CaptainAmerica
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This is ostensibly "better" than FP+ though. When EVERYONE had FP+, it wasn't an advantage. Now it is.
It's like swimming in a public pool with 200 people, or paying $15 to swim in a private pool with 20 people.
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Disney Genie and Genie+ at Walt Disney World
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It's like swimming in a public pool with 200 people, or paying $15 to swim in a private pool with 20 people.
trainplane3
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Over on various social media, people still haven't picked up that the major E-tickets are going to be extra on top of the original fee. That is unless I misunderstood this.
Splashin' Ryan
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"Disney Genie is like the max pass program at Disneyland which has been a guest favorite" Has it, Gary? Has it really been a guest favorite?
i dont know how you all plan your stays and visits to the park, but if your spending 7 days at them, I would think you dont really need to buy Genie+ because youll be there long enough to prob experience everything regardless.
danv3
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More Disney, more family, more timeless, more relevant.
TimeTrip
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Well we know that BTMR is Tier 2. And that SDMT is Tier 1. Since the Tier 1 pass will only work for up to 2 rides, what other are they putting as Tier 1 at MK? Splash Mountain wouldn't make sense since its weather and time of day sensitive. Space Mountain wouldn't either, because that feels like the same class as BTMR.
Let the speculation begin!
lukemorenus
New Member
Can you buy the $15 Genie+ for individual park days, or do you have to pay for the full length of stay?
Interview about Genie with Josh -
d23.com
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro Details What Guests Can Expect from Disney Genie - D23
Today, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced a new tool to make planning, easier, more flexible, and more fun at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts: Disney Genie.
d23.com
Initially, I would've guessed they treat it like park hoppers and it's for the length of ticket. More money and less complicated on the backend. But if APs need to be able to add it or not on a per visit basis, then I would think everyone could?
mightynine
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Friendly reminder that the $15 Genie+ service says attractions and experiences, so you'd be paying for things that won't be worth the cost. Not a knock on quality, but do you really need a Lightning Your Wallet Pass for stage shows?
And again, it's not unlimited, you'll be selecting a time just like everyone else. You're not just walking on a ride over and over.
And again, it's not unlimited, you'll be selecting a time just like everyone else. You're not just walking on a ride over and over.
Splashin' Ryan
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But its only an advantage to those with the $. It was one of few guest perks left at WDW.
Missing20K
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But Disney says it will make things more flexible…Even though I am an early riser, the thought of setting an alarm for 6:50 every morning at Disney to get my first FP, does not make me happy. It was bad enough dealing with FP anxiety 60 days out but at least you could do your whole trip all at once. Dealing with booking a FP every day for a week+, at the same time as everyone else...
How? It's basically MaxPass, but a number of the headliners aren't available and you'll have to pay extra. You can only get 2 instant per day, where as VIP Tours gets unlimited immediate entry. That said, making guests paying $750/hour to wait in the "Lightning Lane" is a tall ask but they did it pre-COVID when FP+ existed.
NoOtherOptions
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What the heck constitutes fall, Oct 1? Will they soft launch next month? hrm.
Notes from Neverland
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Notable Rise of the Resistance point from the D23 interview with Josh:
Think about Rise of the Resistance. It’s a highly demanded attraction. Guests show up in the morning and they try to get into the virtual queue. We get as many people on there as we can, but inevitably someone is disappointed. Now there’s another option on top of the virtual queue so if Rise of the Resistance is the reason you’re at Disneyland or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there will be an option for you to purchase Rise of the Resistance. So again: flexibility, optionality, better guest experience overall.
Think about Rise of the Resistance. It’s a highly demanded attraction. Guests show up in the morning and they try to get into the virtual queue. We get as many people on there as we can, but inevitably someone is disappointed. Now there’s another option on top of the virtual queue so if Rise of the Resistance is the reason you’re at Disneyland or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there will be an option for you to purchase Rise of the Resistance. So again: flexibility, optionality, better guest experience overall.
lukemorenus
New Member
oops - I just asked a similar question before I saw this - sorry!