What is the difference between Disney Genie and Lightning Pass?
What is the difference between Disney Genie and Lightning Pass? Understanding Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane can be a bit confusing. If this is the case for you, remember that Genie+ is something you buy that'll give you access to Lightning Lane. Lightning Lane is an expedited queue service available for most rides within Disney theme parks.
Which Genie Plus rides sell out first?
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- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
- Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.
- Expedition Everest.
- Jungle Cruise.
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.
Can you ride rides at Disney without Genie Plus?
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.
Which lightning lanes are not included in Genie Plus?
- Magic Kingdom — Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON.
- Hollywood Studios — Rise of the Resistance.
- Animal Kingdom — Avatar Flight of Passage.
- Epcot — Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind.
Is Disney Genie Lightning Pass worth it?
If they are in your budget, buying the Individual Lightning Lane Selections can make your day of touring the parks much easier if you purchase them. But, they aren't absolutely necessary. The attraction(s) at the parks with the Individual Lightning Lane Selection are typically the most popular ride in the entire park.
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.
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 ...
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.
How much is Genie Plus per day?
Typically, Genie Plus prices is around $20 per person, per day on average ,but if you're visiting during peak times or multiple parks, it'll be higher.
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.
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.
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.
Which lightning lanes sell out first?
You may be out of luck for purchasing Individual Lightning Lanes for any attraction if you're staying offsite on high crowd days. Rise of the Resistance used to be the clear winner of the popularity contest here, and that doesn't hold true anymore either. At all crowd levels, Flight of Passage sells out first.
How many times can you use Disney Genie Lightning Lane?
You can enjoy a Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane entrance once per day. If you'd like to re-ride an attraction or see a certain show again within the same day, you are welcome to use our regular standby line. Disney Genie+ prices vary by date and prices are posted the day of.
How do you pick a time for lightning lane?
To make an Individual Lightning Lane reservation, start on the Tip Board and select the experience you would like to book. For an ILL reservation, you can select the time, so browse to find a time that's convenient for you.
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).
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!
Can you have a lightning lane and Genie Plus at the same time?
Yes! 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.