Lightning Lanes are the new name for FastPass+ entrances, meaning they are actual queues or lines. Something guests who purchased Genie+ or individual attraction line-skipping access will use. To illustrate, the Lightning Lane is the entrance on the left in the photo above.

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.

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 does Genie Plus include?

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.

Does genie plus sell out?

Disney Genie+ as a ticket add-on does not sell out, but select attractions may run out of Lightning Lane selections. Any day you want to purchase Genie+ for your theme park tickets, you may. As the day progresses, you might find an attraction is no longer offering return times for Lightning Lane access.

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.

Which 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 Lightning Lane included with Genie plus Disneyland?

What is Disneyland Genie Plus? 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.

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 $15 per person per ride, with many attractions costing a couple dollars more (but still within that range) on weekends vs. mid-week.

What is lightning lane Disney?

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 much is genie plus Disney World?

Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day. You can purchase the Genie+ option before your trip along with your park tickets, or on specific days of your visit. If purchased in advance, the $15 fee (after tax, it's $15.98) is charged for every person who will use Genie+, for every ticketed day of your trip.

Is park Hopper worth it 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.

Can you use DAS and Genie Plus at the same time?

I was actually able to use the new Disability Access Service (DAS) alongside the Disney Genie+ service on a recent trip, so I'm happy to share my experiences with you. The short answer is a resounding YES, you can use both services at the same time - they are completely independent.

How many Genie Plus can I book at a time?

The way Genie+ ride reservations work is that you can book one at a time, and can either make another selection after two hours (120 minutes) or once you tap into your previous Genie+ selection (both tapstiles at attractions that have two)—whichever comes first.

Is genie plus limited?

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.

When can I add genie plus?

Single-Day Purchases – You can buy Genie Plus for one day of your vacation starting at 12:00 am on the day you plan on using it. For example, if you are going to the Magic Kingdom on June 1, Genie+ is available for purchase at 12:00 midnight on June 1.

When can I buy Genie Plus?

Q: Can you purchase Genie+ before arrival? A: If you have a vacation/ticket package, you can add it to your entire trip before you arrive. Otherwise, it's a daily purchase on or after midnight on the day you want to use it.

What is the 120 minute rule at Disney World?

That's where the 120 rule comes in. If you book your first Genie+ choice in the morning for later in the day, then you can make a second Genie+ Lightning Lane choice once 120 minutes have passed. But if you book before park opening time, this countdown starts at park opening time. This is the key here!

When can you make lightning lane selections?

For individual Lightning Lane purchases, Guests of a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels* can make their first purchase starting at 7:00 AM on the day of their visit. All other Guests can make their first purchase at the regular time the park opens.

What is genie plus Disney World?

Disney Genie+ is a new paid FastPass style service that has replaced the previous FastPass+ system that allows guests to make reservations for over 40 attractions across all four theme parks on the same day that they are visiting the resort.

How many times can you use Lightning Lane?

Are there limits on how many reservations I can make? Guests are limited to 2 Individual Lightning Lane purchases per day. With Genie+, guests may not reserve the same ride twice in one day.

How do I get lightning lane without genie plus?

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.