I paid $15 per person for Disney's Genie+ service for part of my family's Disney World vacation — here's how it works and when I think it's worth it

Elizabeth HeathNov 26, 2022, 19:16 IST

The author and her family at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.Elizabeth Heath

I paid for Disney's Genie+ on a recent trip to Walt Disney World with my family of three.
Genie+ is a paid 'cut the line' service on the My Disney Experience smartphone app.

I recently went to Florida's Walt Disney World parks with my husband and 11-year-old daughter.

The author and her daughter posing with Mickey.Elizabeth Heath

I decided to sign up for Genie+ because I hoped it would help us maximize our fun in the parks and spend less time waiting in long lines.

Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in April 2022.AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

My family paid a total of $45, or $15 per person, to be able to use Genie+ for one day, on top of our theme park tickets.

A screenshot of the Purchase Genie+ page on the My Disney Experience App.Elizabeth Heath

I purchased Genie+ on the My Disney Experience App in the morning and connected it to our park tickets for that day.

A screenshot of the Purchase Genie+ page on the My Disney Experience App.Elizabeth Heath

Getting the hang of how Genie+ works with Lightning Lane reservations felt a little complicated to me as a first-time user.

On a carousel ride at Disney World.Elizabeth Heath

My family used Genie+ on the first day of our Disney trip, when we were planning to visit Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

Sunset at Epcot in Walt Disney World.Elizabeth Heath

The Genie+ app worked really well for us in Magic Kingdom because we got to the park right when it opened and we lucked into a day in September that wasn't very busy.

The author's daughter at The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh experience in Magic Kingdom.Elizabeth Heath

After using Genie+ in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, I decided not to purchase it again for the following day when we went to Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

The Tree of Life at the entrance of Animal Kingdom.Elizabeth Heath

After using Genie+ in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, I decided not to purchase it again for the following day when we went to Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

I think Genie+ is worth it if the benefits of the service match up with your Disney trip's itinerary and goals.

The nighttime fireworks show over Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom.Elizabeth Heath

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I paid $15 per person for Disney's Genie+ service for part of my family's Disney World vacation &mdash; here's how it works and when I think it's worth it

I recently went to Florida's Walt Disney World parks with my husband and 11-year-old daughter.

I decided to sign up for Genie+ because I hoped it would help us maximize our fun in the parks and spend less time waiting in long lines.

My family paid a total of $45, or $15 per person, to be able to use Genie+ for one day, on top of our theme park tickets.

I purchased Genie+ on the My Disney Experience App in the morning and connected it to our park tickets for that day.

Getting the hang of how Genie+ works with Lightning Lane reservations felt a little complicated to me as a first-time user.

My family used Genie+ on the first day of our Disney trip, when we were planning to visit Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

The Genie+ app worked really well for us in Magic Kingdom because we got to the park right when it opened and we lucked into a day in September that wasn't very busy.

After using Genie+ in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, I decided not to purchase it again for the following day when we went to Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

I think Genie+ is worth it if the benefits of the service match up with your Disney trip's itinerary and goals.

I paid $15 per person for Disney's Genie+ service for part of my family's Disney World vacation — here's how it works and when I think it's worth it