Disney Genie announcement

[katyringo]

Used to cost $15 for Maxpass. Now costs $50+. Thats 3x-4x more. Don’t need to be a math genius

Maxpass was $20 before parks closed for Covid.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Used to cost $15 for Maxpass. Now costs $50+. Thats 3x-4x more. Don’t need to be a math genius

Maxpass was $20 before the parks closed.
Haha jinx @katyringo

 

[MJJME]

they said this was 3x the cost of maxpass which is not true. It's actually cheaper at WDW.

“This” is Genie+ and it is.

 

[Disturbia]

I think this will spill across all Disney including people staying offsite very onsite.

penny wise pound foolish

We planned to stay at AKL without Genie+ or extended hours.

 

[MJJME]

Maxpass was $20 before the parks closed.
Haha jinx @katyringo

Ok so 2 1/2x-3x more. Still more. Please stop with the math lessons.

point of the post is it’s WAY more expensive for a lesser product and experience

 

[tseitel]

Has anyone seen confirmation of whether you can stack multiple overlapping G+? So fo example, select SDD for 5:30-6:30pm and also TSMM at 5-6pm? You used to be able to do that with MP.

i was not able to do this. I could only pick one, then when I scanned in for that one I immediately made another

 

[snikki]

it will be $1200-1400 for us as well, but we saved by downgrading from AKV-kidani ($909 per night) to AOA Nemo ($505). I don’t mind that people who are paying that much money at deluxe resorts get a few extra extended evening hours. For us, our kids won’t stay up that late.

We will be staying moderate and booking less TS meals to save some money. I’m actually fine with it since we’ve always wanted to stay at CSR and there are so many QS places (hello Epcot) we’ve wanted to try but get sucked into ADRs. I’ll use the cash for ILL and some G+ days.

 

[snikki]

Has anyone seen confirmation of whether you can stack multiple overlapping G+? So fo example, select SDD for 5:30-6:30pm and also TSMM at 5-6pm? You used to be able to do that with MP.

Someone did this with the ILL. I think back on page 202 or 203.

 

[katyringo]

Ok so 2 1/2x-3x more. Still more. Please stop with the math lessons.

point of the post is it’s WAY more expensive for a lesser product and experience

Subjective. I like it better than fastpass plus. I am paying for something I like better.

 

[Disturbia]

Maxpass was $15, it’s now $20 PlUS you now have to pay for more rides. Not too difficult a concept to understand

You pay more for less rides actually. Sorry for adding fuel to the fire

 

[JETSDAD]

so can someone book PP for the sake of this example at 3:50, then change it back to 3:40 with refresh?

As someone else responded, you can't modify an existing selection and would have to drop the current one to go back and get the new time (it would likely be gone by then). It works well though when you don't have anything selected already.

 

[pineapplepalms]

i was not able to do this. I could only pick one, then when I scanned in for that one I immediately made another

What about with stacking? For example, if you booked SDD at 11am for 4-5pm because that’s the available slot. At 1pm you can start booking other ones, so say you try for TSMM - could you book it if it’s 3:30-4:30pm and overlaps with your previously booked G+?

EDIT: I just found a source stating you can stack multiple overlapping G+ selections. That would work like MP and I’m much happier seeing it work this way.

 

[Jonfw2]

I sincerely think the worst part about Genie+ for some people is that so far it appears to be working fine.

 

[Disturbia]

I think Genie+ Passes can’t overlap but someone booked 2 LL and first Genie+ Overlapping

everyone here is using stackable as in booking multiple genie+ reservations if your next available that you booked is over 2 hours away

 

[travelgirl77]

OK - I just chatted with a CM and this is how they explained buying Genie + with my unactivated APs....

I will be able to purchase Genie + after midnight on the day we arrive since we have an active park reservation for that day, then at 7am I will be able to then select our first LL attraction. Once we arrive and head to MK we'll need to activate our APs and then all will be good.

and I asked "Ellen" twice - and both times she said that I CAN buy Genie + and select my 1st LL attractions on our arrival day since the system knows I have a valid park reservation and an on-site hotel reservation.

I would assume that this would be the same for you, right?

I just can't buy Genie+ now, which is what the pre-planner in me really wants to do, and the morning we fly out I'll need to get up a little early and deal with Genie + and then while I'm trying to board my plane to fly to MCO I'll be reserving my LL attraction!

Thanks for this. We are in the same military tix boat and I just wanted everything ready ahead of time. Once things cool off a bit, I may try to call and have them walk me through exactly what I need to do. Hopefully, they give me the same directions as they provided to you, although I do not love the idea of purchasing it after midnight and being ready to go live at 7:00 am during Thanksgiving week. Just trying not to panic.

 

[MJJME]

they said this was 3x the cost of maxpass which is not true. It's actually cheaper at WDW.

The comparison is Maxpass at DL vs Genie+ at DL.
Has nothing to do with WDW

 

[Meglen]

On twitter there is a HUGE line for RotR IAS. If i payed for IAS and than had to wait 45-2 hours to ride... I would be really mad.

 

[MJJME]

On twitter there is a HUGE line for RotR IAS. If i payed for IAS and than had to wait 45-2 hours to ride... I would be really mad.

Probably because it was down 2x today so they likely had to give out anytime return FP’s

 

[jahudso0]

I sincerely think the worst part about Genie+ for some people is that so far it appears to be working fine.

For all the moaning people did, you’re exactly right. I’ve been erroring out all day, but others seem to be having the best day ever.

 

[JoJoGirl]

OK - I just chatted with a CM and this is how they explained buying Genie + with my unactivated APs....

I will be able to purchase Genie + after midnight on the day we arrive since we have an active park reservation for that day, then at 7am I will be able to then select our first LL attraction. Once we arrive and head to MK we'll need to activate our APs and then all will be good.

and I asked "Ellen" twice - and both times she said that I CAN buy Genie + and select my 1st LL attractions on our arrival day since the system knows I have a valid park reservation and an on-site hotel reservation.

I would assume that this would be the same for you, right?

I just can't buy Genie+ now, which is what the pre-planner in me really wants to do, and the morning we fly out I'll need to get up a little early and deal with Genie + and then while I'm trying to board my plane to fly to MCO I'll be reserving my LL attraction!

Thanks for the info! I’m in the same situation with an 7:10 am flight. It’s good to know that this will work for us!