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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!

Important Genie+ UPDATE Announced for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom

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TRON Lightcycle / Run is opening in Magic Kingdom SOON (in fact, it’s opening sooner than we thought!), and a new ride means CHANGES in other parts of the park.

TRON Lightcycle / Run by night.

The TRON coaster will make use of a virtual queue and will also have an Individual Lightning Lane option if you want to pay to skip the line. Previously, when a new ride has opened in a park, the existing ride that used an Individual Lightning Lane swapped to be part of the normal Disney Genie+. Now, Disney has released an update on what will happen in Magic Kingdom once TRON opens. [Read more…]

A Word of WARNING If You’ll Be Buying Genie+ in Disney World Soon

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Disney Genie+ can be incredibly complicated.

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Between changing rules, unique tricks when it comes to modification, and the 120-minute rule, it’s enough to get your head spinning. But there’s another Genie+ complication you’ll want to know about and be prepared for.

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How EXPENSIVE Is Genie+ Right Now in Disney World?

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Since Disney World introduced variable pricing for Genie+, it’s been difficult to predict just how much the service might cost from day to day.

Expedition Everest Lightning Lane

The more people in the park, the higher Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lines are priced. With many states around the US gearing up for spring break, chances are we’re only going to see Genie+ prices rise and maybe even sell out altogether. Let’s check out the latest Genie+ updates from Disney World this week.

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Genie+ Hits Highest Price AGAIN in Disney World

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Spring Break season has officially kicked off.

Cinderella Castle

That means we’re starting to see crowds in Disney World. That means guests visiting Disney World over this period will have a more difficult time making advance dining reservations, park pass reservations, and more. That also means that Genie+ is going to cost more due to demand.

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How to OUTSMART Genie+ in Disney World

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Is there a way to outsmart Genie+ to get the most Lightning Lanes, the best extra perks, and the lowest prices possible? You know it!

Lightning Lane sign for Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Genie is located on the My Disney Experience App and provides on-the-go planning tools and customized itineraries to help guests maximize their time in the parks. While the customized itineraries are a complimentary service, there are also two premium add-on services — Disney Genie + and Individual Lightning Lanes — that you can pay for to unlock Lightning Lane benefits (which will allow you to bypass the main queues of rides in exchange for much shorter queues).

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Disney Fans Are Super Confused About Park Hopping — Let’s Straighten It Out

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If you’re relatively new to planning a Disney World trip or you just haven’t been in a while, you might be seriously confused about park hopping because it’s changed so much.

Park hopping has changed…a LOT

After Disney World reopened, we didn’t even HAVE park hopping, and when it did come back, it was modified. On top of that, we also now have park pass reservations, as well as Disney Genie and Genie+ to deal with, and combined with all that, the ins and outs of park hopping may leave us all scratching our heads. But have no fear — we’re going to do our best to answer ALL your park hopping questions!

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Is Genie+ Still Worth It in Disney World?

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UPDATED July 24, 2024

Spring has officially sprung in Disney World, with the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival having just kicked off.

The Flower & Garden Festival is here

Everywhere you look in EPCOT you’ll find gorgeous floral topiaries and a ton of delicious FOOD! But, did this festival bring crowds and long wait times along with it? We’re taking a look at Genie+ data to find out!

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Best Genie+ Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes in Disney World

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For many, Magic Kingdom is the epicenter of Disney World. Plenty of the resort’s most recognizable attractions are located in this park!

Cinderella Castle

From family-friendly rides like Mad Tea Party to thrills like Space Mountain, Magic Kingdom has a little something for everyone. It’s also the most popular park at Disney World, and even the lesser-known attractions can rack up long wait times. If you’re trying to hit every one on your wish list you may want to take advantage of Disney’s Genie+ service and use Lightning Lanes!

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Why You Might Want To SKIP Buying Genie+ in Disney World

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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!

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Stop Scrolling! You Missed Some HUGE Disney News and We’ve Got It All Right Here

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Disney has some HUGE things coming up in the next few months and you need to be prepared!

Magic Kingdom

EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival is on its way (and FULL menus have arrived), the date has been revealed for an important Park Pass change, and we even got updates about a Big Hero 6-themed land coming to one Disney park. In other words, it’s been a busy week. But don’t worry — we’ve got all the information you need to know right here. So let’s dive into this week’s biggest news stories to get you caught up!

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