The Disney Genie comes as a new alternative to plan your visit to parks. Because it's quite recent, many people still don't know how this system works. So, check out a complete guide on this topic and clear all your doubts.
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What is Disney Genie+?
It is the novelty that the company has prepared for its customers, a kind of free platform where it is possible to plan visits to amusement parks.
Also, this option is within My Disney Experience.
Therefore, the main objective of this system is to provide something more personalized to people.
A simple but very efficient alternative in your proposal
On the platform, the client puts all his interests in relation to the parks and receives some customized itineraries.
Another very cool point is that the system will inform questions such as waiting time and suggest options with shorter queues.
If you don't like the suggestions, it's ok just follow your normal planning.
Anyway, Genie will bring updates in real time to keep your users always informed.
Disney Genie+
a version of Disney Genie only with the difference that this is a paid alternative. Before, the company had what was called FastPass, a system with more or less the same proposal.
How does Disney Genie+ work?
The interesting thing is that Genie + and even the free option, bring a more complete platform. However, in the case of the former, it only applies to certain attractions in the parks.
In view of this, those who buy this service can book their trip to a toy. Even so, this program to avoid queues can only be done one at a time. So, the customer goes to an attraction and only then can select another one.
This happens during the entire time the visitor is in the park. Even with this unitary function, this is still a great option to avoid huge queues and be able to enjoy the place more.
How much and how to buy?
Genie is the free version, but Genie+ is a paid service. As such, it costs around R$ 619 per day and for each ticket.
Remember that even paying this amount, reservations can only be made one at a time.
Likewise, it is not possible to make a reservation for the same attraction in a single day.
So, if you really liked something, you have to wait 24 hours to visit it again through this system.
How to buy this service?
The purchase process is very simple and you have a few options.
In this way, you can purchase the service before the visit or on the same day of the tour.
In the first case, Genie is available as a complement to a ticket for the duration of the visit.
You can buy through the website or with duly authorized travel agents.
In the second case, on the day of your visit to Walt Disney World Resort, you can subscribe to the service.
It is worth remembering that when purchasing Genie+ the visitor is entitled to the Lightning Lane. In fact, this is an aspect that makes many people choose to pay for this benefit.
Purchase this service through the Disney app
There is still another alternative to buy Genie, the company's own app.
So, the first step is to download the app. Then just head to the main menu and click on the My Genie Day option.
A very simple step by step
Even at the very bottom of the page you can find a purple banner.
Thus, when clicking on it, the user is directed to another page that will show all the benefits of purchasing the Disney Genie.
Those who are in a group on the trip also don't need to worry.
That way, those who are in the app only need to select the companions so that they are all linked to the main My Disney Experience account.
Before making the purchase, the application shows all the details of the order so that you can check.
After that, just select the blue button to continue with the process.
At this stage it is necessary to enter your personal data and information regarding the payment method.
Finally, the system provides the order confirmation number to protect the user from any problems.
See the attractions included in Disney Genie
The Disney Genie works in several attractions and the division is made by each park. Thus, it is much easier to organize and better analyze how each client will do their reservation. So, check it out in a practical way below.
Animal Kingdom:
- Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King;
- It's Tough to Be a Bug!;
- Feathered Friends in Flight!;
- Kali River Rapids.
Hollywood Studios:
- Alien Swirling Saucers;
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration;
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along;
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular;
- Muppet*Vision 3D;
- Disney Jr. Dance Party.
Magic Kingdom:
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad;
- Splash Mountain;
- ?it?sa small world?;
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh;
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant;
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin;
- Haunted Mansion;
- Pirates of the Caribbean.
Epcot
- Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival;
- Living with the Land;
- Journey into Imagination with Figment.
Several options
As you can see, the user of the Disney Genie has access to a series of attractions that may have a reserved time. However, this list is even longer so diversity is not an issue here.
Features built into Disney Genie
It allows the visitor to book their time in the parks on one attraction at a time. However, the plus version of the platform offers two more very interesting additional features.
1- Disney PhotoPass Lenses
Here the customer has direct access to the ?Disney PhotoPass Lenses?, to be used in their ?Disney PhotoPass?.
Thus, it is possible to enjoy various magical effects through augmented reality technology.
2- Audio Stories
This feature offers a new way to experience the parks. Then, the visitor will be informed of several curiosities and information about the backstage.
That way, it is possible to hear all this during the tour.
Generally speaking, there are three great opportunities that people are entitled to when purchasing this service. There is no doubt that he can make the experience of enjoying the attractions even more incredible.
Differences between Disney Genie and Lightning Lane
Lightning Lane is a type of ticket that the visitor buys in order to spend even less time in lines.
So, this feature is available in two options. See how this works below.
1- Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Selection
A kind of bonus for those who subscribe to the Disney service.
So you schedule Lightning Lane once a day. There are more than 40 attractions within this package for the user to choose the one he wants.
2- Lightning Lane only selection
This option, unlike the first, is available for all Visitor, even for those who did not buy the Disney Genie.
However, it only focuses on specific attractions that are in greater demand.
Therefore, it is possible to purchase Lightning Lane individually. Furthermore, the customer has the right to select an arrival time for two daily attractions, always one at a time.
Disney Resort hotel and other locations
Guests here can make their purchases from 7 am on the day of the visit.
Thus, this option is only offered to those who are in certain hotels, see what they are:
- Disney Resort;
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotels;
- Dolphin and Shades of Green.
Lightning Lane Integrated Attractions
For visitors who decide to purchase just this service, many attractions are available. So, in the case of Magic Kingdom, it is possible to use Lightning Lane in Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Space Mountain.
In the case of Epcot, the attractions covered by this benefit are the Frozen Ever After and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. In addition, Hollywood Studios offers Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
Regarding the park Animal kingdom, Lightning Lane only works on the Avatar Flight of Passage attraction.
However, these options can change at any time. Therefore, it is essential to confirm before purchasing the service.
It is necessary to pay close attention
Many tourists may end up being disappointed if they don't. After all, maybe an attraction on this list will be removed in a week or a month. To avoid unforeseen events, it is always interesting to check the Disney website.
Disney Genie and its start date
This system was released by the company on October 19, 2021.
Thus, in this period both the free and paid versions of Genie were available to users. In addition, on that date Lightning Lane in the individual version also started to work.
The reservation system: how will it work?
In the case of reservations made in a group, it is only necessary to select the people when buying the Disney Genie.
In the case of purchasing via the app, the process is even simpler and takes less than 10 minutes.
So, after confirming the payment, you don't have to worry that all the members of the group will be entitled to the service.
Now, it is always interesting to have the purchase confirmation number at hand.
Not that there are many unforeseen events, but if there is any doubt regarding the park's professionals, just show the document.
In short, everything is very simple and practical, after all, the focus of this service is to optimize time.
How is Park Hopper?
who owns tickets Park Hopper type can also rest easy.
Genie+ and Lightning Lane in standalone format can be used without any problems.
However, it is only allowed to book inside the second park after 2 pm.
Normal lines won't go away with Disney Genie
One of the things the company makes clear is that no visitor is obliged to buy the service.
Thus, it will be possible to enjoy the parks in the same way. All attractions will continue with their traditional queuing system.
In fact, some exhibitions have ?virtual queues? as is the case with Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. So, you don't have to worry about buying the Disney Genie If you do not want.
The difference is that you can spend a lot of time waiting to see attractions.
However, even for those who are tourists but will be staying for many days, this may not even be a big problem.
Rider Switch: Will anything change?
For those who don't know yet, the Rider switch It's a kind of family-oriented program that walks with children.
Thus, it allows adults to take turns and also enjoy all the attractions of the parks.
Even with the new service offered by Disney, this option remains unchanged. So, anyone who wants to take the little ones to have fun can make use of this alternative.
Now, it is important to point out that those who use this program in conjunction with Genie enjoy the parks more.
After all, the service allows visitors to spend less time in queues. So this is an aspect that is very much worth considering.
Disney Genie and DAS: how is this service now?
DAS stands for Disability Access Service, so it is an option for people who have special needs and cannot wait in lines.
In this scenario, it is important to say that the Disney Genie will not interfere with this service.
What the company did was suggest two new alternatives for DAS users.
Even so, the purpose of this change is to further optimize the process so that everyone can enjoy the attractions.
See what these options are.
1- Register and book in advance
Those who use this service can register one month before visit the place.
So, for that, just make a video call with a company employee. In addition, in this process the user chooses up to two daily attractions.
2- Book attractions through the app
It is also possible to select what you want to visit in the park through the My Disney Experience app.
Thus, the user does not need to go to the location to see the available times.
Disney Genie in California?
One of the things that few people know is that the parks in California already had the paid FastPass. However, it now gives way to the Disney Genie.
What you need to know is that in this space, the service works in a somewhat different way.
The price is one of the things that changes, and in California Genie+ costs US$ 20 daily and per ticket.
An interesting detail is that people were always able to take pictures with the park's photographers.
With this service, the download of these images is already included in the package. That way, you don't have to pay anything else to get it.
Therefore, those who enjoy recording the moments will really enjoy this alternative.
So, is Disney Genie worth buying?
Before deciding whether or not you will join this service, it is necessary to carefully evaluate it as a whole.
Thus, it is easier to understand if he will be a good option or if it is not worth hiring him. So, to help you with that, here are some pros and cons below.
Benefits
There is no doubt that this is a very interesting alternative, especially for those who want to save time.
Therefore, tourists who are on a tight trip will enjoy this service a lot.
Even those who are not in this situation also benefit greatly from Genie.
After all, if you spend less time in lines, it is possible to see much more attractions in a day of visiting the park.
Disadvantages
One downside is the price, but that's just for some tourists. Thus, in the case of Brazilians, hiring the Disney Genie it's not cheap. However, for those who are willing to invest to enjoy more peacefully, this is not a problem.
Some important tips about this service
First of all, always take a look at the attractions that are working with Genie. Another essential point is to understand that buying this service does not guarantee you will visit a space.
There is an availability limit, so you need to pay close attention. That way, it's worth starting the day with what you want to visit in mind. Even so, it will be necessary to prioritize some attractions.
An interesting tip is also to use the normal queue. This allows you to save your reservation, after all, you cannot use the service all the time. In short, the most important thing is to plan your visits well and enjoy them to the fullest.
Everything you need to know about Disney Genie
That's the end of this complete guide on this novelty that the company has brought to its customers.
So, carefully evaluate all the points mentioned here and see how this service could benefit your visit to the parks.
Finally, put all the above tips into practice to be able to take advantage of the attractions further.
Whether in a group or alone, the Disney Genie It's a wonderful option that can make this moment more amazing and fun for a lot of people.
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