How do you get first in line at Disneyland?

Follow these tips to find the shortest lines:
  1. Arrive early before park opening.
  2. At Disneyland, focus on Indiana Jones Adventure, Haunted Mansion and Pirates just after park opening or at the end of the night.
  3. Now that Rise of the Resistance has a standby line, you might want to watch its wait times in the app.




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Disney Genie+ is a paid service that allows you to skip the standby line and use the Lightning Lane entrance at select attractions.

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Come this fall, the only way to bypass the line at the bulk of rides will come via Disney Genie+, which is actually pretty similar to the old MaxPass system. You'll once again pay $20 per ticket per day to be able to book a timed reservation from your phone for one attraction at a time.

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Lightning Lane is a special entrance available at select rides and attractions that allows a guest to skip the regular line and get straight to the ride quickly, usually in 10 minutes or less. If you're familiar with FastPass, it's roughly the same thing.

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You can't do everything at Disneyland in a single day, and you shouldn't feel pressure to. You can ride all the rides without much difficulty many days, but you'll miss out on some other attractions, entertainment, and characters. You'll want to know what your priorities are before you get to the park.

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If it's your first time visiting, we recommend you begin the trip at Disneyland Park for a feel of the original Disney magic across its nine themed lands: Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland, Mickey's Toontown, and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge®.

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There are also bonuses for the number of queues someone stands in during one day. Once they hit 5 rides they get a $5 bonus for the day. At 10 rides they get a $10 bonus and so on. The story gets deeper.

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Jump in the line Celebs who are less likely to be recognised at the park instead can get an unlimited FastPass - meaning that they only have to queue at peak hour for 10 to 20 minutes.

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10 Things to do While Waiting in Line at Disney Parks
  1. Select Your Next Genie+ Selection. ...
  2. Apply Sunscreen. ...
  3. Take and Go Through Pictures. ...
  4. Have a Snack. ...
  5. Enjoy the Interactive Line Queues. ...
  6. Find Hidden Mickeys. ...
  7. Map Out Your Next Adventure. ...
  8. Play Games and Apps.


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Disney Genie+ is a paid service that allows you to skip the standby line and use the Lightning Lane entrance at select attractions. Guests can book their first Genie+ ride selections starting at 7 AM on the day of their visit. This applies to both those who stay at a Disney Resort Hotel or stay off-property.

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Digital FastPasses are free and included with every Disneyland ticket. MaxPass costs $20 per person per day and is a completely optional service. MaxPass allows you to schedule your FastPasses via the Disneyland app.

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Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.

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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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The Disney FastPass System was fantastic and one I enjoyed every time we used it at Walt Disney World Resort! Unfortunately, the Disney FastPass System was discontinued in the fall of 2021. Not to worry, there is a replacement that is easy to maneuver once you get the hang of it.

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Get In Line at Closing Disney's usual policy states that as long as you are in line for an attraction by the time the Park closes, you'll get to ride it. That means if you get on line for Test Track at 8:59 p.m., you may walk off it at 9:30 or later, meaning you'll walk through the Park after it closes.

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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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