First look at the Disney Genie app for Walt Disney World

Oct 19, 2021 in "Disney Genie"

Posted: Tuesday October 19, 2021 6:24am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Genie is now live after an overnight update to My Disney Experience for both iOS and Android devices.

Guests are now able to begin planning their day using Genie, purchase Genie+ to make Lightning Lane selections, and starting at 7am, make individual attraction purchases for headliner attractions.

Here is a look at the updated My Disney Experience app using Genie to plan a day.

Updating My Disney Experience to include Disney Genie

Before you get started, you may need to force an update to the My Disney Experience app. Go to the App Store, search for 'My Disney Experience' and you will see an update option.

Getting started with Disney Genie

On first start of the update My Disney Experience, the app offers a few tips on what Genie can do.


Here is a first look at the new homepage with Disney Genie ready to begin planning.

The new tip board shows what is available, wait times, and when Genie+ selections can be made.

Genie Day Planning Process

Disney Genie begins by asking you a number of questions about your day to setup your personalized itinerary. It requires a Disney Park Pass to begin the planning process.



After gathering all the information about your interests and preferences, Genie then asks you to purchase Genie+ for $15 per person, per day. This potion gives you access to Lightning Lanes at participating attractions.

At this point, the planning process is complete for one park. You then have the option to setup a similar plan if park hopping to another theme park.

Keep checking back for more coverage of the first day with Disney Genie.

View our Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane FAQ for Walt Disney World.

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Splash4eva7 days ago

Yes some definitely are better than others especially your CM comment. I stopped going there for years it got so bad but it has been better of late but agreed nothing to write home about anymore

Splash4eva7 days ago

See my comment regarding the Boathouse…

Splash4eva7 days ago

Thats the crusher. My 11 y/o daughter being charged as an adult let alone the price they charge for kids…

Sirwalterraleigh7 days ago

As are some of the family style locations

HauntedPirate7 days ago

The Chef Mickey dinner is a shadow of its former self.

Sirwalterraleigh7 days ago

Yeah…like trying to extract maximum yield through fomo tactics while having a general disdain for their customers at the top levels? That kinda thing?

Sirwalterraleigh7 days ago

The food is fine…but a terrible value if your goal is NOT to scarf as much food as possible before Minnie walks by… Especially the kids prices. Which is downright predatory…like orcas playing with a wounded seal. But they are banking bout $40 a kid in straight up profits there. Can’t say I blame them to be honest

monothingie7 days ago

I've got nothing against the buffets. Those are typically good on margins because the cost equation is better. I'm talking all the Tier 1 TS restaurants and third party locations that accept the DDP. They get squeezed by the DDP and the results speak for themselves in the mediocre nature of the culinary and value experience.

Splash4eva7 days ago

I said people. I wasnt directing it towards you… is the product perfect? No. What is? I can remember the days people hated FP even when it was free. Noone wants to pay extra for what was free. But for most of us on this site who are knowledgable know the game of what to pre book and understand drops we can definitely make it work imo.

Splash4eva7 days ago

I went to Boathouse this past May for my Dads bday everyone raved about the place so on and so forth. Now we are talking a legit restaurant not one inside a theme park To me nothing special. Over rated over hyped and definitely over priced…

Disstevefan17 days ago

I never said it brings zero value. Experience may vary

Chi847 days ago

The food at the Snow White dinner was so good we wondered if it was still the Artist’s Point chefs.

Splash4eva7 days ago

Noone has to pay for it if people feel it brings zero value… plenty feel it serves a great purpose. Others dont.

Splash4eva7 days ago

Im not sure when last time any of you have eaten at these buffets but they offer some solid options all things considered.

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