Does every ticket need Genie?


Does every ticket need Genie? Yes. Each park (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood, Animal Kingdom) has 1-2 attractions each that have Lightning Lanes but are NOT a part of Genie+. These attractions are typically the most popular ones. If you want to use the Lightning Lane at those attractions, you can pay-to-ride.


How many rides do you get with Genie+?

Purchase Disney Genie+ service to use the Lightning Lane entrances at select attractions and experiences (subject to change without notice). 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.


Is Lightning Lane Genie Plus worth it?

You want to avoid wasting time in line, as much as possible If your goal is to maximize the number of attractions you ride on, purchasing Genie+ might be worth it. Although guests typically get to access front-of-the-line privileges about two or three times with Genie+, the total time saved could be significant.


Can I do Genie Plus and Lightning Lane at the same time?

Yes! While you can't book more than one Genie+ reservation at once, you can hold multiple Genie+ reservations at a time by utilizing the 120 Minute Rule. This is called Genie+ stacking. You are also able to have both a Genie+ reservation and an Individual Lightning Lane entrance at the same time.


Is lightning Lane worth it?

Is Disney Lightning Lane Worth it Conclusion. As a general rule of thumb we do find the Disney World Lightning Lane to be worth it if you can find a way to save 60 minutes per attraction at a cost of under $11.00 per attraction.


Is Genie and Lightning Lane worth it?

As soon as you use your first reservation you'll be able to make your next. Overall, we think adding Disney Genie+ to your tickets is worth the money. Lightning Lane passes are related to Disney Genie+ but it's a separate expense entirely.


Which rides are not included in Lightning Lane?

Walt Disney World Rides That Don't Need a Lightning Lane Pass
  • The People Mover in Magic Kingdom. ...
  • Living with the Land in Epcot. ...
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in Magic Kingdom. ...
  • Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom. ...
  • Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom. ...
  • Journey into Imagination with Figment in Epcot.


Can Genie Plus be used in both parks?

How does Genie+ work? You can make your selections across all of the theme parks if you have a Park Hopper ticket and purchase the Multiple-Park option with Genie+ (look near the bottom of the My Day tab where it says, Plan for Your Next Park to let Genie know your park hopping plans).


Can you ride rides without Genie Plus?

Not all Disneyland attractions are available with Genie Plus, which we'll get into below. This add-on is toadally optional. All rides continue to operate with a standby queue (and sometimes a Single Rider line) at no additional charge.


Does everyone need to have Genie Plus?

On the day you want to use it, you can purchase the Genie+ option using Disney's app. Same-day Lightning Lane Access via Genie+ goes on sale at midnight each day; you don't need to purchase Genie+ for everyone in your party, so for same-day purchases you can choose which people get Genie+ that day.


Does Genie include all rides?

There are currently more than 50 rides and attractions eligible for Disney Genie Plus reservations. Of those, there are 22 in Magic Kingdom, 11 in Epcot, 14 in Disney's Hollywood Studios, and 9 in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Eligibility is subject to change.


What is lightning lane vs Genie Plus?

Understanding Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane can be a bit confusing. If this is the case for you, remember that Genie+ is something you buy that'll give you access to Lightning Lane. Lightning Lane is an expedited queue service available for most rides within Disney theme parks.


Can you only use Genie Plus once per ride?

You are only able to use Lightning Lane once per attraction per day (for both Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane). For example: If you want to make a Genie+ selection for Pirates of the Caribbean, you can only use Genie+ once to ride Pirates of the Caribbean on that particular day.


What is the difference between lightning pass and genie?

Lightning Lane access isn't free. It comes as a perk when you purchase Genie+. And if you're wondering about Genie versus Lightning Lane, Disney Genie only provides tips to help you avoid lines. Lightning Lane grants you access to entirely separate queues.


How many rides can I book with Genie Plus at a time?

You can only make one Genie+ selection at a time, but you can hold overlapping Genie+ selections because there is a two-hour window before you're able to select another one. You can also purchase an individual Lightning Lane selection that overlaps with a Genie+ selection.


How many lightning lanes per day with genie plus?

You can only buy an individual Lightning Lane for each ride once per day. 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 TRON Lightcycle / Run, you can't purchase Flight of Passage as well.


How much is lightning lane?

Individual Disney lightning lane prices range from $7.00 plus tax up to $17.00 plus tax based on the lightning lane ride selected.


How many rides can you book at once with Genie+?

Yes! While you can't book more than one Genie+ reservation at once, you can hold multiple Genie+ reservations at a time by utilizing the 120 Minute Rule. This is called Genie+ stacking. You are also able to have both a Genie+ reservation and an Individual Lightning Lane entrance at the same time.


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).


Do you need Genie Plus for each ticket?

If you have a ticket with the Park Hopper Option, you will only need to purchase Disney Genie+ once per day, per person and you can use the service to make Lightning Lane reservations for the first park you visit and the park(s) to which you are hopping.