# Q&A MinnieCast: Is Lightning Lane Worth It For a Half Day?

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Podcast: [Ear Scouts Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ear-scouts-podcast-7447063)
Published: 2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this week's MinnieCast episode, we're answering your questions from YouTube, Patreon and the Ear Scouts forum. Is it worth getting Lightning Lane for a half day in the park? How hard is it to snag TRON and Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lanes on the day of your visit? We've got answers to these questions and more in today's compact episode that's filled with tips and information.

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