Genie+ And Lightning Lane

Many people associate Disney vacations with long lines. It is true that the four Disney World theme parks are usually crowded year-round, but fortunately, there are ways to significantly cut down on how much time you spend waiting in lines.

This guide will help you understand the benefits and everything to expect from using Genie+ and Lightning Lanes during your Disney World vacation.

If you’re familiar with fast passes then you already know a little about what Genie+ offers. The Genie+ service is Disney’s new version of the fast pass system but with a new name and some new rules and procedures on how it works.

Genie+ is a service that you pay for during your Disney vacation. Once purchased, you’ll be able to book reservation times for attractions to use the Lightning Lane entrances.

You can begin booking your Genie+ selections once the park opens.

The Lightning Lane is the name of the shorter lines that you’ll wait in if you use Genie+. Think of Lightning McQueen – he’s supposed to be one of the fastest race cars, so by going into the Lightning Lane for attractions, you’ll get on the ride faster!

You can book your first Lightning Lane once the park opens. You’ll be given an hour-long window that tells you when to head over to that attraction where you’ll wait in a much shorter line.

Typically, you can expect to wait 5-10 minutes in the Lightning Lane queue. Even if the line looks long, they usually move faster than the standby line.

While it would be convenient to book all of your Lightning Lanes right when the park opens, that’s not quite how it works. Once you book a Lightning Lane, you either need to wait 120 minutes to book another one or until you scan into your current Lightning Lane – whichever comes first.

For example, if I book a Lightning Lane for Space Mountain at 10:15 for 10:45, I can book a new one at 10:45 if that’s what time I scan into Space Mountain. If it’s 10:15 and I book a Lightning Lane for 2:00, I’ll have to wait until 12:15 to book a new one.

An Individual Lightning Lane is another add-on for guests. All four major theme parks have at least one attraction you’ll need to pay extra for if you want to spend less time in line. This is typically going to be the newest or most popular attraction in each park. Magic Kingdom is the only theme park that has two Individual Lightning Lanes.

The Individual Lightning Lane is separate from Genie+, so you do not need to pay for Genie+ in order to purchase one.

Prices will vary based on the time of year, but you can expect to pay about $10-25 per person. This can add up quickly and end up costing you $100 if you have 4 people who all want to ride an attraction like Rise of the Resistance or TRON Lightcycle Run. It may not be worth it, but if you have limited time in the theme parks, an Individual Lightning Lane may be the best way to ensure you do some of Disney’s most popular rides.

Almost every attraction, whether it is a ride or a show, has Lightning Lanes available. To make things as easy as possible, we broke it down by theme park so you can see if your favorite attraction offers Lightning Lane.

● Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

● Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

● Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade

● Dumbo the Flying Elephant

● Enchanted Tales with Belle

● Haunted Mansion

● “it’s a small world”

● Jungle Cruise

● Mad Tea Party

● Meet Ariel at Her Grotto

● Meet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

● Meet Mickey at Town Square Theater

● Meet Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall

● Mickey’s PhilharMagic

● Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

● Peter Pan’s Flight

● Pirates of the Caribbean

● Space Mountain

● The Barnstormer

● The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

● The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

● Tomorrowland Speedway

● Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid

● Alien Swirling Saucers

● Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage

● Disney Junior Play & Dance!

● For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration

● Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

● Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight

● Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

● Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

● Muppet*Vision 3D

● Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

● Slinky Dog Dash

● Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

● The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

● Toy Story Mania!

● Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival

● Frozen Ever After

● Journey into Imagination with Figment

● Living with the Land

● Mission: SPACE – Green

● Mission: SPACE – Orange

● Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

● Soarin’ Around the World

● Spaceship Earth

● Test Track

● The Seas with Nemo & Friends

● Turtle Talk with Crush

● Festival of the Lion King

● DINOSAUR

● Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

● Feathered Friends in Flight!

● Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!

● It’s Tough to Be a Bug!

● Kali River Rapids

● Kilimanjaro Safaris

● Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost

● Naʻvi River Journey

● The Animation Experience at Conservation Station

Magic Kingdom

● Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

● TRON Lightcycle / Run

EPCOT

● Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Animal Kingdom

● Avatar Flight of Passage

Hollywood Studios

● Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

While the addition of Genie+ and Lightning Lane has caused much controversy among Disney fans, for many guests it is worth paying more money in order to get more done during a vacation to Disney World. We can help you decide if Genie+ is right for you and how to take advantage of this add-on to ensure you get the most value out of your purchase.