Is the Disney genie worth it?

Overall, we believe Genie+ is worth it.

Genie+ is most valuable on days you visit Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Those are the parks with the most Genie+ attractions available and include some of the resort's most popular rides, which will help you save the most time.

What does Disney genie do?

Disney Genie is a new, FREE tool in the My Disney Experience app at Disney World. You can use this new technology to guide you through the theme parks with tips to help you reduce time in lines, discover Disney magic and take the guesswork out of planning your day.

What rides are not included in Disney genie?

Rides like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure that aren't included in the Disney Genie+ service can be purchased separately. There is a limit of 2 selections per person, per day, and pricing will be variable based on dates.

Does Disney genie plus include all rides?

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.

Is Disney genie per ride or 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.”

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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.

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.

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.

How many times can you use the genie plus?

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.

What is the difference between Genie Plus and lightning lane?

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.

How much does Disney Genie service cost?

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.

How many rides can I book with Genie plus Disneyland?

Which Disneyland attractions are included with Genie+? Initially, there are 19 attractions are included in the Genie+ service at Disneyland. Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections at Disneyland Park: Autopia.

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 do you get with Genie Plus?

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 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.

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.

Can I add genie plus later?

The Disney Genie Plus service can be added to a complimentary ticket. However, you cannot add Genie+ ahead of time and you must do it on the day you are going to use the ticket.

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.

Does genie include PhotoPass?

Disney PhotoPass Lenses are not included with Memory Maker or Memory Maker One Day. Disney Genie+ service for Walt Disney World Guests does not include downloads of a Guest's Disney PhotoPass photos or videos that were captured by photographers and onboard attractions.

How many lightning lanes do you get with Genie Plus?

There are about 50 Genie+ Lightning Lane attractions across the four parks. Purchasing Genie+ for the day will allow you to use the Lightning Lane at these 50 attractions.

Does Genie Plus include PhotoPass Disneyland?

Disney Genie+ also includes unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from your day, as well as fun new audio experiences that let you discover the parks in cool new ways—through fascinating fun facts and behind-the-scenes insights.

Can you add genie plus to magic key?

Magic Keyholders are able to purchase Lightning Lane or add Genie+ on a per-day basis, just like regular theme park ticket holders.

How much extra is Genie Plus?

How Much Does Genie Plus Cost? Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day, plus tax. On the day you want to use it, you can purchase the Genie+ option using Disney's app.

Is genie plus like Fast Pass?

Genie Plus is the replacement for the Max Pass service which allowed guests to obtain their new fast pass without having to physically go to the location of the ride. It also provided free photo downloads which Genie Plus also provides.

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.