Hey there, Patrick! Welcome back to planDisney! I'm so glad that you've stopped by with your vacation planning question. I always love chatting with a fellow Annual Passholder!
You have the right idea! Maximizing the magic and minimizing time waiting in line is the name of my Disney game, and for me, rope dropping the parks (arriving before park opening) and using Genie+ is the way to do it. So, I'm happy to answer your question today!
To add
Genie+ to a Walt Disney World Annual Pass, currently, this must be done on the My Disney Experience app on the day of your theme park visit, beginning at midnight EST. You can add it at any time that day, even once you are in the park. Just log in to the My Disney Experience app and tap the "My Genie Day" tab to get started and to tap into Genie's phenomenal cosmic power!
I think that adding Genie+ the same day as my park visit was an advantage for me on my last trip to
Walt Disney World Resort. I checked the week's current wait times and weather and used that information to decide which days I wanted to add the service and which days I didn't. I added Genie+ to my Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios days, and I also purchased some
Individual Lightning Lane selections to spend less time in line and have more time for snacks, fun and magic!
Patrick, since you will be spending less time in lines, you will have more time to play with the PhotoPass Lenses that come with your Genie+ purchase. Don't forget to try these oh-so-fun Lenses!
Patrick, I hope this helps, and I hope you have the most magical and fun-filled vacation to The Most Magical Place on Earth! Stop by any time with any vacation planning questions.
I hope to see ya real soon,
Mandy