What time can non resort guests make Genie Plus reservations?


What time can non resort guests make Genie Plus reservations? 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.


How early can you book Lightning Lane?

For individual Lightning Lane purchases, guests of a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels* may make their first purchase starting at 7:00 am on the day of their visit. All other Guests can make their first purchase during normal park opening hours.


When can non resort guests purchase Genie?

While you can buy Genie+ just after midnight, you do have to wait until 7 am to start selecting attractions. Anyone can make Genie+ Lightning Lane selections starting at 7 am that day. You don't have to be a Disney Resort hotel guest. You cannot pre-purchase Genie+.


How early can you scan in for lightning lane?

If you arrive at a ride early, you can tap into the Lightning Lane five minutes BEFORE your window. You won't even need to talk to a Cast Member to take advantage of these grace periods. Just scan into the Lightning Lane like normal and go! However, if you're later than 15 minutes, you may just be out of luck.


Do you have to wait 2 hours to book Genie Plus?

The 120-minute rule is determined by when you make the reservation, not the return time for the attraction. So if you both log on at 9 AM to make a reservation for different attractions, you will both have to wait 120 minutes (or after riding the attraction, whichever comes first) to make your next selections.


Should I book Slinky Dog or Rise of the Resistance first?

If you don't have two people willing to wake up that early, get Slinky Dog Dash first, then Rise of the Resistance.


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.


Can anyone in the party make Genie Plus reservations?

You need to be sure that your accounts are linked and that you appear on each other's Family and Friends list. But the answer to the OP's question is that yes, you can both be booking things at once.


How many Genie Plus selections can you make per day?

How Many Attractions Can I Ride with Genie Plus? In March 2022, Walt Disney World added the following update to its Genie+ webpage: “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.”


Does Genie Plus ever sell out?

Can Disneyland Genie Plus rides sell out? Genie+ rides are not guaranteed. The most popular rides can run out of available Genie+ Lightning Lane selections.


What time can you select Genie Plus rides?

Just like Disney's Cinderella, you can purchase Disney Genie+ service as soon as the clock strikes midnight on the day of your visit. However, you need to wait until 7:00 a.m. to start selecting Lightning Lane entrances.


What time can you start reserving Genie Plus?

You can purchase Genie+ day by day on each day of your trip using the My Disney Experience app. Genie+ is available for purchase when the clock strikes midnight on the day of your visit, but you don't need to stay up late (instead, just wake up about 15 minutes early to secure it before the 7 a.m. selection process).


When can non resort guests purchase individual lightning lane?

For individual Lightning Lane purchases, guests of a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels* may make their first purchase starting at 7:00 am on the day of their visit. All other Guests can make their first purchase during normal park opening hours.


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 is the difference between 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 happens if I miss a Genie Plus reservation?

If you miss your window and did not successfully cancel or modify it, you will not be able to make another reservation for that attraction.


How late can you be to a genie reservation?

However, if you're later than 15 minutes, you may just be out of luck. But you MAY be able to speak to a Cast Member, and depending on the circumstances, you could still be allowed to access that ride's Lightning Lane. Note that this will not always work, though — each case is handled individually.


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.


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.


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.


Can I make Genie Plus reservations for friends and family?

Yes! You can reserve Genie+ or individual Lightning Lane selections for up to 12 people — you'll need to be connected in the My Family and Friends area of the My Disney Experience app.


How do I change the time on my Genie Plus?

  1. Open The My Disney Experience App.
  2. Select the Genie+ reservation you wish to modify.
  3. Select Modify.
  4. Choose a New Time OR a Different Attraction.
  5. Confirm the Changes.