Did Genie Plus get more expensive?


Did Genie Plus get more expensive? With the new ride opening in Magic Kingdom, however, it looks like a major price increase has hit Genie+ — the paid way you can skip the lines at some of the most popular Disney rides. Disney Genie+ costs $35 per person in Disney World today, which is a BIG jump from its previous high of $29.


How many lightning lanes a day with Genie Plus?

And no matter how many theme parks you visit, you can only purchase two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day. In addition, like standard Genie+ rides, you can't buy passes more than once for the same ride.


Why is Genie Plus so expensive today?

Genie+ used to cost a standard $15 per person, per day, no matter when you bought it. But Disney announced in October 2022 that Genie+ would be subject to surge pricing, meaning that the price would change depending on the time of year and demand. During busier times (like weekends and holidays), Genie+ can cost more.


Does it matter when you buy Genie Plus?

You can even buy Genie+ in the middle of your park day, if you want. If you want to make that first Genie+ selection starting at 7 a.m., make sure you purchase Genie+ somewhat early to navigate the new system (including Disney Genie), especially if you've never used it. Read more about the Genie+ timeline.


What day is Genie Plus cheapest?

According to Thrill Data, the cheapest day of the week to buy Genie+at Disney World is Thursday with an average price of $19.92. The most expensive day to buy Genie+ at Walt Disney World is Saturday.


Why is Genie Plus $35?

One possibility is that the company has found the “sweet spot” for pricing during popular tourist seasons, and it's $35. Another is that price points have been “reset” and $35 is now the baseline for busier days, with the number only going higher when we enter the next big holiday season.


How many Genie Plus Lightning Lanes can you book per day?

You can buy two individual Lightning Lanes each day. You can only buy an individual Lightning Lane for each ride once per day. So each guest gets up to two distinct individual Lightning Lanes each day. That's not per park—it's total.


How many rides do you get with Genie Plus?

Yes, Disney Genie+ will work if you have a Park Hopper ticket. How many rides are included with Disney Genie+? Guests have access to 18 rides to choose from at Disneyland and 46 at Walt Disney World.


Can two people use Genie Plus?

A person can purchase Disney Genie+ service and book Genie+ Lightning Lane attractions for anyone that appears on their Family and Friends List in My Disney Experience.


Can you book Genie Plus every 2 hours?

Yes. The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can always make a new reservation if two hours have passed since you made the last one, or two hours since park opening if you made the reservation before the park opened.


What are the changes to Genie Plus 2023?

With this change, as of June 27th, 2023, guests in Disney World will be able to buy Genie+ based on what (and how many) parks they want to visit. In other words, Genie+ pricing will actually be PARK SPECIFIC and your purchase will either be for a single park or multiple parks.


Why is Genie Plus $30 dollars?

If Disney can achieve the same amount of profit, but have fewer guests use the service, it only makes Genie+ look better. For those who do shell out $30 a person, the Lightning Lane queues only get shorter. And, for Standby guests, that means fewer people jumping in front of them from the expedited queue.


How many Genie Plus Lightning Lanes can you book?

1. You can only book Lightning Lanes one at at time. Unlike with the old Fastpass system, Genie Plus Lightning Lanes can only booked one at a time. You must badge in to the attraction before you can book your next one.


What is the difference between Genie Plus and Lightning Lane?

Let me describe the difference between Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes. Disney Genie+ is a magical upgrade to your ticket that allows you to select Lightning Lane entrances at over 40 attractions throughout the theme parks. These Lightning Lane entrances allow you to skip the regular standby line.


Is Genie Plus $20 per person?

This new Genie+ pricing model has a multi-park option, or single park options with different prices depending on the park you want to visit. Typically, Genie Plus prices is around $20 per person, per day on average ,but if you're visiting during peak times or multiple parks, it'll be higher.


Do you have to wait 2 hours for Genie Plus?

The 120-minute rule is determined by when you make the reservation, not the return time for the attraction. So if you both log on at 9 AM to make a reservation for different attractions, you will both have to wait 120 minutes (or after riding the attraction, whichever comes first) to make your next selections.