Is the genie plus grandfathered in?

Is the genie plus grandfathered in? What is this? On the plus side, guests who already added Disney Genie+ to their ticket packages will keep it. You're grandfathered in.

What is the highest Genie Plus has been?

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.)

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 does Genie Plus work 2023?

Genie Plus Disneyland FAQ 2023 For a one time fee, guests will have access to book return times for the Lightning Lane entrance at certain attractions in the park. If you're looking to cut down on waits significantly, this may be your best option.

What is the 120 minute rule at Disney?

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.

Is Genie Plus only good for one day?

The Genie+ upgrade can be purchased and used daily, which is great if you only want to use it on the first day of your trip, for example. My husband and I usually add Genie+ to our tickets when we go on weekends, and it's a good strategy depending on when you're visiting.

How many times can you book Genie Plus?

How many ride reservations can be made at a time with the Genie+ service? Guests are able to make one reservation at a time–with the ability to make a subsequent reservation immediately upon tapping into an attraction or pursuant to the 120 minute rule.

Is lightning Lane worth it?

Is Disney Lightning Lane Worth it Conclusion. As a general rule of thumb we do find the Disney World Lightning Lane to be worth it if you can find a way to save 60 minutes per attraction at a cost of under $11.00 per attraction.

How is Genie Plus changing in 2024?

We heard at the beginning of June that beginning January 9, 2024, Disney will be allowing guests to plan what attractions they want to experience with the Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane selections before the day of their park visit.

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.

Why is Genie Plus so expensive right now?

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.

Is Genie Plus going away?

Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Lightning Lane as we know them are coming to an end. Walt Disney World Resort dropped several massive announcements on Monday afternoon as a part of its plan for 2024.

How many Genie Plus rides per day?

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.

Has Genie Plus ever sold out?

The sell-out time was reported by Scott Gustin on Twitter. Read more about Walt Disney World Genie Plus in our tips & strategy guide. Previously Genie Plus sold out at Walt Disney World on February 19, 2023 for the first time. That sellout was followed by the service being sold-out on February 20, and March 15.

Can you use Genie Plus as many times as you want?

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.

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.

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.

Which lightning lanes sell out first?

You may be out of luck for purchasing Individual Lightning Lanes for any attraction if you're staying offsite on high crowd days. Rise of the Resistance used to be the clear winner of the popularity contest here, and that doesn't hold true anymore either. At all crowd levels, Flight of Passage sells out first.

What is excluded from Genie Plus?

In fact, usually the most popular rides are excluded for Genie+ guests. For example, Lightning Lanes aren't available through Genie+ for Disney World's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle/Run, Avatar Flight of Passage, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

What is the 2 hour rule Genie Plus?

Your ability to make Genie+ selections will be frozen for two hours, but starting at 2 p.m., you can make another Genie+ selection for another ride. If that ride is more than two hours away, then, at 4 p.m., you can make one more, and so on.