You’ve decided to purchase Disney Genie+ for your upcoming visit. Now what? This article explores how to prioritize your Disneyland Resort (DLR) Genie+ selections.

Choosing Your Disney Genie+ Attractions

At the Disneyland Resort, Disney Genie+ works slightly differently than the Walt Disney World Resort. Like Walt Disney World, you may add it in advance with your ticket purchase for the length of your visit. Alternatively, if you are a Magic Keyholder or choose not to add it in advance, you may purchase it the same day.

Unlike Walt Disney World, guests do not select their first return time starting at 7:00 am. Guests must enter the park before selecting their attractions. In addition, not all attractions are included with the Disney Genie+ Service. Often, the attractions that are included are readily available for return times.

Disneyland Park

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First Priority Genie+ Selections

At Disneyland Park, the first priority selections include:

• Space Mountain
• Indiana Jones Adventure
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

These attractions are likely to run out of return times sooner than the second-priority attractions.

Second Priority Genie+ Selections

The second priority attractions are those attractions that rarely run out of return times. These attractions may also have shorter standby wait times early in the day or late in the evening.

Disney California Adventure

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First Priority Genie+ Selections

At Disney Calfornia Adventure, three attractions are considered first priority. These include:

• IncrediCoaster
• Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
• Web Slingers: A Spiderman Adventure

Like the attractions at Disneyland Park, these tend to run out of return times sooner than the other attractions.

Second Priority Genie+ Selections

Several attractions at Disney California Adventure are considered a second priority. These rarely run out of return times. In addition, they are good options early in the day or late in the evening.

More Tips & Tricks

There are a few more tips to consider as you plan your day with the Disney Genie+ Service:

1.) If you plan to purchase Individual Lightning Lane attractions, these should always be purchased first.

2.) Second-priority attractions are good to ride at the beginning of the day using the standby line when the crowds are still low. Then, if you want to do them again later, you can use Disney Genie+ to do so.

3.) At the Disneyland Resort, several attractions are not included with the purchase of Disney Genie+. This is especially the case at Disneyland Park. Watch these attractions’ wait times and work them between return times.

4.) Things change all the time! If you are trying to get a specific attraction but do not like the return times, keep trying! Keep refreshing your app, as available times may change frequently.

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Professor Heather

Heather is the proud owner of Theme Park Professor and Winds in the East Travel. For over 10 years, she has been covering everything from the latest merchandise to breaking news for her readers. As a New York native, Heather makes sure to visit the Orlando parks a few times a month, especially during the colder months. After all, what’s the point of having a Walt Disney World Annual Pass if you don’t use it?

Heather is a self-proclaimed Potterhead and also visits the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the rest of Universal Orlando Resort multiple times a month. So, “Wands up!” for all the fellow Potterheads out there!