Hey, howdy, hey, Jeremy,
My family and I have quite enjoyed the recently-introduced
Disney Genie and related services. We especially appreciate the
Disney Genie+ service, which allows Guests to book return times for the
Lightning Lane entrance of select attractions. We also love the complimentary access to our
Disney PhotoPass photos for the days we purchase Genie+. Separate from Genie+, all Guests may also purchase a la carte access to the Lightning Lane of a handful of attractions separate from the Genie+ attractions.
To answer your question about the procedures for purchasing a la carte Lightning Lane access for select attractions at the Disneyland Resort, yes, Guests must first scan their theme park admission at a theme park entrance before an individual Lightning Lane reservation may be booked that day. To purchase these Lightning Lane reservations, find the attraction in the Disney Genie Service Tip Board in the
Disneyland app and tap the button to purchase the Individual Lightning Lane for that attraction. Hint: you can locate a particular attraction entry in the Tip Board by locating that attraction in the application map screen and tapping into the attraction information page and selecting its Lightning Lane icon.
Tony’s Tip: A bonus feature included with the purchase of Disney Genie+ is access to Audio Tales. These stories are like mini podcasts to enjoy while you experience the theme parks. They include additional insights and information about attractions, lands, and more at the Disneyland Resort. If you don’t get an opportunity to listen to all of the Audio Tales during your visit to the theme parks, you’ll still be able to access them for a limited time after your visit.
I hope you enjoy your visit to the Disneyland Resort, Jeremy. If you have any follow-up questions, please don’t hesitate to return to planDisney.
~Tony