What is the difference between Genie Genie Plus and Lightning Lane?

What is the difference between Genie 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.

Do you pay for lightning lane?

Individual Lightning Lanes are pay-per-ride line-skipping access to the most popular rides at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood, and Animal Kingdom.

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 individual lightning lanes sell out?

Know when bookings run out. As with Genie+, individual Lightning Lanes can run out of return times. Generally you'll go into your day knowing what rides you're going to book, and you'll do that ASAP. But some days you might decide to wait and see how your morning goes.

Can you book a lightning lane every 2 hours?

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.

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.

Is Genie and Lightning Lane worth it?

As soon as you use your first reservation you'll be able to make your next. Overall, we think adding Disney Genie+ to your tickets is worth the money. Lightning Lane passes are related to Disney Genie+ but it's a separate expense entirely.

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.

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 do you get with Genie+?

And no matter how many theme parks you visit, you can only purchase two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day. In addition, like standard Genie+ rides, you can't buy passes more than once for the same ride.

Do you need Genie Plus to book a lightning lane?

Individual Lightning Lanes are completely separate from Genie Plus Lightning Lanes. 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!

Why do I have to pay for lightning lane if I have Genie Plus?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Should I book virtual queue or lightning lane first?

At 7 a.m. on the dot, you should aim to get your Virtual Queue spot first as they usually fill up the quickest. Then, immediately switch to purchasing your Individual Lightning Lane for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Afterward, make your reservation for Peter Pan's Flight.

How many lightning lanes can you book at 7am?

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 long is a lightning lane good for?

When you book a Lightning Lane return time, you typically have a grace period of about five minutes on either end, meaning that you can tap in five minutes before the start time or five minutes after the end time.

Should you book Lightning Lane or Genie first?

Usually, you'll make your first Genie+ booking before your individual Lightning Lane purchase if you're a Disney resort guest (this tip is always subject to change, and is covered in specific detail in each park-specific post, but usually as long as you're booking by 7:05AM you'll have a wide range of individual ...