If you are a regular visitor at Disney World, then Genie+ is probably part of your everyday lingo, but to a first time visitor, it can be quite daunting. While it may seem annoying to have to put so much thought in to your park days, using the Genie+ system can really be the difference between a magical and not so magical vacation.
A. What is Genie+?
Genie+ is a paid system that will give you access to schedules times to use the Lightning Lanes at the attractions (the faster lines). This comes in very handy if you are interested in riding some of the top attractions, but don’t want to wait over an hour in line to ride them. Genie+ is purchased and managed through your My Disney Experience account.
The cost varies per day, but it can be in the range of $18 to $39 USD per person, per day. It cannot be purchased in advance, so you will purchase it each park day that you want to use it. It is recommended to purchase it prior to 7am EST each day because that is when you start to get access to use it.
You will be given a one hour window of time to show up for each Lightning Lane. You just go to the attraction during your specified hour, and then you get to go through the Lightning Lane, which usually helps you skip to a very short wait at the beginning of the line. An attraction that could have an 80 minute wait, will then only be approximately a 10 minute wait for you using a Lightning Lane.
I have a detailed guide on how to use Genie+ at How To Use Genie+ at Disney World.