The Beginner’s Guide to Disney Genie Service

When Disney reopened after the pandemic, fast pass became a thing of the past. Last Fall, Disney debuted a new service to navigate the parks with ease. Disney Genie (which debuted first at Walt Disney World but is now offered at Disneyland as well) was designed to help park goers streamline their experience and make the most out of their visit. If you’re new to navigating the parks, or even a pro then navigating Disney Genie may seem a little overwhelming. I’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions (from my Black Disney Moms group) to help better understand Disney’s new system.

What are Disney Genie, Genie+, & Lightning Lane?

• Disney Genie – a complimentary service that creates your best Disney day inspired by your party’s top interests. It also grants you new planning features, including a personalized itinerary creator that seamlessly and smartly maps out your visit with updates that continue from morning to night. And, Disney Genie can even remind you when you’re eligible to make dining and activity reservations in advance
• Genie+ –  Offered at more than 40 attractions and experiences throughout Walt Disney World theme parks, Genie+ lets you select the next available arrival window for Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane experiences! You may make one selection at a time, starting at 7:00 AM on the day of your visit (experiences are subject to limited availability). $15 plus tax (USD) per ticket per day.
• Lightning Lane – For some of our most highly demanded attractions, Lightning Lane entrance access is available to purchase individually. Guests may purchase and select an arrival window one at a time for up to 2 attractions a day. This option is available for all Guests—with or without Disney Genie+ service.

Which attractions are these services available for at Walt Disney World?

Magic Kingdom Park

Individual Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Space Mountain

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrances 
Experiences include*:

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Haunted Mansion
• “it’s a small world”
• Jungle Cruise
• Mad Tea Party
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Splash Mountain
• The Barnstormer
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

EPCOT

Individual Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:

• Frozen Ever After
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:

• Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
• Journey into Imagination with Figment
• Living with the Land
• Mission: SPACE – Green
• Mission: SPACE – Orange
• Soarin’ Around the World
• Spaceship Earth
• Test Track
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends
• Turtle Talk with Crush

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Individual Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrances
Experiences include*:

• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
• Disney Junior Play & Dance!
• For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Muppet*Vision 3D
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
• Toy Story Mania!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

Individual Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:

• Avatar Flight of Passage

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:

• Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King
• DINOSAUR
• Feathered Friends in Flight!
• It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
• Kali River Rapids
• Kilimanjaro Safaris
• Naʻvi River Journey
• The Animation Experience at Conservation Station

Which attractions are these services available for at Disneyland Resort?

Disneyland Park

Individual Purchase for Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:

• Autopia
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
• Haunted Mansion
• Indiana Jones^TM Adventure
• “it’s a small world”
• Matterhorn Bobsleds
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
• Space Mountain
• Splash Mountain
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Disney California Adventure Park

Individual Purchase for Lightning Lane Entrance
Attractions include*:

• Radiator Springs Racers
• WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure

Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrances
Attractions include*:

• Goofy’s Sky School
• Grizzly River Run
• Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
• Incredicoaster
• Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
• Soarin’ Around the World
• Toy Story Midway Mania!

Is Genie+ service “worth it”?

Genie+ and Lightning Lane essentially replaced the previous FastPass service at Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts. Right now with Walt Disney World celebrating their 50th anniversary, the parks (while of course varies) have been busy. Genie+ gives you the ability to schedule rides (one at a time) which could reduce your time standing in line for some of the more popular attractions. On busy park days, Genie+ is absolutely worth the extra $15. During off peak times, or when the parks are at low capacity, you may be able to swing planning your day with the complimentary Genie service provided to all ticket holders.