Hiya, Victoria! Welcome to planDisney!
I see that you'll be visiting the Happiest Place on Earth in just a few short weeks! How exciting! During your stay, you'll have the opportunity to experience the newly returned Nighttime Spectaculars, including
Disneyland Forever Fireworks,
World of Color and the
Main Street Electrical Parade. These Guest-favorite evening experiences are a staple of the Disneyland Resort and you will not want to miss them!
Victoria, when you purchased your tickets to the Disneyland theme parks, that includes access to all rides using the standby line. You are not required to make any additional purchases to get your spin on inside the
Mad Tea Party, defeat Zurg on
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters or take in the fun on any of the other rides at either theme park. Ka-Chow!
You can make an additional purchase for
Disney Genie+, which allows you faster access to rides and attractions of your choice using the Lightning Lane. The Lightning Lane entrance is located next to the standby entrance on each ride. As soon as you enter the park, you can make a selection for your first Disney Genie+ ride using the
Disneyland Mobile App. The app will give you the next available arrival window for that particular attraction, so you can plan your free time accordingly. Once you scan into your first ride, you can open up the app and make your next selection! This add-on is completely optional. But, as the Disneyland Resort strives to create a magical experience for every Guest, you will be able to experience the attractions of your choice with or without this additional purchase!
I'm sure this comes as good news for you, Victoria, as you'll be whisked away on many magical carpet rides (or at least theme park rides) during your visit!
Happy planning,
Ashley