Hiya, Lisa!
Welcome to planDisney! I am so delighted you stopped by with your question about your upcoming visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth. It looks like the countdown is on, and you will be arriving at Walt Disney World Resort in just a few short days. I am sure you are busy finalizing all the last-minute magical details. Let's go over Disney FastPass,
VIP options, and the all-new Disney Genie+, so you can get back to planning the best trip ever!
It is important to note that Disney FastPass officially retired back in 2020. But Hakuna Matata, friend! Late last year
Disney Genie+ made its magical debut. This ticket add-on option gives you the ability to spend less time in line, and more time enjoying your favorite attractions and experiences. Beginning at 7 AM ET on each day you add the service, you can select one of your favorite attractions to enjoy with minimal wait. You will receive a one-hour return time window to skip the standby queue and
access the Lightning Lane entrance for the ride. Once you have used your first Lightning Lane you can select your next one! You can continue to use this service throughout the day to minimize wait times and maximize your fun!
Pro tip: If the first Lightning Lane return time you select is more than two hours away, you can pick an additional return time to use while you wait. Here's an example. You made your Lightning Lane selection at 10 AM for Slinky Dog Dash but received a 4 PM return time. This does not mean you have to wait until 4 PM to use the service again. After two hours (in this case 12 PM) you can select another Lightning Lane return time. The two-hour rule only applies after the park officially opens, so if you make a Lightning Lane selection at 7 AM for a 4 PM return time, (and the park opens at 8 AM) you must wait until 10 AM to choose the next one.
So, how do you add DisneyGenie+ to your day? You can add this service through your
My Disney Experience mobile app on each of your theme park days. You can purchase DisneyGenie+ anytime after midnight on the day of your park visit. Just be sure to add the service before that 7 AM booking window opens. This way you will be ready to make your first Lightning Lane selection right away. The current pricing for this service is $15 (plus tax) per Guest, and is subject to change. You can also purchase Individual Lightning Lanes for select attractions a la carte, and pricing varies by attraction.
Should you decide that while DisneyGenie+ sounds amazing, you prefer the ultimate VIP experience, you can book a
Disney Private VIP Tour. You and your crew (of up to 10 Guests) will create a customized perfect day, complete with a personal Guide and minimal waits. The pricing for VIP tours varies, depending on dates, and a friendly Cast Member will be able to give you all the details when you call to inquire about availability.
I hope your upcoming adventure is memorable and magical!
We'll see ya real soon!
Tammy