Hello and welcome to planDisney, Gemma!
It is a pleasure to help a fellow international Guest plan their first visit to the
Walt Disney World Resort! While you dream of your jolly holiday at
The Most Magical Place on Earth, check out our
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I am so excited for you! We will still be
celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort during your visit, and
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will likely be underway! Have you already booked your holiday? I highly recommend
contacting the Walt Disney Travel Company in Ireland or calling your trusted travel professional. After buying theme park admission, be sure to make
Disney Park Pass reservations. To enter a park, all Guests ages 3 and older are currently required to have both theme park admission and a park reservation for the same park on the same day.
If not all members of your travel party are interested in
Disney Genie+, maybe it is better to buy tickets separately, as you can add Disney Genie+ at the time of purchase. If you decide to purchase tickets together or as part of a Disney vacation package and not include Disney Genie+, the Guest who wishes to purchase it can easily do so via the
My Disney Experience app beginning at midnight on the date they plan to visit the theme parks. Then, starting at 7:00 AM on the date of their visit, they will be able to make their first Disney Genie+ selection.
planDisney tip: Remember that all Guests are welcome to make individual
Lightning Lane purchases! There are currently two attractions per theme park that are not included with Disney Genie+, and you can purchase them separately via the My Disney Experience app beginning at 7:00 AM on the date of your visit if you are
staying at a Disney Resort hotel or at park opening time if you are staying offsite.
I hope this helps you while planning, Gemma! Come back to visit us if you have additional questions, we are delighted to help!
Best magical wishes,
Thiana