Is there a difference between Disney Genie and Genie Plus?

Is there a difference between Disney Genie and Genie Plus? Genie+ is an add-on to the Genie service. With Genie+, you can reserve a spot in a ride's Lightning Lane, a shorter line available only to Genie+ users.

Is Disney 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 benefit of Disney Genie Plus?

Disney Genie+ service lets you use Lightning Lane entrances at select attractions and experiences. On average, Guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using Lightning Lane entrances if the first selection is made early in the day.

How late can I be for Genie Plus?

Well, the good news is that you're given an automatic grace period of 15 minutes AFTER your Lightning Lane time has passed to scan into the Lightning Lane. Even better? If you arrive at a ride early, you can tap into the Lightning Lane five minutes BEFORE your window.

Does Genie Plus cost more?

Genie+ now starts at $30 per ticket, per day in Disneyland. Previously, the price started at $25. Note that prices vary by date — on days when Disney expects the parks to be busier, Genie+ generally costs more. We can expect to see the highest prices around the holidays, when the parks are especially crowded.

Do all guests need Genie Plus?

This add-on is toadally optional. All rides continue to operate with a standby queue (and sometimes a Single Rider line) at no additional charge. An additional benefit to Genie Plus at Disneyland is that PhotoPass photos are included for the day!

Which Genie Plus rides sell out first?

How much does lightning lane cost?

Delving into the details, the price tag for the Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane access at Disney World falls between $15 and $27 per person per day. However, if you're eyeing premium individual Lightning Lane selections, be prepared to spend anywhere from $9 to $27 per person for each attraction.

How many Genie Plus do you get 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!

Do you need Genie Plus for after hours?

During Disney After Hours events, Disney Genie+ is not available to use. All Guests will be directed to the standby queue to ride each attraction. If you have a regular park ticket that day and are there before the event starts, you will be able to use Disney Genie+ during that time.

Which lightning lanes are not included in Genie Plus?

How often does Disney Genie sell out?

Walt Disney World Genie Plus is the current iteration of the original FastPass system. Typically this paid FastPass service does not sell out at Walt Disney World though it has happened during the busiest seasons.

Do both people need Genie Plus?

Guests are able to select eligible Genie+ people from their Family and Friends list in the My Disney Experience app when making Genie+ (and Lightning Lane) reservations, instead of everyone having to do it individually.

What is the genie plus 2 hour rule?

Can you have more than one Genie+ Lightning Lane reservation at a time? Yes. The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can always make a new reservation if two hours have passed since you made the last one, or two hours since park opening if you made the reservation before the park opened.

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.

How many times can you book 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.

Does Genie Plus include Lightning Lane?

Yes, the Disney Lightning Lane, which serves as the 'skip-the-line' queue, is incorporated into the cost of the standard Disney Genie+ rides. By opting for the Disney Genie Plus upgrade, guests can select from over 40 attractions. They can then schedule arrival times to access these rides via the Lightning Lane.

How many times can you use Genie Plus Lightning Lanes?

Purchase Disney Genie+ service to use the Lightning Lane entrances at select attractions and experiences (subject to change without notice). 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.

What happens if I miss my Genie+ time?

If you miss your Genie+ Lightning Lane reservation for an attraction, that's it for the day. You won't be able to make another one for that particular ride. Sometimes you'll be given a small grace period, but that's up to the discretion of the Cast Member.

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.

Does Genie Plus sell out?

Can Genie+ sell out? Yes. It can. Although it isn't common, we've seen it happen a few times during busier times of the year (like over the holidays and Spring Break).

Is Disney Genie Plus worth the extra money?

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.