Save Time Waiting in Line Using Lightning Lane Entrances

Lightning Lane entry lets you bypass the standby queue and join a separate queue for select attraction and entertainment experiences.

For theme park visits beginning July 24, 2024, Lightning Lane Multi Pass will replace Disney Genie+ service, and Lightning Lane Single Pass will replace individual Lightning Lane entry. Learn about new Lightning Lane passes.

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Some Lightning Lane entrances are offered through Disney Genie+ service. Other Lightning Lane entrances may be purchased individually (á la carte). You can buy either or both options!

Watch a short, helpful video about Lightning Lane entrances.

Lightning Lane Entrances for Select Attractions and Experiences Offered through Disney Genie+ Service

Purchase Disney Genie+ service to use the Lightning Lane entrances at select attractions and experiences (subject to change without notice). On average, Guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using the Lightning Lane entrance if the first selection is made early in the day.

Guests may purchase Disney Genie+ service in the My Disney Experience app on the day of their park visit by selecting the theme park they are planning to visit that day or selecting the "Multiple Parks" option if they are planning to visit more than one theme park and their ticket or pass includes the Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus option that day.

Guests may then make their first Disney Genie+ selection for Lightning Lane entry starting at 7:00 AM.

Lightning Lane Entrances for Select Attractions Only Available Individually (Á La Carte)

Purchase individual—or à la carte—Lightning Lane entry selections for specific attractions that aren’t offered through Disney Genie+ service (subject to change without notice).

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Magic Kingdom Park Experiences

Lightning Lane Entrances Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):

Lightning Lane Entrances for Individual Purchase (Not Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service)
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):

Upcoming Refurbishments and Closures
View the daily calendar for the dates of your visit to learn about scheduled refurbishments and closures. Or, select one of the Lightning Lane experiences above for additional details.

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.

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EPCOT Experiences

Lightning Lane Entrances Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):

Lightning Lane Entrances for Individual Purchase (Not Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service)
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.

The Hollywood Tower Hotel, home to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Disney's Hollywood Studios Experiences

Lightning Lane Entrances Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):

Lightning Lane Entrances for Individual Purchase (Not Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service)
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.

The Tree of Life stands tall amid lush greenery at the center of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park Experiences

Lightning Lane Entrances Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):

Lightning Lane Entrances for Individual Purchase (Not Offered Through Disney Genie+ Service)
Experiences offered (subject to change without notice*):

Avatar Flight of Passage

Attractions and entertainment are subject to change or closure without notice.

How much does it cost to purchase selections from the individual, “á la carte" Lightning Lane option?
AnswerPrices vary by date, attraction and park.Throughout the year, prices may be lower on some days and higher on other days.Please note: à la carte Lightning Lane entry for individual attractions is not offered through Disney Genie+ service and must be purchased individually.
Do I need to purchase Disney Genie+ service to purchase an individual “à la carte” Lightning Lane entrance arrival time?
AnswerNo. Guests do not need to purchase Disney Genie+ service to make purchases of individual—or "á la carte"—Lightning Lane entrance selections. Please note: these individual Lightning Lane selections are for attractions not offered through the Disney Genie+ service.
Can I use both Lightning Lane entry options—book a Disney Genie+ service Lightning Lane entrance selection and purchase individual Lightning Lane entrance selections—during the same visit?
AnswerYes. Guests may purchase and select individual—or “a la carte”— Lightning Lane entry for attractions that aren’t offered through Disney Genie+ service, while also using Disney Genie+ service to select Lightning Lane entry.All Lightning Lane selections—á la carte or through Disney Genie+ service—are subject to availability and change.
What if I purchase Disney Genie+ service late in the day? Will it be too late to experience the attractions I’d like to ride?
AnswerPurchasing later in the day reduces your opportunity to experience Lightning Lane entry to multiple attractions. If you are arriving later in the day, we recommend you view Lightning Lane entrance availability for your favorite attractions before purchasing Disney Genie+ service.
How do I add Disney Genie+ service to my existing theme park tickets or vacation package?
AnswerYou can buy Disney Genie+ service, one day at a time on each day of your visit, on <a href="/plan/my-disney-experience/">the My Disney Experience app</a>, subject to availability.In the app menu (☰) select “Today’s Plans”; then on the “My Day” tab tap “Get Disney Genie+ for Today”.
Are standby queues still an option?
AnswerYes, traditional standby queues are still available at most attractions and experiences. From time to time, a <a href="/guest-services/virtual-queue/">virtual queue</a>—accessible via the My Disney Experience app—may be used for select attractions or experiences. When the virtual queue is in place, a standby queue will not be available, and Guests must use the My Disney Experience app to enter the attraction or experience.
What does "next available arrival window" mean?
Answer“Next available arrival window” just means the next available range of time during which you can redeem a Lightning Lane selection.For example, at 9:00 AM, you might use Disney Genie+ service to book Lightning Lane entry for “it’s a small world.” Your My Day feed will update, confirming your selection with a range of time. The listing might say, “Redeem between: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM." To redeem your Lightning Lane selection, you’ll need to enter the Lightning Lane entrance for this attraction between the posted times.
When can I begin booking Lightning Lane entrance selections?
AnswerIt depends on whether you’re trying to book Lightning Lane entrance selections that are offered as individual, "à la carte" purchases or those that are only available through Disney Genie+ service.For À La Carte Lightning Lane Entrance Selections (Not Available Through Disney Genie+ Service)Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel or other select hotels* may begin booking à la carte Lightning Lane arrival windows at 7:00 AM on the day of their park visit.All other Guests with valid admission and a park reservation for the park they are visiting are eligible to purchase individual Lightning Lane entry when parks open.For Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrance SelectionsGuests may be able to purchase Disney Genie+ service on the day of their park visit and make their first Lightning Lane selection starting at 7:00 AM.Please note: Disney Genie+ service and Lightning Lane selections are subject to availability and change.*Available to Disney Resort hotel Guests and Guests of Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Shades of Green Resort®.

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Magic Kingdom Park Experiences

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