Hi Suzanne!
Thanks for always bringing such great questions to planDisney! As always, we’re happy to help!
While you won’t be able to set the specific time that you plan to be at the park in your
My Disney Experience app, you will be able to easily
modify your Lightning Lane return times while booking your pre-selections to make sure they fit into your plans.
Once you choose the attractions you want to book in advance, the system will automatically give you return times based on availability. Below each attraction, you’ll see a button that says, “Modify Time.” When you click that, you’ll be able to select from any other times available that day.
I personally like to have everything written out before my booking window opens, including which park I’ll be visiting on which day, what time I plan to enter the park, and which attractions I want to book. That way, I don’t have to try to remember all of those little details, and I’m ready to go as soon as the clock strikes 7 AM Eastern on the day I can make my pre-selections.
Something else that helps me get ready is setting up
Disney Genie Service in the My Disney Experience app ahead of time. On the homepage of the app, click “Summon Disney Genie.” As you follow the prompts, you’ll be able to select your priority attractions for each park day. I recommend only choosing the 3 attractions that you want for your Lightning Lane pre-selections. On the day that you’re making your pre-selections, you’ll notice a star next to those attractions you selected. It really helps them stand out as you’re scrolling through the list!
I hope that helps! We’ll see you real soon!
Jenn J.