What is the difference between FastPass and Genie+?

The most critical difference between Genie+ and FastPass+ is that while FastPass+ was free, Genie+ is not. As we discussed above, the free Genie itinerary-creating service is free, but that won't help you skip the lines.



The primary difference between the legacy FastPass system and the newer Genie+ (now officially transitioned into the Lightning Lane Multi Pass in 2024–2026) is the cost and the booking mechanics. FastPass was a free service included with every park ticket that allowed guests to obtain physical or digital return times for specific rides. In contrast, the newer system is a paid service, with pricing that fluctuates daily based on demand. Furthermore, FastPass allowed for "repeat" bookings on the same ride if availability permitted, whereas the current system generally limits guests to one Lightning Lane entry per attraction, per day. Additionally, the current system is entirely integrated into the "My Disney Experience" or Disneyland apps, requiring a smartphone for all selections. While both systems aim to reduce time spent in standby lines, the modern iteration is a "premium" product that requires strategic planning and a financial investment that was never a part of the original, more egalitarian FastPass experience.

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Disney Genie+ is the new FastPass+, whether we like it or not. At its core, Disney Genie+ provides the same service as FastPass+, it gives guests the opportunity to skip the lines, and maximize their time in the parks. However, this new service now comes at a cost.

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Understanding Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane can be a bit confusing. If this is the case for you, remember that Genie+ is something you buy that'll give you access to Lightning Lane. Lightning Lane is an expedited queue service available for most rides within Disney theme parks.

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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.

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In fact, usually the most popular rides are excluded for Genie+ guests. For example, Lightning Lanes aren't available through Genie+ for Disney World's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle/Run, Avatar Flight of Passage, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

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Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World Disney Genie+ costs $15 to $29 per person, per day at Walt Disney World and guests have access to over 40 rides to choose from. If you have a Park Hopper ticket, you will still be able to select rides and access Lightning Lanes across parks.

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Yes, the Disney Lightning Lane, which serves as the 'skip-the-line' queue, is incorporated into the cost of the standard Disney Genie+ rides. By opting for the Disney Genie Plus upgrade, guests can select from over 40 attractions. They can then schedule arrival times to access these rides via the Lightning Lane.

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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.

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Florida Disney World FastPass Cost 2023 – Now Genie Plus We have seen the cost of this new version of Disney FastPass vary from $15-$29 per person per day. Typically the price is closer to the $15 amount rather than the $29 amount which really only has been seen on big holidays.

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You can only use Genie+ on each attraction one time per day. So, if you book an early morning pass for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, use it, and then want to ride Thunder Mountain again later in the day…you'll need to wait in the standby line. So keep that in mind during your trip!

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You can purchase individual selections for up to 2 different attractions per day upon entering a theme park. Note: Lightning Lane entry for these attractions will only be available to purchase individually and are not included with Disney Genie+ service.

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The Genie 120-minute rule says that you can make a new reservation at most 2 hours from when you made the last one, and this countdown timer doesn't change if you modify the reservation.

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Usually, you'll make your first Genie+ booking before your individual Lightning Lane purchase if you're a Disney resort guest (this tip is always subject to change, and is covered in specific detail in each park-specific post, but usually as long as you're booking by 7:05AM you'll have a wide range of individual ...

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All guests, regardless of where they stay, are limited to a maximum of two pay-per-ride attractions per day and can only book a particular ride once per day.

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What's the 120 minute rule? The way Genie+ ride reservations work is that you can book one at a time, and can either make another selection after two hours (120 minutes) or once you tap into your previous Genie+ selection (both tapstiles at attractions that have two)—whichever comes first.

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Delving into the details, the price tag for the Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane access at Disney World falls between $15 and $27 per person per day. However, if you're eyeing premium individual Lightning Lane selections, be prepared to spend anywhere from $9 to $27 per person for each attraction.

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Individual Lightning Lanes are not a part of Genie+.
  • Magic Kingdom — Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON.
  • Hollywood Studios — Rise of the Resistance.
  • Animal Kingdom — Avatar Flight of Passage.
  • Epcot — Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind.


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Genie+ is a paid add-on to the free Genie service that gives guests front-of-the-line access to high-traffic attractions and shows, like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade. The price for Genie+ varies between parks, days and how busy the parks are on your reservation date.

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