Disney is planning an imminent launch of Disney Genie and Genie+

Sep 08, 2021 in "Disney Genie"

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Posted: Wednesday September 8, 2021 8:17am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary kicks off in just three weeks, but that isn't the most significant thing coming to the resort in October.

Walt Disney World begins its 50th anniversary celebrations on October 1 and will likely debut Genie shortly afterwards

According to our sources, Disney plans to launch Disney Genie at Walt Disney World just days into the 18 month-long "Happiest Celebration on Earth."

Disney Genie overview

If everything remains on schedule, Disney Genie, along with Genie+ and Lighting Lanes, will debut on the east coast in the first week of October 2021.

Lightning Lane signs at Magic Kingdom

Guests can already see Lighting Lane signage replace FastPass+ signs at the entrance to attractions throughout the Walt Disney World parks. At Magic Kingdom, new Lightning Lane signs are already up at Jungle Cruise, and "it's a small world." At EPCOT, Lighting Lane signs have been installed at Soarin' and Living with the Land.

Lightning Lane signs at Magic Kingdom

Disney Genie, part of the My Disney Experience app, is the next generation of Disney's ride reservation system, replacing FastPass+.

Genie+ will be available at Walt Disney World for $15 per person per day, and will include access to the Lightning Lane (previously the FastPass line), for one attraction at a time, with a designated arrival time. In addition, top tier attractions not included in Genie+ will be available for individual purchase at a price to be announced. We understand from various sources that Disney will be asking between $4 and $24 per person, per ride, depending on the category of attraction.

Most attractions that were previously part of FastPass+ will be included in the flat-rate Genie+, but top-tier attractions and new attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure will require an individual purchase for Lighting Lane access.

Disney Genie overview

You can learn more about Disney Genie, and answers to your frequently asked Disney Genie questions.

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bwr82756 minutes ago

When you used to enjoy WDW, did you find paying for tickets magical?

Epcot81Fan3 hours ago

Just curious, did they find paying extra for a convoluted line skipping service and then individual charges for rides per person on top of daily tickets “magical”?

MickeyLuv'r3 hours ago

It isn't just purely knowing how to use FP+/G+/MPLL, but also knowing or being willing/able to use the peripheral park hours, and maybe making a few sacrifices. It also isn't just us learning the latest system, but also how Disney tweaks each system over time. Early FP+ and early G+ both lacked the ability to modify. When FP+ first started, the only way to modify a pass was to stand in line- 20minutes- for an in-park kiosk. And that was to get an 8pm FP for the Teacups. People lost more park time in the line to get the FP than they saved by using it.

MickeyLuv'r4 hours ago

This is what I want to know, and this thread doesn't have many first hand accounts. An aspect of G+ that was frustrating was the way times would jump around when choosing a pass time. You had to know to ignore the times offered until you got to the last screen just before confirming the time. I wonder if the new version has a similar issue? In this case, it sounds like the times offered on the tip board do not match what is actually available to book. People reported seeing say a 10am Buzz on the tip board, but they could not book it. Then when they refresh/go back to the tip board, it still says 10am Buzz is available. Might be a temporary glitch, or just something we need to learn about the new system.

MickeyLuv'r4 hours ago

Mostly I agree, but that depends what = a use. I could always get a pass for Philarmagic, but it was 100% useless. So sure, I could always 'use' a Philarmagic pass. Remember back in the days of paper FP, if you pulled a pass for Pooh, you also got a 'bonus' pass for Philarmagic. That wasn't actually a FASTpass, it was an ad- to steer people into Philarmagic so there were fewer vacancies. That's still true today. WDW should add Hall of Presidents to the lineup of available passes!

Ayla4 hours ago

Thank you, that is what I thought.

Ayla4 hours ago

Yes, that is how I understood it, but the wording was throwing me off.

GoofGoof4 hours ago

Once per day. If you purchase LLMP on a different day for the same park you can reserve the same ride or rides again.

Saskdw4 hours ago

It can only be used once per day on each ride.

Ayla5 hours ago

Thank you for the reminder. He won't be a problem, anymore. :)

bwr8275 hours ago

It’s gotta be once per day, just like Genie+.

MickeyLuv'r5 hours ago

To some extent, WDW is always seeking ways to charge higher prices for further rationing of their product. To some extent, every new version of FP succeeds, at least for a time, because people buy it to try it out, or they fear missing out (favorite rides) This new version benefits WDW too because it is non-refundable. In the past, we might not have bought G+ if the weather looked iffy or we didn't feel up for a busy park day. And many of us would not have bought ILL's if we got a VQ. Now VQ's are in opposite land. If you don't buy the SPLL, then you are at the mercy of luck in getting a VQ. That a reversal of sorts.

Ayla5 hours ago

I want to clarify the bolded ~ with this new system, you are only allowed to bypass an attraction once for the entirety of your ticket?? That can't possibly be correct.

bwr8275 hours ago

And when I talk to people who’ve returned, they are using “magic”. Anecdote vs anecdote. But, fewer people can afford the trip. And the extra costs for things like LL.