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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!

Answering All Your Questions about Genie+ CHANGES in Disney World

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Since Disney released the exclusive skip-the-line tool in the Disney Parks in 2021, Genie+ has been confusing, to say the least.

Genie+

Not only can the service be tricky to use, but it’s also pretty expensive. It can be hard to gauge when you need it and when you don’t as Disney World’s crowds have gotten a bit unpredictable. However, just when we thought that we were getting the hang of things and had a good system going with when to purchase Genie+ and what rides to use it for, Disney announced that it would be changing soon. Today, we’re answering all of your questions about the recent changes.

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REMINDER: A HUGE Change Hits Genie+ TODAY in Disney World!

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Today, Genie+ changes again in Disney World.

Genie+

Yes, we know, there have been A LOT of changes announced pretty recently for the skip-the-line service, but some of those changes won’t go into effect until 2024. This newest change, however, starts TODAY. Here’s what you need to know.

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FIRST LOOK at NEW Genie+ Pricing in Disney World

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Genie+ just CHANGED in Disney World, so of course we had to check it out today and see what’s different about it.

Disney Genie

Disney announced a little while ago that Genie+ would be changing to have park-specific pricing, so now the cost of the line-skipping service will vary both by date and by which park you plan to visit. We bought Genie+ today so that we could show you how the process is different now — let’s check it out! [Read more…]

ALERT! Huge Genie+ Changes Take Effect in Disney World TOMORROW

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We’ve seen a LOT of changes for Genie+ since it was first introduced in 2021.

Genie+ is changing…AGAIN this week.

We’ve seen it all: from surge pricing to new rides getting added to the feature, it’s been tricky staying on top of everything that HAS changed with Genie+. We recently got word that Genie+ was going to have some MASSIVE changes soon, and well, the time has come to remind you of those changes.

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BREAKING: Huge Genie+ CHANGE Announced for Disney World

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Ever since Genie+ was introduced in Disney World in 2021, we’ve seen a lot of changes.

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From date-based pricing to new Lightning Lanes added, you have to stay on top of the Genie+ news in order to use the system as effectively as possible in the parks. And now, Disney World is introducing an update that will change your strategy BIG TIME.

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I Know You’ve Heard This Disney World Planning Advice. I’m BEGGING You To Ignore It

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Not ALL Disney World trip planning advice is GOOD advice.

We’re about to tell you to ignore some advice

If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that we like to give advice on how to plan a Disney World trip. We’ll usually tell you how to budget,  how to pack, and how to tackle your days in the parks. We’re not the only ones giving you advice, though, are we? You might get some “tips” from family and friends, but some of that advice should be ignored.

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How Genie+ Will Look DIFFERENT in Disney World in 2024

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Disney Genie+ has been around for a while now, and we’ve gotten to know the ins and the outs.

Genie+

But, this skip-the-line service is changing in 2024 — we just don’t exactly know how yet. Disney has shared that updates will be coming to Genie+ next year, and we’re sharing everything we know so far about what might change.

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Should You Rope Drop Rise of the Resistance in Disney World? It’s Complicated.

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If there’s one thing we can count on with Disney World, it’s change. Well, the magic, too, of course. But also, LOTS of changes! 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Few attractions exemplify this like Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So, let’s answer the ULTIMATE question: Should you rope-drop Rise of the Resistance? 

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DFB Video: How To Use Genie+ in EPCOT

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EPCOT is a Disney World park with some of the BEST immersive rides and experiences.

Cosmic Rewind

But if you’re planning on getting Genie+ to help you experience them ALL, then KEEP WATCHING. Because we’ve got some important tips, tricks, and reality checks that you’re gonna want to hear about before you hit that “purchase” button.

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Ranking Every Single Ride in EPCOT

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Ahhhh… EPCOT. The rides will take you into space, under the sea, on race tracks, and around the world.

EPCOT

BUT… Which ones should you prioritize? Can they all be ridden in one day? What’s the best way to ride them all in one day? If you’ve got these questions, we’ve got the answers. Today, we’re going to take a dive into each of the EPCOT rides and how they’re ranked by the team here at DFB. Plus, we’ll talk about which rides use Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selections, which is just an Individual Lightning Lane. While these totally aren’t necessary, especially in EPCOT, they’ll only help you out if you do decide to purchase them — so just decide what’s best for you and your crew.

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