VIDEO: Using the Paid Individual Lightning Lane Access at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, But We Skipped Two Pre-Shows

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Though individual Lightning Lane access for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance sold out this morning, we were able to purchase a 10:15 a.m. return time for $15 per person. The posted standby wait time was 120 minutes when we arrived for our Lightning Lane window. Cast Members were directing guests to the entrance, where … Read more

Slinky Dog Dash Genie+ Lightning Lane Access ‘Sold Out’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As of 10:02 a.m., Lightning Lane access is sold out for Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, only a few minutes after Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance sold out. Unlike Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash is part of Genie+, not an individual Lightning Lane selection. In My Disney Experience, … Read more

GUIDE: Booking Individual Lightning Lane With New Disney Genie Service

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Disney Genie has officially launched for Walt Disney World in the My Disney Experience app. The service helps guests plan their day. Instead of FastPass, guests can now purchase Genie+ or individual Lightning Lane to access lower wait times. Genie+ affords guests Lightning Lane access to most attractions. Select popular rides, however, have Lightning Lane … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/17/21): Full Guide to Genie Program, New EPCOT Scavenger Hunt Prizes, Christmas Week Park Hours Released, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, October 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Full Guide to the NEW Disney Genie Service for Walt Disney World Resort

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The new Disney Genie service launches on October 19, and we have a full guide to the new program here for you. What is Disney Genie? Disney Genie is the name used for the complimentary virtual services provided through the My Disney Experience App. At this time, Disney Genie can only be accessed through the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/16/21): ‘Cheers to 50 Years’ Disastrous Dessert, Genie+ and Lightning Lane Guides, 50th Anniversary Mickey Popcorn Bucket, Vault Collection Pocket Watch, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 16, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

GUIDE: How to Use Disney Genie+ & Lightning Lane, Paid Replacement to FastPass at Walt Disney World

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Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane are the paid programs replacing FastPass+. They made their debut at Walt Disney World Resort on October 19, 2021. This is our guide to the Walt Disney World service. Read our separate guide for information about Disney Genie+ at Disneyland Resort. This guide is accurate as of January 20, 2024. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/15/21): ‘Candlelight Processional’ Celebrity Narrators Announced, Vinylmation is Back, No Progress on PLAY! Pavilion at EPCOT, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday October 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane Launch October 19 at Walt Disney World

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The new Disney Genie service, including Genie+ and Lightning Lane, will launch at Walt Disney World on October 19. These are new tools via the My Disney Experience app intended to help guests plan their day. The following is the announcement from the Disney Parks Blog. “Available for all of our guests right in the … Read more

Disney Genie AR Filter Will Let Guests Take Photos With Cinderella Castle Under Construction and 25th Birthday Cake Overlay

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Disney Genie and Genie+, which are set to launch later this year, will have an AR filter that lets guests take a photo in front of old versions of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary. Guests will be able to use the filter to take a selfie with the castle … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signage Added to Select Attractions at EPCOT

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The age of FastPass+ has ended, and the rollout of Lightning Lane signage has begun at EPCOT. The upcharge service, which is part of Disney Genie+, replaces the complimentary FastPass+ service, which allowed guests to skip the line at select attractions. The rollout comes on the same day as it began at the Magic Kingdom. … Read more

Guests May Purchase Disney Genie+ Beginning at Midnight the Day of Their Visit to Walt Disney World; Attraction Reservations Begin 7 AM

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Following Wednesday’s reveal of Disney Genie and Genie+, we now are learning more on just how this service will work. Disney has confirmed to travel agents that guests will be able to purchase the Genie+ service beginning at midnight on the day they visit to a Walt Disney World theme park. That being said, reservations … Read more

BREAKING: Paid FastPass Replacement Announced with Unveiling of Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World, Disneyland

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Disney is officially introducing their new Genie Service, along with Genie+ and Lightning Lane. Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane will replace FastPasses at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort this fall. The complimentary Disney Genie service will be built into My Disney Experience and Disneyland App. With Disney Genie, guests will have a personalized itinerary … Read more