How does the new Disney genie work?

Disney Genie is a complimentary trip-planning service, Disney Genie+ is a paid service that lets you use a Lightning Lane entrance to bypass the standby line on select attractions, and individual attraction selections allow you to pay to skip the line on up to two high-demand attractions per day.

Is the genie pass worth it?

Overall, we believe Genie+ is worth it.

The time you'll save by skipping the standby line, and the number of attractions available with Genie+ is well worth the extra $15. However, you probably don't need to purchase Genie+ for every day you visit the parks.

Do you have to pay for Disney genie?

Is Disney Genie free? Yes, Disney Genie, the park planning tool, is free. However, the FastPass+ replacement, Genie+, has a daily fee.

How much is Genie Plus?

Take Your Day to the Next Level with Disney Genie+ Service

In addition to getting all of the great features that come with the complimentary Disney Genie service, purchasing Disney Genie+ service offers even more convenience and flexibility, for $20 per ticket per day.

Is Disney getting rid of Genie Plus?

In August 2021, Disney announced that it would be doing away with its popular — and free — FastPass program. The program would be replaced by a new system called Disney Genie.

Disney Genie, Genie Plus and Lightning Explained

How many times can you use Genie Plus?

You can only use Genie+ on each attraction one time per day. So, if you book an early morning pass for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, use it, and then want to ride Thunder Mountain again later in the day…you'll need to wait in the standby line. So keep that in mind during your trip!

How many Genie plus rides per day?

Disney added this language to their Genie+ website recently: “On average, guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using the Lightning Lane entrance if the first selection is made early in the day.”

What rides are not included in Genie Plus?

What is not included with Genie+? A few in-demand rides (and rides that utilize a virtual queue) will be excluded from Genie+. Instead, these rides will be available for an additional price per ride, such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

How do I access Disney genie plus?

You access the Disney Genie service within the My Disney Experience app. When you open the app, you will see a link to the Disney Genie service right at the top of the screen after the welcome message.

Do you get free pictures with Genie?

HOWEVER, you'll also get the day's PhotoPass photo downloads included with your purchase at Disneyland. (At Disney World, you get augmented reality lenses instead.) Just like Disney World, the regular Genie offering here is free.

What's the difference between Disney Genie and Genie?

Disney Genie is a complimentary trip-planning service, Disney Genie+ is a paid service that lets you use a Lightning Lane entrance to bypass the standby line on select attractions, and individual attraction selections allow you to pay to skip the line on up to two high-demand attractions per day.

Can you buy Lightning Lane without genie plus?

Guests may purchase and select an arrival window one at a time for up to 2 attractions a day. This option is available for all Guests—with or without Disney Genie+ service. For some of our most highly demanded attractions, Lightning Lane entrance access is available to purchase individually.

What is the difference between lightning lane and Genie Plus?

Digging in deeper, Disney Genie+ will let guests skip the lines for over 40 attractions, while Individual Lightning Lane Selections will be reserved for the most popular E-ticket rides. Think, attractions with virtual queues or rides that tend to draw hours-long standby lines.

Can I add Disney genie plus to an existing reservation?

Yes, you can. If you have already booked a Disney World vacation package with theme park tickets, you can add Genie+ to your existing reservation. You can do this through the My Disney Experience app, over the phone, or at the theme parks at the ticket booth or a Guest Relations location.

Can I add genie plus later?

Before the day of your visit,* to add Disney Genie+ service to your ticket via the My Disney Experience mobile app: Open the complimentary Disney Genie service in the My Disney Experience mobile app. Select the My Day.

Can you park hop with Genie Plus?

Park Hopping is a good way to use Genie+ to make the best Lightning Lane ride reservations. By doing two parks, you can extend your day at Walt Disney World, save more time, and also save money by not buying the paid FastPass service every day of your vacation.

Does genie plus work for both parks?

That way Genie can make recommendations based on your park hopping plans. You can make a Genie+ and an individual Lightning Lane selection for your second park while you're still in your first park.

How many rides can you book with Genie plus at Disneyland?

Disney Genie+ costs $20 per person, per day and includes access to 19 rides along with unlimited PhotoPass downloads. This was the same price as Disneyland MaxPass with the same inclusion of PhotoPass which is great news.

What is Genie Disney?

The Power of Genie Plus at Disney World

For a daily cost, Genie+ allows guests to select attractions and bypass the standby line, utilizing the Lightning Lane entrances. It's time to update our lingo — the FastPass+ entrances have been rebranded! Selections are made one at a time for that day.

What is Disney genie?

Disney Genie is Disney's itinerary-building app. Genie+ is a paid ride-reservation system that allows you to avoid the regular standby line on certain popular rides. Think of it as the modern FASTPASS. Also, Genie+ does not include access to the most popular attractions in each park.

Will Disney get rid of the reservation system?

Ultimately, our expectation is that reservations will be dropped by January 2023 for regular ticket holders or the system will be rolled into the process of purchasing tickets. As things continue returning to normal, there will be less need from a capacity perspective for Disney Park Pass.

Is the Lightning Lane worth it?

Especially on more crowded days, Individual Lightning Lane can save you 60-120 minutes in line. With pricing hovering between $10-$12, saving an extra hour or two for your day at Magic Kingdom could be worth it. Buying for the middle of the day makes the most sense, as it will save you the most time on average.

What is the 120 minute rule at Disney World?

The way Genie+ ride reservations work is that you can book one at a time, and can either make another selection after two hours (120 minutes) or once you tap into your previous Genie+ selection (both tapstiles at attractions that have two)–whichever comes first.

How many lightning lanes can you book per day?

You can only purchase two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day, which is important to remember if you plan to park hop. We do not recommend purchasing Individual Lightning Lane for Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway unless it is a very busy day.