Hey there, hi there, Kathy! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for bringing us your planning question!
You've asked us a great question about
Disney Genie+ and
PhotoPass. I love adding Disney Genie+ to my day in the parks and it is a bit different than Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World. First and foremost, one of the many reasons I love Disney Genie+ is because at Disneyland it includes unlimited digital downloads of PhotoPass photos. I love that photos are one less thing that I have to worry about and I can actually get in the photos with my family instead of being the one taking them all.
The difference between purchasing Disney PhotoPass and Disney Genie+ is that you get more with Disney Genie+ by getting to book Lightning Lane selections for participating attractions throughout the day. Of course, if you want your whole party to have access to Lightning Lanes, each person would need to add this to their ticket. As someone who has used this service at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, I find it to be much more valuable at Disneyland Resort. You really can get in lots of attractions with Disney Genie+!
Kathy, I hope this helps you with the last few things on your planning list. Come back and see us again if you have any other questions!
Carrie