Hey There, Hi There, Ho There, Jon!
You're as welcome as can be at planDisney. Thanks for stopping by with your question today. Since you're just a few weeks away from arriving at Walt Disney World Resort, I bet you're really starting to think of all those final planning details, especially where you're going to be and what you're going to ride for each day of your visit. While Disney World is no longer using the old FastPass+ system, you can still speed through the Lightning Lane of your favorite attractions with the new
Genie+ system. Let me share a few details about how the Genie+ system works so you're ready to hit the ground running during your upcoming visit.
You can purchase Genie+ using the My Disney Experience app beginning at midnight on each day of your visit. Then, you'll be able to make your first
Genie+ Lightning Lane selection beginning at 7 AM. Afterward, you'll be able to make your next Genie+ Lightning Lane selection each time you tap into an attraction or two hours after the park opens and then every two hours after that.
In addition to the Genie+ Lightning Lane attractions that come with your purchase, you'll also have the opportunity to book Individual Lightning Lane access for the most popular rides in each park, like the all-new
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT (these Lightning Lanes are a standalone purchase and don't require you to purchase the Genie+ service.). If you're staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, which includes all
Disney Vacation Club Resorts, you'll be able to make up to two Individual Lightning Lane selections beginning at 7 AM each day, while all other Guests can begin making their selections once the park opens.
Keep in mind that you won't be able to purchase Genie+ or make your Lightning Lane selections directly from the Disney Vacation Club website –– to do this, you'll need to use the
My Disney Experience mobile app. If you're staying at a Disney Vacation Club Resort, just be sure that you've linked your DVC reservation to your My Disney Experience account so you can take advantage of that early window to book that Individual Lightning Lane access.
Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney, Jon. I hope you enjoy the phenomenal cosmic power of Genie+ and lots of Membership magic during your upcoming visit to Walt Disney World Resort!
See Ya Real Soon,
Amy