Disney fans usually have some pretty strong opinions about park changes.

Have you used Genie+ in Disney World?

And whether or not you’re a fan of Genie+, we can probably all agree that it’s going to stick around for a while. If that’s the case, the least we can do is figure out when it makes sense for you to buy it — so let’s dive in!

Disney Genie+ is the new, paid skip-the-line service that replaced FastPass+, and since it debuted in 2021, we’ve seen a LOT of changes. At first, the standard Genie+ price was a flat $15 per day, with Individual Lightning Lanes having variable pricing.

Disney Genie+ allows you to book the Lightning Lane for rides.

And then, Disney switched things up on us by introducing variable pricing to the standard Genie+ service as well — meaning that depending on the date of your visit, you might be paying MORE to skip the standby lines. We’ve seen prices reach record highs — and that’s exactly what happened this past holiday weekend.

Lightning Lane

Presidents’ Day ushered in plenty of crowds in Disney World, and brought the wait times to prove it, too. On Friday, February 17th, Genie+ reached $22 per person, per day.

Expedition Everest Lightning Lane

But, that price only increased as the actual holiday approached, on Saturday, February 18th, and Sunday, February 19th, Genie+ reached its highest price yet again — $29. And then, something happened for the VERY FIRST TIME in Disney World. Genie+ SOLD OUT — we had seen this at Disneyland, but this was new for the east coast parks.

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On Monday, February 20th, which was Presidents’ Day, Genie+ yet again cost $29 per ticket, and guess what?!

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It sold out AGAIN. Yep — two days in a row. By Tuesday the 21st, the price had dropped back down to $22 and Genie+ remained available all day.

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If you’re heading to Disney World soon, make sure you’re checking the latest attraction wait times and Genie+ info on the My Disney Experience app. We’re also keeping up with the Disney World news you need to know so you can be prepared for your trip, so stay tuned to DFB for more!

Whew. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT. And this Genie+ thing can be so confusing – which is why we bring you posts like this so often But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. 

See Our Guide To Using Genie+ in Disney World Here

Were you in the parks this weekend? Let us know in the comments!