Hello Grace,
Thanks for stopping by
planDisney with your question. Your upcoming trip to
Walt Disney World is going to be filled with magical memories.
As long as your son will be with you or your husband, there is no need for him to have a mobile device to
enter Lightning Lanes using Genie+. As long as all of you are linked together in your
My Disney Experience account, one person will be able to check in to a Lightning Lane for everyone in your party. You'll simply swipe through everyone's ticket at the Lightning Lane entrance point using your
My Disney Experience App on your mobile device. It sounds complicated, but once a helpful Cast Member walks you through the process the first time, you'll realize it's fairly simple and quick.
Another option would be to purchase a
Magic Band for your child and link that to your account. Then he would be able to check in at the Lightning Lane check points on his own. While it's totally not necessary to have Magic Bands, they are fun to use and do make a great souvenir. In fact, even though I obviously have a smart phone and use it to make my Lightning Lane selections, I still like wearing a Magic Band for its convenience. You can purchase them at a discount prior to your vacation.
Hope this helps. Have a magical vacation!
Diane