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Last year, the entire Disney World theme park experience was shooketh when the resort converted its Genie+ service into NEW Lightning Lane offerings. The dust has now settled and we’ve gotten comfortable with the new offerings, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the comfortability is widespread. If you’re still wondering how Lightning Lanes work, how they don’t work, and if they’re worth it, allow us to share a little insight.
Disney World’s pay-to-skip the line service has seen so many different changes in less than a year that it can be hard to keep up.
Winnie the Pooh Lightning Lane
Over the summer, Genie+ transitioned into Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Individual Lightning Lane transitioned into Lightning Lane Single Pass. While the new Lightning Lane system offers guests a way to pay to skip the line, a few tweaks were made by allowing reservations and purchases to be made in advance, and tiers, similar to those used with the FastPass+ system were brought back. Well not too long ago, Disney added a third Lightning Lane option and the rules have once again changed, but it is good news!
There are three different Lightning Lane options at Disney World that you can purchase for your trip.
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane
Lightning Lane is the paid skip-the-line service at the four parks in Disney World. There is Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass, and Lightning Lane Premier Pass. You can purchase each of these days ahead of your trip for the parks and rides (in the case of Single Pass) of your choosing. The pricing for all three passes varies by day and park, but they can each save you some time standing in lines on your vacation. But if you’re a fan of visiting Disney World, you probably already know all about the ins and outs of Lighting Lanes, including these three hacks!
Something strange is happening on the My Disney Experience app, and it has been ongoing for two days.
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When you look on the Disney World app, you can usually see Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, and Premier Pass prices for up to 21 days out. It’s a great way to plan your budget for your upcoming trips if you plan to purchase any of these passes. However, over the past couple of days, the app has been having some technical difficulties.
Disney World is magical, but let’s face it. Waiting in long lines isn’t exactly part of the fantasy.
That’s a long line!
If you want to maximize your time, skipping the lines is key. Two of the best strategies are using Disney’s Lightning Lanes or arriving early for rope drop. But which one works best for you? Let’s break it down so you can plan the perfect park day.
Trying to navigate Lighting Lane in Disney World can be difficult, but that’s why we’re here to help!
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane
There are so many rules to remember and tons of tips and tricks that are important to make the most of your vacation, and some parks we don’t even recommend you use Lightning Lane in. We’ve tried out all the tricks to see what works best, and trust us when we say these are the two that work every time without fail!
Disney Magic Keyholders, this is a perk you need to know about!
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From exclusive popcorn buckets to dining discounts, there are several perks to being a season ticket holder to the original Disney theme park! Now there’s a new one that might really save you some cash.
Disney World is changing in BIG ways.
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While there are so many exciting projects to look forward to in the years to come, there were eight Disney World announcements that really rocked the boat for Disney fans. Let’s take a look back at some of the most controversial Disney World announcements.
Disney World has changed their skip the line system a few times over the past few years.
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We saw it switch from the free services, FastPass and FastPass+, to Genie Plus, a paid version. Then Genie Plus changed to Lightning Lane, which is still a paid skip-the-line system. Universal Orlando has the Express Pass which is their version of this system and actually, some fans say it is better than Disney’s system. So let’s break these down and see which one comes out on top.
Looks like Disney World’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass is getting a pixie-dusted price hike soon!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Lightning Lane Multi Pass is Disney World’s skip-the-line service, replacing Genie+ on July 24th, 2024. We’ve been keeping an eye on daily prices for this system, and we spotted a spike in pricing fairly soon. So if you’re heading over to Disney World in the next few weeks, here’s all you need to know! [Read more…]
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