What replaced the FastPass at Disneyland?

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 UPDATED December 6, 2021: As of December 8, 2021, Disney's MaxPass and FastPass service have been replaced by Disney Genie and Disney Genie+.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.



The traditional paper FastPass and the digital FastPass+ systems have been permanently replaced by the Lightning Lane system, managed through the Disney Genie service. Currently, guests use the Disneyland app to purchase the Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+), which allows them to select "return times" for various popular attractions throughout the day. For the most high-demand rides, such as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, guests must purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass (Individual Lightning Lane) separately. This shift from a free system to a paid, tiered model allows for more precise crowd management but requires guests to budget for the extra cost and use their smartphones extensively to navigate the park and secure shorter wait times.

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In the past, Disney offered a free FastPass option to skip the line at select rides by making an advance reservation with your park ticket. However, that option has been retired and replaced with paid Lightning Lane and Genie+ add-ons that work through a phone app.

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No. There is no more FastPass, and none of its replacements are free. There's no longer a free skip-the-line system at Disney World. Your only options are Genie+ (starting at $15+tax per person per day) and the individual Lightning Lanes.

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Genie+ Changes Coming in 2024 Earlier in 2023, Disney said, “We have heard from guests that they would like ways to plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane selections before the day of their park visit, and we want you to know we are working on ways guests may do this for visits in 2024.”

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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.

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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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Walt Disney World Annual Pass Types And Prices. Passes will resume sales on April 20, 2023, and will be available for a limited time. There are four levels of annual passes that offer four levels of access and perks. And each level comes with its own price tag.

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If you visited Walt Disney World prior to 2020, you are probably quite familiar with FastPass. The service allowed guests to book up to three selections per park per day for free. This service was officially retired by 2021 when Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ were introduced.

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Can Genie+ sell out? Yes. It can. Although it isn't common, we've seen it happen a few times during busier times of the year (like over the holidays and Spring Break).

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Typically, Genie Plus prices is around $20 per person, per day on average ,but if you're visiting during peak times or multiple parks, it'll be higher.

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Back in 2023, Disney announced during Star Wars Celebration that there would be more stories and characters and all new adventures coming to Star Tours in 2024. And now we know at least one of those new stories and characters will be Ahsoka, as seen in the new Disney+ series bearing the same name.

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Guests are officially no longer using any ticket that included Genie+ ticket add-on ahead of time. Disney previously was selling the add-on, but this stopped earlier last year and all tickets that could be purchased for 2023 at Walt Disney World Resort no longer allowed the add-on to be purchased ahead of time.

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Lightning Lanes exist for attractions that are access via Disney Genie Plus and via a la carte access purchases (more on this below). The new Disney Genie+ starts at $15.98 per day per person after tax at Walt Disney World and can go as high as $30 per person, per day.

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Walt Disney World Announces Return of New Annual Pass Sales. The Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass, Disney Pirate Pass and Disney Pixie Pass will resume new sales and can be purchased online no earlier than 6am Eastern Time beginning April 20, 2023. Disney fans, we heard you loud and clear!

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The cost of a Disneyland ticket depends on which ticket type you're purchasing: whether it's a single park vs. Park Hopper ticket or a 1-Day vs. Multi-Day ticket. The cost of a 1-Day ticket will vary depending on what tier it is, and prices will range between $104 and $179 for adults and $98 and $169 for children.

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