Thread by @ScottGustin

Let’s talk about Genie+ Lightning Lane and the 120-minute rule.

If the next Genie+ LL time for a ride is 120+ minutes away, you are eligible to book a second LL attraction 120 minutes after it was booked. But what happens when you book a Genie+ LL before park opening? (thread)

The "120-minute rule" allows you to book a Genie+ LL for later in the day -- but if it's more than 120 minutes away, you don't have to wait to redeem that LL. You simply wait 120 minutes and can book another Genie+ LL.

Both MaxPass and FastPass+ had similar policies.

To be clear: Disney has confirmed the 120-minute rule for Genie+ LL -- but there is nothing that really addresses booking a Genie+ LL *prior to park opening.* With MaxPass, it wasn’t possible to book prior to park open - so this is a new wrinkle.

Many have speculated about “stacking” Genie+ LL reservations by booking your first ride at 7am, another at 9am, and another at 11am - and with EPCOT opening at 11am some days, you could have three Genie+ LL when the park opens.

But I'm now confident this won't be possible.

After going back through interviews during the 50th media event, I'm confident that when you book a Genie+ LL *prior to park open* -- the 120-minute rule will start from the park's opening time.

Here are some scenarios:

First -- booking a Genie+ LL *after park opening:*

MK opens at 8am. At 8am you book Splash Mountain for 2-3pm return time. At 10am (booked at 8am + 120 mins) you are able to book another Genie+ LL.

Note: Genie will display the exact time you can book your next Genie+ LL.

Second: Booking a Genie+ LL *before park opening:*

EPCOT opens at 10am. At 7am you book a Soarin' Genie+ LL for 2-3 pm. The 120-minute clock starts at 10am and NOT 7am -- which means you would be able to book your next Genie+ LL at 12pm.

Third: Booking your Genie+ LL before park opening but the return time is inside the 120-minute window:

EPCOT opens at 10am. At 7am you book Soarin' Genie+ LL for 10-11. You can book your next Genie+ LL after redemption of your Soarin' LL or at 11am when the LL expires.

It’s worth noting - nothing about the 120-minute rule applies to Individual Lightning Lane purchases. This is all specific to Genie+ Lightning Lane.

Yes - I know this is super confusing. But the main point is you can't "stack" Genie+ LL prior to opening. If you wake up at 7am and book something later in the day at EPCOT, that 120-minute waiting period will not start until the park is open. Choose your G+ LL wisely.

Also:

If you're staying at an eligible Disney Resort and you want to take advantage of the 7am early booking perk for purchasing Individual Lightning Lane attractions on Oct. 19, you should confirm NOW that everyone is listed on the hotel reservation in MDE.