How to use the Disney Apps with Genie+ and My Disney Genie Day
If you're not a fan of using your phone to access everything, be prepared to be very disappointed while visiting a Disney Park.
Their apps for both Disneyland and Disney World will have you heavily relying on them for a successful day at the parks. You use the app to control all of your dining reservations, and general play-by-play of what your day will look like based on the rides you reserve through Genie+ or a la carte by selecting LL that are available at an additional cost per ride. It will also offer you suggestions under your tip board for what to do throughout the day based on wait times or what's nearby.
It can be a bit tricky at the beginning but I promise it gets easier over time. To start you'll be wondering why you need Genie+, and what is the purpose of purchasing it. While it's not the only way to access Lightning Lane attractions, It is the only way to ensure you get on the rides you want without having to wait in seriously long lines. When you purchase Genie+ you can gain access to use Lightening Lane entrances and save time waiting in line. On average, Guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using Lightning Lane entrances, if the first selection is made early in the day. Lightning Lanes can save you up to 3 or more hours of waiting in line a day!
You can enjoy a Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane entrance once per day. If you’d like to experience an attraction again or see a certain show again within the same day, you are welcome to use the regular standby line.
How much does Genie+ Cost?
Disney Genie+ service may be purchased for $15 plus tax (USD) per person per day.
How to Purchase Disney Genie+ Service:
- Make sure you have a valid Disney theme park ticket and your Disney Park Pass reservation.
- From the main menu in the My Disney Experience mobile app, select “My Disney Genie Day”.
- Select the “My Day” tab, then tap “Get Disney Genie+ for Today”.
What Are the Rules?
- Same day and same park valid admission is necessary
- Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane selections can only be made one at a time. You must redeem an existing Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane selection or wait 2 hours—whatever comes first—before making another Lightning Lane entrance selection through the Disney Genie+ service. Please note: the 2-hour wait to make another selection begins when the park opens, even if you made your first booking at 7:00 AM.
- All attractions and experiences are subject to availability.
- Guests may be able to purchase Disney Genie+ service on the day of their park visit and make their first Disney Genie+ selection for Lightning Lane entry starting at 7:00AM.
Disney Genie+ service, attractions, and experiences may vary by date, are subject to change or closure, are limited in availability and are not guaranteed, and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time you make a selection. Price, terms, and entitlements are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.
Please Remember: To enter a theme park, both a valid admission and theme park reservation for the same park and same date are required. Parks and park reservations are limited, subject to capacity and availability, and specific dates or parks are not guaranteed.
This is the difference between Genie+ Lightning Lanes vs. Individual Lightning Lane Entrances
Individual Lightning Lanes are an additional purchase. You don't have to purchase Genie + to purchase a Lightning Lane. You are limited to 2 Individual Lightning Lane experiences. Genie + offers up to 3 Lightning Lane attractions per day.
Here are the Lightening Lanes available per Disney Park:
Disneyland Genie+ and Individual Lightening Lane
Individual Purchase for Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:
- Autopia
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Haunted Mansion
- Indiana JonesTM Adventure
- “it's a small world”
- Matterhorn Bobsleds
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
- Space Mountain
- Splash Mountain
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Disney's California Adventure Lightning Lanes
Individual Purchase for Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:
- Radiator Springs Racers
- WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure
Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:
- Goofy's Sky School
- Grizzly River Run
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
- Incredicoaster
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
- Soarin' Around the World
- Toy Story Midway Mania!
*Please note that attractions may vary by date, are subject to change, and may not be available at all on the day of the visit or at the time that you are making a selection. Availability can change throughout the day. To learn about any closures or long-term refurbishments, please view details about the attraction on our website or mobile app.
Be sure to check out my blog post recapping the MUST DOS while visiting a Disneyland Park!
Disney World Theme Parks Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes
Magic Kingdom Park Experiences
Lightning Lane Entrances Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Haunted Mansion
- “it’s a small world”
- Jungle Cruise
- Mad Tea Party
- Meet Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
- Meet Mickey and Minnie at Town Square Theater
- Meet Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Space Mountain
- 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
Lightning Lane Entrances for Individual Purchase (Not Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service)
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):
EPCOT Experiences
Lightning Lane Entrances Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):
- Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
- Frozen Ever After
- Journey into Imagination with Figment
- Living with the Land
- Mission: SPACE – Green
- Mission: SPACE – Orange
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Soarin' Around the World
- Spaceship Earth
- Test Track
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Turtle Talk with Crush
Lightning Lane Entrances for Individual Purchase (Not Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service)
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (If you're able to get into the virtual queue, I highly recommend doing this! There are two release times for this, one time slot starts bright and early at 7:00 AM, and the other starts at 1:00 PM but you need to be physically in the park to obtain this! And I recommend purchasing LL too!)
Disney's Hollywood Studios Experiences
Lightning Lane Entrances Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):
- 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 (not available August 22 through September 9, 2022)
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
- Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- 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 Terror™
- Toy Story Mania!
Lightning Lane Entrances for Individual Purchase (Not Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service)
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park Experiences
Lightning Lane Entrances Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):
- Festival of the Lion King
- DINOSAUR
- Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Feathered Friends in Flight! (not available September 11 through September 24, 2022)
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond!
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
- Kali River Rapids
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
- Naʻvi River Journey
- The Animation Experience at Conservation Station
Lightning Lane Entrances for Individual Purchase (Not Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service)
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):
- Avatar Flight of Passage
Now that you know what rides you can access without additional purchase, there are several little key tips and tricks that you can do to avoid missing out on your favorite ride or one of the hottest attractions Disney World/Disney Land has to offer.
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