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How to use Disney Genie Plus - Complete Guide 2023 - Walt Disney World

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This guide explains the three components of the Disney Genie service at Walt Disney World: the free Disney Genie service, the paid Disney Genie Plus service, and the pay-per-ride Individual Lightning Lane. The creator details how to set up preferences in the My Disney Experience app, recommending that users prepare the night before to be ready for the 7 am reservation window. The video covers the mechanics of making reservations, including the ability to stack multiple Genie Plus selections and the rules regarding the 120 minute waiting period. The creator notes that Disney resort guests have an advantage as they can access both Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lane reservations starting at 7 am, whereas non-resort guests must wait until the official park opening for Individual Lightning Lanes. The guide also addresses the necessity of linking family members and resort reservations within the app to ensure the entire party can participate. Finally, the creator provides specific ride recommendations for each theme park to help users maximize their time and efficiency.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

disney genie can be incredibly confusing but it can also be incredibly helpful and it can save your family a ton of valuable vacation time

the second part is called disney genie plus and this is the 15 per person per day paid service that allows you to reserve a time to ride several attractions

the most important difference between genie plus and lightning lane is that only disney resort guest with reservations linked in the my disney experience app can make individual lightning lane reservations starting at 7 00 am

i recommend watching this video a couple times while playing around with my disney experience app ahead of time on another device

Creator's Tips & Advice

Set up Disney Genie the night before your park day to be ready for 7 am reservations
Purchase Disney Genie Plus at least 15-20 minutes before 7 am to make first reservation on time
Stack multiple Genie Plus reservations by waiting 120 minutes after park opening
Use the tip board and refresh at 7 am to quickly make your first reservation

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Disney Genie can be confusing for first-time usersWatch the video multiple times and practice with the app ahead of time
Making reservations at 7 am requires quick actionBe ready at 7 am, refresh the tip board, and select popular rides immediately

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to use Disney Genie Plus at Walt Disney World
QWhat are the three parts of the Disney Genie service
QHow to make Genie Plus reservations at 7 am
QWhat is the difference between Genie Plus and Individual Lightning Lane
QHow to stack multiple Genie Plus reservations

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