Are lightning lanes at Disneyland worth it?


Are lightning lanes at Disneyland worth it? Is it worth it? In general, yes: we recommend using Genie+ at both Disneyand and California Adventure, in conjunction with a touring plan. That depends on how long the standby lines are and how large your party size is. Passes are sold per-person, and guests are limited to two purchases per day.


How many rides can you ride in Disney Lightning Lane?

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 much is lightning lane for Guardians of the Galaxy?

What is the Disney Lightning Lane price by ride? Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Ranges from $14 to $17. Star Wars Rise of the Resistance – Set between $15 and $25. Avatar Flight of Passage – Priced from $11 to $16.


How many times can you use lightning lane?

You can enjoy a Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane entrance once per day.


Can you ride rides at Disney without Genie Plus?

While many rides are included in the paid Genie+ service, some attractions and entertainment options are NOT included in the standard service. Sometimes, you can still skip the lines at these rides by paying for an Individual Lightning Lane, but other times the standby line is truly your only option.


What is Disney 120-minute rule?

The 120-minute rule is determined by when you make the reservation, not the return time for the attraction. So if you both log on at 9 AM to make a reservation for different attractions, you will both have to wait 120 minutes (or after riding the attraction, whichever comes first) to make your next selections.


Why is Genie Plus $35?

One possibility is that the company has found the “sweet spot” for pricing during popular tourist seasons, and it's $35. Another is that price points have been “reset” and $35 is now the baseline for busier days, with the number only going higher when we enter the next big holiday season.


How much faster is lightning lane at Disney?

How much faster is Lightning Lane? On average the lightning lane will always have a much shorter wait time compared to the standard Disney World line, but it usually combines with the regular line before the ride. As a result, it's common to have a wait time of around 5-10 minutes, even when using the Lightning Lane.


How does Lightning Lane work 2023?

The Disney World Lightning Lane is not free and it is included in the cost of the Disney Genie+ which will range from $15 – $27 per person per day for up to 40 attractions throughout the park. It's important to note that the Disney Lightning Lane did replace the free Disney Fastpass system in the parks.


When to buy Genie Disneyland?

You can purchase regular, multi-day tickets and then add Genie+ day by day on each day of your trip via the Disneyland app. You can only purchase it once you have entered a theme park for the day. Just note that same-day purchases are variable in price — the best way to lock in a discount is to purchase in advance.


How many lightning lane passes per day Disneyland?

They can't be modified, and you can buy up to two per day, but you can only buy each ride once per day. Generally, Individual Lightning Lanes don't sell out quickly at Disneyland, meaning you'll have some time to wait and see how your day goes before deciding whether or not to buy them.


When should I purchase Genie+?

You can purchase Genie+ day by day on each day of your trip using the My Disney Experience app. Genie+ is available for purchase when the clock strikes midnight on the day of your visit, but you don't need to stay up late (instead, just wake up about 15 minutes early to secure it before the 7 a.m. selection process).


What rides are not included in Genie Plus?

In fact, usually the most popular rides are excluded for Genie+ guests. For example, Lightning Lanes aren't available through Genie+ for Disney World's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle/Run, Avatar Flight of Passage, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.


What is the 120 rule at Disney?

The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.


Does Genie Plus sell out?

Can Genie+ sell out? Yes. It can. Although it isn't common, we've seen it happen a few times during busier times of the year (like over the holidays and Spring Break).


How many genie passes per day?

On the Disney Genie+ Service webpage that I linked, it does indicate that on average guests experience about two to three attractions per day with Lightening Lanes using Disney Genie+ Service. However, this is an average, and as long as you stay within the guidelines I mentioned above, you are good to go!