Hi Heather, welcome to planDisney!
Virginia is for Disney lovers and I'm so glad you'll be visiting Walt Disney World Resort during the
50th Anniversary Celebration. While celebrating, you can honor America's birthday with a visit to
The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom park or
The American Adventure at EPCOT.
Holidays are a busy time at the Disney parks; you and your planning party are smart to invest in
Disney Genie+ service for your park day. Genie+ gives Guests access to
Lightning Lane entrances at over 40 attractions throughout the theme parks. Less waiting and more doing is a problem-free philosophy that unlocks a whole new world of options for your itinerary.
You can purchase Disney Genie+ service in the
My Disney Experience mobile app as early as 12:00 a.m. on your park day. No need to stay up late and turn into a pumpkin, though. All Guests can make their first Lightning Lane booking at 7:00 a.m., regardless of purchase time, so I recommend making the purchase by 6:45 a.m. as follows:
1. Click the three small lines at the bottom right of the home screen
2. Select "My Genie Day"
3. Scroll down to the purple banner and click "Get Disney Genie+ for Today."
You can purchase Genie+ for the other two members of your planning party as long as they are visible on your
Family and Friends list with
valid admission linked in
My Disney Experience.
To book your first Genie+ Lightning Lane attraction at 7:00 a.m., click the three small lines, "Tip Board," then scroll to your desired attraction (listed alphabetically.) You can even configure your preferred attractions and entertainment options before your trip by clicking "Get Started" on the app's home page. This helps bring your must-do attractions to the top of your Tip Board. Click on "Book Experience" in the LL Disney Genie+ rectangle that appears under your desired attraction with an arrival time. One person can book a Lightning Lane attraction for the entire party as long as you're connected as Family and Friends. This is recommended as it ensures your party books the same arrival window.
If the planDisney panel can be of further assistance, Heather, we're only a
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Choose magic,
Jennifer