What is the difference between lightning lane and Genie Plus?

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.

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+.

How many lightning lanes do you get with Genie Plus?

There are about 50 Genie+ Lightning Lane attractions across the four parks. Purchasing Genie+ for the day will allow you to use the Lightning Lane at these 50 attractions.

Why do I have to pay for Lightning Lane if I have genie plus?

A few in-demand or newest rides are excluded from Genie+. Instead, these rides have a standby line (for no extra charge) or you can pay to skip the line on an individual basis. You'll pay an additional price per person, per line to use the Lightning Lane (whether or not you have purchased Genie+ for the day).

Do you have to buy Genie Plus to buy individual lightning lane?

You do not have to buy the full Genie+ service for yourself or your party to buy a single premium Lightning Lane access. Simply search for and click on the attraction you'd like to purchase in the My Disney Experience App. Then, click on the “LL” Lightning Lane logo.

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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.

What are the benefits of 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.

Is there a limit on Genie Plus?

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. What about Annual Passholders? Annual Passholders will need to purchase Genie+ on the day(s) of their visit.

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.

Do you have to pay for Lightning Lane?

Prices will vary by attraction and day of year, and Disney may not release this information in advance. However, so far Individual Lightning Lane pricing has ranged from $7 to $17 per person per ride, with many attractions costing a couple dollars more (but still within that range) on weekends vs. mid-week.

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.

How much is Genie Plus?

Take Your Day to the Next Level with Disney Genie+ Service

In addition to getting all of the great features that come with the complimentary Disney Genie service, purchasing Disney Genie+ service offers even more convenience and flexibility, for $20 per ticket per day.

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.

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.

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.

Can you park hop with Genie Plus?

Park Hopping is a good way to use Genie+ to make the best Lightning Lane ride reservations. By doing two parks, you can extend your day at Walt Disney World, save more time, and also save money by not buying the paid FastPass service every day of your vacation.

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 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.

What is Genie Disney?

The Power of Genie Plus at Disney World

For a daily cost, Genie+ allows guests to select attractions and bypass the standby line, utilizing the Lightning Lane entrances. It's time to update our lingo — the FastPass+ entrances have been rebranded! Selections are made one at a time for that day.

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.

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.

How do I know if my genie Plus is park hopping?

But you don't need to book an IAS to tell Genie that you plan to park hop. At the bottom of your My Day page, you'll find a button that notes “Plan for Your Next Park.” If you select this option, you'll be able to tell Disney Genie which park you plan to park hop to and what times you plan to be there.

What rides are not included in Genie plus at 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.