Is Disney Genie free?

Is Disney Genie free? Guests have access to 18 rides to choose from at Disneyland and 46 at Walt Disney World. Is Disney Genie free? Yes, Disney Genie, the park planning tool, is free. However, the FastPass+ replacement, Genie+, has a daily fee.

Can you get Genie Plus for free?

In addition to getting all of the great features that come with the complimentary Disney Genie service, purchasing Disney Genie+ service offers even more convenience and flexibility, starting at $30.00 USD per ticket per day. Prices and availability vary by date.

Is Genie Plus only for rides?

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.

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.

What is the 120 minute 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.

Do you need Genie Plus per person?

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. Disney limits the number of guests who can sign up for Genie+ each day.

Is lightning Lane $20 per person?

How much are individual Lightning Lane selections? Pricing and availability vary by date, attraction and park. For example, Lightning Lane access to Radiator Springs Racers has a big range from $12 to $20 per person, depending on expected crowds.

Should I pay for Genie+?

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.

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.

Why is Genie Plus $30?

If Disney can achieve the same amount of profit, but have fewer guests use the service, it only makes Genie+ look better. For those who do shell out $30 a person, the Lightning Lane queues only get shorter. And, for Standby guests, that means fewer people jumping in front of them from the expedited queue.

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.

Is Lightning Lane $15 per ride?

The price will vary each day but it ranges from $15 to $35 per person each day. Once purchased you have a chance at 7 AM to book your first Lightning Lane reservation. You could be in bed in your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel getting excited for your day by securing a spot on your favorite ride!

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.

Is Genie Plus unlimited rides?

You can only use Genie+ on each attraction one time per day. So, if you book an early morning pass for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, use it, and then want to ride Thunder Mountain again later in the day…you'll need to wait in the standby line. So keep that in mind during your trip!

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 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.

Is Lightning Lane $20 per ride?

Individual Lightning Lane Selection attractions range from $9 to $20 per person per attraction. You can see the most accurate pricing here.

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.

Is there a limit on lightning lane?

A maximum of two Individual Lightning Lane purchases can be made per day, and you cannot purchase access to the same attraction twice in the same day. To purchase Individual Lightning Lane access, you do not have to also purchase Genie+.