Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World

[MaxDrake79]

Guys, I didn't quite understand the news. For me it will be the first time in Orlando from 18th to 26th July, starting from the 24th things will change I have read but for me who are already there I can book the fast and multipass lines in advance already before day 24 for the days 24,25 and July 26th? Or do I still have to wait 24 days to be able to book and purchase in advance? I will be in a deluxe onsite resort. I don't understand how it will work

 

[the_rich]

While I know many look down on us locals, that would completely shut us out.

I mean there's pretty much always availability now. I think there still will be.

 

[DisneyRoy]

I mean there's pretty much always availability now. I think there still will be.

Not for some rides. Like the Frozen/Remy/SDD that sell out within minutes of park opening.

 

[nickys]

For me, this is great news!
- prebook for length of stay
- choose return times
- even the tiers don’t bother me

I found it so much less stressful to be able to pre-book using FP+ than using G+

 

[Liloandstitch3]

They won't limit them. This was a problem with FastPass+. The most popular rides would be sold out before off site guests could book them. It's an on site perk.

As it should be

 

[DCBaker]

Guys, I didn't quite understand the news. For me it will be the first time in Orlando from 18th to 26th July, starting from the 24th things will change I have read but for me who are already there I can book the fast and multipass lines in advance already before day 24 for the days 24,25 and July 26th? Or do I still have to wait 24 days to be able to book and purchase in advance? I will be in a deluxe onsite resort. I don't understand how it will work

From my understanding, Genie+ will remain as is until July 23, and for you, beginning July 24, you can book your choices for July 24, 25 and 26.

 

[Doberge]

More that I'll miss about Genie+ same day booking is planning around weather. It's been easy to pass on a day that looks like a wash or to strategize booking around a dry part of the day. Weather forecasts 7+ days out aren't going to be accurate enough to feel confident about what time I want to be in the park and have selections planned.

Edit: Adding on here, similar to what I added in a subsequent post, weather didn't matter in the past when selections were free. Rain at 4pm and don't want to deal with going to the park? It was a free FP+, no big deal. Now? Id feel either forced or that I'm losing something paid for if not going.

 

[CJR]

If I had it my way, but were forced to keep it monetized, I would go all ILL/Single Pass. Pay for each one individually.

It would most definitely free up lines for less demanded rides. Lots of people likely only reserve them because they feel like they are maximizing their value.

Now, they'll definitely "pick three" "just because". It's definitely not going to shorten standby times.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You said the same thing about genie+. That they would keep raising the prices once they introduced the individual park options. That never happened.

If you’ll recall…Chapek actually said that…

The problem is the backlash they got…to the point they are rocking pathetically low hotel occupancy right now. Takes time for somethings to shake out. Genie got a bad rep from the start and didn’t really improve. To the point disability passes were being used to avoid it and they had to crack down on that. Stay tuned.

The graphics showed 27$ for mk...I think they are going to keep pricing the same. Obviously it's going to vary by day.

It really depends on how it is received

They have heard people whining about fastpass+ for 5 years now…so they’re rolling it back with fee.

They need money. There is zero doubt about that. They’ll push it to the edge and beyond. Stay tuned

 

[DisneyNittany]

3 and out like the 1986 Steelers offense.

Leading right into the Bubby Brister era

 

[djkidkaz]

This is definitely a great change. All I have wanted to do from the old system is be able to make my 3 fast pass selections and time them out so I can go to the park for a few hours, hit my three rides, get some lunch and head out. So if this is basically the old system now behind a paywall, then whatever, I’m just glad to have the old system back.

 

[GhostHost1000]

You said the same thing about genie+. That they would keep raising the prices once they introduced the individual park options. That never happened.

it was a balancing game... # of guests... but still needing to be able to get so many to purchase to make $

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Leading right into the Bubby Brister era

…the Louisiana howitzer

Don’t mock…you haven’t lived until you watched frank pollard and Walter ambercrombie rush for a combined 46 yard a game on 62 Carries

 

[Doberge]

For me, this is great news!
- prebook for length of stay
- choose return times
- even the tiers don’t bother me

I found it so much less stressful to be able to pre-book using FP+ than using G+

I found FP+ less stressful because it was free. If I booked something and didn't think I could make it because plans were flexible and we wanted to do something else, it worked great to cancel. Now there's real money involved and less flexibility because now people will feel they need to go to a park to use a paid selection made a week ago.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Not for some rides. Like the Frozen/Remy/SDD that sell out within minutes of park opening.

Rope drop them.

 

[stuey222]

Does this mean we’re back to 3 max/day?

 

[Sectorkeeper71]

…the Louisiana howitzer

Don’t mock…you haven’t lived until you watched frank pollard and Walter ambercrombie rush for a combined 46 yard a game on 62 Carries

I think I lived that with the patriots offense last season. But I accept that as my penance for the run we just had

 

[Disney Glimpses]

The way I see this playing out is that it's a huge resort guest perk and more than meets the eye. First off, you could actually get 5 LL selections in advance (counting your two individual selections). So, once resort guests get through with making their selections 4-7 days before their visit, it's safe to say that the very, very popular attractions are going to be the ones with thin or no inventory (Tiana, Slinky, Rat, Space, etc.).

At that point what day ticket guest or AP is going to buy the service if they can't even gain access to a single headliner or E-ticket attraction? I don't think very many quite honestly. The result should be very healthy inventory for resort guests' 4th, 5th, 6th selection (Pirates, Peter Pan, etc).

Remember, you have to make your attraction selection before purchasing -- most APs and day ticket guests will balk at the remaining availability.

Resort guests should be able to basically ride anything they want, without a long wait, every single day, if they're willing to pay.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Does this mean we’re back to 3 max/day?

it was never 3 max/day

 

[DCLcruiser]

I found FP+ less stressful because it was free. If I booked something and didn't think I could make it because plans were flexible and we wanted to do something else, it worked great to cancel. Now there's real money involved and less flexibility because now people will feel they need to go to a park to use a paid selection made a week ago.

You always paid for it. FP was not free, it was just included. Now, as with Genie+, if you want to save money, you can stand in the steerage standby line.