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Does Disney Purposely Increase Posted Wait Times to Encourage People to Buy Genie+?

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Recently, a fan jumped in to ask whether the rumor that Disney increases posted wait times to encourage Genie+ purchases was true. Naturally, we jumped in to investigate. Both the Walt Disney World Resort (with its amazing theme parks like Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park) and the Disneyland Resort (with Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park) ...

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Big Price Changes Coming to Genie+ Next Week

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Figuring out and paying for Disney Genie Plus has not been the most popular element of planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Guests Views of Genie+ Many Walt Disney World Guests, whether frequent visitors or those making a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, loathed having to pay more for a service Disney used to provide for free (Fast Pass and Fast Pass+). Park ...

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The Secrets of Big Thunder Mountain

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is a popular attraction at Walt Disney World, located in the Frontierland section of the Magic Kingdom. The ride is a thrilling roller coaster-style experience that takes Guests on a fast-paced journey through a western mining town, complete with twists, turns, and drops. RELATED: The Big Space Mountain Headache At Disney The ride’s history dates back to ...

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Individual Lightning Lane Sees Price Change this Holiday Season

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If you plan to be at Disneyland Resort for the holidays, you might see a little bit of a price increase if you want to use individual Lightning Lane.   If you would like to cut your wait time for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, it will be $20 per Guest. That has been the regular price and has not changed. ...

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How Disney Genie+ Will Be Different at Disneyland

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We’ve grown used to hearing about Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World since it rolled out in October. The Disneyland version is going to be available on December 8, and not everything will be the same. Here are the major differences. Related: Disney Genie Is Coming to Disneyland on December 8! The first is the price point. At Walt Disney ...

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Disney Genie Is Coming to Disneyland on December 8!

Disney Genie debuted at Walt Disney World in October to mixed reviews. Some users say that the service has saved them a lot of time, while others claim that it has been a waste of money. Love it or hate it, the service will debut at Disneyland on December 8. Related: The Top Three Complaints About Disney Genie+, Part One ...

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A Disney Genie+ Feature That You Might Be Missing

Disney Genie has been live at Walt Disney World for several weeks now, and the new service has received a lot of complaints. Many Guests find the free part of Disney Genie confusing, and no one likes to have to pay for Lightning Lane when FastPass used to be free. There is one part of Disney Genie+ that many Guests ...

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The Top Three Complaints About Disney Genie+, Part Three

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Disney Genie rolled out in October. It’s part of the My Disney Experience App. There is a free component that can help you to plan your day. There is also a paid service, Disney Genie+. With Disney Genie+, you will be able to make reservations for Lightning Lanes. You can hold one reservation at a time, and you will have ...

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The Top Three Complaints About Disney Genie+, Part Two

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Disney Genie+ has replaced the free FastPass+ system at Walt Disney World. It costs $15 per person each day that you use it. It’s supposed to be similar to the old MaxPass system at Disneyland, but it hasn’t run nearly as smoothly. With Disney Genie+, you have access to the Lightning Lane. You need to book a Lightning Lane time ...

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