Does Disney pay people to wait in line?

Through our investigation and top secret interviews, we determined that Disney is paying people $1.50 for every 10 minutes they stand in line for select attractions. If Space Mountain is 80 minutes, a paid line waiter gets $12 from Disney to stand in that line.



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Whether it's just one park or all four, you choose precisely what you want to do that day. In addition, you'll receive VIP treatment throughout your stay, including expedited entry into the parks and onto the attractions without waiting in lines and door-to-door shuttle service between the hotel and the parks.

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  • You can't really skip lines.
  • You can buy the Genie Pass to buy access to the lightning lane (or whatever they call it these days), but even with that you will still be waiting in line.
  • You can pay for a private tour which may include fast access to select rides.


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However, there are three keys to avoiding long lines that do not involve spending extra money:
  1. Learn about and use Disney's Genie app – it's free.
  2. Get to the parks well before they open.
  3. Stay in the park as late as possible.
  4. Bonus tip – plan your meals ahead using Disney's mobile ordering.


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Standby Skipper is an app that works alongside Genie+ to search for available Lightning Lanes, then books them for you automatically. On our last trip to Disney World, we tried it out and absolutely loved it — honestly, I have yet to meet anyone that doesn't love this app.

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Do Disney workers get free tickets? Disney cast members are able enter the parks at any time with their IDs. They are also given a generous number of guests passes that they can use for family and friends. Finally, they are given complimentary tickets that they can use as they see fit.

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It can be done, for a price... These private VIP tours are the foolproof way to skip the lines at Disney without the restrictions of FastPasses or MagicBands. The one caveat is their price—tours range from $425 to $625 an hour, depending on the season. That price doesn't include the cost of park admission.

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Children of all ages are very welcome to hug Disney princesses and other meet-and-greet characters at Disney theme parks. What would be the best way to spend 6 days in Disneyland with two 3 year olds if money is not an issue?

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Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.

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Lightning Lane entrances allow Guests to bypass the standby queue and guarantee a limited wait time. Disney Genie+ service gives you access to the Lightning Lane entrance at over 40 attractions throughout the four theme parks.

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Get essential details about the Disney Private VIP Tour. Pricing: Ranging from $450 to $900 per hour, depending on the season (valid park admission is required for each park visited on tour and is not included in the price of the tour). Reservations: Call (407) 560-4033 to book.

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Disney Pixie Dust Pass (Florida Residents Only) access to all four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Disney's Animal Kingdom), with park hopping, most days of the year with most holidays and all weekends blocked out (calendar here), subject to reservation requirement.

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Whether you have a regular theme park ticket or an Annual Pass, if you miss a Disney Park reservation at Disney World, you won't be penalized in any way.

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Is Disney Lightning Lane Worth it Conclusion. As a general rule of thumb we do find the Disney World Lightning Lane to be worth it if you can find a way to save 60 minutes per attraction at a cost of under $11.00 per attraction.

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Some common conditions and diagnoses that may be approved include autism, anxiety, and ADHD. Basically, if you have any condition or disorder that makes it challenging to remain in lines for extended periods of time, then you qualify for a Disney DAS pass.

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If You're with Young Kids Skip Epcot. Now, Epcot is a favorite for a lot of Disney guests because it's super nostalgic and has some very creative themes. However, it's definitely skip-able right now for a few reasons. First off, if you're traveling with kids, Epcot can be a challenge.

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Employees Get Free Disneyland Tickets — but There's a Limit However, you can only bring three people in with you for free with each visit, and the number of free visits you earn depends on the hours you work there. “I got 16 [free admission] check-ins, but some people only get five to 10,” said the former cast member.

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