What is the difference between Disneyland Lightning Lane and Genie+?

What is the difference between Disneyland Lightning Lane and Genie+? 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.

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.

Is Genie Plus the same as Lightning Lane?

Genie+ is a paid skip-the-line service that allows guests to enter through a special line called the Lightning Lane (think of the former FASTPASS Return Entrance) rather than the standby line. Not all Disneyland attractions are available with Genie Plus, which we'll get into below. This add-on is toadally optional.

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 ...

Can I do Genie Plus and Lightning Lane 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.

Should I pay for lightning lane?

If you are the type of traveler who uses a Touring Plan and routinely gets to the park before official opening, you do not need to purchase Individual Lightning Lane. You can only purchase two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day, which is important to remember if you plan to park hop.

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.

How much is Genie Plus at Disneyland?

In addition to getting all of the great features that come with the complimentary Disney Genie service, purchasing Disney Genie+ service offers even more convenience and flexibility, starting at $25.00 USD per ticket per day. Prices and availability vary by date.

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 many lightning lanes does Genie Plus Disneyland have?

Lightning Lanes at Disneyland Disney Genie+ at Disneyland costs $25 per person per day. For that price, you can skip the long lines at 12 Lightning Lane attractions at Disneyland Park and seven Lightning Lane attractions at Disney's California Adventure.

Is Genie Plus only once per ride?

How does Disneyland Genie Plus work? Genie+ allows guests to skip the line at the included attractions, once per ride per day. You can begin making your Genie+ reservations once you have entered the park for the day. You can make your selections across all of the theme parks if you have a Park Hopper ticket.

What is the difference between individual lightning lane and Genie Plus rides?

The Disney Lightning Lane is the designated queue you enter to enjoy the 'skip-the-line' benefit for the ride you've chosen. To put it in terms of Genie+ vs Lightning Lane: think of Genie+ as the service you purchase and Lightning Lane as the express route you take.

What rides are not included in Genie Plus Disneyland?

There are three attractions at Disneyland Park that are not included in the general price and must be purchased separately to access the Lightning Lanes. Currently, these attractions are Rise of the Resistance, Radiator Springs Racers, and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure.

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 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 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 ...

Is Lightning Lane better than FastPass?

Lightning Lanes have replaced the FastPass lines at Disney theme parks. These work as expedited queues for rides, allowing guests to surpass the standard line in favor of a faster option. Lightning Lane access isn't free.

What is the 2 hour rule at Lightning Lane?

How does the 2-hour rule work? 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.

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!