Genie & Lightning Lanes Archive
Magic Kingdom is the best park for buying Walt Disney World’s Genie+ service. The paid FastPass replacement offers Lightning Lane line-skipping access to 23 attractions and character sightings in Magic Kingdom, and our guide ranks the rides and entertainment in terms of time-saved and how quickly reservations fill up. (Updated June 30, 2024.) The goal
Earlier this week, Walt Disney World dropped the bombshell that Lightning Lane Multi Pass is replacing Genie+ at Walt Disney World. This news was announced via press release and official website updates, along with additional supplementary information given to websites like this one. Consequently and unsurprisingly, there have been a lot of questions–even from seasoned Walt
This guide to Lightning Lane MultiPass and Single Pass at Walt Disney World offers answers to frequently asked questions, info & tips based on confirmed details and our speculation based on FastPass+ and Genie. It covers how you’ll be able to use the new ride reservation and line-skipping services, off-site vs. on-site booking windows, and
Walt Disney World officially announced Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single Pass, the new line skipping services that can be booked pre-arrival. This post covers shares the launch date & details for the new advance ride reservation options at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Plus, our commentary on winners & losers, comparisons to
Disney has announced the launch date and details for Lightning Lane MultiPass at Walt Disney World, where it will allow guests to make ride reservations up to 21 days in advance of their visit–depending upon whether they’re staying on-site or off-site (and the duration of their vacation). Disneyland is also making changes, which we’ll quickly
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 June 12,
As crowds increase, so does “competition” for Lightning Lanes due to more guests buying Genie+ line-skipping. Despite surge pricing that can cause the paid FastPass service to cost around $40 on busy days, demand is highest when attendance and wait times are at their worst. (Updated May 28, 2024.) Accordingly, you need advanced-level Genie strategy
Express Pass at Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure offers the ability to skip standby lines for lower wait times, but with different tradeoffs than Genie+ at Walt Disney World. This article covers Lighting Lane vs. Express Pass: benefits & downsides, pros & cons, so you can determine if either or both “paid FastPass”
“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
