What is Disney genie+?

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.

Is Disney genie free?

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

Is Disney genie plus 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.

What is included with Disney genie?

Disney Genie provides guests personalized itinerary planning; a real-time Tip Board with customized recommendations for experiences, wait times and next showtimes, and Lightning Lane return times; restaurant waitlist, check-in and reservations; mobile order; and access to attraction virtual queues (currently available ...

How much does Disney's Genie 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. (On and before June 7, 2022, you can instead purchase Genie+ in advance at the time you purchase your tickets; if you do this, you must purchase Genie+ for all days of your tickets.)

Disney Genie, Genie Plus and Lightning Explained

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 many rides can you book with Genie Plus?

Can You Really Only Go on 2-3 Rides With Genie+? 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.”

Do I need genie plus if I have DAS?

I was actually able to use the new Disability Access Service (DAS) alongside the Disney Genie+ service on a recent trip, so I'm happy to share my experiences with you. The short answer is a resounding YES, you can use both services at the same time - they are completely independent.

What is Genie Plus and lightning lane?

Disney Genie+ service is an option you can purchase in the My Disney Experience app for $15 per day that will give you priority access via the Lightning Lane at a variety of attractions, like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Splash Mountain, Peter Pan's Flight, Spaceship Earth, Tower of ...

Can you get lightning lane without genie plus?

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. Guests may purchase and select an arrival window one at a time for up to 2 attractions a 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.

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.

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.

Who can use Das at Disney?

If you or one of your family members or friends have any kind of disability you might wonder, “What disabilities qualify for DAS at Disney World?” Any person having a disability, physical or mental that causes difficulty for the person to wait in line or fully enjoy the park will be eligible for DAS.

Is Das the same as Lightning Lane?

The Lightning Lane entrance is a designated entrance at select attractions that offer the Disney Genie+ service and registered DAS Guests are able to enter such an eligible attraction and use the Lightning Lane entrance when the DAS Return Time arrival window for that attraction comes up.

Does ADHD qualify for Das?

Did you know that Disney offers a Disability Access Service that allows children with ADHD to 'virtually' wait in line, saving them (and their families) the agony of trudging through those long, boring, tantrum-inducing queues?

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 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.

What is 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.

Does Disney 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.

Does genie include PhotoPass at 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.

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 times can you use Genie plus in a day?

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.

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.