Disney Genie & Lightning Lane Fast Facts

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Goodbye FastPass Hello Lightning Lane

The term FastPass has been retired. I t's called a Lightning Lane now. Gray Frame Corner

Disney Genie is the tool for choosing your Lightning Lane selections

No more paper FastPasses Gray Frame Corner

Genie is not its own app

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Disney Genie is free Disney Genie+ is not

Disney Genie can help you plan your park day. Disney Genie PLUS allows you to book Lightning Lane reservations. Gray Frame Corner

Lightning lane is not free

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Top attractions use INDIVIDUAL Lightning Lane

You'll need to pay extra to skip the line for headliner rides. This is called Individual Lightning Lane and is purchased using Disney Genie. Gray Frame Corner

May be worth it

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Know about Disney Genie before you go

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