Looking to visit a Disney theme park in the near future? You’ve probably come across mention of Disney FastPass, a virtual queue that allows you "skip the line" by picking a return time for a ride. Considering the number of attractions available, spending less time waiting in line sounds like a pretty nice perk.

But what is it, how does it work — and most importantly — is the new version of the Disney FastPass worth it? Let’s take a look.

1. Disney FastPass has been replaced

In the past, Disney gave every guest the ability to use FastPass. This complimentary program allowed visitors to make reservations for various rides and attractions and then skip the line.

However, when Disney’s parks reopened following its pandemic closure, the FastPass was eliminated and everyone had to wait in the standby line.

Although many hoped FastPass would make a speedy return, guests instead waited more than a year for the newest iteration of FastPass to launch. Dubbed Genie+, the service officially went live on Oct. 19, 2021, at Walt Disney World. It’s now available to guests at both Disney World and Disneyland.

2. Genie+ costs money

How much are Disney's new FastPasses? Unlike its predecessor, Genie+ costs money. The price for a single day will vary based on demand and the park that you’re visiting.

At Disney World, Genie+ starts at a cost of $15 per person, per day. At Disneyland, Genie+ will cost a minimum of $25 per person, per day.

Genie+ is different from Genie — the complimentary artificial intelligence tool available on Disney’s app. Genie uses information like predicted crowd levels and your desired rides to give you a breakdown of how to spend your day. Genie+ takes it one step further and acts like the old FastPass system, allowing you to make ride reservations for later in the day.