Genie+ will be changing July 24

Here’s some more information about these changes and how it will affect your Disney vacations after July 24th. Information about current Genie+ is still below if you are traveling to Disney World prior to July 24th.

• Genie+ will now be called LIGHTNING LANE MULTI PASS.

• Individual Lightning Lanes will be called LIGHTNING LANE SINGLE PASS.

• Guests can book up to 3 Genie+ (MULTI PASS) return times and 2 Individual Lightning Lanes (LIGHTNING LANE SINGLE PASS) in advance.

• Guests staying at a Disney World Resort can book 7 days in advance

• Guests not staying at a Disney World Resort can book up to 3 days in advance.

• Guests can book up to 3 MULTI PASS experiences in 1 Park each day.

• Guests can now buy all of these at once prior to visiting.

Genie+

Waits for popular attractions can easily exceed an hour - sometimes up to 3! Fortunately, Genie+ helps cut down wait times, but it can be tricky. Here’s a quick breakdown of what to expect, and if you want to learn even more, purchase our guide to Genie+. You’ll get packed pages of insider how-tos, ride priorities and recommendations, a sample day schedule, and more.

Become a Genie+ genius here.

Genie+ Basics

You can purchase Genie+ as early as 12am on the day of your park visit.

We recommend that you purchase prior to 6:55am so you can book your first Lightning Lane right at 7am.

  1. Genie+ can sell out for the day. If you decide to purchase it, we recommend buying before 7am to maximize your value.

  2. Everyone in your party who wants to use Genie+ will need to purchase it for the day. If you are linked via My Disney Experience App, one person can purchase for all members of the party.

  3. Once you book a Lightning Lane, your return time will give you a 1 hour block. Cast Members will sometimes give a little bit of grace time after the 1 hour mark, but it is not guaranteed.

  4. You will be eligible to book a new Genie+ Lightning Lane 2 hours after park officially opens - and every 2 hours later. Or as early as you scan into your first Genie+ ride and every 2 hours later.

    We strongly recommend that you set a timer to remind you of when you are eligible for your next ride booking.

  5. Once you book a Genie+ attraction, you can go back in and modify or cancel your reservation. This is especially helpful if your first priority ride is not available - book ANYTHING and go back in and try to modify. However, if you modify a reservation it has to be another selection in the same park.

  6. If you do not plan on going into the parks until later in the day, you should still start reserving Genie+ at 7am. Just make sure the return times are later in the afternoon.

    It’s a great strategy to try to “stack” (aka book all your Lightning Lanes for the day) in close proximity in the afternoon. It’s a super fun way to spend the afternoon evening maxing out rides!

Note: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens June 28, 2024

Want to know more? Check out our full guide to Genie+ in our Insider Info bundle here.