How do I reduce wait time at Disney World?


How do I reduce wait time at Disney World?

However, there are three keys to avoiding long lines that do not involve spending extra money:
  1. Learn about and use Disney's Genie app – it's free.
  2. Get to the parks well before they open.
  3. Stay in the park as late as possible.
  4. Bonus tip – plan your meals ahead using Disney's mobile ordering.


How does Disney know who can stay after hours?

The answer is the MagicBand! Your resort reservations are linked to your MagicBands through your My Disney Experience account, and, during Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand to enter the park early. Or, during evening Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand at any rides or attractions.


Can you pay extra to skip lines at Disney?

Disney Genie+ is a paid service that allows you to skip the standby line and use the Lightning Lane entrance at select attractions.


Is Disney free on your birthday?

Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.


Can you get into Disney for free if you dress as Cinderella?

Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.


How do I shorten my wait time at Disney World?

Regardless of whether you arrived early to the park, you can significantly shorten your wait times when you use the single-rider line. This is a separate line from the regular standby line and the Disney Genie+ line.


Is standby skipper worth it?

Standby Skipper is an app that works alongside Genie+ to search for available Lightning Lanes, then books them for you automatically. On our last trip to Disney World, we tried it out and absolutely loved it — honestly, I have yet to meet anyone that doesn't love this app.


What is 2PM rule at Disney World?

However, that has changed. You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.


How long is the average wait time at Disney?

The average wait time for a Disney World attraction is 36 minutes, while the average ride is just 8 minutes long. For each ride you want to visit, prepare to spend 82% of your time in line. The attraction with the longest average wait time is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, with an average wait time of 127 minutes.


Is 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.


What percentage of people use Genie Plus?

So how many Disney guests actually use the service? In the Quarter 3 Earnings Call, Bob Chapek said that close to 50% of park guests purchase Genie+. “Even our Genie product, which we released short of a year ago, now about 50% of the people who come through the gate, buy up to that Genie product,” Chapek said.


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.


Does Disney inflate wait times at night?

If you're in the area around the time that the park is closing, you may notice that the wait time is posted at 45 minutes, for example (or higher!). Well, the truth is that Disney often inflates the wait times at the end of the night, so you may end up waiting way less time than the posted standby wait.


Does Disney pay people to stand in lines?

There are also bonuses for the number of queues someone stands in during one day. Once they hit 5 rides they get a $5 bonus for the day. At 10 rides they get a $10 bonus and so on. The story gets deeper.


Can you skip lines at Disney on your birthday?

Disney DOESN'T give you free admission into the theme parks on your birthday. They DON'T give you free hotel stays or free meals. You CAN'T skip the lines or get special dining reservations. That said, you'll still receive enough freebies and special attention to give you a little extra magic on your special day.


What is the longest wait at Disney?

These Disney World Rides Still Have The Longest Wait Times In The Park
  • 8 Test Track.
  • 7 Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
  • 6 Na'vi River Journey.
  • 5 Frozen Ever After.
  • 4 Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
  • 3 Slinky Dog Dash.
  • 2 Star Wars: Rise Of The Resistance.
  • 1 Avatar Flight Of Passage.


Can you run out of Genie Plus?

Genie+ rides are not guaranteed. The most popular rides can run out of available Genie+ Lightning Lane selections. We usually see this later in the day for most attractions. However, the most popular ones can run out within minutes during busier periods.


Is Disney eliminating wait times?

Disney has decided that eliminating wait time signs and wait times in the My Disney Experience app will increase the number of people who get in the line. They believe that more guests will get in line when they don't know the wait time.


What does a 13 minute wait at Disney mean?

If either attraction has a wait time of 13 minutes for the standby line, get in line! 13 minutes is a 'code' for no wait time at all. In the case of these two attractions, number 13 happens to be a lucky number! ( Photo Credit Meeko)


How do I avoid long wait times at Disney?

If you want to avoid long lines there's no simpler way than to wake up early and get to the park before it opens. Whether you have access to early entry or not, being at the park entrance before it opens will save you lots of time. Usually, you can get in 2-3 rides during the first hour of park operation.


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