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A Popular Disney World Ride Has SOLD OUT of its Lightning Lane Passes Yet Again

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Disney Genie launched in Disney World yesterday, and we tested out all of the new features.

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There is the free Genie, which helps you plan your day in the parks, and there is also Genie+, which costs $15 per day, per person and has replaced the FastPass+ system in Disney World. There are also individual rides that you can pay to skip the line of using the Lightning Lane (old FastPass+ lane). These include 2 high-demand rides in each park and they vary in price, which can also change based on demand. These rides can also sell out of their Lightning Lane passes for the day, which has already happened to one ride in Disney World today!

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How Many Rides Can We Do in a Day With Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride in Disney World?

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Disney Genie+ JUST debuted in Disney World, and we have so many tips to share with you!

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With Genie+, the free Disney Genie system, and Individual Attraction Selection, there’s a lot to learn these days and that can be a hefty task. Is it worth it to navigate the complicated waters of the new tech? Well, today we challenged ourselves to see how many rides we could do in one day using Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection (pay-per-ride) to find the answer to that question!

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A Look at Wait Times With Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride in Disney World

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The Disney Genie service is now live in Disney World, and we’ve been checking out ALL of its features.

Rise of the Resistance

While the Disney Genie planning service is free, guests do have the option to purchase Genie+ and/or Individual Attraction Selections. These paid services grant guests the ability to select return times to access the Lightning Lanes (or what used to be FastPass+ lanes) of different rides. But, just how long did we actually wait for rides using these new paid FastPass+ replacement services?

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What’s the New 120 Minute Rule in Disney World and Why Should You Care?

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Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection (or pay-per-ride) have arrived in Disney World!

Lightning Lanes have replaced FastPass lanes!

We’ve been sharing all kinds of updates about the service in terms of how to buy Genie+, how to buy Individual Attraction Selections, and more. With Genie+, you’ll pay that set $15 per ticket, per day to select return times for Lightning Lanes at many attractions across the parks. But, when using Genie+, there’s an important rule you’ll want to be aware of.

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Do You Need to Stay at a Disney World Hotel for the BEST Pay-Per-Ride Choices?

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Today has already been pretty overwhelming as we welcome the arrival of the new Disney Genie system in Disney World!

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There’s the free Genie tip board in the My Disney Experience app, with suggestions for helping you plan out your day. If you want to really maximize your schedule, you can purchase the Disney Genie+ add-on to skip the standby lines for attractions and use the new Lightning Lanes. But if you want to use Lightning Lanes on some of Disney World’s most popular rides, you’ll need to purchase access individually — and Disney Resort guests get an advantage!

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STEP-BY-STEP Guide: How to Purchase Genie+ for Disney World

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UPDATED July 24, 2024

Disney Genie launched in Disney World back in October of 2021, and it has definitely brought some big changes to the parks!

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The service, which is offered through the My Disney Experience app, helps guests plan their days at Disney World in a way that hasn’t been possible through the app before. It also offers a paid service that has replaced the former free FastPass+ system — Disney Genie+. We’re here to tell you exactly how to purchase Genie+ from your phone in the easiest way possible!

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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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5 Ways Disney Genie+ Will Surprise You

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On October 19th, Disney World is introducing a new planning system called Disney Genie, along with the paid replacement for FastPass+, Disney Genie+.

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Disney Genie+ will cost guests $15 per ticket, per day in Disney World ($20 per ticket, per day in Disneyland Resort when it arrives later on) and will allow guests to skip the long waits for select attractions by using the Lightning Lanes. But, if you’re used to using Disney’s FastPass+ system, there are some differences with Genie+ that may surprise you!

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What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: NEW Ears and Another Lightning Lane Sign!

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Have you been to Disney World’s WILDEST park recently?

Tree of Life

We have made a few stops over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the past few days and you KNOW we spotted some new and exciting updates. Now, we’re bringing you a check-in on the latest in construction and merchandise in this park!

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FULL LIST: All the Rides You Can Pay EXTRA For in Disney World

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Disney Genie launched in Disney World back in October of 2021, and there have been some major changes since then! This new program run through My Disney Experience includes multiple paid service options for guests who would prefer to pay to essentially skip the lines of their favorite rides.

Cinderella Castle

Disney Genie+ cost starts at $15 per ticket, per day in Disney World and it gives guests the ability to make reservations to use the Lightning Lanes (what used to be called the FastPass+ lane) for over 50 different attractions. Not all rides are included in the Disney Genie+ service, though — some high-demand rides are a part of a separate paid option called Individual Attraction Selection. And, we have a full list of all the rides included in this option!

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