Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World

Eric Graham

Well-Known Member
He was referring to this website, WDWMagic. Not Disney’s website. But I don’t think he was refuting your experience though, was he?

If you don’t let Disney know of your frustrations, either by email or in a survey, how will they know how you feel? Did you ask for a refund if you only got one ride after paying for G+ for several days? I certainly hope so, but if you didn’t ask or speak to anyone then I guess you didn’t. I wouldn’t consider it a waste of time to do so.
A refund for what? For the amount of time I had to spend (actually an hour) pressing the reload button when the site wouldn't connect. Or, having to hear about it from my spouse who again was in tears the multiple days that it had happened. She was upset for a number of days, and is still upset about it.
 

Eric Graham

Well-Known Member
The system problems were Disney's fault not ours. It was an extremely busy time. Under The Sea was 80 minutes on one of the days.
 
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nickys

Premium Member
A refund for what? For the amount of time I had to spend (actually an hour) pressing the reload button when the site wouldn't connect. Or, having to hear about it from my spouse who again was in tears the multiple days that it had happened. She was upset for a number of days, and is still upset about it.
Sorry, I read your post as meaning you paid for G+ but only got one ride. Now I see you didn’t get that far.
 

Splash4eva

Well-Known Member
Actually, it's been 16 days since we did the survey and nothing. We've been to Disney a lot also. Oh well...
You need to email guest services/relations and you will get an automated reply immediately then someone should get back to you within 48-72 hours via email. Ive even had phone calls in the last depending on the issue and how much they want to dig into but they will get back. guest.services@disneyworld.com. This was the one i have used in the past.
 

Splash4eva

Well-Known Member
Thank you so much. I submitted an email to them.
You are welcome and just as reference i had an issue with genie August 2022 when i was there and went to a blue team cm they supplied an email address (not sure if its same one couldnt find it) and my refund was issued literally before i was back home in NY
 

MissingDisney

Well-Known Member
Wait I'm not clear on something...So, you are refuting what other articles say about Genie and my personal experiences at the ever frustration over the course of an hour over obtaining just one ride at the parks over the course of a number of days (not just one day). And, then further wasting my time to address that in a survey to the company And, then Disney not saying anything about it? After, one of their execs has recorded a personal video in all of the rooms in the hotel exemplifying Disney's commitment to their customers???
Not refuting anything at all! Was just wondering what the purpose was of often linking other fan-based website stories was. To discredit WDWMagic?
Variety is good. If you like another site better, that's ok!
You purchased a product, G+, it stunk, didn't perform as intended, etc. It's happened to more of us than we'd like to admit, most likely. But you seem to be taking it out on the wrong crowd. Disney seldom responds to surveys individually from what I understand, as it's a metrics collection. That's about it.
You didn't want to wait to resolve it right then, that's also ok. The opportunity cost wasn't worth it to you. Then follow up properly and see if a resolution to your liking can be reached.
But at least voice your dismay to the correct recipient. WDWMagic isn't it. They can't get you your money or time back.
I'm sorry your wife was so upset. It's frustrating when the best laid plans don't turn out the way we expect and even more so when it's for reasons beyond our control.
I asked a simple question. That was all. But to respond by sort of bashing the site or putting words into my....thumbs??? Texting, after all. LOL. It's a bit much. I do hope you get your money back and don't let it ruin your Disney trip memories. Life is too short.
Best!
 

Gearbm95

Member
A refund for what? For the amount of time I had to spend (actually an hour) pressing the reload button when the site wouldn't connect. Or, having to hear about it from my spouse who again was in tears the multiple days that it had happened. She was upset for a number of days, and is still upset about it.

Is she ok now?
 

RoadiJeff

Well-Known Member
She's alright, but she works in healthcare and she has pretty much no coverage. Her boss would rather not hire as many employees and retain more of her bonus. She really needed a good break. Oh well...
Hopefully, Disney will reimburse you for your frustrations with Genie+ and that it will not sour you from coming back someday. I mentioned the MNSSHP in a previous reply to you because we had a blast that evening and Genie+ is not available during the party, thus no frustration with trying to use it. Disney has a Christmas party coming up soon if you want to try for a better result.

Speaking of that, my wife and I attended Disney's MVMCP back in 2019. Back then, they oversold tickets and it was very crowded. That, plus off and on rain all evening didn't leave us with much of a magical Disney experience. I complained about it on some of the forums and apparently some Disney customer service person saw it. She had me contact them and they gave each of us a free one day ticket to any of the parks for future use within the next 12 months. :)
 

Stevie Amsterdam

Well-Known Member
If you purchase an Individual Lightning Lane, that guarantees you a ride. If the ride is closed or has operational difficulties, you are entitled to a refund. This happened to me in late august with Guardians. By the time it was operational again, I had to leave for a dinner reservation. Explained what happened to guest services politely, and had the refund in less that 48 hours pending on my card.
I see. I thought we were just talking about G+ and not ILL.
 

Eric Graham

Well-Known Member
Hopefully, Disney will reimburse you for your frustrations with Genie+ and that it will not sour you from coming back someday. I mentioned the MNSSHP in a previous reply to you because we had a blast that evening and Genie+ is not available during the party, thus no frustration with trying to use it. Disney has a Christmas party coming up soon if you want to try for a better result.

Speaking of that, my wife and I attended Disney's MVMCP back in 2019. Back then, they oversold tickets and it was very crowded. That, plus off and on rain all evening didn't leave us with much of a magical Disney experience. I complained about it on some of the forums and apparently some Disney customer service person saw it. She had me contact them and they gave each of us a free one day ticket to any of the parks for future use within the next 12 months. :)
Thank you so much! We've gone in the past and really have enjoyed it. We didn't go this time, though. Was really fun to dance with Winnie the Pooh and Friends. And it was really fun that Judy Hopps was there when I went from Zootopia.
 

LAKid53

Official Member of the Girly Girl Fan Club
Premium Member
I don’t know if they respond to surveys or not. Maybe they do if you give your email address. I got fed up trying to fill my survey in when they wanted everything to add up to the last dollar so just quit out of it.

They don't, at least in my experience.

I would have gone to Guest Services and complained.
 

Eric Graham

Well-Known Member
This was the response from Guest Services...

Thank you for your e-mail to the Walt Disney World® Resort.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us and are sorry for the disappointments you mentioned in your e-mail regarding your experience with the Genie+ system. It is our goal to create magical memories and exceed the expectations of our Guests during each and every interaction that you have with us. Please be assured that we have shared your comments with our leadership team, along with the appropriate management, as feedback such as yours is taken very seriously.

Once again, thank you for contacting us. We sincerely hope that we will have an opportunity to entertain you soon.
 

GhostHost1000

Premium Member
This was the response from Guest Services...

Thank you for your e-mail to the Walt Disney World® Resort.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us and are sorry for the disappointments you mentioned in your e-mail regarding your experience with the Genie+ system. It is our goal to create magical memories and exceed the expectations of our Guests during each and every interaction that you have with us. Please be assured that we have shared your comments with our leadership team, along with the appropriate management, as feedback such as yours is taken very seriously.

Once again, thank you for contacting us. We sincerely hope that we will have an opportunity to entertain you soon.
Copy/paste response
 

allgiggles

Well-Known Member
That stinks. A good example of why it is so important to address issues in real time. While inconvenient, it's worth it, especially if money is involved.
Exactly. If you take the time to address it while you're there, GS can do something to make your day memorable and make things right for you (refunding money, issuing LLs, etc.). When you wait until you get home, nothing they can do will really fix things. Even if they issue a refund or give you some sort of credit for a future trip, that original day/time is lost and you're left with less than magical memories for that day.
 

Eric Graham

Well-Known Member
We had traveled through 4 wrecks going down there and it had taken us 9 hours to drive. Maybe, we should have instead just gotten all of our money back tickets, hotel rooms, whatever and just left on day 1...
 

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