We now know Disney Genie will launch at Disneyland on Wednesday, December 8. The service launched at Walt Disney World on October 19. The service is mostly similar at the two resorts, but there will be some differences. At Disneyland, individual Lightning Lane will be available for three attractions: Radiator Springs Racers, WEB SLINGERS: A … Read more
Disney Genie, including Genie+ and Lightning Lane, will launch on Wednesday, December 8 at Disneyland Resort. Disney Genie is a free service that will be available in the Disneyland app. Genie+ will be $20 per person and includes Lightning Lane access for most attractions, as well as PhotoPass. Individual Lightning Lane purchases will range from … Read more
As we get into the holiday week, many Lightning Lane selections (both individual and through Genie+) are selling out quickly throughout Walt Disney World. Tuesday at the Magic Kingdom, Lightning Lane selections for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train were gone by 9:00 a.m., one hour after the park opened. When we checked again at 11:40 a.m., … Read more
Several new PhotoPass AR lenses have launched at Walt Disney World. These lenses are available in My Disney Experience with the purchase of Disney Genie+. Most of the lenses are available all throughout Walt Disney World, but the Timon and Expedition Everest lenses are available in specific locations (presumably at Disney’s Animal Kingdom). One lens … Read more
According to CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek during today’s earnings call, the response to the newly launched Disney Genie during its first month has been extremely positive. Chapek says the majority of users have said it improved their experience. Almost one-third of guests have upgraded to Genie+. A paid add-on to the … Read more
In celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney+ subscribers with a valid ticket or pass and theme park reservation on November 12 will enjoy special benefits across Disney theme parks, with some surprises in store as well. Disney+ subscribers are invited with their travel party to enter the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort and … Read more
With guests from the United Kingdom and Ireland about to be able to travel to the United States for the first time since early 2020, Walt Disney World announced that ticket packages purchased from these countries will have special pricing for the Disney Genie+ service. The Disney Magic Ticket will offer the upcharge service for … Read more
There was plenty of confusion regarding Lightning Lane yesterday at Magic Kingdom. At Pirates of the Caribbean, we witnessed guests entering the Lightning Lane without having purchased access. Guests were lining up and tapping their MagicBands, but kept walking when the Mickey head turned blue. Mickey should turn green if they have purchased access through … Read more
Lightning Lane access isn’t the only feature available with a $15 purchase of Genie+. Guests are also able to listen to “Audio Tales,” new podcast-like clips of audio that give them behind-the-scenes information about Walt Disney World. If you purchase Genie+, you may notice Audio Tales listed alongside AR lenses as additional features. Audio Tales … Read more
Disney Genie has opened up a whole new world of features to explore on the My Disney Experience app. Here’s what Park Hopping looks like when using Disney Genie and Genie+ to plan your day. Park Hopping between Walt Disney World theme parks is available starting at 2:00 p.m. At any time, guests can plan … Read more
Guests purchasing Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane selections at Walt Disney World today will notice that the listed price for each service is before added tax. Tax is added at the very end of the process. For example, 98 cents in tax was added to our $15 Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance individual Lightning … Read more
A new pamphlet with information about Disney Genie is now available at locations around Walt Disney World. The pamphlet has step-by-step instructions on how to purchase Lightning Lane access either individually or with Genie+ on the back. Inside is more information about what can be found on Disney Genie in My Disney Experience.
As of 10:02 a.m., Lightning Lane access is sold out for Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, only a few minutes after Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance sold out. Unlike Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash is part of Genie+, not an individual Lightning Lane selection. In My Disney Experience, … Read more
Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane are the paid programs replacing FastPass+. They made their debut at Walt Disney World Resort on October 19, 2021. This is our guide to the Walt Disney World service. Read our separate guide for information about Disney Genie+ at Disneyland Resort. This guide is accurate as of January 20, 2024. … Read more