Is individual lightning lane worth it?


Is individual lightning lane worth it? Some Individual Lightning Lane purchases can actually be a decent value if you don't mind shelling out the extra cash, or if you're really tight on time or are travelling with humans that don't deal well with long lines.


How many rides can you ride in Disney Lightning Lane?

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.


Which Genie Plus rides sell out first?

The Rides to Book FIRST With Genie+ and Pay Per Ride in Disney World
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  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
  • Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
  • Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.
  • Expedition Everest.
  • Jungle Cruise.


What two rides are not included in Genie Plus?

The rides not included in Disney Genie Plus are: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Tron Lightcycle / Run.


Should I book Slinky Dog or Rise of the Resistance first?

If you don't have two people willing to wake up that early, get Slinky Dog Dash first, then Rise of the Resistance.


How much faster is lightning lane at Disney?

How much faster is Lightning Lane? On average the lightning lane will always have a much shorter wait time compared to the standard Disney World line, but it usually combines with the regular line before the ride. As a result, it's common to have a wait time of around 5-10 minutes, even when using the Lightning Lane.


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.


Can you book a lightning lane every 2 hours?

If you select a Lightning Lane through the Disney Genie and the return time is more than 2 hours after the current time and after park open, then after 2 hours you can go in and select your next Lightning Lane even though you have not redeemed your first one.


What happens if ride is closed during lightning lane?

If you have a Lightning Lane reserved for an attraction and notice it is closed during your redemption window and have not already scanned in at the queue entrance, you will receive a “multi-experience pass.” A multi-experience pass is basically a free Lightning Lane reservation that can be redeemed on one of many ...


When should I book individual lightning lane?

When can Individual Lightning Lane attractions be booked? Guests staying at a Walt Disney World resort hotel are able to purchase and schedule the first Individual Lightning Lane attraction at 7 am, ahead of off-site guests, who can to do so when the park opens.


When to buy Genie Plus?

You can purchase Genie+ day by day on each day of your trip using the My Disney Experience app. Genie+ is available for purchase when the clock strikes midnight on the day of your visit, but you don't need to stay up late (instead, just wake up about 15 minutes early to secure it before the 7 a.m. selection process).


Do I book Lightning Lane or Genie Plus first?

By booking your most desired Genie+ attraction first and purchasing your Individual Lightning Lanes, you ensure that you get to experience your most desired attractions.


How do you get unlimited lightning lane at Disney?

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.


Can I book 2 rides with Genie Plus?

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.


How many individual lightning lanes can you buy at 7am?

You can buy two individual Lightning Lanes each day. 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.


Which lightning lanes sell out the fastest?

At all crowd levels, Flight of Passage sells out first. And Cosmic Rewind has worse availability than Rise of the Resistance on low and medium crowd days too. We also see many more availability “drops” throughout the day for Individual Lightning Lane attractions that we do for Genie+ attractions.


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 is the 120 minute rule?

The 120-minute rule is determined by when you make the reservation, not the return time for the attraction. So if you both log on at 9 AM to make a reservation for different attractions, you will both have to wait 120 minutes (or after riding the attraction, whichever comes first) to make your next selections.


How many rides can you use lightning Lane at Disney World?

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.


How many genie passes per day?

On the Disney Genie+ Service webpage that I linked, it does indicate that on average guests experience about two to three attractions per day with Lightening Lanes using Disney Genie+ Service. However, this is an average, and as long as you stay within the guidelines I mentioned above, you are good to go!


How many rides does Genie cover?

What Rides Are included with Disney Genie Plus? 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.