Exciting Changes Coming to Disney’s Ride Reservation SystemIn just a few weeks, Disney is replacing Genie+, the current ride reservation and line-skipping system. Overall, the new system is expected to be easier for visiting guests to understand and offers significant benefits for those staying onsite. Booking a Disney resort for your vacation is highly recommended. Here’s a brief guide to the new Disney “Pass” System. As always, if you need help planning your vacation, contact one of our trusted vacation planners. New Nomenclature:
Major Changes:1. Less 7 AM Vacation Wakeups The new system allows ride reservations to be made prior to your vacation. Resort guests can plan their reservations up to 7 days before check-in for their entire stay (up to 14 days). Offsite guests may purchase up to 3 days in advance, per day, with reservations starting at 7 AM Eastern Standard Time. This provides a clear advantage to staying onsite.
2. Less Screen Time The new system allows up to 3 Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections in a theme park before your visit. You can view ride times as you make your selection—a huge perk compared to the blind 7 AM selection with Genie+. You can make 3 selections per person per day of Multi Pass purchase. Additionally, you can purchase up to 2 Lightning Lane Single Pass selections per day. Your Single Pass selections do not have to be for the same theme park.
3. More Opportunities for Popular Rides Rides will be available in tiers based on popularity, similar to the old Fastpass system. Before your vacation, you can choose 1 Multi Pass experience from tier 1 and up to 2 Multi Pass experiences from tier 2 from one theme park. Once you redeem a selection on the day of your park visit, you can choose a Multi Pass experience from either group (based on availability) at any theme park. This aims to offer more same-day ride availability and better time management for guests. When Does This Start?Opening day is July 24th for all guests. The pre-arrival window will not go into effect until July 24th, so many guests will join on the first day. Guests visiting Disney on July 24th, onsite guests arriving July 25-31st, or onsite guests arriving July 27th will be making reservations the first day. Expect several tweaks over the first few weeks, but once things settle, refer back to our onsite/offsite windows for reservation times. How Much Does It Cost?The exact cost is not yet known. Traditionally, Genie+ has ranged from $20-39 per day per person. It’s assumed the price will also vary based on season/demand. Hopefully, this breakdown helps you understand Disney’s newest pass system. For more information, including helpful tips for choosing your lightning lanes, consider booking with one of our trusted travel agents. Email [email protected] for more details or fill out the short interest form here.
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