For many, Magic Kingdom is the epicenter of Disney World. Plenty of the resort’s most recognizable attractions are located in this park!

Cinderella Castle

From family-friendly rides like Mad Tea Party to thrills like Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom has a little something for everyone. It’s also the most popular park at Disney World, and even the lesser-known attractions can rack up long wait times. If you’re trying to hit every one on your wish list you may want to take advantage of Disney’s Genie+ service and use Lightning Lanes!

Genie+ is a paid service that allows guests to access Lightning Lanes, which are separate from the regular Standby Lanes you would normally wait in. For each day you pay for Genie+, you have the opportunity to reserve return windows at different attractions, including traditional rides, some shows, and even character meet and greets. When it’s time to head back for your reservation, you’ll be able to enter the Lightning Lane, which is shorter and faster than the Standby Lane. There are some restrictions when it comes to Genie+: once you’ve booked your first reservation, you can’t make another one until you’ve used it, missed it, or 2 hours (120 minutes) after reserving a previous one if the return time for the first Lightning Lane is more than 2 hours away. This can get a little confusing, so we created a handy guide you can read to learn all about Genie+!

Disney Genie, Genie Plus, and Lightning Lanes: Here’s EVERYTHING You Need to Know!

Peter Pan’s Flight Lightning Lane

There are also Individual Lightning Lanes that you can purchase separately from the ones included in Genie+ that grants you access to an attraction’s Lightning Lane directly. These are usually reserved for rides that are in high demand, like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. You don’t have to buy Genie+ to use an individual Lightning Lane, so if there’s just one attraction that you really want to ride you can pay for that only! Both Genie+ and the individual Lightning Lanes are subject to surge pricing, meaning the price will fluctuate based on demand.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane

In Magic Kingdom there are 22 attractions available on Genie+, with 2 available as Individual Lightning Lanes.

Genie+ Attractions

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Enchanted Tales with Belle
• Haunted Mansion
• “it’s a small world”
• Jungle Cruise
• Mad Tea Party
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic
• Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• See Mickey and Minnie at Town Square Theater
• See The Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall
• Space Mountain
• The Barnstormer
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
• Meet The Little Mermaid at Ariel’s Grotto

Individual Lightning Lanes

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• TRON Lightcycle / Run Coming April 4th, 2022!

Lightning Lane sign at Ariel’s Grotto

Not all Lightning Lanes are made equal! There are a few attractions that are more popular than others, and these tend to book up the fastest on Genie+. If any of these are on your must-do list, you may want to prioritize booking a Lightning Lane with one of them to ensure you get a chance to experience them! Of course you can always wait in the Standby Lane, but you can save so much time using Genie+, so for guests who want to do as much as possible on their trip using Genie+ might be the best option for you.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train often racks up a Standby wait time of 2 hours!

• • Jungle Cruise
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Space Mountain
  • Big Thunder Mountain
  • See The Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall
  • See Mickey and Minnie at Town Square Theater
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Festival of Fantasy Parade
  • Pirates of the Caribbean

Many of these attractions are classic rides that hold a certain nostalgia for visitors. Several of them are probably on your to-do list too! When looking for openings on Genie+, these are the attractions you’ll want to be on the lookout for throughout the day.

Space Mountain crowds

Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes can be a great way to save time and ensure you’re able to enjoy as much of the parks as possible. When it’s time to book your Lightning Lanes, keep an eye out for the more in-demand attractions before they book up! For more tips and tricks for your next Disney World trip be sure to stay tuned to our site.

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