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By now, you’ve probably heard all the rules and everything else you need to know about Genie+ — but have you truly become one with the service yet?
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It seems as though Genie+ is here to stay whether you like it or not, but if you ask us, it’s a great way to see and do everything on your Disney World bucket list if you know what we’re doing. And since we know what we’re doing — we’re sharing our genius with you!
Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend, and with that, we expect to see quite a few more people in Disney World.
Disney World might be busier this weekend
That’s usually the case with a three-day weekend, although we don’t think we’ll see the kind of crowds we saw during Spring Break. However, there’s already one sign that on May 28th, at least, will be a bit busier in the parks: the price for Genie+ has gone up to its highest than we’ve seen in over a month.
You might think you’ve got Disney “figured out.” You’re a Disney expert, right? You’ve been dozens of times and can walk the parks with a blindfold on. But, whether you’re a new visitor or repeat guest, there are some NEW PROBLEMS you need to be prepared for.
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No, it’s not the Park Pass system (though that will be changing in 2024). And it’s not Mobile Order struggles (though some of the system has changed recently in a way that can make things easier). Today we’re tackling 2 other things that could throw you off if you’re not totally ready for them.
Summer is about to kick off and we’re already looking ahead.
Spaceship Earth
There are a lot of big things happening this summer at Disney World. EPCOT will still be hosting its Flower and Garden Festival through July 5th and then on July 27th, it will kick off the International Food and Wine Festival. It was also just announced that there will be a new restaurant opening this summer at EPCOT. So as we look forward to summer, let’s talk about Genie+ and when is the best and worst time to buy it in June.
UPDATED January 6, 2025
So much goes into planning a Disney World vacation. You have to decide when you’ll go, how long you’ll stay, which resort to stay at, and where to eat!
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And it doesn’t stop there! Once you arrive at Disney World, you have to decide which attractions and rides to prioritize! And we’re here to help you through every step of that process.
We’ve learned a LOT about Genie+ since it first launched at Disney World in 2021.
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We’ve used it countless times and learned the ins and outs, the little secrets, and all the tips that you need to know in order to get your money’s worth out of the system. (Because if we’re going to pay for it, we certainly want to get the value!) So today, we’re sharing our recommendations for the FIRST Genie+ Lightning Lanes that you should book during a visit to EPCOT.
If you’re thinking about heading to Disney World soon, there’s a lot you’ve got to consider. Did you buy your tickets? Have you made park pass reservations? What about a hotel, and figuring out which of the many, many restaurants you’re going to dig into?
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And, what might be the most important of all — how are you going to tackle those rides?! You could be a staunch standby supporter and wait in lines the old-fashioned way, or you could pay more to skip the lines with Genie+. But, do you still even need Genie+ in Disney World?
Memorial Day is almost here!
Memorial Day Banners in Magic Kingdom
Disney World usually has some special celebrations for the holidays like unique meet and greets or holiday parades. You can also expect the parks to be quite busy on the holidays and with Memorial day approaching, those busy crowds might change how expensive it is to skip the lines.
Genie+ has been around for a while now in Disney World, and we’ve gotten to know the system pretty well.
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But, if you’re not in the parks every day like we are, it can still be pretty darn confusing. There are times you need to remember, rules you have to follow, and certain tricks you might not know. We’re breaking down one of the most confusing Genie+ rules so you can be prepared!
Which Magic Kingdom attractions have the most popular Lightning Lanes, how can you get more than one Lightning Lane at a time, and what ELSE can Genie + get you in the park besides line-skipping privileges?
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We’ve got the ULTIMATE Genie + game plan for you today to help you rock your day at the OG Disney World park.
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