Hi Judy, welcome to planDisney!
I applaud your efforts to be informed about the systems and processes in place to help you maximize the magic on your Walt Disney World Resort park days. If you haven't already done so, I recommend downloading the
My Disney Experience mobile app and familiarizing yourself with the in-app thumb choreography. Practice questions include, "What is the current wait time for Jungle Cruise?" and, "How do I place a
mobile food and beverage order for Connections Eatery in EPCOT?" Practice makes progress, especially when training for a Disney vacation!
Disney Genie+ service must be purchased the morning of each park day via the Tip Board of the My Disney Experience mobile app (three small lines at the bottom righthand corner of the homepage --> Tip Board). It can be purchased anytime after midnight, but I recommend purchasing by 6:45 a.m. so you can book your first
Genie+ Lightning Lane attraction right at 7:00 a.m. You can purchase Genie+ and make Lightning Lane reservations for anyone in your party that appears on your
Family and Friends list.
My recommendations for Genie+ Lightning Lane attraction priorities are Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom Park, Slinky Dog Dash at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Test Track at EPCOT. You book Genie+ Lightning Lane attractions by scrolling to the desired attraction on the Tip Board of your My Disney Experience app and clicking the "LL Disney Genie+" button with the next available arrival time listed.
I hope this is helpful information, Judy. You've got a friend in planDisney; hope to see ya' real soon!
Choose magic,
Jennifer