Animal Kingdom Genie+ & Lightning Lanes Guide | Top Rides & FAQs Story

Animal Kingdom Genie+ & Lightning Lanes Guide | Top Rides & FAQs

In this story, we'll explain everything about using Disney Genie+ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World, including how to skip the lines at your favorite attractions.

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We’ll tell you which Animal Kingdom attractions use Genie+ and we’ll rank them in order from best to worst.

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Festival of the Lion King

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Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost

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Tips & Strategy

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Us the “Refresh Strategy”

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Make Genie+ Reservations As Soon As Possible

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