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5 Things Lightning Lane Experts Would Never, Ever Do in Disney World

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Genie+ is NO MORE in Disney World, and it’s Lightning Lane’s time to shine!

Goodbye Genie+

Disney World’s new skip-the-line service is called Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+) and Lightning Lane Single Pass (formerly Individual Lightning Lanes), and we’re figuring it ALL out so we can tell you how to master it on your next vacation. We have tons of blog posts and videos up on our YouTube channel already, but if you’re more focused on the mistakes to avoid, these are the 5 mistakes Lightning Lane experts would NEVER do, and you shouldn’t either (because you’re well on your way to becoming an expert)!

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5 Common Lies You’ll Hear About Disney World’s New Lightning Lanes

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Another day, another round of changes at Disney World.

Hi, Mickey!

Now that Genie+ has been renamed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass), we’ve been testing the system since the day it debuted to figure out all the idiosyncrasies. And, since we’ve had a chance to get to know the system, we’re busting common lies you’ll hear about Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lanes. 

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So, Is Disney World’s ‘Surge Pricing’ System a Big LIE?

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Disney World just looooooves to change things up on us and the latest victim is the skip-the-line service.

Cinderella Castle

What once was FastPass, FastPass+, and Genie+, is now Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass. But, before these recent changes rolled out, Disney introduced surge pricing to what was Genie+ at the time. Depending on the date of your visit, you may find yourself paying more or less to skip the line based on demand. Or, at least, that’s how it’s supposed to work!

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This EPCOT Lightning Lane Hack Feels Illegal (But It Isn’t!)

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HUGE changes recently rolled out at Disney World and we’re working on getting the hang of them!

Cinderella Castle

Genie+ has officially been renamed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass)! We tested the system on the day it debuted and are still running some more experiments — and in doing so may have discovered a pretty sweet hack! 

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The Biggest Lightning Lane Mistake Rookies Will Definitely Make In Disney World

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Are you making a MAJOR mistake when you visit Disney World?

Magic Kingdom

The Lightning Lane system at Disney World is fresh off a brand-new overhaul with the creation of the Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass. The change has caused some confusion, and Disney World newbies are especially susceptible to making Lightning Lane mistakes. We’re here to help and make sure those mistakes don’t happen!

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Our Disney World App Just Sent Us a SURPRISING Message in EPCOT

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Another major change has just rolled out at Disney World, so of course we’re bringing you everything you need to know!

CHANGES are HERE!

Genie+ has officially been renamed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass)! We’ve been testing the new system out all day long and have learned a bit more about how it all works. But, we definitely weren’t expecting to see this message on our Disney World app today.

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NEWS: Disney Just Simplified Park Hopping with Its NEW Lightning Lane System

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Get ready! Another MAJOR change has hit Disney World…and you already know we’re covering it all for you!

Lightning Lane

Not only has Genie+ been renamed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass), but it’s also completely changing how you do Disney World. We’ve been bringing you a look at the new system, but still need to answer one important question. So, let’s see how park hopping works with the new Lightning Lane system in Disney World!

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BREAKING: Lightning Lane Rules Have CHANGED Today in Disney World

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Today’s a big day in Disney World.

Cinderella Castle

Genie+ is officially GONE in Disney World, and Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass have taken its place. This new system is quite similar to FastPass+, with a few key differences. We just experienced the new system ourselves, and it’s time to break it ALL down.

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One of Disney World’s BIGGEST Hotel Perks Starts TODAY!

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Staying at a Disney World hotel provides guests with exciting perks that other guests don’t get access to.

Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club Hotel

We’ll admit that unfortunately a lot of these have gone away over the past few years, but all hotel guests still have access to Early Entry into any Disney World theme park 30 minutes before park open each day, Deluxe hotel guests also have Extended Evening Hours in select parks on certain days, and starting in 2025, all hotel guests can enter whichever Disney World water park is open at that time for free on the day of their arrival, just to name a few. However, starting today, a HUGE new hotel perk begins, and anyone staying at a hotel soon NEEDS to know about it!

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PRICES CONFIRMED for Disney’s New Lightning Lane System

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Take a deep breath, everyone — another MAJOR change has hit Disney World. Don’t worry though — we’re here covering it all for you!

Hollywood Studios

Not only has the name of Genie+ changed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass), but it’s also completely changing how you do Disney World. Now you’ll be able to PRE-BOOK your Lightning Lanes! But wait — how much does this new(ish) service cost? We’re here to tell you ALL about it.

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