Is Disney discontinuing Genie Plus?


Is Disney discontinuing Genie Plus? Walt Disney World announced 2023 vacation packages, and with that, the end of the Genie+ ticket add-on.


Can I purchase Genie Plus in advance 2023?

Since Genie+ can only be purchased on the day of, guests should double-check the My Disney Experience app for the current price. (Up until Oct. 11, 2022, Genie+ at Disney World cost $15 per person, per day.)


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.


How often can you make Genie Plus reservations?

The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation. If you made it at, say, 11 a.m., then your two hours will be up at 1 p.m. even if you modify the reservation at noon.


How far in advance can you add Genie Plus?

There is no pre-purchase option. The earliest you can buy Disney Genie+ is at 12:00 am ET on the date of your visit in the My Disney Experience app.


Why is Genie Plus not currently offered?

Underneath that you'll see LL Disney Genie+ Not Currently Offered. This means that all of the available Lightning Lanes have been booked. Now, it is possible that a few will become available as guests' plans change and they cancel Lightning Lanes, but getting one of those takes a lot of luck and pixie dust.


Is genie worth it 2023?

Our answer is: YES, Disney Genie+ is worth it, but not for everyone. If you have room in your budget and you are a family who likes to do many attractions per day, then yes, you will probably find some value in the Disney Genie Plus service.


What are the changes to Genie Plus June 2023?

Jun 23, 2023 in Disney Genie Walt Disney World will introduce significant changes to its Disney Genie+ service beginning June 27 2023. When purchasing Genie+, guests will have the option to select either a single park, or multi-park option. Prices will vary by park and date.


Why do I have to pay for lightning lane if I have Genie Plus?

Yes, the Disney Lightning Lane, which serves as the 'skip-the-line' queue, is incorporated into the cost of the standard Disney Genie+ rides. By opting for the Disney Genie Plus upgrade, guests can select from over 40 attractions. They can then schedule arrival times to access these rides via the Lightning Lane.


Do lightning lane passes sell out?

If you logon right around 7AM and see Individual Lightning Lanes have sold out, keep trying. Not everyone who immediately secures a time will go all the way through with payment. Similarly, if there's availability just before the park opens that disappears as the park opens, keep trying for the same reason.


Is it worth paying for Genie Plus?

You want to avoid wasting time in line, as much as possible If your goal is to maximize the number of attractions you ride on, purchasing Genie+ might be worth it. Although guests typically get to access front-of-the-line privileges about two or three times with Genie+, the total time saved could be significant.


How many lightning lanes per day with genie plus?

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. So if you purchase Rise of the Resistance and TRON Lightcycle / Run, you can't purchase Flight of Passage as well.


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.


How does the Genie Pass work 2023?

Once you purchase and begin to book your Disney Genie+ selections, you will be given a return time for that attraction. As soon as that return time window opens, your MagicBand+ or your park ticket becomes your pass to use the Lightning Lane entrance to the attraction you've chosen.


How many rides can you ride a day with Disney Genie+ Plus?

All guests, regardless of where they stay, are limited to a maximum of two pay-per-ride attractions per day and can only book a particular ride once per day. What about Annual Passholders? Annual Passholders will need to purchase Genie+ on the day(s) of their visit.


Why is Disney changing Genie Plus?

The sell-out days of Disney Genie Plus likely helped to motivate this change. Even on the most crowded Disney Genie Plus days there were still open return times at the less in demand parks (Epcot and Animal Kingdom).


How many lightning lanes can I book with Genie Plus?

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.


Why can ti buy genie plus in advance?

You must purchase Disney Genie+ through the My Disney Experience App on the day of your park visit. You will have to purchase Disney Genie+ every day on the day you plan to go into a theme park. Remember you will need a Theme Park Reservation for the first park you plan to enter each day.


Will Genie Plus change in 2023?

Jun 23, 2023 in Disney Genie Walt Disney World will introduce significant changes to its Disney Genie+ service beginning June 27 2023. When purchasing Genie+, guests will have the option to select either a single park, or multi-park option. Prices will vary by park and date.