Don't forget: Disney World’s Genie+ system changes tomorrow

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Heading to Disney World anytime on or after Wednesday, July 24? You might not be aware that a certain genie is going back into its bottle and we're not referencing Aladdin.

Last month, the amusement park announced its Genie+ system was being replaced by two new systems starting in July, with those changes about to kick off.

Implemented back in 2021, the Genie system served as an in-park planning tool and attraction reservation system. With the addition of Genie+, guests could reserve times to experience attractions for an additional cost, replacing the free Disney FastPass system.

Here's what these changes are and how they can impact your upcoming Disney vacation starting tomorrow.

What is Disney's Lightning Lane?

Disney's Lightning Lane entry lets parkgoers bypass the standby queue and join a separate queue for select attractions and entertainment experiences. There will be two new systems starting on Wednesday — the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass.

The Lightning Lane Multi Pass will include the same rides currently covered by Genie+. A la carte Lightning Lane Single Passes will be available for the most popular attractions at each park, like Individual Lightning Lanes.

How does Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Single Day differ from Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes?

Guests staying at Disney World’s resort hotels can make selections up to seven days in advance, all at once, for up to 14 days of their stay. Other guests can make selections up to three days in advance. So, no more waking up at 7 a.m. to book the Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster or Star Wars Smugglers Run!

Parkgoers will also be able to see prices and select attraction times before purchasing passes, “​​so you know what you’re getting.” Currently, guests have to purchase Genie+ before they can see availability. Disney World’s app and website will be updated for easier planning and purchasing.

How many pre-arrival selections can be made with Lightning Lane Multi-Pass or Lightning Lane Single Pass?

Guests can make up to three advance Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections for each day of their trip. Once they arrive at the park and complete their first experience, they can book additional experiences pending availability.

Lightning Lane Single Passes remain limited to two per day, like Individual Lightning Lanes are currently.

How much is the Lightning Lane at Disney World?

Disney Lightning Lane pricing varies by date and park. These changes will not result in a price increase.

According to Walt Disney World officials, guests can expect similar pricing to Genie+ when Lightning Lane Multi-Pass launches.

How do I purchase the Lightning Lane Single and Multi-Pass?

Before you purchase a Lightning Lane pass, Disney World officials say you’ll need to do 3 things:

1. First, download the latest version of the My Disney Experience app.

2. Connect everyone in your travel group on your Family & Friends list in the My Disney Experience app — so you’ll be able to purchase Lightning Lane passes and make plans for everyone eligible.

3. Gather your group’s wish list for attractions and experiences. You can save your group’s top picks in the My Disney Experience app using the “My Day” feature.

When you’re ready to purchase Lightning Lane passes, here’s what to do:

1. Open the My Disney Experience app, then tap the Lightning Lane Passes section on the home screen.

2. Select a date and theme park.

3. Select a Lightning Lane Single Pass, a Lightning Lane Multi Pass or both.

   • If you select a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you can choose up to 3 Lightning Lane Multi Pass experiences and arrival windows in advance.

   • If you select a Lightning Lane Single Pass, you can choose an arrival window in advance.

4. Follow all prompts to complete your purchase — and receive a confirmation.

5. From the confirmation screen, you can tap “Plan Another Day” to purchase another pass — or tap “View My Day” for details about your Lightning Lane selections.

Can Lightning Lane Single and Multi-Pass both be purchased together?

Yes. You can purchase all Lightning Lane passes for your travel party in a single transaction on the same day.

However, the FAQ section of the site notes that Lightning Lane Multi Pass holders can only choose from a variety of eligible multi-pass attractions and experiences. For single-pass attractions, Lightning Lane entry is only available with the purchase of a Lightning Lane Single Pass.

Can I modify my Lighting Lane Single and Multi-Pass plans?

Yes. Officials advise those to tap the Lightning Lane Passes section on the My Disney Experience home screen to find their plans. Then, you can:

• Change your selected park and/or date in advance (subject to availability) — up until the moment you redeem your first Lightning Lane selection of the day.

• Change each selected experience and/or arrival window in advance (subject to availability)—up until the start of the arrival window

See Lightning Lane attractions in all Disney World parks

All of the Lightning Lane experiences and options are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability, according to Disney's website. Here's what attractions are available under the different pass tiers:

Magic Kingdom:

Choose up to one experience from this group:

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

• Jungle Cruise

• Peter Pan’s Flight

• Space Mountain

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Choose your other 2 experiences — or all 3 — from this group:

• The Barnstormer

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant

• Haunted Mansion

• “it’s a small world”

• Mad Tea Party

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

• Mickey’s PhilharMagic

• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

• Pirates of the Caribbean

• Tomorrowland Speedway

• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

Single Pass Attractions (Not available with the Multi Pass)

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

• TRON Lightcycle / Run

EPCOT:

Choose up to one experience from this group:

• Frozen Ever After

• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

• Soarin' Around the World

Choose your other 2 experiences—or all 3—from this group:

• Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival

• Journey into Imagination with Figment

• Living with the Land

• Mission: SPACE

• The Seas with Nemo & Friends

• Spaceship Earth

• Turtle Talk with Crush

Single Pass Attractions (Not available with the Multi Pass)

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Hollywood Studios:

Choose up to one experience from this group:

• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

• Slinky Dog Dash

Choose your other 2 experiences — or all 3 — from this group:

• 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

• Muppet*Vision 3D

• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

• Toy Story Mania!

Single Pass Attractions (Not available with the Multi Pass)

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Animal Kingdom:

Choose all 3 experiences from this group:

• DINOSAUR

• Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

• Feathered Friends in Flight!

• Festival of the Lion King

• Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!

• It’s Tough to Be a Bug!

• Kali River Rapids

• Kilimanjaro Safaris

• Naʻvi River Journey

Single Pass Attractions (Not available with the Multi Pass)

• Avatar Flight of Passage

Can I make ride selections for multiple Disney parks?

Disney's website shares that once you redeem a selection on the day of your park visit, you can use the My Disney Experience app to choose another multi pass experience in any Walt Disney World theme park, as long as you have a valid ticket with the Park Hopper option or an Annual Pass.

The ability to visit another park is subject to the park’s capacity limitations.

Can I book the same rides multiple times in a day? Is the '120' rule still a thing at Disney?

Disney Tourist Blog shares that, just as with Genie+, you won’t be able to book the same Lightning Lane more than once per day.

Frequent parkgoers and Genie+ might recall the infamous "120 rule" which is where you can only make a new selection every 120 minutes or after you have redeemed the previous Genie+ selection, whichever comes first. With the changes to Lighting Lane, the rule is now gone.

Will Disney Genie still be available?

The free Disney Genie planning tool will still be available for all guests to help plan their trips, but the paid Genie+ service is changing.

Contributing: Eve Chen, USA TODAY

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Disney World Genie+: What to know before July 24 changes