Howdy, Stuart! Thanks for sending your question to us at planDisney!
The addition of Disney Genie services has been quite the transition for everyone. I'd love to help you get the most out of your time at Walt Disney World Resort by helping you navigate this new service.
First of all, I have great news for you! Guests of the
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel and the
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel are able to use the Disney Genie services beginning at 7 a.m.
Disney Genie is a complimentary service located in the
My Disney Experience app that can help tailor your park day to maximize the magic for your family. You're able to choose your likes, dislikes and must-do activities and Disney Genie will help predict wait times, suggest restaurants and recommend an itinerary based on all of your selections. It is important to note that in order to create the most efficient itinerary, the Disney Genie service will pull from real-time information within the parks, including current and forecasted wait times for attractions. Therefore, it is important for the parks to be open to have the most accurate information.
Stuart, if you're asking about the paid
Disney Genie+ service, you are also able to make your first selection at 7 a.m. Disney Genie+ allows you to choose the next available time slot at the majority of attractions within the parks. There are a few other high-demand attractions that are considered
Individual Lightning Lane attractions and require an additional purchase. You're able to purchase two Individual Lightning Lane attractions per person, per day. As a Guest of Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotels, you are also able to purchase Individual Lightning Lane selections at 7 a.m.
I'll be honest Stuart, the benefit of being able to purchase Lightning Lane attractions at 7 a.m. when off-site Guests must wait until the parks open is one of my favorite benefits of staying at participating hotels. I hope you enjoy your trip with your Ohana to the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Don't forget to set that 6:59 a.m. alarm!
Ashley