So, based on reading reports the past few days, it really does seem like buying Genie + is a waste of money whenever there is going to be high crowds.
It works reasonably well with low to moderate crowds - I experienced first-hand.
What can be done to fix this? Don't say get rid of it, they won't!
1. Raise the price so people won't buy it?
2. Allow more people in lightning lane and less in stand-by?
3. Cap how many people can buy Genie + a day?
4. Get rid of it and just offer pay-for access to every ride???
5. Do nothing and pretend everyone loves it?