Book rides in DLand? How far in advance?

[magma]

So we’ve been to DLand once, 5 years ago, and we were quite overwhelmed running around and trying to use the fast passes. I know LOTS has changed but haven’t had time yet to do any research.

Bottom line, if we decide on a last minute trip at end of Feb (prez day week) to DLand, are we too late to be able to do the big rides? I have an 11 and 13 year old and they want to do Star Wars and all the coasters. Just not sure if it’s like DWorld that involves a lot of advance planning. Thinking 3 days (tues, weds, thurs.)

Thanks for any guidance from the experts!!

[mrsslocombe]

Dland uses Genie+ now, you can choose to purchase it at the time you buy your tickets. or you can buy day of. Disney uses surge pricing so there is a chance if you wait, you might pay a higher cost day of.

There's also individual lighting lanes you can purchase for Star Wars: Rise of Resistance and Radiator Springs Racers. These are both purchased day of.

Here's a guide to Genie + www.disneytouristblog.com/genie-plus-disneyland-california-adventure-guide/

Personally, with 3 days I don't think I would bother, but I'm cheap. You do get photopass photos included with Genie+, so that is an added benefit.

In terms of booking actual rides with Genie +, it's all done day of, so other than knowing your priorities you don't have to do anything in advance.

[konapoppy]

No booking of rides! Show up and get in line (or get genie+ or individual lightening lane). Have fun!!!

[ksun]

you can't book rides until you're in the park and have purchased genie+. If getting lightning lanes is important to you, I would get there first day in the morning before their times go up.