Does everyone need to have Genie Plus?

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.

How do I share my Disney Genie with my family?

When you click on the “My Disney Genie Day” option on your My Disney Experience Mobile App, you'll see an option at the top of the page for Genie+, along with that day's price. Click on that, and then you'll see the list of people who would be eligible for that service for the day.

How does Genie Plus work with multiple people?

Once you've purchased the service, launch the Disney park app and log in. If multiple people in your party have the Genie+ service, make sure each person is linked to your account for your reservation date. This ensures you can book Lightning Lane experiences for the same attraction and time for your entire party.

Do individual lightning lanes sell out?

Know when bookings run out. As with Genie+, individual Lightning Lanes can run out of return times. Generally you'll go into your day knowing what rides you're going to book, and you'll do that ASAP. But some days you might decide to wait and see how your morning goes.

What percentage of guests buy Genie Plus?

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek said in an August earnings call that a significant number of visitors pay for the add-on service. He noted that now about 50% of the people that come through the gate actually buy up to that Genie product, which I think you can see the result of in our yields.

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

No, Genie+ and the individual Lightning Lane selections are only available during normal park hours. Can I book for multiple people? Yes! You can reserve Genie+ or individual Lightning Lane selections for up to 12 people — you'll need to be connected in the My Family and Friends area of the My Disney Experience app.

How much is Genie Plus for 2 people?

Typically, Genie Plus prices is around $20 per person, per day on average ,but if you're visiting during peak times or multiple parks, it'll be higher.

Is Genie Plus only for hotel guests?

You do not have to be a resort hotel guest to use the Genie+ service. Let's review some of the basics! Any guest, regardless of where they are staying, can purchase Genie+ at 7 am that day and book a reservation for any of the 40+ attractions that the program covers.

Why is Genie Plus so expensive?

And in both Disneyland and Disney World, surge pricing was introduced. Surge pricing means that the cost of Genie+ can vary depending on the day. During busier times (like holidays and over summer break), Genie+ might cost more than during the less busy times.

Do Genie Plus passes sell out?

Typically Disneyland Genie Plus does not sell out at the theme parks but on rare days when the attendance mix at the theme parks leans heavily towards vacationing guests the service may sell out.

Can two people book Genie Plus 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.

Can you get Genie Plus for one person?

You should have the option to purchase Genie+ for everyone in the party or only a select few if needed. Once you purchase Genie+, you will have access to make your first Lightning Lane Entry selection starting at 7:00 AM EST for everyone in your party.

Can you make Lightning Lane reservations for friends and Family?

This will allow you to select them when making different plans, whether it's advanced dining reservations, connecting them to a hotel stay, or reserving Lightning Lanes through Disney Genie+. Please keep in mind that you and your family and friends can choose to share all plans or just the plans you have together.

How many Genie Plus rides per day?

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.

Do I need Genie Plus for each family member?

There is no paper-based or non-phone way to use Genie+. Genie+ is sold on a per-person basis, not per family. If you want everyone in your family to have access to Genie+ reservations, make sure you select each family member when you're buying Genie+ that day.

What is the 120 minute rule at Disney World?

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.

What is the difference between Genie Plus and Lightning Lane?

Let me describe the difference between Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes. Disney Genie+ is a magical upgrade to your ticket that allows you to select Lightning Lane entrances at over 40 attractions throughout the theme parks. These Lightning Lane entrances allow you to skip the regular standby line.

How many lightning lanes does Genie+ plus pass a day?

And no matter how many theme parks you visit, you can only purchase two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day. In addition, like standard Genie+ rides, you can't buy passes more than once for the same ride.

Can my husband and I book Genie Plus at the same time?

As long as you and your husband have separate My Disney Experience accounts and both purchased Disney Genie+ Service, you can each log in and make selections. However, you would want to make sure one of you is booking the Disney Genie+ Lightning Lanes and the other is booking the Individual Lightning Lanes.

Does each person need to purchase Genie Plus?

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.

Can 2 people book Lightning Lanes?

For Individual Lightning Lanes, there are limits on the total number of reservations you can make; no more than two. But you can make both Individual Lightning Lane reservations that you are allowed at the same time, or at least, as fast as your fingers can work the phone.

Can I make Genie Plus reservations for friends and family?

Yes! You can reserve Genie+ or individual Lightning Lane selections for up to 12 people — you'll need to be connected in the My Family and Friends area of the My Disney Experience app.

Is Disney Genie Plus worth it?

Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.