What does Disney Genie+ do?

What does Disney Genie+ do? Disney Genie combines your preferences with current and forecasted wait times to suggest attractions, dining options, and more that are close by, meet your interests, and have short wait times. If you want to spend money for an even more tailored experience, you can. The good news is, it's totally up to you.

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.

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.

What is the benefit of Genie+?

What is Genie+? Genie+ is a paid add-on to the free Genie service that gives guests front-of-the-line access to high-traffic attractions and shows, like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.

Is Lightning Lane Genie Plus worth it?

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.

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.

Can you only use Genie+ once per ride?

You are only able to use Lightning Lane once per attraction per day (for both Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane). For example: If you want to make a Genie+ selection for Pirates of the Caribbean, you can only use Genie+ once to ride Pirates of the Caribbean on that particular day.

What is not included in Genie+?

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

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.

Can two people use Genie+?

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.

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 long is the wait for Genie Plus Lightning Lane?

The Lightning Lane will generally be a much shorter wait than the regular line, but it merges with the regular line usually a few minutes before you board the ride. This means a wait of around 5 to 10 minutes is very common, even with Lightning Lanes.

Can my husband and I book Genie Plus at the same time?

As long as you and your husband have separate My Disney Experience accounts and both purchased Disney Genie+ Service, you can each log in and make selections. However, you would want to make sure one of you is booking the Disney Genie+ Lightning Lanes and the other is booking the Individual Lightning Lanes.

Does anyone like Genie Plus?

I think genie plus is pretty good if you don't mind the money and are fast at making your lightning lanes, but some rides just aren't on genie plus, and that's the individual lightning lanes. So if you dont mind the cost i'd purchase genie plus and the individual lightning lanes as you go.

Does Genie Plus sell out?

Can Genie+ sell out? Yes. It can. Although it isn't common, we've seen it happen a few times during busier times of the year (like over the holidays and Spring Break).

What attractions are not included in Genie Plus?

What happens if you miss your Genie Plus Lightning Lane?

If you miss it completely without modifying it beforehand, you will not be able to redeem the reservation nor will you be able to make another Lightning Lane reservation for that same attraction for that same day. However, you'll certainly be able to make another reservation for a different attraction.

How many rides can you book at a time with Genie+?

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.

Where is Genie Plus worth it?

Genie+ is most valuable on days you visit Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Those are the parks with the most Genie+ attractions available and include some of the resort's most popular rides, which will help you save the most time.