Info - Walt Disney World's planned Disney Genie+ and how it compares to other parks

Well, the news that Disney is finally moving to a paid fast pass system just broke millions of hearts. It was inevitable considering all the other theme parks charge for fast passes, but with Covid and the millions of dollars in lost revenues, it was the perfect storm to implement it. You can still wait in stand-by lines, but we all know how much longer you will wait in there as fast pass purchasers will be ushered ahead of you making stand-by lines that much longer. It's almost a requirement to get a paid fass past if you want to maximize your ticket for the day.

So how will Disney's new paid pass system work and how will it compare to other parks?

Disney will offer 2 add-on options. One is the Disney Genie Plus(+) which will cost $15/ticket/person and offer fast pass for 40 tier-2 or lower rides. The second is the Lightning Lane for the Tier-1 popular rides (such as 7Dwarves Mine Train, Frozen Ever After, etc) whose prices will vary depending on crowd levels and be limited to 2 options per day per person.

Amusement Park	Fast Pass Name	Fast Pass Cost	Number of Uses
Disney World Orlando	Disney Genie+	$15/ticket/person	Unlimited per day?
Disney World Orlando	Lightning Lanes	$variable/person	Limited 2 rides per day
Universal Orlando	Universal Express	$79.99+ per person	Once per ride
Universal Orlando	Universal Express Unlimited	$109.99+ per person	Unlimited
SeaWorld	Quick Queue® Unlimited	$14.99+ per person	Unlimited
Six Flags	Flash Pass - Bronze	$50+ per person	Limited options
Six Flags	Flash Pass - Gold	$80+ per person	Limited options
Six Flags	Flash Pass - Platinum	$115+ per person	Unlimited

Hope that helps!