Genie & Lightning Lanes Archive
“When will advance booking of Lightning Lanes come to Genie+ at Walt Disney World?” has become a common question, with vacation planners wondering when they’ll be able to make ride reservations before their trips. This post we shares what we know so far, what we’re expecting to happen, and more. (Updated April 17, 2024.) As
Our list of Lightning Lane ride rankings for Disney California Adventure covers how you should prioritize the attractions that offer line skipping access. This offers recommendations for the paid FastPass and MaxPass replacement based on time-saved and how quickly reservations fill up at DCA. (Updated April 14, 2024.) The goal of these DCA Genie+ rankings
Genie+ has sold out again at Walt Disney World as record high pricing has returned for the peak week of Easter 2024. Already, multiple parks have sold out today (not to be confused with the Multiple Parks options…which has also sold out). This post covers all of the sold out dates & times along with
Genie+ has sold out again at Walt Disney World as peak season pricing has kicked in for the 2024 Spring Break season at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and on the Park Hopping option. This post covers all of the sold out dates & times along with what to expect for the rest
Walt Disney World’s Genie+ line-skipping service has a lot of unique wrinkles. One about which we hear many questions is the 120 minute rule, which can determine eligibility for your next Lightning Lane ride reservation. This post explains that policy, when it applies & doesn’t, and how it impacts the selections you should make. (Updated
Individual Lightning Lanes are pay-per-ride line-skipping access to the most popular rides at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood, and Animal Kingdom. This guide covers pricing, when reservations sell out, how to book ILLs, and differences from the Genie+ service. Plus, the best ones to buy–and why we don’t recommend others. (Updated February 20, 2024.) The first
As a salute to all presidents…but mostly Americans George Washington and kinda Abraham Lincoln, the Multi-Park Genie+ has sold out again at Walt Disney World. Over the long weekend, Lightning Lane prices bounced around for Park Hopping, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom, and Genie+ has now started selling out. This post covers
Over the last few years, we’ve heard more complaints from fans about Genie+ and Lightning Lanes than anything else at Walt Disney World–even the end of Magical Express. Lots of changes have already been made to address the problems and shortcomings of the system, with more on the horizon. This offers our list of predictions
Crowds, plus the cost and experience of using Genie+ and Lightning Lanes all vary considerably at Walt Disney World. This covers the “top 10” times we’d recommend skipping paid FastPass based on our testing, and the superior alternatives to buying line-skipping access. (Updated January 22, 2024.) Let’s start by briefing addressing crowds and pricing, as
Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is a good way for on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels to get a head-start, accomplishing a few attractions with low waits. This photo report offers morning strategy on a 9/10 crowd level day, best options for accomplishing the most during the Extra Magic Hours replacement, plus how this
This guide to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World explains paid FastPass, with answers frequently asked questions about ride reservations, line-skipping, and itinerary tools for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Plus, tips & tricks, how to use the 120 minute rule to strategically stack and save time! (Updated January 15,
