What is Genie Plus and lightning lane?

Disney Genie+ service is an option you can purchase in the My Disney Experience app for $15 per day that will give you priority access via the Lightning Lane at a variety of attractions, like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Splash Mountain, Peter Pan's Flight, Spaceship Earth, Tower of ...

Is lightning lane the same as Genie Plus?

So, whether you buy Genie+, Individual Attraction Selections or both, you will use the 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.

How does Genie Plus and lightning lane work?

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.

What's the difference between Disney's Genie and Genie Plus?

Disney Genie is a complimentary trip-planning service, Disney Genie+ is a paid service that lets you use a Lightning Lane entrance to bypass the standby line on select attractions, and individual attraction selections allow you to pay to skip the line on up to two high-demand attractions per day.

Do you need genie plus to get Lightning Lane?

Individual Lightning Lanes

Once you've located the Individual Lightning Lane that you want to purchase, be sure to take note of the cost. That is the price per guest, not for the group. Keep in mind, you DO NOT need to have purchased Disney Genie Plus to buy Individual Lightning Lanes.

Disney Genie, Genie Plus and Lightning Explained

Do you need genie+?

No. Most guests will not need Genie+ every single day of their trip. If you want it for peace of mind and money is no issue, go for it. However, most guests will only need it for 2-3 days of their vacation, at most.

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.

What rides are not included in Genie Plus?

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. There is a limit of 2 selections per person, per day, and pricing will be variable based on dates.

Is Disney genie plus worth it?

Overall, we believe Genie+ is worth it.

The time you'll save by skipping the standby line, and the number of attractions available with Genie+ is well worth the extra $15. However, you probably don't need to purchase Genie+ for every day you visit the parks.

Is Disney getting rid of Genie Plus?

In August 2021, Disney announced that it would be doing away with its popular — and free — FastPass program. The program would be replaced by a new system called Disney Genie.

Can you book individual lightning lane and Genie Plus at the same time?

If you're staying at another hotel, you can start making individual paid ride reservations at the official opening time for the park that ride is in (whether you've entered the park or not). You can make both Individual Lightning Lane reservations at the same time; there's no waiting period, like there is with Genie+.

How much is genie plus per day?

Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day, plus tax. On the day you want to use it, you can purchase the Genie+ option using Disney's app. (On and before June 7, 2022, you can instead purchase Genie+ in advance at the time you purchase your tickets; if you do this, you must purchase Genie+ for all days of your tickets.)

How many times can you use Genie plus in a day?

You can only use Genie+ on each attraction one time per day. So, if you book an early morning pass for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, use it, and then want to ride Thunder Mountain again later in the day…you'll need to wait in the standby line.

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.

What is Disney genie+?

Disney Genie is Disney's itinerary-building app. Genie+ is a paid ride-reservation system that allows you to avoid the regular standby line on certain popular rides. Think of it as the modern FASTPASS. Also, Genie+ does not include access to the most popular attractions in each park.

Does Genie Plus include PhotoPass?

Genie+ at Disney World costs $15 per person, per day and does not include PhotoPass (you'll still need to spring for Memory Maker if you want unlimited photos!).

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.

How many rides can you go on with Genie Plus?

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.”

Can I add genie plus later?

The Disney Genie Plus service can be added to a complimentary ticket. However, you cannot add Genie+ ahead of time and you must do it on the day you are going to use the ticket.

What's the difference between the Litter Genie and the Litter Genie Plus?

The Litter Genie Plus has all of the perks of the standard Litter Genie with slight but notable differences. The Plus design comes in both gray and black colors. It also has 30% more refills than the regular version. That means you can buy some time in between making a store trip or online purchase for refills.

Does Genie Plus include PhotoPass Disneyland?

Disney Genie+ also includes unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from your day, as well as fun new audio experiences that let you discover the parks in cool new ways—through fascinating fun facts and behind-the-scenes insights.

How do I use Genie Plus?

From the My Genie Day or My Day page, scroll to the bottom of the screen and look for the Take Your Day to the Next Level banner. Tap Get Disney Genie+ Service. From the Tip Board, tap Book Experience next to any desired attraction with a Genie+ Lightning Lane.

Is lightning lane going away?

Earlier this evening, Disney announced that they would be removing select attractions from the Individual Lightning Lane offering at Walt Disney World. The move is temporary, taking place from February 25 through August 7, 2022.

Is the Disney genie free?

Disney Genie is a FREE planning service that will be part of the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps. According to Disney, the Disney Genie feature will “analyze thousands of different options” to help you plan the vacation that's right for you.

Do you get free pictures with Genie?

HOWEVER, you'll also get the day's PhotoPass photo downloads included with your purchase at Disneyland. (At Disney World, you get augmented reality lenses instead.) Just like Disney World, the regular Genie offering here is free.