EricsBiscuit
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Doesn’t seem like the wait times are too bad but it’s not a crowded day so we will have to see how it goes.
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Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World
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I am wondering if doing HS first in the day and ending at Epcot would be best. Did anyone see when Test Track ran out of passes today?
Patcheslee
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Don't know if it ran out, it's currently down so won't show anything.
Everything else is still showing availability in 5 minutes except Remy at 8:40
LovePop
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Don't ask, just pay it.
LovePop
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Good to know. Whoever seen that coming?
runnsally
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themarchhare
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This is a bigger disaster than KiteTails.
disneygeek90
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I watched kite tails for the first time yesterday and it was oddly adorable. I wish it was 5-10 mins longer.
I expected nothing less than Rise having so many problems on opening day of Genie lol
themarchhare
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hsisthebest
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Ok, which of these scenarios below is correct- the first is from the FAQ of Genie+, the 2nd is from today’s update on Genie+ opening? Both are here on wdw magic.
I am staying offsite next summer and have been loathing the later access for offsite guests- it would be great if everyone starts at 7.
from wdwmagic:
16. When can I purchase Individual Attractions for Lightning Lane access?
Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests can purchase up to 2 individual attraction selections for Lighting Lane access at 7am on the day of visit. Non-resort hotel guests can make a purchase when the park opens.
Also from wdwmagic:
Before we get onto secondary selections, your first Disney Genie+ Lighting Lane selection can be made at 7am, regardless of whether you are staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotel or offsite.
I am staying offsite next summer and have been loathing the later access for offsite guests- it would be great if everyone starts at 7.
from wdwmagic:
16. When can I purchase Individual Attractions for Lightning Lane access?
Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests can purchase up to 2 individual attraction selections for Lighting Lane access at 7am on the day of visit. Non-resort hotel guests can make a purchase when the park opens.
Also from wdwmagic:
Before we get onto secondary selections, your first Disney Genie+ Lighting Lane selection can be made at 7am, regardless of whether you are staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotel or offsite.
pdude81
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They are two different statements for two different products
The above is for Individual Lightning Lane access (2 at each park).
This above is speaking for Genie+ ($15 per day for an array of attractions).
Patcheslee
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I wouldn't be surprised if people dispute CC charges for service not received.
Yes I know there's a no refund policy.
disneygeek90
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Surely they can’t refuse refund if the ride never reopens tonight. I hope.
Jeff4272
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They are both correct.
Jeff4272
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I’m sure they will give you any anytime return FP for any park. Or maybe 2?
UNCgolf
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They're really going to open a can of worms with this. No refunds if a ride goes down? That means they absolutely won't be issuing refunds if you skip preshows or the ride is barely at show quality (e.g. if American Adventure was a paid attraction in the shoddy state it's currently in).
I'd complain repeatedly just on principle if they told me I couldn't get a refund even though the ride went down and thus I was prevented from riding through no fault of my own. And I'm not the type of person who usually complains to staff about anything; I'm more likely to just pay an extra charge on a bill than argue about it (as long as it's not something outrageous).
I'd complain repeatedly just on principle if they told me I couldn't get a refund even though the ride went down and thus I was prevented from riding through no fault of my own. And I'm not the type of person who usually complains to staff about anything; I'm more likely to just pay an extra charge on a bill than argue about it (as long as it's not something outrageous).
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Jeff4272
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Not sure how I see this working long term.
my guess is Genie+ will be a flop as soon as people see how it works and figure out it’s major flaws. When it’s slow, there’s no need for it. When it’s busy, there won’t be enough rides you can get on to justify the cost. When you couple that with having to get up at 7am every day and cannot pick your return time, the cost is just not worth the effort.
IAS to me will be a short term success for the major high profile rides and during extremely busy times like thanksgiving and Christmas but as you can already tell, nobody will buy space Mountain, Everest, frozen, etc. during average park days.
my guess is Genie+ will be a flop as soon as people see how it works and figure out it’s major flaws. When it’s slow, there’s no need for it. When it’s busy, there won’t be enough rides you can get on to justify the cost. When you couple that with having to get up at 7am every day and cannot pick your return time, the cost is just not worth the effort.
IAS to me will be a short term success for the major high profile rides and during extremely busy times like thanksgiving and Christmas but as you can already tell, nobody will buy space Mountain, Everest, frozen, etc. during average park days.
hsisthebest
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#1 I can see that now, but for the life of me they need to not make everything sound/look/seem the same.
#2 I give the eff up on this thing, I'm only doing this trip because my daughter wanted it for her graduation present. Hopefully it will be our last trip for a long time.