Disney officially announced that MaxPass and free FastPass are being retired and replaced by the paid Genie+ app feature and Lightning Lane line at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
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Unfortunately, the Disney FastPass System was discontinued in the fall of 2021. Not to worry, there is a replacement that is easy to maneuver once you get the hang of it. Disney Genie is a complimentary service that uses your top interests to create your best Disney day.
With this change, as of June 27th, 2023, guests in Disney World will be able to buy Genie+ based on what (and how many) parks they want to visit. In other words, Genie+ pricing will actually be PARK SPECIFIC and your purchase will either be for a single park or multiple parks.
Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Lightning Lane as we know them are coming to an end. Walt Disney World Resort dropped several massive announcements on Monday afternoon as a part of its plan for 2024.
Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.
Disneyland raised prices on nearly all park tickets Wednesday, including its popular Magic Key annual passes. The cheapest one-day ticket remains at $104 per day, but the most expensive one-day “peak” ticket increased from $179 to $194 for a one-park pass.
You can read all about the new FastPass/MaxPass System, Genie+ here. UPDATED December 6, 2021: As of December 8, 2021, Disney's MaxPass and FastPass service have been replaced by Disney Genie and Disney Genie+. To learn more about this new offering, check out our in-depth article by clicking HERE.
Our answer is: YES, Disney Genie+ is worth it, but not for everyone. If you have room in your budget and you are a family who likes to do many attractions per day, then yes, you will probably find some value in the Disney Genie Plus service.
We heard at the beginning of June that beginning January 9, 2024, Disney will be allowing guests to plan what attractions they want to experience with the Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane selections before the day of their park visit.
Since Genie+ can only be purchased on the day of, guests should double-check the My Disney Experience app for the current price. (Up until Oct. 11, 2022, Genie+ at Disney World cost $15 per person, per day.)
Is Disney Lightning Lane Worth it Conclusion. As a general rule of thumb we do find the Disney World Lightning Lane to be worth it if you can find a way to save 60 minutes per attraction at a cost of under $11.00 per attraction.