How does lightning lane and virtual queue work?


How does lightning lane and virtual queue work? Whether you're staying onsite or offsite, you don't have to be inside the park to purchase any Individual Lightning Lane attraction. Keep in mind that the virtual queue system is completely separate from Individual Lightning Lanes, meaning if you can book both, you could end up riding TRON twice.


Do you still wait in line with virtual queue?

Yes! Just because you join a virtual queue and “virtually” wait for your boarding group to be called doesn't mean you won't have to wait in an actual line once your group is called. Usually, once your boarding group is called and you join the actual, physical queue, you will experience a bit of a wait.


Can two people try for virtual queue?

Select one member of your party to access the virtual queue to check for an available boarding group for everyone in your party. If multiple people in your party try to join the virtual queue simultaneously, that may inhibit your ability to join a group.


Can I have 2 Lightning Lane reservations at once?

For Individual Lightning Lanes, guests are limited to 2 Individual Lightning Lane purchases per day. With Genie+ Lightning Lanes, guests may not reserve the same ride twice in one day, and there are limits on how frequently you can reserve.


Can you buy individual lightning lane?

You may purchase individual—or à la carte—Lightning Lane entry selections for specific attractions that aren't offered through Disney Genie+ service. Purchase individual Lightning Lane entry for up to 2 attractions per day, one at a time. Guests may purchase this option with or without Disney Genie+ service.


What rides are lightning lane only?

Disney World Individual Lightning Lane Rides List
  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
  • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
  • Avatar Flight of Passage.
  • TRON Lightcycle / Run.


How many lightning lanes can you book per day?

You can only book two Individual Lightning Lanes per day. No matter how many parks you plan to visit in one day, you are only allowed to book two Individual Lightning Lanes. For example, you're planning to start your day in Hollywood Studios, but want to park hop over to Magic Kingdom in the afternoon.


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.


How long is the wait with lightning lane?

The Lightning Lane will generally be a much shorter wait than the regular line, but it merges with the regular line usually a few minutes before you board the ride. This means a wait of around 5 to 10 minutes is very common, even with Lightning Lanes.


Can you ride in virtual queue twice?

Each Guest can request to enter the virtual queue no more than once per day during regular park hours. Before requesting to join a virtual queue, Guests must have valid admission and may need a theme park reservation depending on the type of admission and date of their visit. Learn more about theme park reservations.


How does lightning lane work?

A Lightning Lane entrance is a queue available at select attractions and experiences through options Guests can purchase to save time in line. To use a Lightning Lane entrance, a Guest must select an arrival window through the My Disney Experience mobile app before embarking on the attraction or experience.


Does Guardians virtual queue count as Genie Plus?

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind does not offer a standby line and is only available for puchase via the Disney Genie+ Individual Attraction selection or through the virtual queue. This means that this ride is not included in the general cost per day for Genie+ but is available at a separate cost.


Can I book Lightning Lane every two hours?

You can only book one Lightning Lane selection at a time. 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, 2 hours after park open, or 2 hours after booking a selection.


What happens if you miss your virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy?

In most cases, guests who have been late to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have been allowed to ride after scanning their park ticket at the attraction's entrance. Though this may not be the case for every day, especially during the parks' busy seasons.


Can you join both virtual queues for guardians?

Can we get more than one boarding pass per day? Not during regular park hours–you cannot join both the 7 am and 1 pm virtual queue. However, on nights when EPCOT hosts Extended Evening Hours, there's a third virtual queue entry time at 6 pm.


Do you have to be in the park for 1pm virtual queue?

7:00 AM (Guests do not need to be in Magic Kingdom park to join the virtual queue at this time) 1:00 PM (Guests must be in Magic Kingdom park to join the virtual queue at this time)


How to ride Ratatouille 2023?

For most guests, there are 5 main ways that will allow you to ride Remy's Ratatouille Adventure with the least amount of waiting:
  1. Pay to ride using Genie+
  2. Ride during Early Theme Park Entry (onsite guests only)
  3. Ride right when the park opens.
  4. Hop in line right before the park closes.


Can you do 7AM and 1PM virtual queue?

If you received a boarding group at 7am, you cannot get another boarding group for that same attraction at 1pm. However, if you are eligible for the Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, you can get a second boarding group from the 6pm virtual queue for the same attraction on the same day.


Should I book virtual queue or lightning lane first?

At 7 a.m. on the dot, you should aim to get your Virtual Queue spot first as they usually fill up the quickest. Then, immediately switch to purchasing your Individual Lightning Lane for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Afterward, make your reservation for Peter Pan's Flight.