If you plan on purchasing the Genie+ service at Disneyland, we recommend buying it before your visit as an add-on to your ticket booking or vacation package. If you already have your ticket, you might be able to purchase it on the day of your park visit — after park entry — through the Disney app.

At Disneyland in California, the system now known as Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+) should be purchased immediately after you scan your ticket into the park. Unlike Walt Disney World, where you can buy it in advance, Disneyland requires you to be physically inside the park gates before you can make the purchase and start booking your first attraction. In 2026, the price is dynamic and often sells out on peak days, so you should aim to "rope drop" the park and buy the Multi Pass as soon as you enter (typically around 8:00 AM). A common "pro-tip" is to buy your first Lightning Lane for a high-demand ride like Space Mountain or Indiana Jones Adventure while you are walking toward a different "standby" ride. This allows you to "stack" your reservations efficiently throughout the morning. If you wait until the afternoon to buy it, many of the best "return times" may already be gone, significantly reducing the value of the service for your day.