So what is Disney Genie?
It is a free digital service built into the My Disney Experience app. It has been designed to guide you through the Disney theme parks with tips that can help you reduce time in lines and help you plan your day.
According to Disney: -
When you let Disney Genie service be your guide, you’ll have quicker access to the up-to-date park information, so you can be more spontaneous and have more fun—in the moment and on the go.
What’s New
So that last paragraph mentioned Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, what are those you ask?
So these are the two paid for services that have replaced the previously free fastpass+ service. This is what Disney has to say about these two new services:-
Disney Genie+
Upgrading to Disney Genie+ service will offer even more convenience and flexibility. It’s the very best way to get the absolute most out of your visit—so you can spend more time enjoying the magic with family and friends.
Enjoy the convenience of spending less time waiting in line.
There are 2 ways to purchase and book arrival windows for our new Lightning Lane entrances, and each option offers a different set of experiences to choose from!
How it Works
Lightning Lane entrance are now at a wide variety of attractions and entertainment experiences, available through 2 options, which can be combined.
Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
When you take your day to the next level by purchasing Disney Genie+ service, you may choose the next available arrival window for Lightning Lane entrances at select attractions and entertainment. There are more than 40 experiences across all 4 theme parks that are eligible.
Individual Lightning Lance selections
For some of the most highly demanded attractions, Lightning Lane entry is available for purchase individually. Guests may purchase and select an arrival window one at a time for up to 2 attractions total per day. This option is available for all Guests—with or without Disney Genie+ service.
Further Information
When to Select Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Attractions
Once you have Disney Genie+ service, you can select the next available arrival window for your first experience beginning at 7:00 AM on the day of your visit. Once you’ve redeemed your initial selection (or the arrival window has passed), you can make another selection using your mobile device, up to park closing.
Attractions and Entertainment Lightning Lanes available via Disney Genie+
Magic Kingdom Park
EPCOT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
When to Select Individual Lightning Lane Attractions
You can purchase individual selections for up to 2 different attractions per day. Note: Lightning Lane entry for these attractions will only be available to purchase individually and are not included with Disney Genie+ service.
Magic Kingdom Park
Costs
Disney Genie = Free
Disney Genie+ = $15 per day or UK guests can add to their UK 14 Day Ticket for about £100 covering all 14 days
Individual Lightning Lanes = Varies depending on the ride and time of the year, but lowest is $7 and highest so far is $15
It is a free digital service built into the My Disney Experience app. It has been designed to guide you through the Disney theme parks with tips that can help you reduce time in lines and help you plan your day.
According to Disney: -
When you let Disney Genie service be your guide, you’ll have quicker access to the up-to-date park information, so you can be more spontaneous and have more fun—in the moment and on the go.
What’s New
- Tailored Recommendations – You’ll receive attraction and dining recommendations inspired in part by what you told Disney Genie service you’re most interested in doing. It even displays a good time to go to an experience and an idea of the forecasted wait. Need to swap a recommendation out? No problem. Disney Genie will continue to offer new suggestions throughout the day, so you can make the most of your time during your visit.
- A Personalized Daily Itinerary – Your “My Day” tab is where you’ll find Disney Genie recommendations and any plans you’ve made, including dining reservations, Disney Resort hotel reservations and activity bookings. You’ll also be able to virtually chat with a Cast Member who can help answer any questions that arise.
- A Custom Tip Board – This new feature will let you see estimated wait times for your top attractions, entertainment and dining. You’ll also be able to order food, make dining reservations, check into a restaurant, request to join an available virtual queue, and even book arrival times for the new Lightning Lane entrance at select experiences if you’ve purchased Disney Genie+ service.
So that last paragraph mentioned Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lanes, what are those you ask?
So these are the two paid for services that have replaced the previously free fastpass+ service. This is what Disney has to say about these two new services:-
Disney Genie+
Upgrading to Disney Genie+ service will offer even more convenience and flexibility. It’s the very best way to get the absolute most out of your visit—so you can spend more time enjoying the magic with family and friends.
- Enjoy the Magic You Want with Less Wait – Save time waiting in line by purchasing Disney Genie+ service! This new service, at more than 40 attractions and experiences throughout the Walt Disney World theme parks, lets you select the next available arrival window for the new Lightning Lane entrances. You can make one selection at a time—from classics like Haunted Mansion and thrill rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad to newer favorites like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (experiences subject to limited availability). If your theme park ticket includes the Park Hopper option, you can select Lightning Lane arrival windows across multiple theme parks.
Beginning at 7:00 AM on the day of your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to secure your first arrival time.
- Disney PhotoPass Lenses – Access special Disney PhotoPass Lenses for your mobile device, allowing you to explore magical new augmented reality effects.
- Audio Tales – Discover the parks in cool new ways through fascinating fun facts and behind-the-scenes insights you can listen to during your visit.
Enjoy the convenience of spending less time waiting in line.
There are 2 ways to purchase and book arrival windows for our new Lightning Lane entrances, and each option offers a different set of experiences to choose from!
How it Works
Lightning Lane entrance are now at a wide variety of attractions and entertainment experiences, available through 2 options, which can be combined.
Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections
When you take your day to the next level by purchasing Disney Genie+ service, you may choose the next available arrival window for Lightning Lane entrances at select attractions and entertainment. There are more than 40 experiences across all 4 theme parks that are eligible.
Individual Lightning Lance selections
For some of the most highly demanded attractions, Lightning Lane entry is available for purchase individually. Guests may purchase and select an arrival window one at a time for up to 2 attractions total per day. This option is available for all Guests—with or without Disney Genie+ service.
Further Information
When to Select Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Attractions
Once you have Disney Genie+ service, you can select the next available arrival window for your first experience beginning at 7:00 AM on the day of your visit. Once you’ve redeemed your initial selection (or the arrival window has passed), you can make another selection using your mobile device, up to park closing.
Attractions and Entertainment Lightning Lanes available via Disney Genie+
Magic Kingdom Park
- 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
Disney’s 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
- 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 TerrorTM
- Toy Story Mania!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
- Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King
- DINOSAUR
- Feathered Friends in Flight!
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
- Kali River Rapids
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Naʻvi River Journey
- The Animation Experience at Conservation Station
When to Select Individual Lightning Lane Attractions
You can purchase individual selections for up to 2 different attractions per day. Note: Lightning Lane entry for these attractions will only be available to purchase individually and are not included with Disney Genie+ service.
- Guests of a Disney Resort Hotel and Other Select Hotels:
Guests can make their first purchase starting at 7:00 AM on the day of their visit. Available to Disney Resort hotel Guests and Guests of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels and Shades of Green. - All Other Guests:
These Guests can make their first purchase when the park opens.
Magic Kingdom Park
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Space Mountain
- Frozen Ever After
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Avatar Flight of Passage
Costs
Disney Genie = Free
Disney Genie+ = $15 per day or UK guests can add to their UK 14 Day Ticket for about £100 covering all 14 days
Individual Lightning Lanes = Varies depending on the ride and time of the year, but lowest is $7 and highest so far is $15