If you are reading this post, that means you are spending some time thinking about how you’ll tour the parks on your Disney World Vacation. The fact is, not everybody knows to do that. But the ones that do put the time in ahead of their trips are rewarded with a much better experience when they are there.
Ready to learn how to tour the parks like an expert?
Let’s dive right into our advice on how to tour Disney World, both with AND without Genie+ and Lightning Lanes.
Down below, we will go park-by-park on which attractions see the highest waits and give you recommendations for the ways to ride each one, including the time of day and whether or not you should pay to use Genie+ or purchase an Individual Lightning Lane selection for it (when applicable).
But before we do that, we wanted to cover some of the best general advice we can pass along.
This is the stuff we tell our families and friends when they are visiting.
It’s the advice we’ve been using ourselves for years and years, and even though a lot has changed, these core pieces are still the backbone of putting together a great day in the parks.
Rope drop, break, return
For the absolute best touring at Walt Disney World, we highly recommend you plan to rope drop (which simply means arriving to the park before it opens), then take a break in the middle of the day when the crowds are the thickest and the temps are the highest, and finally that you return in the evening for more rides and/or nighttime entertainment.
If you do nothing else, just following that pattern will help ensure you’ll have a great day.
Do I really have to wake up early on vacation?
We get it. It isn’t always fun to wake up early on vacation – especially if you have little ones.
But…
If you can get up and out the door before all the people who choose to sleep in make it to the parks, you’ll be ahead of them in all ways.
Trust us.
You’ll be ahead of them in the line for transportation to the park. Ahead of them in line at the park entrance and tapstyles. And, most importantly, ahead of them in lines at the attractions.
When you are at the front of the pack, it is much easier to accomplish everything that is on your “must do” list.
Conversely, when you start your day behind, you’ll have to deal with long lines before you even get started having fun.
And all that waiting leads to frustrations and unhappy families, and we bet that is something you’ll want to avoid.
Early Theme Park Entry
Keep in mind that all onsite guests and guests at select offsite resorts will have access to Early Theme Park Entry, which allows you to enter every park, every day, 30 minutes before the official opening time.
Do not skip these!
30 minutes may not seem like much, but if you can knock out even 1 of the most popular attractions in that 30 minutes, you’ll be way ahead of the game.
It is oppressively hot, with humidity so high it feels like you are walking through air-sludge. So humid that your eyeglasses fog up when you leave an air-conditioned room. So swampy that you’ll immediately want to shower and change your clothes. ALL your clothes.
Now, imagine that level of humidity during the heat of the day.
Now, pair the heat and humidity and potential rain with people. Lots, and lots of people. Because the parks are at their busiest during the middle of the day, which also means the lines are typically longest during the middle of the day.
Are you picturing that scenario in your head? The lines and the swampy heat and the crowds and the possible rain?
That’s why we say you should take a break in the early afternoon.
Unless you are on a super-short trip, and you want to pack in the absolute MOST that you can, head back to your resort to cool off during the middle of the day so that you’ll be able to go strong later in the evening and into the night.
If your goal is to take a break AND you want to use Genie+ or purchase Individual Lightning Lane selections, this is something you’ll want to keep in mind when you’re planning your selections. More on that below.
What if I have little ones or teenagers?
We don’t like stereotypes, but speaking from personal experience, there are certain ages when getting up early or staying up late just don’t mix that well.
So, if you’ll be traveling with someone who fits that description, you may have to bribe adjust.
In those instances, it probably isn’t the best idea to wake up early or stay up extra late every day. You know your traveling partners the best.
Just keep in mind that the first and last hours of the day are usually the best for riding attractions with the shortest waits, and the middle of the day is typically the worst.
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours
If you are staying at one of Disney’s Deluxe or Deluxe Villa (DVC) resorts or one of the other eligible offsite resorts, you will have access to Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.
This is a nice perk, but it is typically only available 1 day a week each at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, and very rarely at Hollywood Studios.
If you are eligible, we highly recommend you take advantage of it as the lines during this time will be some of the shortest of the entire day, plus, since these happen at the end of the night, the temps for most of the year will be lovely, too.
Your primary goal will be to identify which attractions in each park garner the longest lines, and then try to do those whenever the lines are shortest (which will typically be at park opening or at the end of the day).
You’ll also need to determine how much extra money you’ll be willing to spend on Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes to minimize your waits.
When used correctly, Genie+ and paying to ride Individual Lightning Lane attractions can definitely make it easier to tour.
But, you don’t have to purchase them if you don’t want to. You can do it old school and just use the Standby Lines only.
If that is your plan, you’ll want to follow the advice above about arriving at Rope Drop. You may also have to consider skipping breaks and, just like the early morning, the end of the day will be important too, so the later you can stay, the more things you’ll be able to accomplish.
Here’s the deal, though:
You don’t HAVE to buy Genie+ for every day of your trip – you can pick and choose. And, you don’t have to pay for every Individual Lightning Lane selection.
Instead, if working with a budget, we recommend you prioritize your selections and pay for Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes only when it makes the most sense.
Recommended Reading
The touring plan information below assumes that you already are all caught up on what Genie+ is, and how it works. If you need some help with that, we recommend you spend some time exploring these posts:
In our opinion, you should definitely consider buying Genie+ for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
If you decide to also purchase Genie+ for Animal Kingdom and Epcot, your days touring there will be easier, but those 2 parks are a bit less tricky to tour without it.
Do I need to purchase every Individual Lightning Lane?
Ideally, it would be nice to buy *all* the things.
But that isn’t realistic advice.
If you don’t want to pay-to-ride the attractions that offer Individual Lightning Lane spots, you’ll typically have the shortest standby waits if you ride them early in the morning or right at the end of the day.
Probably the trickiest of the pay-to-ride attractions to get on without long waits are Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Rise of the Resistance and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
Out of those 3, only Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind offers a Virtual Queue. In order to ride Cosmic Rewind without paying for an Individual Lightning Lane, you *must* join the Virtual Queue. You can’t just walk-up as there is no “regular” Standby Line.
As you can imagine, since this is a brand-new attraction, spots for both the Virtual Queue and the Lightning Lane passes are very, very competitive. Make sure you check out our guide on how it works so that you can maximize your chances of snagging one:
Park Hopping at Walt Disney World has changed a bit. You used to be able to hop at any time of the day, but as it works now, you can only park hop after 2 pm (technically they usually start letting people in around 1:47 pm, but 2:00 pm is easier to remember).
Even though park hopping is handy, it isn’t always necessary.
Unless you are absolutely certain that you are going to park hop, we recommend holding off adding that feature until you need it.
You can always upgrade a ticket when you arrive to Walt Disney World, but you can’t get your money back on entitlements like Park Hopping if you never use them.
How much should we plan on doing per hour?
When touring, we find that we can typically complete about 2-3 attractions per hour. This allows for plenty of time for restroom and drink breaks.
What about characters?
Characters are slowly coming back, which means you’ll have lots of opportunities to see them.
A few character opportunities even offer Genie+ now.
We recommend you set aside some time during the afternoon (before you take a break) when the lines are the longest at the attractions to character hunt.
Nighttime entertainment is a highlight for many trips – including ours!
Right now, Disney Enchantment (Magic Kingdom) and Harmonious (Epcot) are back and shown nightly and Fantasmic! (Hollywood Studios) is slated to return sometime this year.
We think they are definitely worth a watch at least once.
But, if you prefer to skip them, you’ll also find that the lines for attractions will get shorter while they take place (which makes it a good time to jump in one).
And, if the parks remain open after the fireworks – which they typically do during busy times of the year – the overall crowds will dissipate as families make their exit after watching the show.
As for parades, right now there is only 1 parade (Festival of Fantasy) at Magic Kingdom.
It is a great parade, but oftentimes happens only during the hottest times of the day.
If you really want to catch it, we recommend trying to find a place in the shade under the train station on Main Street, that way you can easily slip out for a break after it is over.
Note: We used information from Thrill-Data.com to help put together the recommendations below.
An important note made by Disney about Genie+ at Walt Disney World
In March, Walt Disney World added the following update to its Genie+ webpage:
This is a big statement and one alerting guests that even if they start booking Genie+ selections early in the day, the chances of them gaining access to more than 2 to 3 rides or experiences in one single day might not happen.
It seems here that Disney is trying to simply lower expectations, especially for those who aren’t familiar with the parks or using a system like Genie+. It can certainly be a struggle and overwhelming.
We’ve always known that a Genie+ purchase never guarantees a full day of rides and experiences. But, it is supposed to be there to help guests lessen their wait times and hopefully help them enjoy a worthwhile Disney theme park experience.
As much as we want to tell you Genie+ will always work in your favor, we can’t. There are too many factors at play and it varies for different parties.
But, what we can do is try to help you to the best of our ability when it comes to navigating Genie+, providing tips on how to take advantage of the service, and, in the end, help you experience as much as possible at the parks.
It is possible to get on more than 2 to 3 attractions with Genie+, but you have to know what you’re doing and understand the ins and outs of Genie+. And that’s why we and all of our guides are here!
Magic Kingdom touring plan strategies
Is Genie+ recommended at Magic Kingdom?
Yes, especially if you are only planning to spend 1 day here.
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Important things to know about touring Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom has the most attractions of any park. You can see and do a lot in 1 day, but for an even morerelaxed experience, 2 days will be better.
This is also a great park for Genie+, and if it is in your budget, we definitely recommend you purchase it.
Remember that if you plan to drive to Magic Kingdom, you’ll need to allow extra time to make your way over from the Transportation and Ticket Center to the front of the park.
Check out the table below for more information on the best times to ride every attraction at Magic Kingdom.
Note: If you’re reading this table on your mobile device, tap the “+” for more details.
Park
Land
Attraction name
Best times to ride with lowest waits
Available with Genie+?
Avg. time G+ return times run out:
Available during Early Theme Park Entry?
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Early Theme Park Entry, or first 2 or last 2 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Barnstormer (35" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40" height req.)
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by mid afternoon). The 3 mountains at Magic Kingdom (Space, Splash, and Big Thunder) are always popular. Big Thunder Mountain’s queue is un-airconditioned, and although it is covered, it can get kind of stuffy.
Mid afternoon
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Country Bear Jamboree
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Enchanted Tales with Belle
N/A
N/A
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Festival of Fantasy Parade
As scheduled, as scheduled with G+
Yes, but not a priority since there are many places to catch the parade that don't require a G+ reservation
Limited reserved spaces (but there are plenty of other non-reserved spots to view the parade w/o using a G+ reservation)
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since G+ spots typically run out here mid afternoon to early evening. Even though Haunted Mansion is continuously loading, the waits here can get quite long starting about an hour or 2 after park opening. And, although a large chunk of the queue is covered, it is in the open air (which means it can still be a long, hot wait).
Mid afternoon to early evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
"it's a small world"
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by early afternoon). This is one of the classic Disney attractions that is popular but also very slow to load. Lines here quickly build and this is typically one of the first attractions to see Genie+ spots run out.
Early afternoon
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since G+ spots typically run out here late afternoon to early evening. Fantasyland attractions are notorious for having long lines during the daytime hours. As night falls and families with little ones head out, the waits will drop. But, if this is a priority for your family, it is a sound option for a 2nd choice.
Late afternoon to early evening
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Early evening
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Early evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Peter Pan's Flight
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by early afternoon). This is one of the classic Disney attractions that is popular but also very slow to load. Lines here quickly build and this is typically one of the first attractions to see Genie+ spots run out.
Early afternoon
Yes,1st level priority (consider riding FIRST if paying for ILLs at Seven Dwarfs and Space Mountain)
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since waits can be long but G+ availability lasts into the late evening. Attractions that use boats are notorious for being slow loaders, which means they can develop long lines. Spots for Pirates tend to last for quite a while, so if you want to ride, you may be able to snag a Genie+ spot here later into the day.
Late evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
See Mickey at Town Square Theater
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Space Mountain is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection, but when it is available with Genie+, spots are often available into the afternoon.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL or ride 2nd if you also want to ride Seven Dwarfs without ILL)
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Splash Mountain (40" height req.)
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority (the colder the weather, the easier it will be to snag a G+ here). When the weather is hot, Splash Mountain is extremely popular so keep an eye on those return times if you’re thinking of using Genie+ to ride it.
Late afternoon to late evening (will be earlier on hot days)
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
Anytime (opens late so check MDE)
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway (32" height req. to ride, 54" to drive solo)
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 3 priority (this one is a slow loader which means lines often build, but G+ availability lasts for most of the day)
Late evening
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Opening date TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Walt Disney World Railroad
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland Station)
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Storybook Circus Station)
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Anytime
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
The American Adventure
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
Awesome Planet
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Beauty and the Beast: Sing-Along
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
Canada: Far and Wide
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Celebration
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not a priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Frozen Ever After
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Frozen Ever After is moved from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 1 priority. Frozen Ever After is one of the 4 most popular attractions at Epcot, and the theme and the fact that it does not have a height requirement makes it a favorite with Frozen fans (big and small!). This attraction is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection (which means it isn’t always available with Genie+).
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Epcot
World Showcase
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Only available via Virtual Queue or as ILL
No
N/A
N/A
Epcot
World Showcase
Impressions de France
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Celebration
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Rarely runs totally out
No
Epcot
World Nature
Living with the Land
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Not officially, however it sometimes is available before official park opening
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE (44" height req. for orange (more intense), 40" for green (less intense))
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes (From May 31-Aug. 7)
TBD
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Epcot
World Showcase
Reflections of China
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes but not a priority
Epcot
World Nature
Soarin' (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Although Soarin’ remains incredibly popular, it can move a lot of people through, which tends to keep the wait times lower than Test Track, making this the #2 priority when it comes to Genie+.
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth
Early Theme Park Entry or anytime after 2 pm
Yes, but not an early priority. The waits at the beginning of the day can be long, but after about 2 pm the waits drop off dramatically.
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are usually gone by early to mid-morning). Out of the 4 most popular attractions here, Test Track is one of the slowest to load plus it tends to “go down” often (either due to weather or mechanical issues) meaning it will have long lines throughout the day. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Early to mid morning
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not using G+ )
Epcot
World Nature
Turtle Talk with Crush
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. For families looking for attractions with low or no height requirement, this is a good level 2 option. Plus, the queue is entirely outside, and although parts are covered, if you are traveling during the time of the year when the weather is hot, it can make a lot of sense to use G+ here to avoid waiting in the heat.
Mid afternoon
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Fantasmic!
N/A
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Mickey's and Minnie's Runaway Railway is moved from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 2 priority. Not only is this attraction one of the newest in the park, it also one of the first families see when they walk in. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection, but when it isn’t look for available spots to be gone by midday.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL)
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Although it is less popular than Rise of the Resistance, the lines here can still get quite long. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Late morning
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Rise of the Resistance (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
Early morning (shortly after 7 am)
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (48" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Disney World doesn’t have a lot of coasters, so thrill seekers love Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and that means there are long lines here for most of the day. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Mid morning to early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
See Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. Slinky Dog Dash is the most popular Genie+ selection in any park. If you want to use Genie+ here, this should definitely be your #1 priority for G+.
Early morning (shortly after 7 am)
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for G+ )
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Toy Story Mania is one of the few attractions at Hollywood Studios that doesn’t have any height restrictions. That plus the fact that it is fun for all ages makes it a popular choice and lines here can get quite long without Genie+.
Late morning to early afternoon
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. The Tower of Terror is great for thrill riders, but it is also known for its lines – especially if they are only operating one of the elevator shafts. Plus, most of the queue for this attraction is outside, so if you are looking to avoid that, try to snag a G+ for it.
Late morning to early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
The Animation Experience
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
The Boneyard
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
Conservation Station
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
DINOSAUR (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. With so few G+ options at Animal Kingdom, putting Dinosaur in as a 2nd level priority makes sense considering it typically will see its spots run out before any of the remaining G+ attractions in this park.
Early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL (when available)
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Expedition Everest moves from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 2 priority.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
Finding Nemo - The Big Blue... and Beyond
As scheduled, as scheduled with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
May run out before the last show of the day
N/A
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Kali River Rapids (38" height req.)
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+ (can have long lines when hot)
When the weather is hot, the lines here can get long which can make it a good use of Genie+. Otherwise, it isn't a priority.
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. KS is one of the highlights of Animal Kingdom with nearly every guest having it on their “must ride” list. That means long lines here for most of the day.
Mid morning (during busy times), may not run out when the park is open later
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Advenurers Outpost
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
TBD
TBD
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Na'vi River Journey
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. As one of the newest attractions in Animal Kingdom, Na’vi River Journey remains very popular – especially for guests looking for attractions without height requirements.
Midday
Yes, Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for G+ )
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
TriceraTop Spin
Anytime
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Animal Kingdom
Asia
UP! A Great Bird Adventure (currently called Feathered Friends in Flight)
Anytime
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Wildlife Express Train
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Festival of the Lion King
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
May run out before the last show of the day
No
Park
Land
Attraction name
Best times to ride with lowest waits
Available with Genie+?
Avg. time G+ return times run out:
Available during Early Theme Park Entry?
Epcot touring plan strategies
Is Genie+ recommended at Epcot?
Genie+ will make touring Epcot easier during busy times of the year, but if you are traveling during a less busy time of the year, and you don’t mind standing in some lines (and possibly skipping breaks) you can get a lot done without it.
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During busy times of the year, both Frozen Ever After AND Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure may move from an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+.
Epcot has 2 entrances. Guests with easy access to the International Gateway Entrance (either by walking or via the Skyliner) will have an easier time rope dropping Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
Epcot hosts nearly year-round festivals. Some festival offerings (like the Candlelight Processional) are extremely popular and will require a chunk of your park touring time. Make sure you review our Festival Guides to see if you’ll need to add in extra festival time to your touring plan.
Genie+ can come in very handy if you are traveling during a busy time of the year. Make sure you review our Genie+ recommendations before you make your first selections
2 of the main attractions here – Soarin’ and Test Track – both have 40″ height requirements, but they’re fairly mild and non-scary (as long as your child can handle a car traveling at a high speed for a lap around the track on Test Track). If your child is at least 40″, it may be worth giving them a try, but maybe skip Mission: Space which has a height requirement of 40″ and could scare some kids.
If you don’t mind having your party split up, Test Track has a single rider line that can significantly cut down your waits there.
Best times to ride every Epcot attraction
Check out the table below for more information on the best times to ride every attraction at Epcot.
Note: If you’re reading this table on your mobile device, tap the “+” for more details.
Park
Land
Attraction name
Best times to ride with lowest waits
Available with Genie+?
Avg. time G+ return times run out:
Available during Early Theme Park Entry?
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Early Theme Park Entry, or first 2 or last 2 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Barnstormer (35" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40" height req.)
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by mid afternoon). The 3 mountains at Magic Kingdom (Space, Splash, and Big Thunder) are always popular. Big Thunder Mountain’s queue is un-airconditioned, and although it is covered, it can get kind of stuffy.
Mid afternoon
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Country Bear Jamboree
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Enchanted Tales with Belle
N/A
N/A
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Festival of Fantasy Parade
As scheduled, as scheduled with G+
Yes, but not a priority since there are many places to catch the parade that don't require a G+ reservation
Limited reserved spaces (but there are plenty of other non-reserved spots to view the parade w/o using a G+ reservation)
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since G+ spots typically run out here mid afternoon to early evening. Even though Haunted Mansion is continuously loading, the waits here can get quite long starting about an hour or 2 after park opening. And, although a large chunk of the queue is covered, it is in the open air (which means it can still be a long, hot wait).
Mid afternoon to early evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
"it's a small world"
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by early afternoon). This is one of the classic Disney attractions that is popular but also very slow to load. Lines here quickly build and this is typically one of the first attractions to see Genie+ spots run out.
Early afternoon
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since G+ spots typically run out here late afternoon to early evening. Fantasyland attractions are notorious for having long lines during the daytime hours. As night falls and families with little ones head out, the waits will drop. But, if this is a priority for your family, it is a sound option for a 2nd choice.
Late afternoon to early evening
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Early evening
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Early evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Peter Pan's Flight
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by early afternoon). This is one of the classic Disney attractions that is popular but also very slow to load. Lines here quickly build and this is typically one of the first attractions to see Genie+ spots run out.
Early afternoon
Yes,1st level priority (consider riding FIRST if paying for ILLs at Seven Dwarfs and Space Mountain)
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since waits can be long but G+ availability lasts into the late evening. Attractions that use boats are notorious for being slow loaders, which means they can develop long lines. Spots for Pirates tend to last for quite a while, so if you want to ride, you may be able to snag a Genie+ spot here later into the day.
Late evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
See Mickey at Town Square Theater
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Space Mountain is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection, but when it is available with Genie+, spots are often available into the afternoon.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL or ride 2nd if you also want to ride Seven Dwarfs without ILL)
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Splash Mountain (40" height req.)
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority (the colder the weather, the easier it will be to snag a G+ here). When the weather is hot, Splash Mountain is extremely popular so keep an eye on those return times if you’re thinking of using Genie+ to ride it.
Late afternoon to late evening (will be earlier on hot days)
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
Anytime (opens late so check MDE)
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway (32" height req. to ride, 54" to drive solo)
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 3 priority (this one is a slow loader which means lines often build, but G+ availability lasts for most of the day)
Late evening
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Opening date TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Walt Disney World Railroad
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland Station)
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Storybook Circus Station)
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Anytime
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
The American Adventure
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
Awesome Planet
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Beauty and the Beast: Sing-Along
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
Canada: Far and Wide
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Celebration
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not a priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Frozen Ever After
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Frozen Ever After is moved from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 1 priority. Frozen Ever After is one of the 4 most popular attractions at Epcot, and the theme and the fact that it does not have a height requirement makes it a favorite with Frozen fans (big and small!). This attraction is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection (which means it isn’t always available with Genie+).
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Epcot
World Showcase
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Only available via Virtual Queue or as ILL
No
N/A
N/A
Epcot
World Showcase
Impressions de France
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Celebration
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Rarely runs totally out
No
Epcot
World Nature
Living with the Land
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Not officially, however it sometimes is available before official park opening
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE (44" height req. for orange (more intense), 40" for green (less intense))
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes (From May 31-Aug. 7)
TBD
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Epcot
World Showcase
Reflections of China
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes but not a priority
Epcot
World Nature
Soarin' (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Although Soarin’ remains incredibly popular, it can move a lot of people through, which tends to keep the wait times lower than Test Track, making this the #2 priority when it comes to Genie+.
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth
Early Theme Park Entry or anytime after 2 pm
Yes, but not an early priority. The waits at the beginning of the day can be long, but after about 2 pm the waits drop off dramatically.
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are usually gone by early to mid-morning). Out of the 4 most popular attractions here, Test Track is one of the slowest to load plus it tends to “go down” often (either due to weather or mechanical issues) meaning it will have long lines throughout the day. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Early to mid morning
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not using G+ )
Epcot
World Nature
Turtle Talk with Crush
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. For families looking for attractions with low or no height requirement, this is a good level 2 option. Plus, the queue is entirely outside, and although parts are covered, if you are traveling during the time of the year when the weather is hot, it can make a lot of sense to use G+ here to avoid waiting in the heat.
Mid afternoon
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Fantasmic!
N/A
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Mickey's and Minnie's Runaway Railway is moved from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 2 priority. Not only is this attraction one of the newest in the park, it also one of the first families see when they walk in. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection, but when it isn’t look for available spots to be gone by midday.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL)
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Although it is less popular than Rise of the Resistance, the lines here can still get quite long. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Late morning
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Rise of the Resistance (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
Early morning (shortly after 7 am)
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (48" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Disney World doesn’t have a lot of coasters, so thrill seekers love Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and that means there are long lines here for most of the day. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Mid morning to early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
See Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. Slinky Dog Dash is the most popular Genie+ selection in any park. If you want to use Genie+ here, this should definitely be your #1 priority for G+.
Early morning (shortly after 7 am)
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for G+ )
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Toy Story Mania is one of the few attractions at Hollywood Studios that doesn’t have any height restrictions. That plus the fact that it is fun for all ages makes it a popular choice and lines here can get quite long without Genie+.
Late morning to early afternoon
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. The Tower of Terror is great for thrill riders, but it is also known for its lines – especially if they are only operating one of the elevator shafts. Plus, most of the queue for this attraction is outside, so if you are looking to avoid that, try to snag a G+ for it.
Late morning to early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
The Animation Experience
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
The Boneyard
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
Conservation Station
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
DINOSAUR (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. With so few G+ options at Animal Kingdom, putting Dinosaur in as a 2nd level priority makes sense considering it typically will see its spots run out before any of the remaining G+ attractions in this park.
Early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL (when available)
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Expedition Everest moves from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 2 priority.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
Finding Nemo - The Big Blue... and Beyond
As scheduled, as scheduled with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
May run out before the last show of the day
N/A
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Kali River Rapids (38" height req.)
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+ (can have long lines when hot)
When the weather is hot, the lines here can get long which can make it a good use of Genie+. Otherwise, it isn't a priority.
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. KS is one of the highlights of Animal Kingdom with nearly every guest having it on their “must ride” list. That means long lines here for most of the day.
Mid morning (during busy times), may not run out when the park is open later
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Advenurers Outpost
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
TBD
TBD
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Na'vi River Journey
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. As one of the newest attractions in Animal Kingdom, Na’vi River Journey remains very popular – especially for guests looking for attractions without height requirements.
Midday
Yes, Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for G+ )
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
TriceraTop Spin
Anytime
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Animal Kingdom
Asia
UP! A Great Bird Adventure (currently called Feathered Friends in Flight)
Anytime
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Wildlife Express Train
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Festival of the Lion King
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
May run out before the last show of the day
No
Park
Land
Attraction name
Best times to ride with lowest waits
Available with Genie+?
Avg. time G+ return times run out:
Available during Early Theme Park Entry?
Hollywood Studios touring plan strategies
Is Genie+ recommended at Hollywood Studios?
Yes. If it is in your budget, we think it is worth it to purchase Genie+ for Hollywood Studios.
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Important things to know about touring Hollywood Studios
Rise of the Resistance is the most popular attraction at Walt Disney World. Make sure you review our guide on riding Rise without standing in long lines.
Slinky Dog Genie+ spots go faster than any other attraction on property, and that means that frequently the available return times will be late in the day. If you are planning to purchase an Individual Lightning Lane selection for Rise of the Resistance, it may make more sense to rope drop Slinky Dog and choose Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway as your first Genie+ selection.
Best times to ride every Hollywood Studios attraction
Check out the table below for more information on the best times to ride every attraction at Hollywood Studios.
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Park
Land
Attraction name
Best times to ride with lowest waits
Available with Genie+?
Avg. time G+ return times run out:
Available during Early Theme Park Entry?
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Early Theme Park Entry, or first 2 or last 2 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Barnstormer (35" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40" height req.)
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by mid afternoon). The 3 mountains at Magic Kingdom (Space, Splash, and Big Thunder) are always popular. Big Thunder Mountain’s queue is un-airconditioned, and although it is covered, it can get kind of stuffy.
Mid afternoon
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Country Bear Jamboree
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Enchanted Tales with Belle
N/A
N/A
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Festival of Fantasy Parade
As scheduled, as scheduled with G+
Yes, but not a priority since there are many places to catch the parade that don't require a G+ reservation
Limited reserved spaces (but there are plenty of other non-reserved spots to view the parade w/o using a G+ reservation)
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since G+ spots typically run out here mid afternoon to early evening. Even though Haunted Mansion is continuously loading, the waits here can get quite long starting about an hour or 2 after park opening. And, although a large chunk of the queue is covered, it is in the open air (which means it can still be a long, hot wait).
Mid afternoon to early evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
"it's a small world"
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by early afternoon). This is one of the classic Disney attractions that is popular but also very slow to load. Lines here quickly build and this is typically one of the first attractions to see Genie+ spots run out.
Early afternoon
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since G+ spots typically run out here late afternoon to early evening. Fantasyland attractions are notorious for having long lines during the daytime hours. As night falls and families with little ones head out, the waits will drop. But, if this is a priority for your family, it is a sound option for a 2nd choice.
Late afternoon to early evening
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Early evening
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Early evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Peter Pan's Flight
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by early afternoon). This is one of the classic Disney attractions that is popular but also very slow to load. Lines here quickly build and this is typically one of the first attractions to see Genie+ spots run out.
Early afternoon
Yes,1st level priority (consider riding FIRST if paying for ILLs at Seven Dwarfs and Space Mountain)
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since waits can be long but G+ availability lasts into the late evening. Attractions that use boats are notorious for being slow loaders, which means they can develop long lines. Spots for Pirates tend to last for quite a while, so if you want to ride, you may be able to snag a Genie+ spot here later into the day.
Late evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
See Mickey at Town Square Theater
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Space Mountain is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection, but when it is available with Genie+, spots are often available into the afternoon.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL or ride 2nd if you also want to ride Seven Dwarfs without ILL)
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Splash Mountain (40" height req.)
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority (the colder the weather, the easier it will be to snag a G+ here). When the weather is hot, Splash Mountain is extremely popular so keep an eye on those return times if you’re thinking of using Genie+ to ride it.
Late afternoon to late evening (will be earlier on hot days)
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
Anytime (opens late so check MDE)
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway (32" height req. to ride, 54" to drive solo)
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 3 priority (this one is a slow loader which means lines often build, but G+ availability lasts for most of the day)
Late evening
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Opening date TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Walt Disney World Railroad
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland Station)
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Storybook Circus Station)
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Anytime
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
The American Adventure
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
Awesome Planet
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Beauty and the Beast: Sing-Along
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
Canada: Far and Wide
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Celebration
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not a priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Frozen Ever After
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Frozen Ever After is moved from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 1 priority. Frozen Ever After is one of the 4 most popular attractions at Epcot, and the theme and the fact that it does not have a height requirement makes it a favorite with Frozen fans (big and small!). This attraction is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection (which means it isn’t always available with Genie+).
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Epcot
World Showcase
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Only available via Virtual Queue or as ILL
No
N/A
N/A
Epcot
World Showcase
Impressions de France
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Celebration
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Rarely runs totally out
No
Epcot
World Nature
Living with the Land
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Not officially, however it sometimes is available before official park opening
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE (44" height req. for orange (more intense), 40" for green (less intense))
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes (From May 31-Aug. 7)
TBD
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Epcot
World Showcase
Reflections of China
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes but not a priority
Epcot
World Nature
Soarin' (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Although Soarin’ remains incredibly popular, it can move a lot of people through, which tends to keep the wait times lower than Test Track, making this the #2 priority when it comes to Genie+.
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth
Early Theme Park Entry or anytime after 2 pm
Yes, but not an early priority. The waits at the beginning of the day can be long, but after about 2 pm the waits drop off dramatically.
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are usually gone by early to mid-morning). Out of the 4 most popular attractions here, Test Track is one of the slowest to load plus it tends to “go down” often (either due to weather or mechanical issues) meaning it will have long lines throughout the day. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Early to mid morning
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not using G+ )
Epcot
World Nature
Turtle Talk with Crush
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. For families looking for attractions with low or no height requirement, this is a good level 2 option. Plus, the queue is entirely outside, and although parts are covered, if you are traveling during the time of the year when the weather is hot, it can make a lot of sense to use G+ here to avoid waiting in the heat.
Mid afternoon
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Fantasmic!
N/A
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Mickey's and Minnie's Runaway Railway is moved from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 2 priority. Not only is this attraction one of the newest in the park, it also one of the first families see when they walk in. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection, but when it isn’t look for available spots to be gone by midday.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL)
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Although it is less popular than Rise of the Resistance, the lines here can still get quite long. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Late morning
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Rise of the Resistance (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
Early morning (shortly after 7 am)
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (48" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Disney World doesn’t have a lot of coasters, so thrill seekers love Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and that means there are long lines here for most of the day. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Mid morning to early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
See Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. Slinky Dog Dash is the most popular Genie+ selection in any park. If you want to use Genie+ here, this should definitely be your #1 priority for G+.
Early morning (shortly after 7 am)
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for G+ )
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Toy Story Mania is one of the few attractions at Hollywood Studios that doesn’t have any height restrictions. That plus the fact that it is fun for all ages makes it a popular choice and lines here can get quite long without Genie+.
Late morning to early afternoon
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. The Tower of Terror is great for thrill riders, but it is also known for its lines – especially if they are only operating one of the elevator shafts. Plus, most of the queue for this attraction is outside, so if you are looking to avoid that, try to snag a G+ for it.
Late morning to early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
The Animation Experience
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
The Boneyard
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
Conservation Station
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
DINOSAUR (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. With so few G+ options at Animal Kingdom, putting Dinosaur in as a 2nd level priority makes sense considering it typically will see its spots run out before any of the remaining G+ attractions in this park.
Early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL (when available)
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Expedition Everest moves from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 2 priority.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
Finding Nemo - The Big Blue... and Beyond
As scheduled, as scheduled with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
May run out before the last show of the day
N/A
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Kali River Rapids (38" height req.)
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+ (can have long lines when hot)
When the weather is hot, the lines here can get long which can make it a good use of Genie+. Otherwise, it isn't a priority.
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. KS is one of the highlights of Animal Kingdom with nearly every guest having it on their “must ride” list. That means long lines here for most of the day.
Mid morning (during busy times), may not run out when the park is open later
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Advenurers Outpost
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
TBD
TBD
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Na'vi River Journey
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. As one of the newest attractions in Animal Kingdom, Na’vi River Journey remains very popular – especially for guests looking for attractions without height requirements.
Midday
Yes, Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for G+ )
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
TriceraTop Spin
Anytime
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Animal Kingdom
Asia
UP! A Great Bird Adventure (currently called Feathered Friends in Flight)
Anytime
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Wildlife Express Train
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Festival of the Lion King
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
May run out before the last show of the day
No
Park
Land
Attraction name
Best times to ride with lowest waits
Available with Genie+?
Avg. time G+ return times run out:
Available during Early Theme Park Entry?
Animal Kingdom touring plan strategies
Is Genie+ recommended at Animal Kingdom?
Animal Kingdom is probably the easiest park to tour without Genie+. If you are looking to save some money, skip purchasing it for this park.
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Important things to know about touring Animal Kingdom
Even though Kilimanjaro Safaris isn’t listed as an official Early Theme Park Entry attraction, it isn’t unusual for it to open up a bit early (especially during the summer months when it gets lighter earlier).
Expedition Everest has a Single Rider Line. If you don’t mind having your party split up, consider using that to save time in line.
If you do decide to use Genie+ here, make sure you know which attraction you should book first.
Best times to ride every Animal Kingdom attraction
Check out the table below for more information on the best times to ride every attraction at Animal Kingdom.
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Park
Land
Attraction name
Best times to ride with lowest waits
Available with Genie+?
Avg. time G+ return times run out:
Available during Early Theme Park Entry?
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
Early Theme Park Entry, or first 2 or last 2 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Barnstormer (35" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40" height req.)
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by mid afternoon). The 3 mountains at Magic Kingdom (Space, Splash, and Big Thunder) are always popular. Big Thunder Mountain’s queue is un-airconditioned, and although it is covered, it can get kind of stuffy.
Mid afternoon
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Country Bear Jamboree
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Enchanted Tales with Belle
N/A
N/A
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Festival of Fantasy Parade
As scheduled, as scheduled with G+
Yes, but not a priority since there are many places to catch the parade that don't require a G+ reservation
Limited reserved spaces (but there are plenty of other non-reserved spots to view the parade w/o using a G+ reservation)
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since G+ spots typically run out here mid afternoon to early evening. Even though Haunted Mansion is continuously loading, the waits here can get quite long starting about an hour or 2 after park opening. And, although a large chunk of the queue is covered, it is in the open air (which means it can still be a long, hot wait).
Mid afternoon to early evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
"it's a small world"
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by early afternoon). This is one of the classic Disney attractions that is popular but also very slow to load. Lines here quickly build and this is typically one of the first attractions to see Genie+ spots run out.
Early afternoon
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since G+ spots typically run out here late afternoon to early evening. Fantasyland attractions are notorious for having long lines during the daytime hours. As night falls and families with little ones head out, the waits will drop. But, if this is a priority for your family, it is a sound option for a 2nd choice.
Late afternoon to early evening
Yes, 2nd level priority
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Early evening
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Early evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Peter Pan's Flight
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are often gone by early afternoon). This is one of the classic Disney attractions that is popular but also very slow to load. Lines here quickly build and this is typically one of the first attractions to see Genie+ spots run out.
Early afternoon
Yes,1st level priority (consider riding FIRST if paying for ILLs at Seven Dwarfs and Space Mountain)
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 2nd level priority since waits can be long but G+ availability lasts into the late evening. Attractions that use boats are notorious for being slow loaders, which means they can develop long lines. Spots for Pirates tend to last for quite a while, so if you want to ride, you may be able to snag a Genie+ spot here later into the day.
Late evening
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
See Mickey at Town Square Theater
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts all day
Rarely runs totally out
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Space Mountain is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection, but when it is available with Genie+, spots are often available into the afternoon.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL or ride 2nd if you also want to ride Seven Dwarfs without ILL)
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Splash Mountain (40" height req.)
First 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority (the colder the weather, the easier it will be to snag a G+ here). When the weather is hot, Splash Mountain is extremely popular so keep an eye on those return times if you’re thinking of using Genie+ to ride it.
Late afternoon to late evening (will be earlier on hot days)
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
Anytime (opens late so check MDE)
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway (32" height req. to ride, 54" to drive solo)
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 3 priority (this one is a slow loader which means lines often build, but G+ availability lasts for most of the day)
Late evening
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
First 3 or last 3 hours of the day
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Opening date TBD
N/A
N/A
N/A
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Walt Disney World Railroad
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland Station)
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Storybook Circus Station)
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Anytime
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
The American Adventure
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
Awesome Planet
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Beauty and the Beast: Sing-Along
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
Canada: Far and Wide
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Celebration
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not a priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Frozen Ever After
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Frozen Ever After is moved from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 1 priority. Frozen Ever After is one of the 4 most popular attractions at Epcot, and the theme and the fact that it does not have a height requirement makes it a favorite with Frozen fans (big and small!). This attraction is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection (which means it isn’t always available with Genie+).
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Epcot
World Showcase
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Only available via Virtual Queue or as ILL
No
N/A
N/A
Epcot
World Showcase
Impressions de France
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Celebration
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority since G+ availability typically lasts most of the day and the waits here are typically never that long
Rarely runs totally out
No
Epcot
World Nature
Living with the Land
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Not officially, however it sometimes is available before official park opening
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE (44" height req. for orange (more intense), 40" for green (less intense))
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes but not a priority
Epcot
World Showcase
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes (From May 31-Aug. 7)
TBD
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Epcot
World Showcase
Reflections of China
Anytime (as scheduled)
No
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Early Theme Park Entry, anytime standby, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes but not a priority
Epcot
World Nature
Soarin' (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Although Soarin’ remains incredibly popular, it can move a lot of people through, which tends to keep the wait times lower than Test Track, making this the #2 priority when it comes to Genie+.
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, 2nd level priority
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth
Early Theme Park Entry or anytime after 2 pm
Yes, but not an early priority. The waits at the beginning of the day can be long, but after about 2 pm the waits drop off dramatically.
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, 1st level priority (G+ spots are usually gone by early to mid-morning). Out of the 4 most popular attractions here, Test Track is one of the slowest to load plus it tends to “go down” often (either due to weather or mechanical issues) meaning it will have long lines throughout the day. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Early to mid morning
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not using G+ )
Epcot
World Nature
Turtle Talk with Crush
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. For families looking for attractions with low or no height requirement, this is a good level 2 option. Plus, the queue is entirely outside, and although parts are covered, if you are traveling during the time of the year when the weather is hot, it can make a lot of sense to use G+ here to avoid waiting in the heat.
Mid afternoon
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Fantasmic!
N/A
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Mickey's and Minnie's Runaway Railway is moved from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 2 priority. Not only is this attraction one of the newest in the park, it also one of the first families see when they walk in. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is sometimes available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection, but when it isn’t look for available spots to be gone by midday.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL)
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Anytime standby or anytime with G+ (as scheduled)
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Although it is less popular than Rise of the Resistance, the lines here can still get quite long. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Late morning
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Rise of the Resistance (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
Early morning (shortly after 7 am)
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (48" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Disney World doesn’t have a lot of coasters, so thrill seekers love Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and that means there are long lines here for most of the day. Tip: if you don’t mind having your party split up, there is a Single Rider Line here that can greatly reduce your wait time if you opt to skip using a Genie+ selection here.
Mid morning to early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
See Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash (38" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. Slinky Dog Dash is the most popular Genie+ selection in any park. If you want to use Genie+ here, this should definitely be your #1 priority for G+.
Early morning (shortly after 7 am)
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for G+ )
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. Toy Story Mania is one of the few attractions at Hollywood Studios that doesn’t have any height restrictions. That plus the fact that it is fun for all ages makes it a popular choice and lines here can get quite long without Genie+.
Late morning to early afternoon
Yes, but not a priority
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. The Tower of Terror is great for thrill riders, but it is also known for its lines – especially if they are only operating one of the elevator shafts. Plus, most of the queue for this attraction is outside, so if you are looking to avoid that, try to snag a G+ for it.
Late morning to early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
The Animation Experience
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with ILL
No
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
The Boneyard
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
Conservation Station
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
DINOSAUR (40" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 3 or last 3 hours of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 2 priority. With so few G+ options at Animal Kingdom, putting Dinosaur in as a 2nd level priority makes sense considering it typically will see its spots run out before any of the remaining G+ attractions in this park.
Early afternoon
Yes, 2nd level priority
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (44" height req.)
Early Theme Park Entry, first 2 or last 2 hours of the day, anytime with G+, or anytime with ILL (when available)
Sometimes. During busy times of the year, Expedition Everest moves from being an Individual Lightning Lane Selection to Genie+. When that happens, it is a level 2 priority.
N/A
Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for ILL )
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
Finding Nemo - The Big Blue... and Beyond
As scheduled, as scheduled with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
May run out before the last show of the day
N/A
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
Yes, but not an early priority
Rarely runs totally out
Yes, but not a priority
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Kali River Rapids (38" height req.)
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+ (can have long lines when hot)
When the weather is hot, the lines here can get long which can make it a good use of Genie+. Otherwise, it isn't a priority.
Rarely runs totally out
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
First hour or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. KS is one of the highlights of Animal Kingdom with nearly every guest having it on their “must ride” list. That means long lines here for most of the day.
Mid morning (during busy times), may not run out when the park is open later
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Advenurers Outpost
Anytime standby or Anytime with G+
TBD
TBD
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Na'vi River Journey
Early Theme Park Entry, first or last hour of the day, or anytime with G+
Yes, level 1 priority. As one of the newest attractions in Animal Kingdom, Na’vi River Journey remains very popular – especially for guests looking for attractions without height requirements.
Midday
Yes, Yes, 1st level priority (Consider riding FIRST if not paying for G+ )
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Anytime
No
N/A
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
TriceraTop Spin
Anytime
No
N/A
Yes, but not a priority
Animal Kingdom
Asia
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