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How do you skip the long lines at Disneyland?

There are 2 ways to enjoy quicker access to some of your favorite attractions—go “à la carte” and purchase Lightning Lane entry arrival windows for a couple of our most popular attractions, and/or purchase Disney Genie+ service and enjoy Lightning Lane entry arrival windows for a different set of select attractions all ...



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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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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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Typically, Genie Plus prices is around $20 per person, per day on average ,but if you're visiting during peak times or multiple parks, it'll be higher.

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Can Genie+ sell out? Yes. It can. Although it isn't common, we've seen it happen a few times during busier times of the year (like over the holidays and Spring Break).

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Prices vary from $7-20 per person per attraction. Guests are limited to two purchases of paid Lightning Lane per day. While having to pay another fee is never ideal, paid Lightning Lane really can offer some time savings for the most popular Disneyland rides.

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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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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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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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If you find yourself waiting in line at a Disney park, here are some constructive ways to pass the time.
  1. Select Your Next FastPass. ...
  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 Our 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.

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Genie+: An add-on that allows you access to Lightning Lane at certain attractions. This is paid per person, per day. Lightning Lane: The physical lane at which guests can bypass the regular standby line. Individual Lightning Lane: The ability to purchase Lightning Lane access to a participating attraction.

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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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Individual Disney lightning lane prices range from $7.00 plus tax up to $17.00 plus tax based on the lightning lane ride selected.

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Standby Queue: This is the traditional queue or line quests wait in for attractions. All guests have access to the standby line during theme park operating hours. Virtual Queue: Occasionally, a virtual queue may be used for select attractions or experiences.

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MaxPass is an paid add-on for Disneyland Resort's FASTPASS ride reservation system. The $20 per-person-per-a-day add-on grants the user the ability to make FASTPASS reservations on their phone, as well as access to PhotoPass downloads taken by Disney photographers or on select rides.

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While cash is still accepted at most locations throughout the Disneyland Resort, including for merchandise as well as for food and drinks, many guests choose to use cashless forms of payment, such as credit cards or mobile payments. My favorite way to pay is with the Disneyland mobile app!

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One possibility is that the company has found the “sweet spot” for pricing during popular tourist seasons, and it's $35. Another is that price points have been “reset” and $35 is now the baseline for busier days, with the number only going higher when we enter the next big holiday season.

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You can purchase Genie+ day by day on each day of your trip using the My Disney Experience app. Genie+ is available for purchase when the clock strikes midnight on the day of your visit, but you don't need to stay up late (instead, just wake up about 15 minutes early to secure it before the 7 a.m. selection process).

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In addition to getting all of the great features that come with the complimentary Disney Genie service, purchasing Disney Genie+ service offers even more convenience and flexibility, starting at $25.00 USD per ticket per day. Prices and availability vary by date.

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