Please understand that this is not to be controversial. I am genuinely looking for help. I hope no one will be offended and that people can actually listen and offer advice.
I am a pass holder and I do 3-4 WDW trips per year. I LOVE Disney World. My first and only experience with Genie+ was 2/23-3/4 this year. It was the most stressful and disappointed I have ever felt at Disney. I was in tears at one point. I spent so much time refreshing and was not able to get any rides that made the cost worth it. One day I managed to get Star Tours and Frozen sing a long. (I do not consider those worth paying for! And the hassle was UNBELIEVABLE)
I’m not saying this to bash Disney, just to tell you my experience. It was so upsetting that I am considering not renewing my AP next year and giving Universal a year. I recently went to Universal and really enjoyed it. I feel very sad to think of giving up my Disney trips.
I have two upcoming WDW trips planned. One in July for 5 days and one in September for 8 days. I know that the Genie system was pretty new when I used it in February. Is there anyone out there who used it early on (and understand the trouble it was) and have used it since? I’m wondering if I should give it another try during one of my upcoming trips. Or if it might be just as upsetting. I do not want to be disappointed in Disney. I want to love Disney and my time there.
I did a 1 day visit in May during a weekend trip for grad bash at universal with my son. I just waited in lines for rides that day. I didn’t love that either. But I do enjoy the relaxed strolling, shopping, and taking in the magic of it all. I’m thinking maybe it’s time for me to give up the rides. I don’t know.
Anyway, if you’ve made it this far thank you, and I would love to hear your thoughts and advice. I want to keep enjoying Disney!
I am a pass holder and I do 3-4 WDW trips per year. I LOVE Disney World. My first and only experience with Genie+ was 2/23-3/4 this year. It was the most stressful and disappointed I have ever felt at Disney. I was in tears at one point. I spent so much time refreshing and was not able to get any rides that made the cost worth it. One day I managed to get Star Tours and Frozen sing a long. (I do not consider those worth paying for! And the hassle was UNBELIEVABLE)
I’m not saying this to bash Disney, just to tell you my experience. It was so upsetting that I am considering not renewing my AP next year and giving Universal a year. I recently went to Universal and really enjoyed it. I feel very sad to think of giving up my Disney trips.
I have two upcoming WDW trips planned. One in July for 5 days and one in September for 8 days. I know that the Genie system was pretty new when I used it in February. Is there anyone out there who used it early on (and understand the trouble it was) and have used it since? I’m wondering if I should give it another try during one of my upcoming trips. Or if it might be just as upsetting. I do not want to be disappointed in Disney. I want to love Disney and my time there.
I did a 1 day visit in May during a weekend trip for grad bash at universal with my son. I just waited in lines for rides that day. I didn’t love that either. But I do enjoy the relaxed strolling, shopping, and taking in the magic of it all. I’m thinking maybe it’s time for me to give up the rides. I don’t know.
Anyway, if you’ve made it this far thank you, and I would love to hear your thoughts and advice. I want to keep enjoying Disney!