Disney’s Genie service was launched in October 2021 as a paid feature allowing guests to purchase a service known as Genie+. This rides booking and reservation system replaces the now traditional FastPass+ system and allows guests to bypass lines at some of the park’s most popular attractions. Still, Genie+ is not free but rather has some added costs per guest and day. Below is information on the Genie+ pricing and the service that is offered for the prices.
What is Genie+ and how does it work?
Currently, with Genie+ Walt Disney World park guests can join a virtual queue for the Lightning Lane entrance at more than 40 distinct attractions across four parks. This was formerly referred to as the FastPass line or what is commonly referred to as the Lightning Lane.
Instead of having an individual, the Genie+ allows one Lightning Lane selection per day through the My Disney Experience application. At Lightning Lane, you have to make another reservation, and so on, which means you will be able to bypass hefty standby lines one or several times a day.
The number of Lightning Lane attractions varies by park, including classics like Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain, and Millennium Falcon: The game titles include; Star Fox 64, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, Pilot Wings 64, Star Wars: Episode I Racer, and Smugglers Run.
Pricing for Genie+
The current price of the Genie+ upgrade is $15 per guest per day and it only allows entry to one park. Here’s a breakdown of some ticket options:
- 1-day, 1-park ticket with Genie+: He estimated that it would cost $15 for one guest.
- Park Hopper ticket with Genie+: The cost I have chosen is $15 per guest.
- 2-day ticket with Genie+ for 2 days: Googolplex: $30 per guest
- 3-day ticket with Genie+ for 3 days: It costs $45 per guest on this platform.
- Disney has introduced Genie+ for $15/day and it is also available for annual passholders.
Therefore, you will have to spend an extra $15 per guest of Genie+ for any given day on which it will be used. It is not available for online purchase, and it can only be obtained from the ticket counter after 7 am on the day of your visit. The fee also includes all other members of your travel party appearing on the ticket for that day.
There are certain things to note – this per day Genie + purchase is valid for all guests regardless of their age, it is non-transferable, and can only be used on the day it was bought.
Compared to the old FastPass
It is, however, important to note that Genie+ is not restricted to participants of the old FastPass+ system as it is available for purchase by anyone who wishes to. The previous system of FastPass+ required booking to be done 60 days before the visit to a park and had limited access. This meant that everyone couldn't be able to access those highly sought-after rides even if they planned well ahead.
Now, there are two choices for those who wish to bypass the lines: you can purchase Genie+ for your selected date in advance or on the day of your visit. Standby queues, however, are always an option still somehow as well Nonetheless, the standby queues are also always an option as well.
Individual Lightning Lane Purchases
Lately, Disney has also introduced single-use Lightning Lane for some of the best attractions despite having Genie+. Opinions vary but it is approximately $7-$15 per passenger per ride through the application.
For instance, you will find that you have to buy Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as a separate bundle. This would mean that you could use $15 for Genie+ AND then purchase a $10 single LL for Ratatouille in Epcot.
The purchases made in these individual lines DO NOT hamper the one Lightning Lane at a time policy. A visitor can have a Genie+ reservation for a character and simultaneously, an individual Lightning Lane for a different character.
Here are some rides that may require this extra purchase:
- The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Flight of Passage/Tour Through the Jungle
- Expedition Everest
As we have seen, the Genie+ pass incorporates the majority of the parks’ rides, but the best experiences will cost extra.
When to Buy Genie+?
Here are some tips on when buying Genie+ makes the most sense:
Visit during peak seasons
If they are planning their visit during spring break, summer, or during holidays when the park is more crowded, then Genie+ is incredibly valuable as it reduces wait time. Select individual ride lines can take over an hour to experience, and with Genie+ you do not wait in those lines.
Don’t buy it for half-day visits
Thus there is not much time spent waiting in line if you are doing Magic Kingdom in the morning or Epcot in the evening. Choose this option if you only require a couple of rides since it’s cheaper to save your money.
Purchase for multiple park days
If you use Genie+ for more days of your vacation visiting the parks, then it is easier to get value from this service. If you are going to get it for 5 park days I suggest that buying it for 3-4 days is feasible.
Skip it during slower times
This is especially true during the low traffic periods for example in September or in January when there is a standby line for certain attractions. Genie+ is likely to be one of those frivolous expenses you can do without, and you can likely save some dollars by not subscribing to this app.
Weighing the Pros and Cons
Here's a quick pros vs cons look at Genie+:
Pros
- It eliminates the need to wait long hours in long lines several times a day.
- Enjoy even more rides within the park without having to wait for a long time.
- It is fairly simple to use and you can directly access it from your My Disney Experience app.
- Even if the cost is a bit high, it can be worth it when many people are flocking to the restaurant.
Cons
- This is on top of the basic price of $150 per guest per night plus an extra $15 per guest per day.
- The BAC does not cover all the headliner rides.
- Lightning Lanes individually, meaning that you can only reserve one Lightning Lane at a time.
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In conclusion, here are the prices for Genie+ daily pass – how much is it? It is $15 per head although this may vary depending on the number of guests and the number of days of the stay. Some visitors regard these factors as viable, especially when it comes to kid-in-hand or during peak-visitor days at Disney. Some may prefer to use standby queues for most of the time because it is cheaper than the other alternatives.
Conclusion
Genie+ replaces one of the perks of FastPass+ at no extra cost, and it just got launched. Originally, guests could freely visit Lightning Lane, and suddenly fees appeared. Hence, with the cost set at $15 per head per day, Genie+ is affordable enough, while at the same time, it can generate enough revenue for Disney. To many guests and families, it is an ideal compromise of saving time and avoiding some long lines at the park while not having to pay very much for it.
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