Disney Genie+ is a tool that Disney introduced in 2021. Why confusing at first, we are here to help you navigate the crazy!
Complimentary Genie
The first part of the new Disney Genie Service is free and available to everyone who visits the Walt Disney World Resort. To access the Disney Genie you will visit the My Disney Experience app. This is the same app that has been used to plan Disney vacations since 2013. You will want to make sure you have the latest version of the app to unlock all features.
Some features include:
- Personalized Daily Optimizer
- Real Time Tip Board
- Forecasted Wait Times
- Virtual Assistant
Plus you will still be able to use the current features of:
- Restaurant Waitlist, Check-in, and Reservations
- Mobile Order
- Standby Attraction Queues
- Virtual Queues for Select Attractions (Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure)
Setting Your Preferences
The first step to using Disney Genie Services is to set your preferences. This is completed by the guest after your reservation and tickets are linked to My Disney Experience AND park reservations have been completed.
The best time to set your preferences is BEFORE your arrival at Walt Disney World. BUT if you choose to wait until you arrive at the resort, that is ok too.
On the MyDisneyExperience App:
On the homepage, locate the Disney Genie Service by tapping the + sign on the bottom menu, or select the 3 bars on the far right of the bottom menu and then Select Disney Genie.
Next..select the date and park you will be attending and then select attractions, dining, and more that you want included in your day. NOTE: these are NOT reservations. This is just letting the Genie know how it can best help you throughout your day.
You can put in interests like princesses or Star Wars and height restrictions. The Genie will create your best Disney day that you can follow, adapt, and interact with.
Here is a recording we did to help you see how to onboard – Genie+ Onboarding Video
Disney Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lane
Genie+ is the paid feature that gives you access to the Lightning Lane’s. The Lightning Lanes replaced the old “fastpass lane” and gives you a shorter wait time for your favorite attractions.
There are two different products available that you can purchase to have access to the Lightning Lanes. They can be purchased separately or combined for your best Disney day. Check the chart below to see which rides are available with Disney Genie Plus and which are only through the Individual Lightning Lane purchase. Notice that attractions are not listed on both the Disney Genie Plus list and the Individual Lightning Lane list.
To help explain, here is a video of how to select your lightning lane – Genie+ Lightning Lane Selection. Let’s dig into these two options a little bit further.
Purchase Disney Genie+ for your whole trip purchasing it daily and/or after midnight on the park day.
Disney Genie+ allows you to select arrival windows for Lightning Lane entrances to available attractions one at a time throughout your day. You must redeem an existing Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane selection or wait 2 hours—whichever comes first—before making another Lightning Lane entrance selection through Disney Genie+ service.
As a Disney guest, you can reserve your first Lightning Lane at 7am for on site guests and at park opening for off site guests and make another selection after that one is used. If your next Lightning Lane return time is more than a couple hours away, the Disney Genie will let you know when you can select your next Lightning Lane. You can reserve attractions seamlessly between parks when park hopping.
Cost: Check My Disney Experience for current pricing
Purchase Individual Lightning Lane Selections for an arrival time for up to 2 attractions per day. View the chart below to see available selections. You can only choose each attraction ONE time, each day, BUT you CAN select 2 different attractions in different parks if you have the park hopper.
Purchases will be made IN the My Disney Experience App the day of use. Disney Resort Guests can purchase at 7am while other guests can purchase after park opening.
Pricing and availability will vary by date, attraction, and park. Look in the My Disney Experience App to see the daily pricing.
Cost: Check My Disney Experience for current pricing
Ready To Start Planning?
The Disney Genie system is a helpful tool, although it may leave you with some questions and our Magical Memory Planners Travel Advisors expertise can help! Our goal is always that you have the most magical vacation possible!
Get started by requesting more information on our quote form.
