What is 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.

How much does genie plus cost?

Disney Genie+ costs $15 per person, per day at Walt Disney World and guests have access to over 40 rides to choose from. If you have a Park Hopper ticket, you will still be able to select rides and access Lightning Lanes across parks.

Is the Disney genie plus 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. Genie+ is most valuable on days you visit Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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 ride with Genie Plus?

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.”

Disney Genie, Genie Plus and Lightning Explained

What is the difference between Disney Genie and 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.

What do you get with Genie Plus?

Walt Disney World Genie Plus is the paid replacement for FastPass. The tool allows guests to make Lightning Lane reservations directly from their smart phones on the same day that they are visiting rather than in the FastPass+ style of reserving rides months in advance.

Is Disney getting rid of Genie Plus?

​​Starting June 8, the service will no longer be offered as a pre-arrival ticket add-on for the rest of 2022 through 2023. That means guests will not be able to buy the service ahead of their visits.

Can genie plus sell out?

Also know that there is a limited number of Individual Lightning Lane purchases available each day, meaning these could sell out. There is always a chance return times for select attractions will go faster than others and sometimes even run out for the day.

Is the genie pass worth it?

Unfortunately, if you are able to book 6 Genie+ attractions in one day, on average only the first 3, maybe 4 attractions are actually worth having Lightning Lane passes for. The last 2 or 3 are really throwaways because you wouldn't have waited long in the queue anyway.

Is Disney genie free?

Disney Genie service is a new, FREE tool in the Disneyland app. It's kind of like an app within the app. 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.

How do I use Disney genie plus?

From the My Genie Day or My Day page, scroll to the bottom of the screen and look for the Take Your Day to the Next Level banner. Tap Get Disney Genie+ Service. From the Tip Board, tap Book Experience next to any desired attraction with a Genie+ Lightning Lane.

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.

Does Genie Plus include Lightning Lane?

Walt Disney World Lightning Lane Rides and Attractions. Another important thing to note is that Lightning Lane attractions ARE NOT included with Disney Genie+.

When can I buy Genie Plus?

We recommend buying Genie+ BEFORE 7:00 am so that you are ready to make ride reservations at that time. Even though it's possible to buy Genie Plus when you arrive at the theme park, if you wait that long, most of the best ride reservations will be gone by that time.

How do I get the most of my genie plus?

More Expert Tips for Genie Plus to Maximize Your Time. If you are a guest of an eligible hotel (any Disney Resort hotel or select off-property hotels), take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry (at any park, any day) and knock out one of the popular rides before the park officially opens.

Can you cancel Genie plus purchase?

Go to the "My Day" tab in the My Disney Experience app to cancel your reservation. Next, tap the Genie+ Lightning Lane reservation that you'd like to cancel and follow the on-screen prompts. Once you hit cancel, you can remove certain members of your party (if someone has changed their mind) or cancel it for everyone.

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.

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.

Are people buying Genie?

Disney just reported that more than a third of domestic guests purchased Genie+, Individual Attraction Selection, or both during their trips to the parks this past quarter. And over the holiday season, over 50% of guests purchased Genie+, Individual Attraction Selection, or both!

What is Disney getting rid of in 2022?

At the beginning of 2021, Disney made the HUGE announcement that Disney's Magical Express would be discontinued on January 1st, 2022 and that date has now come and gone! So, guests no longer have a free option for getting between their Disney World Resort hotel and the Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Does genie plus work?

Here is the simple answer. If you are a small party of 2-3 or if you do not visit Disneyland or Disneyworld often, then yes the Disney Genie Plus is 100% worth the cost. If you are a large family or will be going to the park for multiple days, then it is likely not worth the cost.

Does Genie Plus include memory maker?

These photo enhancements will be a part of the Disney PhotoPass line of products. However, Memory Maker and Disney PhotoPass downloads are not included with the purchase of Disney Genie+ in Walt Disney World Resort. Memory Maker is only included with the purchase of Disney Genie+ in Disneyland Resort.

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.

Is genie plus same as FastPass?

Disney Genie+ is part of Disney Genie as a paid program that allows guests to book advance reservations for attractions and skip the lines. This new program has completely replaced the previous FastPass+ at Walt Disney World and all guests must use it if they want access to the previously named FastPass lines.