Genie–the free planning tool!
Ok here we go! Disney Genie is a FREE digital service designed to help you plan the best Disney day. Here is what comes with the free version:
Get itinerary updates: Genie will update throughout the day to help you plan the most productive day.
Find your favorites at a glance: you can make your own personal “Tip Board” to instantly see your favorites. There it will give you current wait times and predict future wait times to help you wait in line as little as possible!
Enjoy more flexibility and fun: It has everything in one place! Join a virtual queue at certain attractions, make dining and experience reservations, mobile order food at many locations, get help from a virtual assistant and more.
Now onto Genie+
For $20 you get access to the “Lightening Lane” on 12 rides at Disneyland and 7 rides at California Adventure. Lightening Lane is essentially the new Fast Pass. You can make one selection at a time. So you cannot have Lightening Lane reservations to two rides. Once you scan to go onto your first Lightening Lane ride you can reserve your second one right away, and so on. This also includes Photo Pass! So if you see any Disney photographer around make sure to grab one of those fun professional pictures!
Disneyland
-Autotopia
-Big Thunder Mountain
-Buzz Lightyear
-Haunted Mansion
-Indiana Jones
-it’s a small world
-Matterhorn
-Millennium Falcon
-Roger Rabbits Car Toon Spin
-Space Mountain
-Splash Mountain
-Star Tours
California Adventure
-Goofys Sky School
-Grizzly River Run
-Guardians of the Galaxy
-Incredicoaster
-Monster’s Inc
-Soarin Around the World
-Toy Story Mania
A La Carte Rides
Now at Disneyland Rise of the Resistance and at California Adventure Radiator Springs Racers and Web Slingers are NOT included with Genie+. If you would like to skip the line and use the Lightening Lane for these rides you must purchase them a la carte, per person per ride. This can range anywhere from $7-$20. Also you can only get 2 a la carte rides a day.
Facts
- Lightening Lane selections will be made on the same day of your visit and can be used across multiple parks, yay for park hopping!
- You can make your first Lightening Lane reservation once in the park.
- All rides will still have standby available.
Now for some frequently asked questions:
How do I purchase Genie+?
There are two ways to purchase Genie+.
1. When you buy your park ticket you can add on Genie
2. Once you pass the turnstiles and are in the park you can purchase it on the Disneyland app
When can I book my first ride?
Once you are in the gate and at the official park time opening
Can I have more than one Lightning Lane Reservation at a time?
Technically no you cannot. We suggest that once you scan your Lightning Lane to get on your ride, immediately book your next one while waiting in line. That way no time is wasted!
BUT if your return time is for MORE THAN 2 HOURS AWAY you are able to make another Lightning Lane reservation two hours from the time you booked the first one.
How do I book a Lightning Lane?
Go to your “Tip Board” and there you will find wait times and Lightning Lane return times. Click the ride to book!
You can also go to the map and click the ride, then click LL to book.
Can I get a Lighting Lane for a ride more than once?
No you cannot. You can only use Lightning Lane once per ride. You are able to wait standby if you’d like to ride it again.