What's the difference between Genie and Genie Plus?

Disney Genie is a complimentary trip-planning service, Disney Genie+ is a paid service that lets you use a Lightning Lane entrance to bypass the standby line on select attractions, and individual attraction selections allow you to pay to skip the line on up to two high-demand attractions per day.

Is Disney genie plus worth it?

Overall, we believe Genie+ is worth it.

The time you'll save by skipping the standby line, and the number of attractions available with Genie+ is well worth the extra $15. However, you probably don't need to purchase Genie+ for every day you visit the parks.

What rides are not included in Genie Plus?

Rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure that aren't included in the Disney Genie+ service can be purchased separately. There is a limit of 2 selections per person, per day, and pricing will be variable based on dates.

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

Digging in deeper, Disney Genie+ will let guests skip the lines for over 40 attractions, while Individual Lightning Lane Selections will be reserved for the most popular E-ticket rides. Think, attractions with virtual queues or rides that tend to draw hours-long standby lines.

How much does genie plus cost?

Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day. You can purchase the Genie+ option before your trip along with your park tickets, or on specific days of your visit. If purchased in advance, the $15 fee (after tax, it's $15.98) is charged for every person who will use Genie+, for every ticketed day of your trip.

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What does Genie Plus include?

Disney Genie is a complimentary trip-planning service, Disney Genie+ is a paid service that lets you use a Lightning Lane entrance to bypass the standby line on select attractions, and individual attraction selections allow you to pay to skip the line on up to two high-demand attractions per day.

Does genie plus sell out?

Disney Genie+ as a ticket add-on does not sell out, but select attractions may run out of Lightning Lane selections. Any day you want to purchase Genie+ for your theme park tickets, you may. As the day progresses, you might find an attraction is no longer offering return times for Lightning Lane access.

Is genie plus like Fast Pass?

Genie Plus is the replacement for the Max Pass service which allowed guests to obtain their new fast pass without having to physically go to the location of the ride. It also provided free photo downloads which Genie Plus also provides.

How many Genie plus rides per day?

From our research, we think Disney's estimate of 2 to 3 rides in a single day is pretty conservative. We think that you can get on somewhere between 6 and 9 rides in a single day (depending on the park) by using Genie+.

How many lightning lane passes per day with Genie Plus?

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+ service is available for $15* plus tax (USD) per ticket per day.

How many rides can you use Genie plus for?

Genie+ is the paid replacement for Fastpass and offers Lightning Lane (skip the line) access to over 40 attractions across Disney World for $15 per person per day.

How many times can you use Genie Plus?

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!

How do I maximize my genie plus?

Genie Plus Tips and Hacks: Keep An Eye On Standby Lines!
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  1. We suggest starting in Epcot or Animal Kingdom for hopper days.
  2. In the morning, don't book any Lightning Lane (LL) selections in Epcot or Animal Kingdom; start booking LL at 7am for the park you are hopping to.

Is park Hopper worth it with Genie Plus?

Park Hopping is a good way to use Genie+ to make the best Lightning Lane ride reservations. By doing two parks, you can extend your day at Walt Disney World, save more time, and also save money by not buying the paid FastPass service every day of your vacation.

Does genie include PhotoPass?

Genie+ at Disney World costs $15 per person, per day and does not include PhotoPass (you'll still need to spring for Memory Maker if you want unlimited photos!).

When can I buy Genie Plus?

Q: Can you purchase Genie+ before arrival? A: If you have a vacation/ticket package, you can add it to your entire trip before you arrive. Otherwise, it's a daily purchase on or after midnight on the day you want to use it.

Is Lightning Lane included with Genie Plus?

Walt Disney World Lightning Lane Rides and Attractions. Another important thing to note is that Lightning Lane attractions ARE NOT included with Disney Genie+.

Can you book more than one ride with Genie Plus?

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.

What is the 120 minute rule at Disney World?

That's where the 120 rule comes in. If you book your first Genie+ choice in the morning for later in the day, then you can make a second Genie+ Lightning Lane choice once 120 minutes have passed. But if you book before park opening time, this countdown starts at park opening time. This is the key here!

What is Disney's FastPass called?

Disney World's paid 'FastPass' program called Genie+ has officially launched.

Which genie plus rides sell out first?

On the first day of Genie, rides like Jungle Cruise, Slinky Dog Dash, Rise of the Resistance, Smugglers Run, Test Track, and Peter Pan's Flight all sold out of Lightning Lanes before the end of the day.

What time can I start using Genie Plus?

Provided you have your park ticket, park reservation, and your Disney Genie pass all ready to go, you can make your first Genie+ Lightning Lane selection starting at 7 am each day.

Is Seven Dwarfs Mine Train on Genie Plus?

Plus you can overlap your Genie+ and individual attraction selections without any issue! Pay-per-ride individual Lightning Lane selections at Magic Kingdom Park: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Space Mountain*

Does Genie Plus include PhotoPass Disneyland?

Disney Genie+ also includes unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from your day, as well as fun new audio experiences that let you discover the parks in cool new ways—through fascinating fun facts and behind-the-scenes insights.

How many lightning lanes can you do in one day?

You know you only get access to just two Individual Lightning Lanes per day, so you have to get strategic with what you use them on.

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