Hey there, KerryAnne, and welcome to planDisney! It looks like you’re new here to Ababwa, and there are a few things that you should know. First, there’s this huge blue
Genie that takes over your My Disney Experience mobile app periodically. Second, no one knows exactly where he came from. I don’t remember rubbing any lamps! Nevertheless, I’m happy to help you control the power that having a Genie in your pocket gives you.
KerryAnne, the simple answer is: Yes! Guests can hold a Genie+ reservation and Individual Lightning Lane reservation at the same time. The more complicated answer is: it’s more complicated.
If you are staying in a
Disney Resorts Collection hotel as part of your Disney vacation, you can purchase your
Individual Lightning Lane purchases and book your first
Genie+ entrance at 7 a.m. on the day of your visit. In fact, I recommend this approach. By booking your most desired Genie+ attraction first and purchasing your Individual Lightning Lanes, you ensure that you get to experience your most desired attractions. Now that sounds like a winning Disney day to me! Just pair it with some Disney Snacks, and I’m not sure there’s much better! You do not have to wait 2 hours after your Genie+ reservation to purchase an Individual Lightning Lane Entrance. The required 2-hour wait is in reference to reserving your second Genie+ attraction.
If you are not staying in a Disney Resorts Collection hotel as part of your vacation, you can still hold both reservations at the same time but the process is slightly different. Guests staying off-property can purchase their Individual Lightning Lane Entrances when the Theme Park officially opens. However, Guests can still reserve their first Genie+ attraction at 7 a.m. the morning of their Theme Park visit. In this scenario, I do not recommend waiting to book both at the same time. Secure your Genie+ attraction at 7 a.m. and look to purchase your Individual Lightning Lane Entrances when the park opens. You don’t want precious attraction availability to slip through your fingers!
Reserving your Genie+ Lightning Lane entrance and purchasing your Individual Lightning Lane Entrance is easily managed through the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. Just navigate to the Genie “Tip Board” in the app and Book - or Purchase - your desired attraction.
I hope this helps, KerryAnne! I think Disney’s waiting on you!
Until Next Time,
PG