Does genie+ include Lightning Lane?

Genie+ is a paid skip-the-line service that allows guests to enter through a special line called the Lightning Lane (think of the former FASTPASS Return Entrance) rather than the standby line. Not all Disneyland attractions are available with Genie Plus, which we'll get into below. This add-on is toadally optional.

Is Lightning Lane included with Genie Plus?

Walt Disney World Lightning Lane Rides and Attractions. Another important thing to note is that Lightning Lane attractions ARE NOT included with Disney Genie+.

Do you need Genie for Lightning Lane?

In short, the answer is: No, you do not need to purchase Disney Genie+ to buy Individual Lightning Lane attractions.

How much is genie plus lightning lane?

You can enjoy a Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane entrance once per day. If you'd like to re-ride an attraction or see a certain show again within the same day, you are welcome to use our regular standby line. Disney Genie+ service is available for $15* plus tax (USD) per ticket per day.

Which rides are not included in Genie+?

Rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure that aren't included in the Disney Genie+ service can be purchased separately.

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What is the difference between Genie Plus and lightning lane?

Digging in deeper, Disney Genie+ will let guests skip the lines for over 40 attractions, while Individual Lightning Lane Selections will be reserved for the most popular E-ticket rides. Think, attractions with virtual queues or rides that tend to draw hours-long standby lines.

What rides are genie+?

How many lightning lane passes per day with Genie Plus?

So each guest gets up to two distinct individual Lightning Lanes each day. That's not per park—it's total. So if you purchase Rise of the Resistance and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, you can't purchase Space Mountain as well. You also can only buy one timeslot per ride, so you can't pay to ride Rise of the Resistance twice.

Is the Lightning Lane worth it?

Especially on more crowded days, Individual Lightning Lane can save you 60-120 minutes in line. With pricing hovering between $10-$12, saving an extra hour or two for your day at Magic Kingdom could be worth it. Buying for the middle of the day makes the most sense, as it will save you the most time on average.

Is Disney Genie plus worth it?

Overall, we believe Genie+ is worth it.

Genie+ is most valuable on days you visit Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Those are the parks with the most Genie+ attractions available and include some of the resort's most popular rides, which will help you save the most time.

Is genie plus unlimited rides?

All guests, regardless of where they stay, are limited to a maximum of two pay-per-ride attractions per day and can only book a particular ride once per day.

How much does a lightning pass cost?

The $20 Disney Genie+ service offers front-of-the-line access to 19 rides at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Individual Lightning Lane access for three of the most popular attractions — Rise of the Resistance, Web Slingers and Radiator Springs Racers — cost $7 to $20 per ride with prices varying by day.

How fast does lightning lane sell out?

Lightning Lane reservations sold out within minutes of becoming available. Eventually, we were able to book it successfully. Interestingly, guests can join the virtual queue and purchase an Individual Lightning Lane reservation for the attraction, allowing for two rides on the attraction during the day.

How does Genie Plus and lightning lane work?

To illustrate, let's say that you make your first Lightning Lane selection at 7:15 am, booking Jungle Cruise with an 1 pm to 2 pm return window, and Magic Kingdom opens for the day at 9:00 am, you can make your next Lightning Lane selection via Genie+ at 11 am. In other words, 120 minutes after 9 am.

When can I purchase Lightning Lane?

Beginning at 7 AM every day, a Disney Hotel Guest can purchase any available Individual Lightning Lane attraction (see list below) through the My Disney Experience app. For those not staying at a Disney Hotel, an Individual Lighting Lane can be purchased beginning at park opening.

What rides are not included in Genie plus Disneyland?

There are also three popular rides (Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland park and Radiator Springs Racers and Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure in Disney California Adventure park) that are not offered on the Disney Genie+ system.

Is Genie worth it at Hollywood Studios?

Based on our early experiences, we think Genie+ will be worth it on most average-to-busy days at Hollywood Studios. Particularly, we think Genie+ will be worth it if you want to put together a “complete” day at Hollywood Studios. Without Genie+, you could probably get on all the rides most days.

Does Disney Lightning Lane cost?

Pricing and availability will vary by date and attraction. Price ranges for individual Lightning Lane purchases are $7 to $20 per ticket.

Is lightning pass free?

You can purchase up to two individual Lightning Lanes, which cost $7 to $15 per ride, per person, for every day you visit. Disney occasionally makes changes to which Lightning Lane attractions are included with Genie+ and which must be purchased individually.

Why is Lightning Lane not offered?

Underneath that you'll see "LL Disney Genie+ Not Currently Offered." This means that all of the available Lightning Lanes have been booked. Now, it is possible that a few will become available as guests' plans change and they cancel Lightning Lanes, but getting one of those takes a lot of luck and pixie dust.

Is Disney getting rid of Genie Plus?

Lightning Lane is part of the new Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ service offered. Now, Disney World is eliminating Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane from one popular offering at Disney's Hollywood Studios, meaning now it will utilize StandBy only.

How many Genie plus rides per day?

Disney added this language to their Genie+ website recently: “On average, guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using the Lightning Lane entrance if the first selection is made early in the day.”

How many rides can you book with Genie Plus?

So keep that in mind during your trip! Genie+ is available for over 40 rides in Disney World.

What is Disney Lightning Lane?

A. A Lightning Lane entrance is a new queue available at select attractions and experiences through options Guests can purchase to save time in line. To use a Lightning Lane entrance, a Guest must select an arrival window through the My Disney Experience mobile app before embarking on the attraction or experience.

Can you book lightning lane in advance?

Can I reserve all my Lighting Lane reservations for the day in advance? No. You will only be able to make one ride reservation at a time using Disney Genie+. Once you use one, (or 120 minutes passes,) you can make your next one.