What did Genie Plus replace?

What did Genie Plus replace? Then, there's the PAID Genie+ service. This is essentially the paid FastPass+ replacement. With Genie+, you pay a certain price per person per day for the service. If you pay for Genie+, you can make 1 Genie+ selection (return time for a specific ride) at a time throughout the day.

How many Genie Plus rides can you book per day?

Here is a quick summary of all of the Disney Genie Plus rules and Individual Lightning Lane (LL) rules: 1) You can't make more than one LL reservation per attraction per day. This applies to both Genie+ LL and Individual LL attractions! 2) You can only purchase two Individual LL reservations per day.

Is Disney changing Genie Plus in 2024?

Genie+ Changes Coming in 2024 Earlier in 2023, Disney said, “We have heard from guests that they would like ways to plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane selections before the day of their park visit, and we want you to know we are working on ways guests may do this for visits in 2024.”

Is Disney getting rid of FastPass?

Unfortunately, the Disney FastPass System was discontinued in the fall of 2021. Not to worry, there is a replacement that is easy to maneuver once you get the hang of it. Disney Genie is a complimentary service that uses your top interests to create your best Disney day.

Which Genie Plus rides sell out first?

How much is Genie Plus per day 2023?

Lightning Lanes exist for attractions that are access via Disney Genie Plus and via a la carte access purchases (more on this below). The new Disney Genie+ starts at $15.98 per day per person after tax at Walt Disney World and can go as high as $30 per person, per day.

Is there a difference between Disney Genie and Genie Plus?

Genie+ is an add-on to the Genie service. With Genie+, you can reserve a spot in a ride's Lightning Lane, a shorter line available only to Genie+ users.

Did Genie Plus replace FastPass?

Disney Genie+ is the new FastPass+, whether we like it or not. At its core, Disney Genie+ provides the same service as FastPass+, it gives guests the opportunity to skip the lines, and maximize their time in the parks. However, this new service now comes at a cost.

Do Genie passes sell out?

Typically Disneyland Genie Plus does not sell out at the theme parks but on rare days when the attendance mix at the theme parks leans heavily towards vacationing guests the service may sell out.

What percentage of guests buy Genie Plus?

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek said in an August earnings call that a significant number of visitors pay for the add-on service. He noted that now about 50% of the people that come through the gate actually buy up to that Genie product, which I think you can see the result of in our yields.

What is the difference between Genie+ and Lightning Pass?

To put it in terms of Genie+ vs Lightning Lane: think of Genie+ as the service you purchase and Lightning Lane as the express route you take. This distinction between Genie + vs Lightning Lane is crucial for guests aiming to maximize their time at the park.

Why did Disney switch to Genie Plus?

Disney Genie Plus is the service Disney created to replace the previously free FastPass system that allows guests to access shorter wait times for the most popular attractions. The addition adds complexity to a system that is already difficult for newcomers to the Disney Genie Plus service.

Does Disney still do FastPass 2023?

No. There is no more FastPass, and none of its replacements are free. There's no longer a free skip-the-line system at Disney World. Your only options are Genie+ (starting at $15+tax per person per day) and the individual Lightning Lanes.

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.

How much is Genie Plus per day?

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.

What is not covered by Genie Plus?

The rides not included in Disney Genie Plus are: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Tron Lightcycle / Run. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Why is Genie Plus going away?

Disney states that this is being done because the goal from the outset has been to “launch, learn and evolve” after seeing how guests are using this service. To that end, starting June 8, 2022, the Disney Genie+ will only be offered for purchase through the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit.

Can I upgrade to Genie Plus later?

Yes, if you bought your tickets with us at Get Away Today, you can upgrade your tickets to include Genie + but there are a couple of things to note first. If you already have your tickets and have made theme park reservations, in order to upgrade you will need to remake your current theme park reservations.

Does Disney limit Genie Plus?

You can only make one Genie+ selection at a time, but you can hold overlapping Genie+ selections because there is a two-hour window before you're able to select another one. You can also purchase an individual Lightning Lane selection that overlaps with a Genie+ selection.

What is happening to Disney in 2024?

Back in 2023, Disney announced during Star Wars Celebration that there would be more stories and characters and all new adventures coming to Star Tours in 2024. And now we know at least one of those new stories and characters will be Ahsoka, as seen in the new Disney+ series bearing the same name.