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Are you planning a trip to Disney World or Disneyland and have questions about how Disney Genie works?

We have the answers to all of your questions about Genie, Genie Plus and Lightning Lanes HERE!

Is Genie+ NECESSARY Now in Disney World? We Spill the Tea.

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Disney World now offers Disney Genie+, A.K.A. a paid system that lets you skip the standby line and head straight into a Lightning Lane.

Disney Genie+

The system has been controversial since it was announced. Not only is it a paid replacement for something that was once free, but the system is can be confusing and difficult for some Disney guests to navigate. Consider growing wait times and crowd levels, and it can feel a bit like Genie+ is a mandatory up charge now. So, we looked into it to find out if Genie+ is truly NECESSARY now.

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The 5 Most Important Genie+ Tips to Know Before You Go to Disney World

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UPDATED July 24, 2024

By now you probably know that the FastPass system has been replaced with Disney Genie+in Disney World.

Disney Genie has launched!

We’ve been using Genie+ since its introduction in October 2021, and this new service can be a bit confusing! If you use it right, though, it could mean skipping a LOT of time in line in Disney World. So, if you’re considering the starting cost of $15 to hop into the Lightning Lanes, you might want to check out five of the MOST important Disney Genie tips!

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How Many Rides Can You Get On Per Day With Genie+ in Disney World?! We Dig In!

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UPDATED July 24, 2024

The Genie+ section on the Disney World website currently states that guests can expect to reserve 2-3 Lightning Lanes per day if they buy Genie+. But is that actually true?

Lightning Lane

We’re in Disney World all the time, and we’ve done a lot of research by using Genie+ and testing out different strategies. So based on our own experiences, how accurate is that claim that guests will only get on 2-3 rides per day with Genie+? Let’s find out. [Read more…]

Disney Admits You’ll Only Ride 2-3 Rides Per Day With Genie+

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Disney’s Genie+ replaced FastPass+ in Disney World as the system to help guests skip the lines at some attractions, and it’s been a controversial transition. The newer service costs money (compared to the previously free FastPass+), and it can be tricky to use sometimes.

Genie+ is how you can skip the lines!

We’ve experimented a LOT with the new system since we’re in Disney World every day. We have all kinds of resources to help you make the most of Genie+ if you choose to buy it when you’re in the parks. But Disney’s recent update about Genie+ has us a little confused…. [Read more…]

NEWS: Disney Reports on How Many Guests Are Actually Buying Genie+

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Today is Disney World’s fourth-quarter earnings call, which means the company is reporting on their financial status.

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One of the topics that Disney covered in this quarter’s report was the release of Genie+. When Genie+ was first announced, a lot of people had a negative response to it. In fact, more than half of our readers said they would not pay for Genie+ in Disney World. The new program debuted in Disney World in mid-October — so how many people are actually using it now? [Read more…]

Why You Might Want to AVOID EPCOT Today

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Ah, EPCOT. Home of the giant glowing ball (aka Spaceship Earth), delicious food booths, the Soarin’ attraction…and weekend crowds.

Now THAT’s an entrance!

Now that the holiday season is here (!!!) and travel restrictions are being lifted around the world, Disney World has been seeing longer lines and higher wait times. On our way into EPCOT today, we definitely felt the impacts of these changes. Take a look at the crowd level on this sunny Sunday! 

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Don’t Want to Read 100 Different Articles About How to Use Disney Genie? Just Read This.

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Disney Genie has officially launched in Disney World and we’ve been putting it to the test!

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We figured out how many rides you can do using Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection, how rider swap works now, and so much more. But, we thought we’d compile ALL of that information in one place for you, so here’s everything you need to know about Disney Genie!
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Another Option to Skip the Lines for FREE Is Still Available in Disney World

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Now that Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection (Pay-Per-Ride) have launched in Disney World, there are more ways than ever to get on attractions.

Flight of Passage Queue

You can use the standby line, you can pay for Genie+ to skip the lines on certain attractions, or you can pay a separate fee for the most popular attractions to skip the lines there. But one more option is still available in the Disney World parks!

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PHOTOS: Genie+ Is LIVE in Disney World — And We’re Experiencing the Good, the Bad, and the CONFUSING!

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It’s a VERY big day in Disney World today, and we’re taking you along with us!

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Today is the first day of Disney World’s new Disney Genie service. The revamp to the My Disney Experience app includes free offerings (like personalized itineraries and predictive wait times), the new PAID Genie+ that has replaced Fastpass+, those pay-per-ride selections, and MORE. We’re making our way through the parks today to learn EVERYTHING there is to know about how Genie+ works, so get ready to follow along!

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ALL 59 Attractions Included with Genie+ in Disney World!

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UPDATED July 24, 2024

Disney World launched the Genie+ system on October 19th, 2021. This new service replaced the previous FastPass+ system in the parks!

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Pricing for Genie+ varies by date, starting at $15 per day, per ticket* at Disney World (*Prices vary by date and by park), and it allows guests to reserve rides to skip the line at, essentially like they did with FastPass+, except you will now enter these attractions using the new Lightning Lanes (which are just the FastPass+ lanes with a new name). We have a complete list of the rides that will be included with the new Genie+ system. [Read more…]

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