Even though it’s only for a limited time, this is some big news — and possibly in response to the recent heavy crowds at Walt Disney World.
Beginning February 25 through August 7, 3 Individual Lightning Lane attractions will be included in the Genie+ service instead of as Individual Lightning Lane Selection purchases.
These attractions are as follows:
- Magic Kingdom: Space Mountain
- Epcot: Frozen Ever After
- Hollywood Studios: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
As for Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, which is also considered a pay-to-ride offering, it is currently closed for refurbishment through at least April 30. Whenever it reopens, we will let you know where it falls — as an Individual Lightning Lane attraction or included in the Genie+ service.
Typically, these attractions are not included in the list of available Genie+ attractions, but rather as an additional, separate individual Lighting Lane purchase. They can range between $7 and $15 per person, depending.
And remember — Individual Lightning Lane purchases are separate from Genie+. But, these services are both built into the Disney Genie system that’s available in the My Disney Experience app.
Walt Disney World previously briefly shifted these pay-to-ride attractions to Genie+ over the holidays. It appears Disney continues to make this call to handle the big crowds.
We’ll be sure to keep you in the loop if any of this information changes.
Be sure to read all of our guides on Disney Genie, Genie+, and individual Lightning Lane attraction selections.
- How to Use Disney Genie at Walt Disney World
- How to Use Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World
- How to Book Lightning Lane Selections at Walt Disney World
- The Most Frequently Asked Disney Genie+ Questions — Answered
- Best Genie+ Choices at Walt Disney World (book these first!)
- Touring plan strategies for Disney World (with and without Genie+)
- First Thoughts on Disney Genie & Genie+
- How Genie, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane Selections Differ
- A Genie+ Timeline of What to Book When for Walt Disney World
- Comparing Genie+ at Walt Disney World and Disneyland
- Complete Guide to Genie+ at Disneyland (including timeline and WDW comparison chart)
- Lightning Lane passes at Disney World (price & more)
- Disney World Genie+ Price Now Varies By Date, Plus Other Cost Increases
- TRON Lightcycle / Run Will Have a Virtual Queue, an Individual Lightning Lane, and a Locker System
- Disney Raises Price for Genie+ at Disneyland
- Disney After Hours Returning to Disney World in 2023
- Park Hopping Changes & More Coming to Disney World & Disneyland
teresa
Thursday 24th of February 2022
what’s the recommendation now for when in the day to book space mountain if it can’t be purchased as an ILL.
Shannon Albert
Thursday 24th of February 2022
Updating graphics and articles now!