Someone never threw up in the bushes near DiVine after getting heat stroke from running back and forth between Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest four times in a morning to retrieve and then redeem paper tickets.
This occurred to me after I posted my original question, and I think it’s the best explanation for why they’ve made this change (and another indication of how flawed the system is—they shouldn’t be facing such levels of dissatisfaction to begin with).
Right...because the system is so stable and NEVER has issues.
That’s subjective. I much preferred FP+ to paper FastPasses.
This is encouraging. I hope the future changes they make are more far-reaching.
Here is the DPB post -
"Starting June 8, Disney Genie+ will only be offered for purchase through the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit – we will no longer offer the option to purchase this service pre-arrival as a ticket add-on for dates remaining in 2022 and in 2023.
This means that, moving forward, whether you have an Annual Pass, multi- or single-day ticket, you may only purchase Disney Genie+ service on the day of your visit via the app, one day at a time, subject to availability. We’re focused on delivering the best possible guest experience, and this adjustment will help manage the incredibly strong demand our guests have shown for Disney Genie+.
We expect that, on average, guests who purchase Disney Genie+ service will continue to enter 2-3 attractions or experiences each day using the Lightning Lane entrance when the first selection is made early in the day.
If you already purchased a ticket that includes Disney Genie+ service for dates later in 2022, don’t worry – you’ll be able to use the service during your visit. Please also note this update is also only happening at Walt Disney World Resort and will not affect guests at Disneyland Resort, as the services vary at each destination."
Disney World 2023 Tickets & Resort Bookings Open June 8
On June 8, you’ll be able to begin making your travel plans for next year as Walt Disney World Resort will open bookings for theme park tickets, Disney Resort hotel stays and packages for visits in 2023.disneyparks.disney.go.com
Adding 'subject to availability' likens it to the Disney Vault. Surely they are preparing price hikes already.
It's better for some people and worse for others. For example, I find it much easier to do all the things I want to do with this system. It's better for my family, and I'm someone who exclusively stays on property. But I also recognize that it's worse for others, and many of them like me that could lock in certain things at 60+4. So I don't think you can credibly claim any of the editions of FP/G/+ are universally better than another. There's are tradeoffs everywhere.
No, they will simply be disabling the purchase option when a threshold is met. You have to remember, they want absolutely zero impacts to their VIP tour business.
I agree. OG Fastpass encouraged a system of running through the parks to get to the machines. A system like that put people with mobility issues at. a disadvantage as well as causes general annoyance with other guest and the runners push through the crowds.
Could you explain how it’s better for you and your family? I’m not challenging you, just trying to understand what the new system offers that FP+ didn’t.
What do you mean “if”?
