Disney Plans to Simplify Genie+ & Lightning Lane Services for Planning Visits in Advance

Disney Genie+ is getting an update later this year.

Disney is working on a way for guests to book Disney Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane selections before their trip. Changes are anticipated to roll out in time for guests planning a visit in 2024. Changes Coming to Disney Genie+ The Walt Disney Company reports they’ve received significant feedback from guests requesting more flexibility and … Read more

Florida Attorney General ‘Puzzled’ By Disney Naming Governor DeSantis in Lawsuit, Live-Action Ariel Character Meet & Greet Coming to Parks This Summer, & More: Daily Recap (4/27/23)

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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 Thursday, April 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: New Lightning Lane Sign Installed to Avoid Confusion at Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom

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New Lightning Lane signage has been installed outside of Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom, closer to where guests will actually enter the often overflowing queue. New Peter Pan’s Flight Lightning Lane Sign The new permanent Lightning Lane signage for Peter Pan’s Flight has been installed in the outdoor part of the queue. The new … Read more

Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane Restored Following Walt Disney World Website and App Maintenance

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Overnight, the website and mobile app for Walt Disney World underwent maintenance. This morning, some aspects of the My Disney Experience app were not functioning, but all offerings have been restored. The maintenance began at midnight this morning. Guests reported that Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane were unavailable. Guests also reported issues with park pass … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Virtual Queue Stays Open for Record 93 Minutes

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The 1 p.m. Virtual Queue allotment for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom did not fill up for a new record of 93 minutes, marking the first time park-hopping guests have ever received enough time to secure a spot. The virtual queue lasted exponentially longer than its average disappearance in a matter of mere seconds. … Read more

Genie+ Sells Out for Fourth Day in a Row at Walt Disney World

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Disney Genie+ has sold out for the fourth day in a row at Walt Disney World, and in record time. Gneie+ was on sale for $35 today and sold out before 9:45 a.m. Yesterday, it sold out just before 10:00 a.m. Genie+ is available for purchase beginning at 12:00 a.m. each day. Genie+ has only … Read more

Genie+ Sells Out For Third Day in a Row at Walt Disney World

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Disney Genie+ has sold out for the third day at Walt Disney World Resort despite its record-high price. Genie+ was available for $35 yesterday and today, the highest it has been priced at since its launch. Its previous record high was $29 per person, which it reached three times in the past few months, including … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Lightning Lane Sold Out Before Magic Kingdom Opens

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TRON Lightcycle Run Lightning Lane access has sold out before Magic Kingdom opens today, April 4. Today is the grand opening of TRON Lightcycle Run and Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests were able to purchase individual Lightning Lane access beginning at 7:00 a.m. Individual Lightning Lane access would have been available to regular guests … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Virtual Queue & Individual Lightning Lane Sells Out Quickly During Soft Opening

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TRON Lightcycle / Run soft opened this past week at Magic Kingdom, ahead of its official grand opening on April 4, 2023. The individual Lightning Lane price has been high, although not the highest, at $20 per person. Individual Lightning Lane has been selling out quickly each day, however, as reported by mouse.metrics on Instagram … Read more

Single Rider Line Returns to Space Mountain at Disneyland with Unusual, Revamped Procedures

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Space Mountain has resumed its Single Rider system at Disneyland and it is unlike any other Single Rider line we’ve ever experienced. Single Rider lines allow solo guests or those willing to split from their party the chance to bypass the standby queue, electing to ride with uneven parties in exchange for the advantage of … Read more

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to Continue Offering Individual Lightning Lane Once TRON Lightcycle Run Opens

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There has been a lot of speculation as to whether Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will become a regular Disney Genie+ attraction once TRON Lightcycle / Run opens this April. We now know that it will continue to be offered as an Individual Lightning Lane attraction. Currently, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is available for standby — … Read more

Walt Disney World Genie+ Ties Record High Price Again for Spring Break 2023

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As spring break season gets started, Genie+ at Walt Disney World has tied its record highest price again today, Sunday, March 12, 2023. Genie+ is $29 per person today. It previously reached this price during the 2022 holiday season, with its record high before that being $22 in October. Individual Lightning Lane is $25 for … Read more

Pricing Available For Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Individual Lightning Lane at Disneyland

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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway finally opens at Disneyland park today and pricing has been revealed for the individual Lightning Lane option. As listed in My Disney Experience, the individual Lightning Lane will be $20. Enrollment for the Lightning Lane and the virtual queue starts at 7:00 a.m. Individual Lightning Lane pricing is subject to … Read more

BREAKING: TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom to Use Only Virtual Queue and Individual Lightning Lane, No Standby Available

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TRON Lightcycle / Run will use only a virtual queue and individual Lightning Lane when it opens at Magic Kingdom in April. Guests with a valid ticket or pass and a theme park reservation for Magic Kingdom on the same date will be able to request to join the virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/20/23 (Lightning Lane Signage Finally Added to Ariel’s Grotto, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, Splash Mountain’s Final Days, & More)

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Good morning and Happy Friday! Join us around Magic Kingdom as we check in on TRON Lightcycle Run, visit Splash Mountain during its final days, and more. We hopped aboard the Resort Monorail this morning to take a closer look at the ongoing construction of Disney’s Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Slowly … Read more

Lightning Lane Sign Added to Ariel’s Grotto Ahead of Reopening at Magic Kingdom

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Days before it finally reopens, Ariel’s Grotto in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom finally has a Lightning Lane sign. Across the sidewalk from the standby wait time sign is a pink seashell with a clock in it. “Lightning Lane” is now above the clock, which lets guests know if it’s time to get in line or … Read more