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Disney’s NEW Lightning Lane System Offers a MASSIVE Perk for Hotel Guests

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One kind of guest is seeing MASSIVE benefits from Disney’s new system.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

On June 25th Disney shocked us all by announcing a massive overhaul to their Genie+ skip-the-line system. Beginning on July 24th, a new Lightning Lane system that blends features the “current services and the previously offered FastPass+ service, giving guests the choice to plan ahead and removing the hassle of planning during their vacation” will debut. This new service comes with new nomenclature, as Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane are changing to Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass respectively.

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Book These Rides FIRST With Disney World’s New Lightning Lane Multi Pass System!

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In case you missed it, some MASSIVE changes are coming to Disney World!

Attraction Sign at Animal Kingdom directing Guests to Standby Line and Lightning Lane Entrances

I know it feels like yesterday, but Genie+ was introduced back in 2021, and just recently Disney announced that they’re doing away with it. They’re replacing that system with a new one — Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. While you’re still learning the ins and outs, let’s talk about which rides you should book first with it!

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This Small Print CHANGES EVERYTHING About Disney World’s New Lightning Lane Multi Pass

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When Disney first announced that its paid skip-the-line service was changing, we had two reactions. One: freak out. Two: put on our reading glasses and detective hats. Why? Well, often, the IMPORTANT stuff is often hiding in the little details and the fine print.

Lightning Lane sign for Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

But who wants to comb through pages and pages of words? You’re not in school — you don’t want homework! Luckily, we did the work for you. After reading the small print and looking at all the details on Disney’s new Lightning Lane Single and Multi Pass, we noticed something that seems to be confusing a lot of people. Let’s talk about it!

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The Bad News About Disney World’s New Lightning Lane Multi Pass Skip-The-Line System

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Disney World dropped a lot of news on us this past week!

Lightning Lane changes are coming!

This past week we got lots of information about the holidays at Disney World during Halfway to the Holidays, and we also got information about new changes coming to Disney World’s paid skip-the-line service. It feels like we finally just got Genie+ down after saying goodbye to the FastPass+ system, but now that is all about to change again on July 24th. 

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The EASIEST Way To Use Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lane Multi Pass System

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Big changes are on the way to Walt Disney World!

EPCOT

In late June 2024, Disney shocked the theme park world when they announced that their Genie+ program – – which had only been introduced in 2021 – – was being radically transformed. The new skip the line system, broken down into Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, is scheduled to debut on July 24th. So what’s the best way to use it? Let’s find out. 

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“Big Fail for Disney” Disney Fans React to HUGE Genie+ Change Announcement

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When Disney announces big news, we hear it all. People tell us they’re thrilled. People tell us they’re furious. People tell us they’re booking a trip ASAP. Others say they’ll never go to Disney World again. From new rides like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to holiday events like Jollywood Nights, it’s safe to say people have some strong opinions about what’s happening in Disney World.

Magic Kingdom

But recently, Disney dropped some BIG news about the future of Genie+. For one thing, it’s getting a NEW name. The service will be called Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+) and Lightning Lane Single Pass (formerly Individual Lightning Lane). The Multi Pass will be like a combination of Genie+ and FastPass+ (Remember that? This was the FREE version), allowing people to preplan their Lightning Lane reservations before stepping foot in Disney World.

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Breaking Down Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lane System in Under 1,000 Words

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Genie+ is changing, and we are here to help you learn about the new system!

New Lightning Lane changes are coming

This new system will still utilize Lightning Lanes, which are the physical queues in Disney World for those who use their pay-to-skip-the-line service. The latest changes to this service mimic an old friend of ours, FastPass+. This new, updated service will officially start on July 24th, so it’s important to learn how to use it before your next trip! 

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We Have BAD NEWS About Disney World’s New Genie+ Changes

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Confused about the Lightning Lane changes coming to Disney World? You’re not alone.

New Lightning Lane changes are coming

We’ve done our best to answer your BIGGEST questions about the updates and later found out that a new, tiered system would be introduced for attractions. Though we’re still learning all the details, the new Lightning Lane passes seem like they’ll give visitors the chance to make better plans ahead of their trip. But, there’s one major problem…

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COMPLETE GUIDE to the New Line-Skipping Service at Disney World

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A LOT is changing in Disney World, and no, we’re not even talking about everything that changed at EPCOT, the Magic Kingdom expansion, or the DinoLand re-theme in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight

Nope, we’re talking about Genie+, which will soon STOP being Genie+ and instead be called Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, with Individual Lightning Lane becoming Lightning Lane Single Pass. With the name change also comes a lot of other changes, and if you’re confused, well, it’s okay, because it is A LOT. But we’re going to give you a complete guide about the new service so that you’ll be a pro when it begins on July 24th.

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Disney World Introduces NEW Ride Tier System as Part of Genie+ Changes

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Genie+ is about to change in a BIG way.

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A while back, we learned that the service was due for an update based on what Disney had shared in the past, and those updates will finally be rolling out in Disney World later this summer. While there are still plenty of questions on just how these new changes will work, we do have more details on what you can expect!

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