Hello and welcome to planDisney, Danielle. Thanks for stopping by with this outstanding question. Oh boy! A visit to the Disneyland Resort is in your near future. It won't be long until the magical day arrives and you'll be skipping down Main Street, U.S.A. So let's make sure you're all set for your magical day.
So you're thinking about summoning Genie and his phenomenal cosmic powers with
Disney Genie+ Service, eh? Well, I certainly don't blame you and think this is an excellent decision for having your best Disney day. If you didn't add Genie+ Service when you initially purchased your ticket, you can add it on the day of your visit. Once your ticket has been scanned and you've entered the theme park, you will be able to purchase Disney Genie+ Service for the day.
Open the
Disneyland app and you will see a banner to purchase Disney Genie+ Service. Keep in mind that this service is limited in availability and pricing varies by date. If you're visiting with a group, I recommend linking everyone's tickets for ease of booking
Lightning Lane selections and ensuring you all obtain the same return time. To link tickets, tap on the "☰" in the Disneyland app to open the menu, followed by the "Tickets and Passes" tile. Next, tap the "+" in the top right corner and then "Link Tickets & Passes." Here you can manually enter in each ticket ID number or even use the "Camera" feature to quickly scan everyone's ticket barcode. When you make your Lightning Lane selection, you will see everyone's linked ticket and can book for everyone.
During this time of year, one of my favorite attractions to book a Lightning Lane for is
Haunted Mansion Holiday. Jack Skellington and friends have wrecked the halls and you don't want to miss seeing what they've been up to. Especially when it comes to the ballroom scene where there's a giant gingerbread creation on display. Fun fact, this display is different every year and it's made from real gingerbread.
Danielle, I hope this helps as you're getting ready for your visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. If you're curious about anything else before your visit, please come back to ask us another question. I hope you have a magical stay!
Michelle