Disney's Lightning Lane Introduced
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Disney's Lightning Lane Introduced
Back in the Day
The old Fast Pass was a free service. You went to a machine, scanned your park ticket, searched for a ride that you liked, and requested a ticket to enter the express line. If you were successful, the ticket chose the next available time. You took your ticket, looked at the time, and headed to the attraction at that time. Once you used that Fast Pass, you could try to get another one. You could only do one attraction at a time. So, is the current system of Disney's Lightning Lane worth it Read on.
During the Covid-19 virus pandemic, Disney discontinued its Fast Pass program and began it's Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane program, confusing the heck out of us! Many theme parks already had a paid express service: pay extra to get on a faster line to the attractions. During Covid, Disney's Lightning Lane and Genie+ were not worth it because the lines weren't long. Attendance was severely limited.
They changed the name, calling the services Lightning Lane and now, Lighting Lane Premier.
So, is Disney's Lightning Lane worth it? Compare and facts to "Know Before You Go:"
Disney's Lightning Lane Introduced
Disney has three basic planning features:
GENIE
Genie: this lets you create your own itinerary so that you don't forget the fun things you may want to do, like catch a parade, or a character greeting. This is a free feature within the My Disney Experience app. However, this does not get you on the express line. It's just a list of what you may want to do. The app will tell you how long the wait is for a certain attraction, and if you have your notifications turned on, you'll get a reminder to head over to an event or location.
PS: you don't have to specifically use the Genie option to see wait times. That is also a feature of the app itself. After you have chosen what you think you will like to do, click My Day and you can see your day planned out. Also, click the Tip Board for, well, more tips. Check out this for more information: Disney Genie.
Lighting Lane and Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Lightning Lane and Lightning Lane Multi Pass are paid features. You have to have a park ticket and a reservation (if required) for the day you want the feature. You can make express reservations for an attraction. Decide if you want to ride one ride or up to three (multi pass) The price depends on the day because the price varies but it ranges somewhere starting at $22 or so, per person, per day. This is how it works:
a. Decide which day you're going to visit which park. You can still park hop (if your ticket is a park hopper ticket).
b. You can now purchase the pass in advance.
c. Decide if you want to purchase a Lightning Lane pass for just one attraction or for up to three (I know, there is a Premier Pass, we have that info below).
d. As you buy your pass, make the reservation for the attraction. You won't pay until you make the reservation. This way, you know you'll have the pass for the attraction you want at possibly the time you want it.
e. You can buy more Lightning Lane passes (single or multi) if they are available for the day.
You can buy a pass in advance. The pass allows you on almost all of the attractions, one time only, in one park. The price depends on which park and what day you are going. The price of the pass might be higher during peak times such as holidays and weekends.
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