This is an entry for “Lightning Lane Multi Pass” in our Disneyland 101 Glossary: Disneyland Resort definitions in under 101 words, from Mouse Brief. Note that Lightning Lane Multi Pass was previously called Genie+. Keep reading after the glossary entry for tips on using Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland Resort.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass is a paid add-on for tickets. Guests reserve an arrival window once each day for each attraction included in the service. During the arrival window, guests may enter through an attraction’s priority Lightning Lane. Lightning Lane Multi Pass does not guarantee that guests will be able to visit all of the included attractions and much depends on the crowds and user efficiency. Lightning Lane Multi Pass does not include the attractions designated for Lightning Lane Single Pass service. This service was previously known as Genie+ and has similarities to the former FastPass and MaxPass services.
Thank you for reading this quick post on Lightning Lane Multi Pass for our Disneyland 101 Glossary. Keep reading for more tips on how to get the best value out of this powerful service.
How to Use Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park
We write a lot about Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Mouse Brief, because we believe using it well can save a lot of time and add many attraction experiences to your Disney visit. We also know it is pricey and can be daunting to figure-out if you do not use Lightning Lanes frequently. That is why we try to take you through the use of Lighting Lane Multi Pass in a straightforward and practical way. If you are searching for something like that, please explore the following articles:
Big Guide to Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland Resort
For a detailed guide to Lightning Lane Multi Pass, please see Big Guide to Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland Resort. That guide walks you through the process of using Lightning Lane Multi Pass and using it well. We suggest reading it before your visit (and even before you decide to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass) to get an idea about how the whole system works.
Keep in mind that—despite sharing a name—Lightning Lane Multi Pass works differently at Disneyland Resort than it does at Walt Disney World Resort. The basic idea is the same, but the rules for when you can book reservations are different. That is why we suggest reading this guide even if you have used Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Similarly, if the last time you visited Disneyland was prior to December 2021, you should take a look at this guide. You may have used line-skipping services like FastPass or MaxPass, but Disneyland no longer offers either of those. However, former Genie+ service is more or less the same as the current Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Ride More: 9 Strategies for Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland
A good Lightning Lane Multi Pass strategy takes some trial and error. But, we want to help you skip over that for your Disneyland Resort visit. That is why we created this guide to optimizing your Lightning Lane Multi Pass: Ride More: 9 Strategies for Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland.
Read that one after you have the basics of Lightning Lane Multi Pass down and are ready to move onto getting the best value out of it. That is also a good post to read if you have used Lightning Lane Multi Pass before but need a refresh. It will help you focus on ways to make the most of it.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass FAQs for Disneyland Resort in California
Lightning Lane Multi Pass can be fairly user-friendly once you understand it, but it does have some quirks. This article with Multi Pass FAQs—Lightning Lane Multi Pass FAQs for Disneyland Resort in California—can help you understand some of those quirks. We also think that post can help you understand the nuances of using Lightning Lane in varied scenarios.
Speaking of scenarios, we also think it is helpful to be prepared to use a Select Experiences Pass (aka Multiple Experiences Pass or MEP) should you get one. So, if you are prepared to do some extra research at this point, read Guide to Disneyland Select Experiences Pass (Multi Experience Pass).
Disneyland Lightning Lanes: How to Super-Charge Your Visit
Finally, we think it is important to understand that Lightning Lane Multi Pass is part of a larger Lightning Lane system. For example, there are two other Lightning Lane pass types. One of them—Lightning Lane Single Pass—is for rides not covered by the Lightning Lane Multi Pass and the other one is for the rides covered by both the Multi and Single Pass. Furthermore, a Lightning Lane is the physical ride queue you will enter for all of these services… you can see there is a lot of Disney terminology here. (Which, incidentally, is why we created the Disneyland 101 Glossary in the first place.)
To understand how Disneyland Resort’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass fits into the whole world of Lightning Lanes, we suggest this guide: Disneyland Lightning Lanes: How to Super-Charge Your Visit. And for more ideas for how to avoid long waits at Disneyland by using other services (i.e. virtual queues, mobile ordering, etc) see Maximize Your Disneyland Experience: Beat the Lines & Save Time
Thanks for trusting MouseBrief to help you with your Lightning Lane Multi Pass strategy.
We know Lightning Lane Multi Pass costs extra, so we want to help you make the most of it. We hope you find these articles helpful. And, don’t forget we have a practical guide to planning your Disneyland Resort visit in our free and complete Step-by-Step Disneyland Prep.
One of the steps in there does have to do with choosing tickets for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Read that one in particular if you need help deciding whether to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass. You can find that here: How to Choose Your Best Disneyland Ticket.
Thanks again for reading!