Everybody wants to know how to avoid lines while at Disney World. Luckily, Disney has a solution for you: Lightning Lane, which provides a much shorter wait time at WDW’s most popular attractions. However, unlike the previous FastPass+ system, Disney World charges for access to the Lightning Lane. But how much does it cost to skip the line at Disney World? What does Disney charge for Lightning Lane?
The answer isn’t exactly simple. For starters, there are actually two different ways to access Lightning Lane: buying Genie+ or purchasing an Individual Lightning Lane a la carte. Also, both of these options feature variable pricing. How much you’ll need to spend on Lightning Lane will vary from day to day on your Disney World vacation.
In this article, I’ll go over how much you can expect to spend per person by providing the range of prices that Disney World has charged for Lightning Lane so far. This will include the daily price for Genie+, as well as the price range for Individual Lightning Lane attractions that aren’t included with Genie+.
Update 06-26-2023 – Disney World just introduced a huge change: per-park Genie+ pricing. We’ve updated this article to include the sample pricing Disney released, so you can see which park is the most expensive and which park will be the most affordable.
A quick comparison of Genie+ vs. Individual Lightning Lane
Genie+ is a paid daily service that gives you one-at-a-time access to the Lightning Lane at over 40 attractions around Disney World. With Genie+, you start by making one Lightning Lane reservation. Then once you’ve used that reservation (or 120 minutes has passed, whichever is first), you can make another reservation, and so on. If you know how to maximize Genie+, you can save a ton of time across many different attractions.
Individual Lightning Lane is available at a few of Disney World’s newest and most popular rides. Currently, it is only available at 5 attractions. These attractions are not included in Genie+. To access the Lightning Lane, you have to purchase an a la carte Individual Lightning Lane reservation. These prices vary by attraction and by day.
A few key differences to keep in mind:
- There is no overlap between Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane attractions.
- You do not need to purchase Genie+ in order to purchase Individual Lightning Lane reservations.
- With Individual Lightning Lane, you can select which time you want from all the times remaining. With Genie+, you must take the first available time slot.
We have a much more in-depth comparison in our Genie and Lightning Lane, Explained article, including a full list of attractions.
How much does Disney Genie+ cost at Disney World?
While the service debuted at a flat $15/day, Disney World changed Genie+ to have variable pricing in 2022. This means that the price will change from day to day.
Genie+ at Disney World costs anywhere from $15 to $35.
This price is per day, per guest. Prices fluctuate based on crowd levels, so most likely the cost of Genie+ will change throughout your vacation. Disney World does not announce the price of Genie+ ahead of time. To make a budget ahead of time, you can make an estimate based on how crowded the parks will be. If you’re visiting during one of the best weeks of the year to visit Disney World, then the price will be closer to $15-$20 per person per day. However, if you’re visiting during one of the most crowded weeks of the year at Disney World like Spring Break or Christmas, expect the price to be closer to $25-$35.
In fact, we just saw a new high price for Genie+ on the first week of April in 2023 at $35.
Also keep in mind that Genie+ can sell out, so if you are interested in purchasing Genie+ during a busy season, be sure to purchase it early in the day.
How does per-park pricing work with Genie+?
Starting June 27, 2023, Genie+ will have per-park pricing at Disney World. Genie+ will still have a multi-park option, but Disney World will now have lower-priced single-park-only options. This means if you are only visiting one park in a day or only want to purchase Genie+ for one of the parks you visit, you can purchase just the single park option. As of this writing, Disney has only give one day’s sample pricing for June 27:
- Multiple parks: $27
- Magic Kingdom only: $27
- EPCOT only: $18
- Hollywood Studios only: $24
- Animal Kingdom only: $16
As you can see, the Magic Kingdom-only option and multiple parks option is the same cost. Everything else costs less. This is most likely influenced by both anticipated crowd levels and the amount of attractions available at each park — Magic Kingdom by far has the biggest Lightning Lane lineup.
We will update this guide in the future with the typical price range of Genie+ in each park.
How much does Individual Lightning Lane cost at Disney World?
Like Genie+, Individual Lightning Lane reservations change from day to day based on crowd levels and expected demand. In this section, we’ll share the price range for each Individual Lightning Lane attraction: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Tron Lightcycle Run, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Avatar: Flight of Passage.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Individual Lightning Lane Price
Individual Lightning Lane at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train costs $10 – $12.
Tron Lightcycle Run Individual Lightning Lane Price
Magic Kingdom’s newest ride and Disney World’s fastest roller coaster, Tron Lightcycle Run is available only through a Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane. Update 06-26-2023: The Tron Lightning Lane price has stayed steady at $20 per day since the attraction opened.
Individual Lightning Lane at Tron Lightcycle Run costs $20.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Individual Lightning Lane Price
Join the Guardians of the Galaxy on this rockin’ roller coaster (no, not that Rock N Roller Coaster). Featuring a backwards launch, randomized soundtrack, and rotating ride cars, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind feels like the next generation of Space Mountain. Like Tron, Guardians is currently only available via a Virtual Queue and Individual Lightning Lane.
Individual Lightning Lane at Guardians of the Galaxy costs $14 – $17.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Individual Lightning Lane Price
Join the Resistance in an epic battle against the First Order on this immersive attraction that blends several ride systems to tell a one-of-a-kind Star Wars story. Rise of the Resistance is our favorite ride at Walt Disney World, so this could be the Individual Lightning Lane you’re looking for.
Individual Lightning Lane at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance costs $15 – $25.
Avatar Flight of Passage Individual Lightning Lane Price
Individual Lightning Lane at Flight of Passage costs $11 – $16.
Disney World Lightning Lane Price FAQ
Does Individual Lightning Lane have any limits?
Yes. You can only purchase 2 Individual Lightning Lane reservations per person per day, and you can’t buy the same attraction twice.
What is the cheapest Individual Lightning Lane ride?
Currently, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train has the lowest price for Individual Lightning Lane at Disney World, ranging from $10-$12. This makes sense, as it is the oldest attraction with Individual Lightning Lane available.
What is the most expensive Individual Lightning Lane ride?
Currently, Rise of the Resistance has the highest price for Individual Lightning Lane at Disney World, reaching a maximum price of $25. Tron Lightcycle Run is debuting as the second most expensive Individual Lightning Lane attraction, but as of this writing, it is only in soft opening.
Can I get a refund for my Individual Lightning Lane?
Individual Lightning Lane reservations are non-refundable. However, if the attraction breaks down, you are eligible for a Lightning Lane refund. If the ride doesn’t reopen the rest of the day, the refund will be automatic. However, you’ll need to speak to guest services if you aren’t able to use your Individual Lightning Lane due to the ride stoppage.
Do I have to purchase Disney Genie+ per park?
No. The Genie+ price covers every park you visit that day, including park hopping.
Can I park hop with Lightning Lane reservations?
Yes, but the current Park Hopping rules apply. These rules will automatically affect when you can make Lightning Lane reservations in the Disney World app.
When can I start purchasing Genie+?
Disney Genie+ becomes available for purchase at 12:01 am each day. You must purchase it on the same day you’re using it.
When can I start purchasing Individual Lightning Lane?
Guests at Disney World resorts can start purchasing Individual Lightning Lane at 7:00 am each day. All other guests can start purchasing Individual Lightning Lane starting at park opening.
How do I purchase Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane?
You can purchase both Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane reservations through the Disney World app. You can read a comprehensive guide on how to use Genie+ and Lightning Lane in our Guide 2 Disney Genie.
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There you have it, everything you need to know about how much Lightning Lane costs at Disney World. Be sure to check out our Guide 2 Disney Genie and our Guide 2 Lightning Lane at Disney World to learn how to maximize WDW’s line skipping service. Let us know in the comments: Do you have any questions about how much Lightning Lane costs at Disney World?
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