Hiya Michael! Welcome to planDisney!
Oh boy! I can't think of a more magical gift than receiving park tickets to the Walt Disney World Resort!
Michael, you are partially correct.
Disney Genie+ does allow you to make Lightning Lane reservations to bypass the standby queue and maximize your time at the parks. However, there is no limit to the number of attractions that this will work for. It is suggested that you should expect to use it for two or three rides in a day, but it is completely possible to fit in more if time allows.
Unfortunately, you cannot purchase this service in advance. It must be purchased each park day using the
My Disney Experience App. The Guest will need to log on to their account and complete the purchase prior to making their way to the park. They will be able to make their first Genie+ selection starting at 7 AM and then more as the day progresses.
Your best bet will be to purchase a
Disney Gift Card for the amount you anticipate the service will cost. Then, the Guests you are gifting the tickets to will be able to use the Disney Gift Card as payment for this service. Disney Genie+ will range in pricing depending on the park day, so if you plan to cover this cost 100%, you'll need to err on the side of caution when deciding on an amount.
In addition to Disney Genie+, certain attractions are classified as Individual Lightning Lanes. These rides are not part of the service and need to be purchased separately. They'll need to utilize their My Disney Experience App to purchase arrival windows for these selected attractions. Again, prices do vary and a Disney Gift Card can be used for payment.
Michael, I hope this information helps you during your purchase!
Stop back to planDisney with any additional questions.
Have a magical day!
Greg