Disney World has recently announced significant changes to its Genie Plus service, now known as Lightning Lane Multi Pass. This upgrade allows guests staying at Disney hotels to reserve attractions up to seven days in advance, providing more flexibility in planning their theme park visits. Additionally, the Individual Lightning Lane has been renamed Lightning Lane Single Pass, offering guests the opportunity to secure access to popular attractions in advance.
With the Lightning Lane Multi Pass, guests can make up to three selections at a theme park before their visit, with the option to reserve additional Lightning Lane Single Pass attractions ahead of time. This new system aims to streamline the booking process and enhance the overall guest experience. According to Disney, this change was inspired by guest feedback, with a focus on improving planning options for visitors.
The Lightning Lane service grants guests access to a separate queue, typically resulting in shorter wait times compared to the main attraction lines. Prices for Lightning Lane vary depending on the day and park, with the option to purchase the service for multiple parks. Prior to the introduction of Genie Plus, Disney offered the FastPass system, which allowed guests to reserve experience times at no additional cost.
Guests using Lightning Lane Multi Pass can view available attractions and time slots before making a purchase, allowing them to plan their day in advance. Those staying at Disney resorts have the advantage of booking Lightning Lane passes up to a week before their visit, while other guests can make selections up to three days in advance. Selections are adjustable based on availability and guests can modify their choices as needed.
Similar to the previous FastPass system, guests can choose one attraction from a selection of popular rides and two from a secondary grouping of available attractions. For example, at the Magic Kingdom, top-tier attractions include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain, while secondary attractions include Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. Additional selections can be made on the day of their visit via the My Disney Experience app.
Disney has updated its app to streamline the purchasing process for Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. Guests can now make all their selections in a single transaction, making it easier and faster to secure access to their desired attractions. Despite the name change, the functionality of Lightning Lane Single Pass remains consistent, allowing guests to secure ride times for popular attractions at Disney World.
Individual Lightning Lane passes are currently offered for select attractions at each park, such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Avatar Flight of Passage. Prices for Lightning Lane vary by date and park, with different booking windows for guests staying at Disney hotels versus other visitors. Starting July 24, guests staying at Disney resorts will have the option to purchase Lightning Lane Single Pass up to seven days in advance, while other guests can buy them three days in advance.
Disney World’s Lightning Lane upgrades aim to provide guests with more convenience and flexibility in planning their theme park visits. With the ability to make advance reservations for popular attractions and streamline the booking process, visitors can maximize their time and enjoy a smoother experience at the parks. These changes reflect Disney’s dedication to enhancing guest satisfaction and ensuring a memorable visit for all patrons.