How will the new Genie service work for Annual Passholders?

Today, Disney announced their plan to bring the new paid Genie and Lightning Pass systems to the parks. Wondering what will the Genie process will look like for Annual Passholders? Let’s take a look.

Disney Annual Passholders number among Disney’s most loyal fans. With Disney about to begin selling Annual Passes again, many will be curious how to use the new Genie fastpass system along with their AP.

Your Kenny the Pirate writing team is thrilled to have annual passes coming back! Some of our writers have had to buy several regular tickets for multiple trips in the same year. But, I guess there are worse problems to have!

Fastpass Didn’t Return After Pandemic

Many (but not all) of us miss using Disney’s Fastpass plus system. Personally, using the tips from Kenny’s Character Locator site, I had almost never waited in a standby queue before the pandemic.

Now, I find myself constantly in standby queues and I’m definitely not a fan. Yes, even if they move quickly. It’s still a tough sell to wait in a queue for something I’m used to walking right up to.

I (Rebecca) felt a little more understanding when it was plausible that they needed the extra queue space for social distancing. Now, social distancing is essentially a thing of the past at Walt Disney World.

Speculation About Paid Fastpass System

Disney Parks regulars have long suspected that Disney would use the pandemic as an excuse to start charging for fastpasses.

We hoped it would be more similar to the old Disneyland MaxPass system and less like the new Paris a-la-carte system.

How Genie+ works for Passholders

After you have purchased Disney Genie+ you will be able to make your first ride selection. You can start this at 7 am on the day of your visit! At Disneyland, this will take place once you have entered the park.

Lightning Lane is a paid a la carte option so this will be similar for Passholders and Regular Ticket Holders alike.

What are your thoughts about the new Genie Fastpass system? Is it a dream come true or will it haunt your nightmares? Let us know in the comments on Facebook.

-Rebecca W Davis