This change at Disney World went into effect in June of 2022. If you or your family purchased tickets prior to that date which included Genie+, the add-on is still valid. Even those with multi-day tickets or Annual Passes must still add Genie+ on each individual day they attend Disney World. Genie+ purchases become available at midnight on the day of your visit. Guests should aim to purchase the service anytime before 7am, at which point Lightning Lane reservations for that day open up. [2] X Research source
If you haven’t already, sign in to your Disney account.
If you haven’t already, sign in to your Disney account.
Disneyland is a bit more expensive because it includes unlimited Disney PhotoPass as well. Children under 3 years old (who do not need a ticket to enter the park) do not need to have Genie+ to join you in any Lightning Lane reservations.
You may only reserve one Genie+ attraction at a time. The window to make a new Genie+ reservation opens up once you tap in for your existing reservation, or after a 120 minute span.
Disney Genie will even recommend the best times to visit certain attractions, and remind you when you are eligible to make reservations. [4] X Research source Each suggestion will include an estimated wait time, as well as the opportunity to join a virtual queue (if applicable).
All of your hotel bookings and restaurant reservations are reflected in this itinerary. You may also chat live with a Disney “Cast Member” (customer support rep) at any time to ask any questions you may have about the park or your itinerary.
The Lightning Lanes that are not included as part of Genie+ can be purchased a la carte. Genie+ includes over 40 attractions at Walt Disney World and 15 attractions at Disneyland. Park guests may combine a la carte Lightning Lane purchases with a Genie+ subscription.
Lightning Lanes through Genie+ have replaced FastPass+ and MaxPass as Disney’s “skip the line” service. All previous services are now defunct. Of course, standby lines, dinner reservations, and mobile ordering all remain intact. Disney Resort Hotel guests may book a la carte Lightning Lanes each day at 7am, but can also purchase Genie+ to cover all the other attractions covered by that service.
Disney World guests do unlock a few exclusive AR lenses to use in the background of any photos taken in the park, but must also purchase Disney Memory Maker in order to take advantage of these. [6] X Research source
