What is standby skipper Disney World?
What is standby skipper Disney World? 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 rides at Disney World do not have standby lines?
There are only two attractions at Walt Disney World Resort that don't have a standby line, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and TRON Lightcycle / Run, but you do not need to purchase Disney Genie+ service to join the Virtual Queue for either of those attractions.
Are Disney standby wait times accurate?
Over the course of the last 2 years, our experience across all of Walt Disney World has been that actual wait times average about two-thirds to 75% of posted wait times most of the day. That drops to around 50% at night, if not lower.
What is the difference between standby and lightning lane?
Lightning Lane is simply the name for the line you use to skip standby! These attractions are selected one at a time using the My Disney Experience app, beginning as early as 7:00 AM. You don't choose all your rides for the day at that time, though!
Are Genie Plus passes 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.
Who can 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. Guests can book their first Genie+ ride selections starting at 7 AM on the day of their visit. This applies to both those who stay at a Disney Resort Hotel or stay off-property.
What percentage of guests buy Genie Plus?
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek said in an August earnings call that a significant number of visitors pay for the add-on service. He noted that now about 50% of the people that come through the gate actually buy up to that Genie product, which I think you can see the result of in our yields.
How many Genie Plus rides can you stack?
Genie+ lets you “hold” (stack) as many reservations at once as you'd like. No limits! FastPass+ return windows couldn't overlap. If you had a Peter Pan's Flight reservation with an 11:40 am – 12:40 pm return time, none of your other FastPass+ return times could overlap with that hour at all.
Can you run out of lightning lane?
Individual Lightning Lane passes are limited and can run out throughout the day, especially if a ride is very popular. And no matter how many theme parks you visit, you can only purchase two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day.
How do you max out Genie Plus?
The key is to book an attraction with an early return window (soon after park opening), and then book your next attraction with Genie+ immediately after tapping into the first. Each time, you'll be looking to book an attraction with a return time that is relatively soon after that time.
Do Genie Plus passes sell out?
Typically Disneyland Genie Plus does not sell out at the theme parks but on rare days when the attendance mix at the theme parks leans heavily towards vacationing guests the service may sell out.
How many times can you use lightning lane in a day?
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+.
How long do you wait in lightning lanes?
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.
What is the 120-minute rule at Disney World?
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.
How far in advance can you reserve Genie Plus rides?
Genie+ is a same-day ride reservation system and selections can be made starting at 7 am for everyone, regardless of whether you're on-site, off-site, Annual Passholder, DVC, etc.
Can two people use Genie+?
A person can purchase Disney Genie+ service and book Genie+ Lightning Lane attractions for anyone that appears on their Family and Friends List in My Disney Experience.
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.
How many times can you use Genie Plus in a 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.
How many rides can I ride with Genie Plus?
Disney recently added some language to the Genie+ website that says “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.” This is similar to the number of FastPasses that could be made by guests before the service was ...
Do people in wheelchairs get to skip lines at Disney?
In any case, one does not skip the line. Generally no. Disability people can get a special accommodation - waiting somewhere not in the line. You get this at guest services, then when you want to ride something, you go to the fastpass person, and ask for a disability return time.