Everything Genie, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane - Please Read Posts 1-7

[aripantaloon]

I just read the whole thread, but I still have a clarification question about stacking. Is it just the process of getting return times that overlap? How does one “stack”?

i completely understand the other method demonstrated with a hypothetical MK day of using a G+ then immediately getting another with a time close to the one you just used. It’s the DHS real life example that I’m not sure how to replicate.
Thanks!

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

- Here is an example of how LL stacking can be done (real example from November 6, 2021, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
7:05 am: Book Slinky Dog Dash for 5:25-6:25
11:00 am: Book Millennium Falcon for 4:20-5:20
1:00 pm: Book Tower of Terror for 7:30-8:30
3:00 pm: Book Rock n Roller Coaster for 6:55-7:55
5:00 pm: Could have booked Toy Story Mania for 6:30-7:30

So I gather from this that the system will let you overlap times? In the above example at 7:30pm you'd be eligible for ToT, RNRC and TSMM (had you pulled that one also)

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

I just read the whole thread, but I still have a clarification question about stacking. Is it just the process of getting return times that overlap? How does one “stack”?

i completely understand the other method demonstrated with a hypothetical MK day of using a G+ then immediately getting another with a time close to the one you just used. It’s the DHS real life example that I’m not sure how to replicate.
Thanks!

Stacking just means showing up with a whole bunch already in hand. So the idea in that DHS example is you are somewhere else and then hop to DHS and because you booked Genie+ at 7, 9, 11, 1, 3 you could in theory have a stack of 5 Genie+ on the way in. And more if you buy the LL$.

(and when you are somewhere else you are riding standby in that park. or maybe you are at the pool. or maybe you are in DHS for rope drop doing things standby with short waits and then re-riding later with your Genie+)

 

[Westerner]

I just read the whole thread, but I still have a clarification question about stacking. Is it just the process of getting return times that overlap? How does one “stack”?

i completely understand the other method demonstrated with a hypothetical MK day of using a G+ then immediately getting another with a time close to the one you just used. It’s the DHS real life example that I’m not sure how to replicate.
Thanks!

Stacking just refers to booking a bunch of LL's every 2 hours, typically starting in the morning, for return times later in the day, typically late afternoon or evening. The series of booked LL's is known as a "stack". The return windows aren't required to overlap but often do because you don't have much control over them. Using them all may require some crisscrossing. I ended up not using my ~9PM Jungle Cruise LL because we were tired and did not want to hike over to Adventureland after riding Space Mountain.

 

[g-dad66]

So I gather from this that the system will let you overlap times? In the above example at 7:30pm you'd be eligible for ToT, RNRC and TSMM (had you pulled that one also)

Yes, you can overlap times.

If TSMM was booked for 6:30 to 7:30, next eligibility would actually be after double-tapping into TSMM, or at 7:00 (2-hour rule), whichever came first.

Couldn't book ToT or RnRC again, because you can only do one LL per attraction per day.

 

[aripantaloon]

Thank you! It makes sense now!

Stacking just means showing up with a whole bunch already in hand. So the idea in that DHS example is you are somewhere else and then hop to DHS and because you booked Genie+ at 7, 9, 11, 1, 3 you could in theory have a stack of 5 Genie+ on the way in. And more if you buy the LL$.

(and when you are somewhere else you are riding standby in that park. or maybe you are at the pool. or maybe you are in DHS for rope drop doing things standby with short waits and then re-riding later with your Genie+)

Stacking just refers to booking a bunch of LL's every 2 hours, typically starting in the morning, for return times later in the day, typically late afternoon or evening. The series of booked LL's is known as a "stack". The return windows aren't required to overlap but often do because you don't have much control over them. Using them all may require some crisscrossing. I ended up not using my ~9PM Jungle Cruise LL because we were tired and did not want to hike over to Adventureland after riding Space Mountain.

 

[Sweettears]

Anyone can make G+ LL reservations at 7:00. The only ones who can make ILL$ reservations at 7:00 are those staying at Disney-owned (or DVC) resorts, Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve and Shades of Green. The Disney Springs resorts are not on that list.

Thanks but this doesn’t really answer the original question.

 

[Turksmom]

Thanks but this doesn’t really answer the original question.

It does. DS hotels can make the first selection for G+ at 7 am (along with everyone else who has purchased Genie). DS hotel guests must wait until park opening to purchase Individual Attractions

 

[Sweettears]

It does. DS hotels can make the first selection for G+ at 7 am (along with everyone else who has purchased Genie). DS hotel guests must wait until park opening to purchase Individual Attractions

The original question was in relation to check in time on arrival day

 

[Turksmom]

The original question was in relation to check in time on arrival day

Sorry, I didn't see that question when I looked back. Could you refresh my memory?

 

[Sweettears]

Sorry, I didn't see that question when I looked back. Could you refresh my memory?

Sure. Check in is at 4:00 on day of arrival. The PP was staying on sight and someone responded that they could make G+ and LL reservations under the normal 7:00am timeline.

My question was does this apply to DS hotels as well (within the limitations that exist for this hotel type).

 

[Turksmom]

Sure. Check in is at 4:00 on day of arrival. The PP was staying on sight and someone responded that they could make G+ and LL reservations under the normal 7:00am timeline.

My question was does this apply to DS hotels as well (within the limitations that exist for this hotel type).

Yes, you can. At 7 am day of park visit, anyone can make the G+ selection. You do not even need a resort reservation of any type. Sorry for the confusion!

 

[Sweettears]

Yes, you can. At 7 am day of park visit, anyone can make the G+ selection. You do not even need a resort reservation of any type. Sorry for the confusion!

So it’s based on having a reservation not checking into a park?

 

[Turksmom]

So it’s based on having a reservation not checking into a park?

Correct. If you have a park reservation and have purchased G+, you can make your first selection at 7 am. It can be done anywhere.

For the individual attractions- FoP, RoTR, MMRR, Remy, Frozen, 7DMT, and Space, you will have to wait until park opening. You do not have to be in the park. I booked Remy on a bus from the Gaylord Hotel before entering the park

 

[Sweettears]

Correct. If you have a park reservation and have purchased G+, you can make your first selection at 7 am. It can be done anywhere.

For the individual attractions- FoP, RoTR, MMRR, Remy, Frozen, 7DMT, and Space, you will have to wait until park opening. You do not have to be in the park. I booked Remy on a bus from the Gaylord Hotel before entering the park

Thank you. I’ll be making mine from Midway airport in Chicago!

 

[Sweettears]

I won’t be in epcot until around 2:30 so this will be perfect

 

[Turksmom]

I won’t be in epcot until around 2:30 so this will be perfect

Don't forget that you'll be able to make additional selections every 2 hours after park open!

 

[Sweettears]

Yep. Got that. That’s why the concept caught my attention. Should work out well. 3 weeks from tomorrow!

 

[Turksmom]

Yep. Got that. That’s why the concept caught my attention. Should work out well. 3 weeks from tomorrow!

We arrive the same day. See you there!

 

[t00lband525]

I plan on buying a $ILL for FOP at AK for my daughter and I...My wife will stay with our younger child who isn't tall enough to ride. Can we ask for a rider swap for her to ride with my daughter when we are done with our initial ride or do I need to purchase a $ILL for her as well?