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Lawsuit filed over Disney’s Genie service claiming patent infringement

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney is facing a lawsuit over a system many people use at its theme parks.

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Walt Disney World launched its Genie app and service last year.

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Guests can use it to plan their trip.

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They can also buy passes to skip the regular line for several rides and attractions.

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Channel 9 news partner the Orlando Business Journal found that a tech firm filed a patent infringement lawsuit because of that system.

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