What is the best park to buy Genie Plus?
What is the best park to buy Genie Plus? Magic Kingdom is the best park for buying Walt Disney World's Genie+ service. The paid FastPass replacement offers Lightning Lane line-skipping access to 23 attractions and character sightings in Magic Kingdom, and our guide ranks the rides and entertainment in terms of time-saved and how quickly reservations fill up.
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 buy Genie Plus for each park?
If you have a ticket with the Park Hopper Option, you will only need to purchase Disney Genie+ once per day, per person and you can use the service to make Lightning Lane reservations for the first park you visit and the park(s) to which you are hopping.
How do I prioritize my Genie Plus ride?
- First Priority – book these attractions at 7:00 am, as your first selection.
- Second Priority – these attractions tend to run out earlier in the day so get them sooner rather than later.
- Third Priority – these attractions often do not run out.
How do I switch parks for Genie Plus?
Towards the top of the screen, you'll see the park name and the park. Just below that, click “Change Park.” A pop-up will appear giving you the option to “Select a Park.” Choose whichever one you want to visit next, or wherever you want to make your next Lightning Lane selection.
How do I choose Genie Plus rides?
To make a Genie+ reservation, start on the Tip Board and select the experience that you want to book. In the “Review Details” screen, make sure to note the time of the reservation. It is very common for this to be a different time than you saw on the Tip Board, even if you refreshed the Tip Board right before clicking.
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.
Can you see Genie Plus prices in advance?
Guests can choose either a multiple-park option (eligible with park hoppers) or choose a single-park option. Each of the four theme parks will offer a different price point. Since Genie+ can only be purchased on the day of, guests should double-check the My Disney Experience app for the current price.
What to book first with Genie?
As a result, we recommend your first Genie+ pick be Peter Pan's Flight. If you have Early Entry and you are buying the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane, you will be able to visit either Peter Pan's Flight or Space Mountain at rope drop, and you'll probably be able to make it to Jungle Cruise when that ride opens.
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.
Is Genie Plus the same price at all parks?
The cost will fluctuate, depending on how busy the day is at the parks, and at Disney World, they now use park-specific pricing.
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.
How many lightning lanes can you book with Genie Plus?
Here is a quick summary of all of the Disney Genie Plus rules and Individual Lightning Lane (LL) rules: 1) You can't make more than one LL reservation per attraction per day. This applies to both Genie+ LL and Individual LL attractions! 2) You can only purchase two Individual LL reservations per day.
What is the Disney 2pm rule?
You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.
Can I use lightning lane without Genie Plus?
You do not have to purchase Genie Plus service to access them. I'll say it again in case it wasn't clear the first time: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY GENIE PLUS TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL LIGHTNING LANES! Individual Lightning Lanes are sold separately for each attraction through the My Disney Experience app.
Why is Genie Plus going away?
Disney states that this is being done because the goal from the outset has been to “launch, learn and evolve” after seeing how guests are using this service. To that end, starting June 8, 2022, the Disney Genie+ will only be offered for purchase through the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit.
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.
How do I prioritize attractions on Genie plus?
When making your selections, it is ideal to prioritize the Level 1 and Level 2 attractions. Level 1 priorities are attractions that run out of Genie+ return times quickly. These are the attractions that are typically best booked first, right at 7 a.m.
Can everyone book Genie Plus at 7AM?
Yes, regardless on where you are staying, you can start making Disney Genie+ attraction reservations at 7 am. It does not matter if you can't check in until 4 pm, or when you get your room, everyone can start booking in the morning.
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).
What is the best park to use Genie Plus?
Magic Kingdom is the best park for buying Walt Disney World's Genie+ service. The paid FastPass replacement offers Lightning Lane line-skipping access to 23 attractions and character sightings in Magic Kingdom, and our guide ranks the rides and entertainment in terms of time-saved and how quickly reservations fill up.
What is excluded from 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.