Hello there Sumana, welcome to planDisney! How exciting that your trip to the "Happiest Place on Earth" is coming up soon!
We love the convenience of purchasing
Disney Genie+ Service and having access to
Lightning Lane selections and shorter wait times. It is a must for my family each visit! If you purchased Disney Genie+ Service when you purchased your
theme park tickets, you can open up your
Disneyland app as soon as you scan your tickets into the parks and navigate to the "Tip Board". From there you'll be able to make your first Lightning Lane selection. If you need to purchase Disney Genie+ Service that morning, that is no problem! As soon as you enter the parks and scan your tickets, you can open up the Disneyland app and purchase then.
I love that you're planning on taking advantage of
early entry for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests, I cannot recommend it enough! On my most recent visit, we were able to get so much accomplished in those early morning hours, but I always booked my first Lightning Lane selection (usually for
Indiana Jones Adventure or
Toy Story Midway Mania!) as soon as we entered the parks to take full advantage of the service.
Another tip that I use is to set an alarm on my phone for when I'm able to make my next Lightning Lane selection. It's so easy to get caught up in the magic of the day and the time with family, so the alarm always keeps me on track and ensures that I maximize the use of the service throughout the day!
Sumana, I hope this information was helpful for your upcoming trip! The
Disneyland Hotel is one of my favorite hotels, I know that you and your family will have a wonderful stay. If we can help with any other questions,
please come back and ask!
Have a magical day,
Melissa