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FastPass Replaced with Disney Genie
On August 18, 2021, it was announced that the FastPass, FastPass+ and MaxPass would officially be retired in favor of the new Disney Genie service in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, named after the character from their 1992 animated feature Aladdin, and includes a premium Genie+ option for park goers to use the "Lightning Lane".

A Disney Genie website and feature on the My Disney Experience app effectively launched in Walt Disney World on October 19, 2021. However, it was not introduced to Disneyland, California until December 2021. The feature utilizes two distinct, easy-to-use tools to assist park-goers in organizing their experience at Disney Parks properties. The first is "My Day", allowing visitors access to all of their theme park plans on one page, while also offering a feed of recommendations that can be customized based on the user's preferences. The other central feature is the Tip Board tool, allowing users access to estimated wait times for attractions and dining reservations from the app itself, even displaying a virtual queue so that each user/party can enjoy their day while being consistently aware of where they'd stand in line.

Disney Genie's website provides a step-by-step on how to effectively use the feature. First, guests must be sure that they have the most recent version of the My Disney Experience app and be logged into the account from which their park tickets are registered. In order to properly use the Disney Genie feature, guests must have both valid proof of admission and a Disney Parks reservation for the same park/parks on the same day as the tickets that are reserved displayed in the app.

There are several notable differences between FastPass and its aforementioned successor. both features allow for guests to make ride reservations, book a number of attractions at a time, know their estimated wait time, and serve the purpose of offering guests organized efficiency for their Disney Park plans. The primary difference between FastPass and Disney Genie is that Disney Genie is a paid feature that offers the same perks at FastPass would, but for a fee. Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ also offer advanced services for a fee that expand beyond the functions of FastPass, such as the ability to book reservation times the day of visiting rather than weeks to months in advance, and being able to book Disney dining reservations online. However, Genie+ prices can vary greatly depending on demand, time of year, or day of visiting.