To the contrary, this feature in the My Disney Experience app can be frustrating due to its unfriendly user interface, propensity for glitches, and the fact that it’ll increase your screen time. You do not need to buy Genie+ or use Lightning Lanes to have a fun and productive day at Walt Disney World. There’s nothing you can do to change the outcome–just go about your day and request a refund later at your convenience.īefore you get carried away with the prospect of being a Genie+ power user, let’s offer an additional few words of caution. When the system isn’t working, it’s not working. Trust us: Genie+ is not worth having a meltdown over, and this almost certainly is not a “user error” issue. Not only will you waste your time continuing to try getting it to work, but you’ll likely become frustrated and discouraged in the process. We mention this because, in the event that you have these issues, you should just cut your losses and proceed with your day using regular park touring strategy. Our final update is that Genie+ has had intermittent issues and multi-hour system wide outages from time to time. ![]() There are also slower stretches in between, and Genie+ prices will drop during those time frames. It’s likely that rates will be at or around this level for various dates during Spring Break season, and potentially even higher once pre-arrival Lightning Lanes launch. The above screenshot shows prices for the peak week of the holiday season, which is the record high for prices at Walt Disney World. Those who want the Park Hopping or Multiple Parks option will pay the highest rates of all, but that has always been identical to Magic Kingdom pricing thus far. This is very similar to how single-day park admission works the less popular parks (Animal Kingdom and EPCOT) cost less, and the more popular parks (Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios) are priced higher. In the meantime, Genie+ per-park pricing debuted at Walt Disney World over the summer. In other words, there’s no point in “studying” this guide now to prepare for Walt Disney World vacations in the second half of 2024–a lot will be different when you visit! If you’d like to receive Genie+ news as more is announced, subscribe to our FREE Walt Disney World email newsletter for updates. Whenever it does change, it’s likely that advance booking of Lightning Lanes will (again) radically overhaul the entire system, rendering much of this obsolete. If you’re anxiously awaiting the new system, see When Will Lightning Lane Pre-Arrival Ride Reservations Start at Walt Disney World? That offers our predicted launch date, along with other expectations about how advance booking will work. In all likelihood, this is going to look a lot like FastPass+ but paid. ![]() Unlike the return of unlimited Park Hopping and end of Park Pass reservations, pre-arrival ride reservations have not yet been rolled out. It wouldn’t be surprising if the new system doesn’t launch until Spring 2024…or perhaps even later if there are technical difficulties. Next on the horizon is the advance booking of Lightning Lanes is coming to Genie+ at Walt Disney World in 2024. The end of these policies is very welcome and overdue, and reduces friction from the guest experience at Walt Disney World. With this, the Genie+ system has become easier to use and with fewer ‘rules’ about where you can subsequent Lightning Lane selections. The biggest of these are the end of theme park reservations for most regular guests and return of all-day Park Hopping. Let’s start with the changes to start 2024. This FAQ and Guide to Genie+ will answer the most common reader questions and concerns, making you a ‘power user’ of Genie+ in the process! The bad news is that the Genie system is convoluted and confusing, with a ton of differences from free FastPass. The good news is some changes have been positive, and Genie+ is now better and easier to use than it was at launch. Unsurprisingly, there have still been a lot of questions–even from seasoned Walt Disney World veterans. Those are good reads for those wanting to understand how Genie works in practice, problems we have using ride reservations, and all of the latest updates to the ride reservation system. Since the Genie system launched, we’ve been in the parks extensively testing it out and sharing results in our posts about Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. Plus, tips & tricks, how to use the 120 minute rule to strategically stack and save time! ( Updated January 15, 2024.) This guide to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World explains paid FastPass, with answers frequently asked questions about ride reservations, line-skipping, and itinerary tools for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios.
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