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Are you planning a trip to Disney World or Disneyland and have questions about how Disney Genie works?

We have the answers to all of your questions about Genie, Genie Plus and Lightning Lanes HERE!

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What We’re DREADING about Disney World This Summer

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Lately, it seems like every time we turn around, there’s a new price increase or exorbitant price tag attached to a Disney experience (looking at you, Galactic Starcruiser!). Just when we got used to paying extra for airport transportation, Disney made FastPasses an additional fee. Then, just when we got used to paying extra to skip the lines, Disney introduced surge pricing on its Genie+ service. It’s not cheap to visit Disney World, that’s for sure!

The Magic Kingdom can get SUPER busy around the holidays!

With all the recent price increases, we’re left wondering, if Genie+ hit $35 and sold out this spring, how high will the price go this summer?  

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Genie+ Is the CHEAPEST We’ve Seen in Disney World This Month!

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The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, and a LOT has happened in the past 100 years. Even within the past five years, Disney World alone has changed in dozens of ways. If you traveled back in time to the year 2018, imagine how shocked people would be to hear that FastPasses (or “Lightning Lanes” as they’re called these days) now cost extra!

There’s always something new happening in Disney World!

Speaking of Lightning Lanes, let’s talk about the cost. Recently, the price of Disney Genie+ reached $35, but now that spring break is over, has the price decreased? Let’s take a look!

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8 NEW Things We Learned in Disney World in February

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Surely in 28 short days, nothing wild, major, or important happened in Disney World, right? HA — of course not! As usual, Disney managed to cram a whole lotta news into one short month, and there’s a lot to discuss.

What’s new and exciting?

If you haven’t been keeping up lately, you might be surprised to learn that more character meet and greets are returning to the parks, a new cavalcade debuted this month, and the health and safety guidelines CHANGED once again! And that’s just in Disney World. Over in Disneyland, we got some exciting news on the entertainment front that has us seriously considering a trip to California; who’s in? As you can see, there’s a lot to catch up on, so let’s discuss seven new things we found out in February!

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Disney World Just CHANGED Its Genie+ Rules for 1-Day Tickets

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Unless you’re some kind of super-human with LOTS of energy, determination, and luck, it can be tough to ride EVERY attraction in Disney World in one trip (particularly a short one) — even with a little help from Disney Genie+! Even if you don’t end up tackling all the rides in Disney, you can definitely knock out a good amount of attractions if you’re strategic about your days (though depending on the crowd levels it could be challenging!).

Trying to ride everything in Disney World is a tricky mission!

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, this is an important Genie+ rule you need to know about because it could seriously impact your day!

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6 NEWS BOMBS From Disney World in October!

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Happy November, friends! As we get closer to the end of 2021, we thought we should look back and reflect on everything that happened in Disney World in October!

It’s the holiday season!

Last month was a BUSY time for Disney World: we kicked off the 50th Anniversary celebration, started using Disney Genie, and learned SO much about how to be successful in Disney World going forward! Now, let’s take a look at the biggest things we found out in Disney World in October.

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Pay-Per-Ride Selections Have SOLD OUT for a Popular Ride in Disney World Today

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As the Genie once said (or sang), “You got some power in your corner now”: Disney Genie+ has arrived in Disney World. Between Disney’s two new paid services, Individual Attraction Selection (IAS or pay-per-ride) and Genie+, guests can now skip the lines at many of their favorite attractions and let Disney’s Genie service plan their day.

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After a long period of speculation and waiting, we were finally able to test out Disney’s new paid FastPass+ replacement systems today! One important thing to note is that there is a limited number of Individual Attraction Selections available per day and they can sell out. So the question is: how quickly did the first Individual Attraction Selection option sell out today?

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Step-By-Step Guide: How to Book and BUY Pay-Per-Ride Attractions in Disney World

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Disney Genie+ which is Disney’s FastPass replacement, is here. If you miss skipping the lines at all your favorite attractions, you can now do so with the help of Disney Genie+. But wait, there’s more! While guests will be able to purchase Genie+ and ride most rides with a shorter line, not all attractions are available through Genie+. That’s where the new Individual Attraction Selection (IAS) system comes into play.

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The Individual Attraction Selection system uses surge pricing and allows guests to pay-per-ride. Keep in mind that you don’t have to pay to ride the IAS attractions; there will still be a virtual or standby queue. Now that you’ve got the idea, you might be wondering how to purchase an Individual Attraction Selection. Let’s break it down. 🕺

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ALL the Lightning Lanes We’ve Spotted in Disney World So Far!

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Disney’s Fastpass+ service is no longer in place, but there’s a NEW Fastpass+ replacement coming soon to Disney World called Disney Genie+. If you miss strolling through the Fastpass line to board your favorite attraction, you might be interested in paying for Disney Genie+, which will give guests access to over 40 attractions in Disney World.

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As we wait for Disney Genie to take over, we’ve been keeping our eyes out for new Lightning Lane signage around the parks. We put together a handy little list of ALL the Disney attractions that will use Lightning Lanes (AKA the old Fastpass lane).

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Breaking Down the Most CONFUSING Parts of Disney Genie!

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Disney Genie is confusing. There, we said it! But that’s why we’re here! We’re unraveling the mysteries of Disney Genie for you and answering every question you have!

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After the flurry of information that came out about Disney’s new service, we had a TON of questions! So we’re breaking down some of the most confusing elements in a way that’s easy to understand!

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