a broad selection of attractions wouldn't have added enough value when we only wanted to shorten the wait for one or two favourites.
For a family, the total can be substantial, and you still need time to walk between rides, eat and fit in anything else you want to do. One use per included attraction also means it isn't the same as being able to repeat your favourite ride all day.
It may suit someone with one busy day who wants to use a large part of the included selection and values the flexibility. I'd work that out from your own list rather than assume the most expensive option is necessary for a good visit.
For us, Premier Access has been worthwhile when used selectively on a short trip. Paying for Big Thunder Mountain helped us avoid a long standard wait and left more time for the rest of the day.
I wouldn't add it automatically to every booking. Look at what you want to ride, how much time you have and the actual cost, then decide whether that time saving is worth it to your group.
The old free FastPass system has been replaced by paid Premier Access. Standard ride queues remain included with your park admission.
Ultimate allows one use at each included available attraction on the valid day. Premier Access One covers one use of the attraction purchased; any further purchase is separate and subject to the current availability and purchase limits shown in the app.
Premier Access One is bought on the day once you're in the parks. Ultimate can be purchased in advance or on the day through the available booking channels, subject to availability.
Crush's Coaster and Big Thunder Mountain are popular examples to check, but I'd decide from the queue, price and how much you want to ride. The longest queue isn't automatically the best purchase if it isn't a priority for you.
It depends on the total price and how your family wants to spend the day. We've preferred individual purchases for a priority ride rather than paying for the full selection.
You can sometimes find shorter waits by arriving in good time and being flexible about when you ride, although no strategy removes queues altogether. Check park opening hours and the entertainment schedule when planning that approach.
These guides cover the other parts of the trip without adding them all into this one:
Disneyland Paris rides for teens
The rides to consider when choosing your priorities.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle to Disneyland Paris
The airport journey options to compare.
Staying on-site or off-site
The differences between Disney Hotels and nearby accommodation.
How to use the Paris metro and RER
Help with travelling from Paris to Disneyland Paris.
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