When did Disney get rid of FastPass?

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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Disney FastPass+ was not operational at Disney World since the parks reopened in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was cited as due to the need to create proper social distancing.

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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.

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Walt Disney World's new skip the line system has debuted, and you'll have to pay to use it. There is no more free FastPass at Disney World.

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Underneath that you'll see LL Disney Genie+ Not Currently Offered. This means that all of the available Lightning Lanes have been booked. Now, it is possible that a few will become available as guests' plans change and they cancel Lightning Lanes, but getting one of those takes a lot of luck and pixie dust.

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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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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.

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However, CEO Bob Iger shared in the meeting that there simply isn't enough demand to justify bringing the passes back. Of course, this comes on the heels of many Disney Park fans looking forward to the day when Annual Passes at Walt Disney World Resort would go back on sale.

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Although many hoped FastPass would make a speedy return, guests instead waited more than a year for the newest iteration of FastPass to launch. Dubbed Genie+, the service officially went live on Oct. 19, 2021, at Walt Disney World. It's now available to guests at both Disney World and Disneyland.

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All guests can purchase up to two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day, which means you won't be able to skip the line on your favorite ride over and over again.

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Jun 23, 2023 in Disney Genie Walt Disney World will introduce significant changes to its Disney Genie+ service beginning June 27 2023. When purchasing Genie+, guests will have the option to select either a single park, or multi-park option. Prices will vary by park and date.

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The sell-out time was reported by Scott Gustin on Twitter. Read more about Walt Disney World Genie Plus in our tips & strategy guide. Previously Genie Plus sold out at Walt Disney World on February 19, 2023 for the first time. That sellout was followed by the service being sold-out on February 20, and March 15.

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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. What about Annual Passholders? Annual Passholders will need to purchase Genie+ on the day(s) of their visit.

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Disney Genie+ The closest thing to a FastPass+ replacement is Disney Genie+. Like FastPass+, Disney Genie+ gives guests the option to reserve a time to skip the line at select attractions. But, like MaxPass, there is a paid component to Disney Genie+.

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What is Lightning Lane? Lightning Lanes have replaced the FastPass lines at Disney theme parks. These work as expedited queues for rides, allowing guests to surpass the standard line in favor of a faster option. Lightning Lane access isn't free.

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