Disney Genie announcement

[scrappinginontario]

I'm interested to see if this is an opt in by day option. We normally purchase 7 or 8 day tickets. I might add this for a couple of days but wouldn't need it for every day. Hoping it isn't like park hopper where you're either in or out.

 

[Frozen2014]

per person per day? I am good

That adds up quick.....4 people = $60/day
4 days = $360 extra USD, which is $455 CAD for us.

But pretty sure we will still purchase it

Guessing main headliners will be the additional cost (e.g. flight of passage?)

 

[marybaby08]

What's the perks? I've only experienced the free express on the higher tiered passes. One big gripe about Universal Express is you can't even get on Velocicoaster or Hagrid's. The two most popular rides. I'm sure in due time, they will finally add those, but still, if you're visiting and paying $99 - $230+ per person to get on all the rides and can't even get on the most popular ones, what other perks offset that?

I wish this would be like the universal, I stay 1 night for a family of 4 and get 2 days of Express passes. Never wait more than 15 minutes, can go to the same ride over and over and over if I want to.

 

[Airb330]

I'm interested to see if this is an opt in by day option. We normally purchase 7 or 8 day tickets. I might add this for a couple of days but wouldn't need it for every day. Hoping it isn't like park hopper where you're either in or out.

I believe the video said you can opt in by day (at least for AP).

 

[srauseo]

As someone who has failed to get FOP FPs on multiple attempts at 60+10 days, I do kinda like that all attraction reservations are now made on the same day by all guests. If you were planning a trip with short lead time all the good FPs would likely be gone.

I still prefer UO's express pass system generally speaking. It's easier and doesn't require you to be on your phone all day making reservation after reservation. But it does cost a lot more.

I'd like to see more benefits for on-site guests in addition to the earlier window to book your LL attraction(s).

 

[elleherself]

If I don't like certain parts of the discussion, that's part of a discussion. It's a message board. I'm doing just fine, thanks.

It's pretty spammy to just keep repeating your same post over and over again replying to different comments.

 

[Ensusieasm]

I'm interested to see if this is an opt in by day option. We normally purchase 7 or 8 day tickets. I might add this for a couple of days but wouldn't need it for every day. Hoping it isn't like park hopper where you're either in or out.

that’s my question too

 

[DLRExpert]

I have hard time believing that a free touring plan option, would really be for the guest experience and not a GENIE+ and Lightning Lane upsell opportunity for Disney.
Why would Disney show or tell someone how to get on a Top Attraction with a low wait Stand By line when they are trying to sell Genie+ and LL.

They should just have stuck with Genie+ (aka new MaxPass) and skip the idea of LL. But Disney could not help their greedy selves.

 

[PFopma]

Things that rub me the wrong way:
- It's paid fastpass. That blows. SO so so so disappointing.
- 7am for on-site guests???? We aren't "morning-people." You're saying I have to get up at 7am every day or get the pittance that's left when we hit the parks after lunch??? I don't consider this a benefit. At least with the previous iteration of Fastpass, we could reserve our afternoon fastpasses before our trip. And I never had to get up early on vacation. Ugh.
- The ambiguity of how much the "special rides" will be. Good grief. SMH

Yeah - a lot of this rubs me the wrong way too. But something I didn't think about. Will Genie+ just assign you the next available time or will you be able to choose a time like you could with old FP?

 

[BalooFan]

I just received an email from Disney Destinations telling me about Genie. I have WDW trips scheduled beginning 10/17 and 11/7, so I'm guessing it will be available before one (or both) of those dates

I received this email also. My trip begins 10/7. I was concerned that this meant Genie will be up and running by then. However, I also received this email at a different email address my upcoming trip isn’t associated with. So, I’m hoping that this was just a generic email to people who have booked WDW vacations in the past. Did anyone who doesn’t have a trip reserved receive this email?

 

[JakeAZ]

Will Genie+ just assign you the next available time or will you be able to choose a time like you could with old FP?

Depends. Have you given Genie access to your mobile wallet?

 

[insureman]

Nope. This is the straw.

 

[Jennasis]

Is this ANOTHER app I will have to download or is it integrated into MDE already?

Also, did Disney just completely ruin Touring Plans???

 

[joelkfla]

Right. Part of my frustration is that 15 dollars is clearly a floor. I'm willing to bet we're at 24.99/29.99 within 3 years of launch.

I'm confident it will go up at least $5 each year.

 

[deltadisney]

Is this ANOTHER app I will have to download or is it integrated into MDE already?

Also, did Disney just completely ruin Touring Plans???

It looks like it will be integrated with MDE.

 

[srauseo]

I received this email also. My trip begins 10/7. I was concerned that this meant Genie will be up and running by then. However, I also received this email at a different email address my upcoming trip isn’t associated with. So, I’m hoping that this was just a generic email to people who have booked WDW vacations in the past. Did anyone who doesn’t have a trip reserved receive this email?

My trip starts 10/7 as well. Got the email.

 

[vicarrieous]

That adds up quick.....4 people = $60/day
4 days = $360 extra USD, which is $455 CAD for us.

But pretty sure we will still purchase it

Guessing main headliners will be the additional cost (e.g. flight of passage?)

I think your math is off. $60/day x 4 days = $240. Still not cheap though

 

[emily nicole]

Wow. So this makes me pretty glad I switched from POFQ to offsite and saved $1600 (actually $1900 but I’m factoring in $300 to pay for premium parking every day). It doesn’t sound like there is much value to on-site guests here and I say this as a previously VERY loyal on-property guest. Looks like Disney found a way to get my money after all.

I’ll be waiting to see if Disney realizes their mistake here and makes this better for their on-site folks. I’m not opposed to coming back on-site (only value and mod in my budget) for some perks.

 

[PFopma]

I got the e-mail too and my trip starts 9/29 for the start of the 50th -- God help us!

 

[joelkfla]

Idk, interesting timing they announced this before they announced new pricing on APs. It is possible they will have a new tier AP that includes Genie+ for a substantial upcharge.

I am not familiar with the DLR programs. Did APs there get Maxpass included? Or did they pay for it every day they wanted it?

No personal experience, but someone said the old MaxPass was available as an add-on, I assume for the length of the pass. That's also how they've handled parking out there (or used to).

ETA: In the video, he says it will be a day-of-visit add-on for AP's at launch, but they will be "exploring" other options in the future.