There is some confusion with the new Disney Genie+ service. We are going to break it down as quickly and easily as possible.
FASTPASS+ is no more. Lightning Lane is the new FASPASS+. The biggest difference is now you need to pay for it.
There are two choices when purchasing:
- Pay $15.00 for Genie+ per person per day and have access to 40+ attractions OR
- Buy the Individual Lightning Lane for a higher demand attraction. It can cost between $7 to $15 per person per attraction, depending on the busyness of the day.
How do I get it?
First you will need to purchase your park ticket (through Disney or Travel Agent), then you will need to download the My Disney Experience Mobile App.
When can I pick my attractions?
Unlike FASTPASS+ which guests could choose their attractions months in advanced, Genie+ & Individual Lightning Lane is day of.
I purchased the Genie+, how many Lighting Lane passes can I choose at a time?
ONE at a time folks! The day of your visit, starting at 7:00 AM for guests staying at the resort or 9:00 AM for all other guests, open up the app and choose the first attraction you want to ride. The earlier the better. Once you ride the attraction or the time window passes, you can get back on the app and choose another experience!
Sooo how many total can I choose?
That is up to you and your schedule. Make your first time as early as possible. You have until the park closes to choose times.
Can I choose any ride I want?
No, not every attraction is available for Lighting Lane. But not to worry, here is a list for you!
Magic Kingdom
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Haunted Mansion
- “it’s a small world”
- Jungle Cruise
- Mad Tea Party
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Splash 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
Epcot
- Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
- Journey into Imagination with Figment
- Living with the Land
- Mission: SPACE – Green
- Mission: SPACE – Orange
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Spaceship Earth
- Test Track
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Turtle Talk with Crush
Hollywood Studios
- 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 – returning Dec 19, 2021
- Millennium Flacon: 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!
Animal Kingdom
- Celebration of the Festive of the Lion King
- DINOSAUR
- Feathered Friends in Flight!
- It’s Tough to be a Bug!
- Kali River Rapids
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Na’vi River Journey
- The Animation Experience at Conservation Station
Got it. So how does the Individual Lightning Lane work?
The Individual Lightning Lane is basically an á la carte for the higher demand attractions. You only pay for the ones you want.
Is there a limit for how many I buy?
Yes! Like the Genie+, you can only choose one at a time for a max of two attractions a day.
Do I have to purchase Genie+ to use it?
Nope!
Can I choose any attraction I want for an individual purchase?
No, there are only a few attractions at each park that are available for Individual Lightning Lane purchase. Here they are!
Magic Kingdom
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
Epcot
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Hollywood Studios
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Stars Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Animal Kingdom
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Expedition Everest- Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
How much does the Individual Lightning Lane cost?
That all depends on the day. If it is high peak season (holidays, Spring Break, Summer, etc.) the cost per attraction will be higher. Prices range from $7 to $15.
Can I book my Individual Lightning Lane early?
Just like Genie+, you are able to purchase an attraction pass the day of your visit.
Can I purchase Genie+ AND Individual Lightning Lane?
You sure can! Since they are separate, you can be flexible with the times you choose.
Can I use Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lane to ride the same attraction over and over?
No- if you want to ride an attraction again, you will have to use the regular Stand-By line.
I already bought my park tickets for a future trip. Can I still add Genie+ or purchase Individual Lightning Lane?
You sure can! You can purchase the services now or day of. Just remember, you cannot select the attraction times until the day of your visit at 7:00 AM if you are staying at a Disney Resort, or 9:00 AM if you are just visiting the park.
Wow, a park ticket already costs so much and this is just an added expense.
True, that true. You are easily looking at $150 per person per day with park ticket purchases, the Genie+ and both Individual Lightning Lane passes. The services are just an added bonus. If you are traveling during a busy time, you may want to just spend the money on the Individual Lightning Lane. It is something you can always decide when you arrive at the park. IF you are a Disney novice, there is an added benefit of purchasing Genie+- the service helps guests to build itineraries based on their interests. This will help maximize park time.
I hope this question and answer session with myself helped! This entire system is brand new and a learning process for everyone, even Disney. Be sure to keep up with the latest news prior to your trip to account for any changes.
