With the announcement of the end of Genie+, Disney World is introducing the Lightning Lane Multipass system. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your visit.
Background
The Lightning Lane Multipass system replaces Genie+, offering a revamped way to skip lines. Individual Lightning Lanes will still be available as Lightning Lane Single Passes.
Key Features
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Booking in Advance:
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On-Site Guests: Book rides 7 days in advance from your check-in date. You can book for the entire length of your trip
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Off-Site Guests: Book rides 3 days in advance.
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Ride Tiers:
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Tier 1 Rides: Limited to one selection per day when you are booking in advance.
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Magic Kingdom: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Jungle Cruise, Peter Pan, Space Mountain, Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
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Epcot: Frozen Ever After, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Soarin'.
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Hollywood Studios: Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Slinky Dog Dash.
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Animal Kingdom: No tiers; select any three eligible rides.
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Tier 2 Rides: You can select 2 rides in addition to your tier 1 selection, or you can book any 3 rides from this list if you book NO tier 1 selections.
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Magic Kingdom: The Barnstormer, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Dumbo, Haunted Mansion, it's a small world, Mad Tea Party, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Mickey's PhilharMagic, Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tomorrowland Speedway, Journey of the Little Mermaid
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Epcot: Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Journey into Imagination with Figment, Living with the Land, Mission: SPACE, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Spaceship Earth, Turtle Talk with Crush
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Hollywood Studios: Alien Swirling Saucers, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, Disney Junior Play & Dance, Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, Muppet Vision 3D, Star Tours, Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania
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Animal Kingdom: No tiers; select any three eligible rides
Usage Guidelines
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Advance Booking: You can book three rides in advance, with only one from Tier 1 at each park.
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Park Hopping: Book your initial rides for the first park you visit. Additional reservations can be made after you scan into the first ride.
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No 120-Minute Rule: Book new rides immediately after scanning into your current ride.
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In-Park Booking: Once inside, the tier restrictions no longer apply, but you can only reserve each ride once per day.
Pricing and Virtual Queues
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Pricing: Yet to be announced but expected to be similar to Genie+.
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Virtual Queues: Still required for certain attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy.
Lightning Lane Single Pass:
- Available for specific high-demand rides, similar to the previous individual Lightning Lanes.
- These rides can be purchased individually to get access to Lightning Lane.
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Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle Run
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Epcot: Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind
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Hollywood Studios: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
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Animal Kingdom: Avatar Flight of Passage
Conclusion
The new Lightning Lane Multipass aims to streamline the Disney experience by allowing more flexibility and advance planning. While it echoes the old FastPass+ system, the addition of a price tag brings both advantages and new considerations.
