The Disney Genie system allows for Guests to have their day planned by the Genie in Aladdin! Well, really, is it a programmed add-on to the My Disney Experience app that gives Guests suggestions based on their location on what to do next. That being said, those suggestions have, at times, not been great options as some Guests were being directed to “lower” wait time attractions in the past, which ended up being over 60-minutes. At Disneyland, the entire system went down on the first day as well, which gave it a slower start when it comes to enticing Guests.
There are also multiple attractions that have their own standalone cost to ride. For example, if you want to utilize the Lightning Lane queue for Rise of the Resistance, you will need to pay a separate price per person to skip the line.
Now, it is seeming that there are a ton of Guests who are looking for ways to ride the Genie from their My Disney Experience app. Reddit user TeenyTerrier asked this morning how to turn off suggestions.
How do I turn off Genie suggestions on my app?
Not a fan, and it’s clogging up my actual plans.
Although the thread has been up for a very short amount of time, it is already gaining traction and sparking conversation among fans.
Viewfromtheclouds noted:
Just spent three days at WDW. Still love the place but the forced Genie completely ruins how I like to enjoy the parks. I tried, really, but find it very very offputting. For the first time in ten years I’ll be letting my annual pass expire without renewal.
Posting wait times and letting me make my own decisions is awesome. Trying to turn my day into a tight schedule of rides and food planned hours in advance. No thank you.
Serendipity was part of the Magic for me.
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RominaGoldie recommends noting the frustrations on the App Store.
If enough users give them a poor rating with a negative review on the App Store they will most likely implement this change with a future update.
mnbvcxzlady stated the answer to the question of can you turn of Disney Genie on your My Disney Experience app:
Pretty sure you can’t.
When looking on the My Disney Experience app, there is not a section that notes you can turn the system on or off, but if you do not want to use it on your next visit, I would suggest not tapping the Disney Genie button and if you do, do not hit “Get Started.” As a local, I rarely need to use Disney Genie, and since I do not hit the button, I rarely am notified on what I should do next. You can also turn off My Disney Experience notifications; however, that will, of course, mute the entire app as a whole.
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Below is a full list of the attractions included on Disney Genie+ at Disney World and Disneyland:
Magic Kingdom:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Haunted Mansion
“it’s a small world.”
Jungle Cruise
Mad Tea Party
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
Peter Pan’s Flight
Pirates of the Caribbean
Splash Mountain
The Barnstormer
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Tomorrowland Speedway
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
EPCOT:
Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Living with the Land
Mission: SPACE – Green
Mission: SPACE – Orange
Soarin’
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Turtle Talk with Crush
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
Alien Swirling Saucers
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Disney Jr. Dance Party
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Muppet*Vision 3D
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Slinky Dog Dash
Star Tours
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Toy Story Mania!
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:
Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King
DINOSAUR
Feathered Friends in Flight!
It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
Kali River Rapids
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Naʻvi River Journey
The Animation Experience
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Disneyland has 19 rides available with Genie+.
Disneyland Park:
Autopia
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
Haunted Mansion
Indiana Jones Adventure
“it’s a small world.”
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Disney California Adventure Park:
Goofy’s Sky School
Grizzly River Run
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Incredicoaster
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
Soarin’ Around the World
Toy Story Midway Mania
Are you a fan of Disney Genie? Let us know in the comments below!
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