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Big changes are coming soon to Walt Disney World, changing the way you can plan your vacation! Genie + is being replaced by Lightning Lane Multi Pass, let's take a look at what this means for your next trip:

Lightning Lane Pass is Disney’s paid service that allows guests to skip the standby queue and more quickly ride attractions via the Lightning Lanes - replacing Genie+. Starting July 24, 2024 you can purchase Lightning Lane passes and make selections up to 7 days in advance of your arrival giving you more time to plan your visit. Let's explore frequently asked questions about Lightning Lane Multi and Single Pass, how to use them, and if utilizing this service is the best choice for your Disney vacation!

What are Lightning Lane Passes?

Lightning Lane Passes are Disney World's newest paid way to skip the standby line for most rides and experiences in Walt Disney World. This is not just a renaming of Genie+, it is a complete revamping of the line 'skipping' services, allowing guests more control over planning their days at the parks. Lightning Lane Multi Pass is replacing Genie+ and Lightning Lane Single Pass is replacing Individual Lightning Lanes. This service allows you to bypass the standby line and enter the shorter 'Lightning Lane' line, eliminating much of the time you would otherwise spend waiting in line for rides, giving you more time in your day to enjoy other experiences Walt Disney World offers, like parades, character meets, and other entertainment!

What is a Lightning Lane Multi Pass?

Lightning Lane Multi Pass (LLMP) is the new service replacing Genie+. Much like Genie+ you are paying to be able to schedule a window of time for an attraction where you can skip the standby queue and enter through the Lightning Lane. Unlike Genie+ you will be able to book your selections up to 7 days prior to your arrival and select 3 different experiences. You will also receive digital downloads of select attraction photos from your day, captured with Disney PhotoPass Service. Plus, access Disney PhotoPass Lenses!

What is a Lightning Lane Single Pass?

Lighting Lane Single Passes are replacing Individual Lightning Lanes. Each park has one or two premium attractions that are not included within Lighting Lane Multi Pass and are purchased separately. You do not have to use Multi Pass to purchase these. Unlike Individual Lightning Lane, you will be able to book your selection(s) prior to your arrival. You will have the ability to make selections and pick your return window prior to purchase.

What are some of the advantages of Lightning Lane Multi Pass over Genie+?

The biggest advantage is being able to manage this pre-arrival, rather than having to wake up at 7am while on vacation to book your first selection for the day. Additionally, you can see availability and make attraction selections and pick times prior to purchase, ensuring you are happy with your initial selection(s) prior to payment. Finally, LLMP offers the ability to hold up to 3 selections at one time. After using one of your pre-booked selections, you can book additional Lightning Lane Multi Passes throughout the day, keeping a maximum of 3 active at any time.

The complimentary features of Disney Genie Service will continue to be available in the MDE app

When does the switch from Genie+ to Lighting Lane Multi Pass take place?

Starting July 24, 2024 you can purchase Lightning Lane passes and make selections up to 7 days in advance of your arrival giving you more time to plan your visit.

What is a Lightning Lane?

Lightning Lanes are Disney's alternative to the standby queue, allowing guests to have a much shorter wait before experiencing an attraction. You must purchase a Lightning Lane Pass (or have DAS) to enter a Lightning Lane.

With Multi Pass, can I choose from any three Lighting Lane experiences?

Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios have a tiered system. You may pick one experience from Tier 1 and two (or all three) from Tier 2. Animal Kingdom only has one tier, and any three experiences that are available may be chosen. We talk about the different groups further down.

When can you buy Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass?

The booking window starts at different times depending on whether you are staying on site at a Disney World Resort hotel or off property:

• For guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort, Lightning Lane Passes, both multi and single passes, can be purchased up to 7 days in advance of check-in, for their entire stay.


• Off property guests with date-based theme park tickets can purchase Lightning Lane passes and choose experiences and return times for the total number of valid admission days starting 3 days in advance.


• AP, who are not staying on property, and guests with other ticket types must purchase 3 days before their park visit, one day at a time.

1.  Open the MDE app, then tap the Lightning Lane Passes section on the home screen


2.  Select a date and theme park


3.  Select Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, or both


4.  Follow all prompts to complete your purchase


5.  From the confirmation screen, you can tap “Plan another day” to purchase another pass or “View My Day” for details about your selection

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad


• Jungle Cruise


• Peter Pan’s Flight


• Space Mountain


• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin


• The Barnstormer


• Dumbo the Flying Elephant


• Haunted Mansion


• “it’s a small world”


• Mad Tea Party


• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin


• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh


•  Mickey’s PhilharMagic


• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor


• Pirates of the Caribbean


• Tomorrowland Speedway


• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

• Frozen Ever After


• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure


•  Soarin’ Around the World

•  Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival


•  Journey into Imagination with Figment


•  Living with the Land


•  Mission: SPACE


•  The Seas with Nemo & Friends


•  Spaceship Earth


•  Turtle Talk with Crush

•  Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway


•  Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run


•  Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith


•  Slinky Dog Dash

•  Alien Swirling Saucers


•  Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage


•  Disney Junior Play & Dance!


•  For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration


•  Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular


•  Muppet*Vision 3D


•  Star Tours – The Adventures Continue


•  The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror


•  Toy Story Mania!

•  DINOSAUR


•  Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain


•  Feathered Friends in Flight!


•  Festival of the Lion King


•  Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!


•  It’s Tough to Be a Bug!


•  Kali River Rapids


•  Kilimanjaro Safaris


•  Naʻvi River Journey

•  Seven Dwarfs Mine Train


•  TRON Lightcycle Run

•  Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

•  Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

•  Avatar Flight of Passage

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“I think we will skip EPCOT until the kids are older” is something I hear clients say often. While a lot of adults do love EPCOT for the festivals and food/drink options, it is also a great park for children! With an abundance of character meet opportunities, rides like Frozen Ever After, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the Seas Pavilion’s amazing aquarium, to the new addition of Moana’s Journey of Water, EPCOT is a must visit park for families!
One EPCOT activity that is often overlooked is the Kidcot Fun Stops. Kidcot is a FREE discovery experience where you can collect activity cards at each of the 11 International pavilions throughout World Showcase! My daughter loves going from country to country meeting new people from different cultures and learning a bit about where they are from.


Taking part is a fun way to keep your children engaged as you experience the cultural immersion throughout the World Showcase.
Taking part in Kidcot couldn’t be easier:
Visit the Kidcot stop at any country (preferably the first on your route!) to get a Ziploc “suitcase”
Go to each country, meet the cast member at the Kidcot stop and collect Kidcot cards. Some cast members will do special things if they have time like tell a story, or write your child’s name in their native language!
You can visit all 11 countries or stop at just a few! This activity can be done at your leisure throughout the day so it is a great way to spend time while waiting on your next Lightning Lane or dining reservation!
Some of the stops are a bit “hidden” or in the back of the countries and can take some searching to locate. Bonus, this helps you see more of the area that you may have otherwise just walked past!

Where to find Kidcot Fun Stops:

• Mexico Pavilion (near Mexico Folk Art Gallery)


• Norway Pavilion (at The Puffin’s Roost)


• China Pavilion (near the exit of Reflections of China)


• Germany Pavilion (at Volkunst)


• Italy Pavilion (outside, near La Bottega Italiana)


• American Adventure Pavilion (outside, near Art of Disney)


• Japan Pavilion (in the Bijutsu-kan Gallery)


• Morocco Pavilion (at the Marketplace in the Medina)


• France Pavilion (at Souvenirs de France)


• United Kingdom Pavilion (at The Toy Soldier)


• Canada Pavilion (at the exit of Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360)

Planning your Walt Disney World vacation is so much fun! You've picked the perfect resort, planned your family's park outfits, secured those dining reservations, and now you're *almost* ready to go!

It is time to pack! Let's discuss some of the lesser known items to add to your suitcase that can save you some extra stress (and money if you need to purchase some of these items in the park!) I was once the queen of over-packing for trips. I have, over many vacations, narrowed down what I pack to a few essentials. Every item on this list has been a LIFE SAVER, okay that's a bit dramatic, but definitely comes in handy and we never leave home heading to Walt Disney World without this list:

1. All of the chargers: You will spend a lot of time using your phone on Disney property. From checking wait times, utilizing Genie +, and taking 1,000 photos, to searching for the closest character meet, your battery life won't last long. I suggest bringing at least one portable charger per device. If your forget your portable charger in your room, no worries! You can find fuel rod dispensers throughout the parks and can even turn used fuel rods in for charged rods!

On the subject, I always bring a USB plug charging block for my resort room. You will have outlets and USB plugs in your room but you will find they are used up quickly if you have mobile devices, Magic Band +, portable charges, your Apple (Or Samsung, I don't judge) watch, etc, and you will need the extra ports.

2. Foot and leg care: Even our best broken in shoes can make our feet and legs struggle with the miles you will walk at Walt Disney World. Blister protection during the day (Mole Skin, Anti-rub spray) and Epsom Salt Rub at night before bed are your best friends. I prefer Epsom salt rub to soak because of the convenience. Just rub it on like lotion and let it go to work

3. Medicine: It goes without saying to make sure you pack your prescription meds, but consider the medication you don't take daily at home that you could need. Anti-nausea meds, ibuprofen or Tylenol, benadryl, etc can all catch you off guard when you need it and it is much more cost effective to bring a bit of each with you than have to track it down and spend Disney prices on a small bottle!

4. Sanitizing Wipes: You may think you won't eat off the top of a trash can if that is the only spot open to set your food down while you are eating around the world. You find a just opened table at a quick service location that is a little sticky? Bring the sanitizing wipes. Even the most magical things can be a bit gross.

5. Personal Deodorant Wipes: I'm not going to elaborate, just trust me on this one

6. Ponchos: It rains in Florida. Often. Ponchos are available for purchase in the park but are more expensive than you can order online. If you want to save a little money, bring your own.

7. Sunscreen and after sun care: You do not want your trip brought down by a sunburn that could have been avoided.

8. Pop up hamper: A small pop-up hamper in your resort room will save a mess from dirty clothes while your luggage stays stored away under your bed or in the closet for extra space.

9. Tide Pen: Dole Whip and Mickey bars melt in the Florida Sun. Keep a tide pen handy so the stains don't set in on those coordinating outfits you spent so much time picking out!

10. Ziplock Bags: I can't tell you how many times Ziplock bags have come in handy on my family's Walt Disney World trips. They are great to store cookies from the cookie stroll in EPCOT or the rest of that Mickey shaped Rice Krispie treat that looked like you could totally finish it. You can use them to pack swimsuits if they don't dry all the way before it's time to head home, protect your phone on water rides, and many other uses I probably haven't even discovered yet!

I hope this list helps you narrow down some of the tough packing decisions and gives you some helpful packing ideas! If you would like assistance in planning your next Walt Disney World vacation, I am always just an email away!