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Genie+ vs Individual Lightning Lane

10/19/2021

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Genie+ gives you plenty of choices!
The good news - there are so many options with Disney's Genie. 
The bad news - there are so many options with Disney's Genie.
Within the first few hours of the Genie+ launch, it became clear to us that some of the features need a better explanation. Here's the gist on Disney+ Lightning Lane attractions. Before you read on keep this in mind: Disney gives you two separate ways to lessen the time you spend in line. Genie+ Lightning Lane, a paid service to be used at most popular attractions throughout the parks, and Individual Lightning Lane Selections, a pay per ride option to be used at the newest and most popular ride in Walt Disney World.
In a nutshell, it's a paid fastpass system. Basic fastpass (Genie+) where guests enter through a Lightning Lane entrance, is available at most attractions for a daily fee, ultimate fastpass (Individual Lightning Lane Selections) are available at the newest and most desired attractions in each park for a separate, per ride fee.

Important: Genie+ is an upgrade but the basic Genie app feature is available to everyone for free. And you can still stand in the general queue, or virtual queue where it's available, at no additional cost. Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane Selections are just there as options for those who choose to pay a fee to  lessen their time waiting in line.

Here's where it gets tricky. Just know that in order to be able to buy Individual Lightning Lane Selections you must first purchase Genie+ for at least that day. You can purchase Genie+ per day, for a few days or for the duration of your visit, that's up to you, but you must have active Genie+ to be able to "add on" the Individual Lightning Lane Selections for the most in-demand attractions. And fees for those special Lightning Lane attractions will vary each day. Got it? If you're still shaking your head please reach out to us. We specialize in making your Disney experience super simple.
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One at a time
You are only be able to make one ride reservation at a time using Disney Genie+. After you use one, or two hours has passed (see below), you can then make another selection.

Important hack to stacking multiple Lightning Lane passes at one time

Guests with Genie+ may book their first attraction starting at 7:00 a.m. on the day of their visit. The key is to monitor Genie's Tip Board section where it suggests the next available window open for each attraction. You can only book one Lightning Lane selection at a time, but no matter what window you select for an attraction’s Lightning Lane, you will be able to book another Lightning Lane selection:
  • After using the first
  • Or after the window expires
  • Or 2 hours after park open
  • Or 2 hours after booking a selection

Important: You can make as many Genie+ Lightning Lane selections as are available throughout the day but you can only make one selection at a time. On the other hand, you can use the app to purchase up to 2 Individual Lighting Lane passes per day and you can choose both of those at the same time.

To make the most of Genie+, reserve your first Lightning Lane pass right at 7am if you are staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, or at park opening if you are not. Remember, it's one at a time so schedule your first Genie+ pass as early as possible then closely monitor the tip board and the 2-hour windows for your next opportunity.

TIP: Set a reminder or alarm on your phone to alert you when you can make another selection.

There’s a limited number of Individual Lightning Lane purchases available each day, meaning they could sell out. If they are sold out, it will state “Not Currently Offered.”

​Making Lighting Lane ​selections with Park Hopper tickets
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If you purchased park hopper tickets, you can use Genie+ to make Lightning Lane selections for other parks, but you must schedule those selections after 2pm when park hopping becomes available. All the same rules listed above apply, just later in the day. For example, you can spend the morning in Magic Kingdom and as soon as you have either used your last Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane pass (or the window expires) you can then use the Genie app to select Lightning Lane passes for another park. You can also make Individual Lightning Lane Selections (the ones you pay for) across two different Disney parks.

* Genie is new and we anticipate that Disney will be making enhancements to the program in the coming weeks. If so, we'll post important updates here.

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Genie+

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Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
​Choose from more than 40 experiences across all 4 parks


​When you purchase Disney Genie+ service, you can select the next available arrival window for select Lightning Lane attractions and entertainment all day long. There are more than 40 experiences across all 4 theme parks that are eligible!

You can enjoy a Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane experience 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+ Price: $15 per Guest per day.

How to Purchase
Before Your Visit:
Available as an add-on to a ticket or vacation package for the duration of visit. Ask us about adding it to your Disney vacation package.

Same Day of Visit:
Available for single-day use for existing ticket holders or Annual Passholders. Purchase via Disney Genie service in the My Disney Experience mobile app.
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When to Select Attractions
Once you have Disney Genie+ service, you can select the next available arrival window for your first experience via the My Disney Experience mobile app beginning at 7:00 AM on the day of your visit.

Once you’ve redeemed your initial selection (or the arrival window has passed), you can use the app to check your My Day itinerary or Tip Board to see when you’re eligible to make another selection. You can make selections all day up to regular park closing.

Individual Lightning Lane Selections

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Individual Lightning Lane Selections
Choose up to 2 attractions per day from the attractions with high demand

For some of our most highly demanded attractions, Lightning Lane entry will be available to purchase individually. Guests may purchase and select an arrival window one at a time for up to 2 attractions a day. This option will be available for all Guests—with or without Disney Genie+ service.
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Individual Attraction Selection Price:
Pricing and availability will vary by date and attraction. Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for current prices and attraction availability. 

How to Purchase
You can make individual purchases within the Disney Genie Service Tip Board or My Day itinerary in the app on the same day of your visit.

When to Select Attractions
You can purchase individual selections for up to 2 different attractions per day.

Guests of a Disney Resort Hotel and Other Select Hotels: These Guests can make their first purchase starting at 7:00 AM on the day of their visit. Available to Disney Resort hotel Guests and Guests of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels and Shades of Green.
All Other Guests: These Guests can make their first purchase when the park opens.
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List of Lightning Lane Attractions

A complete list of Genie+ Lightning Lane & Individual Lightning Lane attractions by park
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​Magic Kingdom Park

​Individual Lightning Lane Selections
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Space Mountain

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Haunted Mansion
“it’s a small world”
Jungle Cruise
Mad Tea Party
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
Peter Pan’s Flight
Pirates of the Caribbean
Splash Mountain
The Barnstormer
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Tomorrowland Speedway
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
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EPCOT

​Individual Lightning Lane Selections
Frozen Ever After
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Living with the Land
Mission: SPACE – Green
Mission: SPACE – Orange
Soarin' Around the World
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Turtle Talk with Crush
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​Disney's Hollywood Studios

Individual Lightning Lane Selections
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
Alien Swirling Saucers
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular - Returning December 19, 2021
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Muppet*Vision 3D
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Slinky Dog Dash
Star Tours - The Adventures Continue
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Toy Story Mania!
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Park

​Individual Lightning Lane Selections

Avatar Flight of Passage
Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King
DINOSAUR
Feathered Friends in Flight!
It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
Kali River Rapids
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Naʻvi River Journey
The Animation Experience at Conservation Station
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