26 Best Genie+ Tips to SKIP the Line like a PRO at Disneyland
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Күн бұрынGenie+ is complicated, but it doesn't have to be. We'll show you how to use Genie+, the best strategy to get the lightning lanes you want, PLUS what NOT to do.
We'll explain Genie+ as simple as possible and show you how much time you can expect to save using Disney Genie+.
Our goal is to help you determine if Genie+ is worth it for you and your family at Disneyland in 2023.
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Disneyland Genie+ Explained
0:08 Tip 1: Don't Use Genie+ at 8 AM
0:39 Lightning Lane 1: Indiana Jones
2:01 Tip 2: Genie+ Requires the Disneyland App
2:44 Tip 3: How to Buy Genie+
3:32 Tip 4: You Can't Make a Selection Until You're in the Park
4:07 Tip 5: Know What Rides are Included with Genie+
5:05 Tip 6: The 2-Hour Rule Explained
6:16 Lightning Lane 2: Millennium Falcon Smuggler's Run
7:40 Tip 7: Lightning Lanes are Good for an Hour
8:04 Tip 8: There is a Late Arrival Grace Period
8:14 Tip 9: Failing to Show Loses the Attraction
8:25 Tip 10: Modify, Don't Cancel, Reservations
9:28 Tip 11: Genie+ Strategy Theory
10:13 LL3: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
10:45 LL4: Matterhorn Bobsleds
11:03 LL5: Star Tours
11:58 Tip 12: Book Popular Attractions First
12:25 Tip 13: Purchase Individual Lightning Lanes Early
12:53 Tip 14: You Can Only Purchase Two ILLs a Day
13:18 Tip 15: Rope Drop Your Favorite Genie+ Rides
13:40 Tip 16: Pin Preferred Rides to the Tip Board
15:30 Tip 17: Arrive 5 Minutes Early
15:48 Tip 18: Set an Alarm To Make Reservations
16:42 Tip 19: You May Not Get the Time You Select
16:59 LL6: Haunted Mansion
17:47 LL7: Incredicoaster
18:49 LL8: Toy Story Midway Mania
19:46 Tip 20: Refresh to Get Better Times
22:04 Monsters Inc. Buddy Pass
23:27 Tip 21: Multiple Experience Pass Hack
24:19 Tip 22: Multi-Experience Passes Work on Other Rides
24:45 Tip 23: Photopass is Included with Genie+
25:03 Tip 24: Multi-Experience Passes Don't Work on Everything
26:10 Tip 25: Multi-Experience Passes Work on Non-Genie+ Rides
27:09 Tip 26: Bring a Phone Charger
28:58 LL9: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
30:46 Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
32:28 LL10: Space Mountain
33:37 LL11: Autopia
34:28: LL12: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
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@thetoddkeith Жыл бұрын
Geez man I remember when Disneyland wasnt like this. It used to be so mellow and dreamlike. I'm talking 70's. Now it's like you need to have a strategic plan of attack to maximize your visit.
@kev6t9 8 ай бұрын
yeah man you can replace the world disneyland with anything else. Housing, stocks, jobs, banks, everything is complex now man!
@michellee1190 10 ай бұрын
Another thing about phone charge, loosing cellular/Wi-Fi connection can cause your phone to constantly look for a connection, which drains battery faster. So when you get deep into some of those rides where you loose connection anyway (like Indiana Jones or Mansion), go into airplane mode until you get out of the show building.
@jeffsmith1269 Жыл бұрын
I would love for you to do a tier-list-style video for the rides at Disneyland. Perhaps a video “don’t wait longer than X minutes” for each ride would be fun?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I do plan to do put something like that together. I meant to have one out earlier this month, but my plans changed and I wasn't able to. But it's on my list!
@holllyrhode Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDadplease do
@inkwadnito966 10 ай бұрын
In those rankings, I feel like you could discuss the value of the lightning lane. IE, where in the queue it gets combined with the standby line (like how the LL feeds in at the door).
@Clee0109 Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you, Trevor and Amy! This is the most helpful Genie+ tutorial out there! You guys are the sweetest and cutest family! Thank you! ❤❤❤
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pandora576 9 ай бұрын
Just back from my Disneyland trip and want to thank you for all your tips and suggestions. Had a wonderful trip, a big part of it was thanks to all your wonderful videos and the information you shared, it all helped so much!
@ph090583 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video
@Candy-sy6eo Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank-you!
@19kKittenKiddo Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the information and tips as you were utilizing them. So much useful information to the point in this video. Loved it!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful!
@jacquelinebugna1201 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tips and tricks! Can't wait to use them all on my Disneyland trip in a few weeks!
@blackbeardpirate Жыл бұрын
Yay 🎉 I was so looking forward to this video thank you!! 😊
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Enjoy. And get a pen and paper ready. There’s a lot of notes to take. 😂
@janemaisch9312 4 ай бұрын
I found your channel recently as my family is heading to Disneyland for the first time despite being savvy veterans of Disney World and Universal Orlando. Besides my fave Molly of Mammoth Club, (❤ her!) you have been the most helpful in my planning that I’ve found. Thank you!
@yoopergamer2121 Жыл бұрын
Will be going for the first time next week. Great information thanks.
@elburro215 Жыл бұрын
Man oh man this advice is PURE GOLD!! Thank you for the thorough information I feel like I finally understand Genie+
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it helpful! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Always happy to help.
@scottmacdowall527 9 ай бұрын
You guys are awesome, always a great channel with detailed information! Thanks for sharing your family adventures 🇺🇸
@pamelaswan7214 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Traver and Amy.
@MostMagicalGuides 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I am coming to Disneyland from the UK in November and my last trip there was 6 years ago so it was so helpful to have so many tips for how to visit the parks now!
@karenladd808 5 ай бұрын
Every time we get ready to go to Disneyland, I load up on all your content. Thanks for all the great tips!!
@RickiMinaj23 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys! I haven't been to Disneyland in over 4 years due to moving across the country and then that global shutdown but I'm currently at the airport about to board my flight to LAX for Disneyland's Pride Night tomorrow. Watching you ride Thunder at night gave me all the feels. I CANT WAIT TO RETURN HOME 🥰😍
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I hope you have such an amazing trip!
@melodynewell3420 8 ай бұрын
Family trip next week-thx sooo much!
@lisabostrack24 Жыл бұрын
Their is always something to learn on Genie + Just when I think I know it. You tell something about it I didn't know. Thank you for all the tips. And hopefully when and if I go in early September. I can use all your tips. You and Amy would make great travel agents. I know you mentioned it in your live.
@mariazapata6375 7 ай бұрын
You are such a sweet family! thank you so much for all your content and tips! i am planning my first trip to disneyland with my 4th year son. Very valuable content as this visit can feel really overwhelming and confusing. Thank you!
@mg.phblog 7 ай бұрын
We're coming all the way from Asia and this is our first time, so we just want to make the most out of the trip. Currently binge-watching all of your videos! Thank you so much for this!!!
@SoCalDisneyDad 7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear this! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Always happy to help.
@michaelbferroni2631 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Reminds me of how I used to do it with the paper fast passes and max pass. Convinced me to buy the Genie+
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
It’s pretty similar in execution. Yes!
@philiptom2799 7 ай бұрын
Once i went in a cool post rainy February. When my friends and i arrived at the park, we jumped on 4 rides within the first hour. At one point i was on Star Tours 3 times getting off and getting back on within 45 minutes. I still love Disneyland but these days It feels like more work to have fun.
@jessicascraps4010 Жыл бұрын
Heading to Disneyland in 10 days and your videos have been so helpful
@teresamunoz91 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to DCA and Disneyland with my daughter today and these tips are so helpful!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Hope you have an awesome day!
@aaronsteele7585 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all of your info! Going the 2nd week of may for my 7yo daughters first visit...my 20th(ish) visit. I want her experience to be the best possible!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I hope it’s amazing for you both!
@Kimberlygordon6065 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the suggestions! Water bottles, chap stick, phone chargers- love it! Have never been to DL, only DW years ago.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Hope you have a magical first visit!
@ozzman9600 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips! My wife and I are taking a trip in may to celebrate our anniversary. Thanks to you, I feel knowledgeable enough to get the most of our genie +. Keep up the good content 👍
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Happy early Anniversary! Hope you have a great trip. If you ever have any questions leading up to it, feel free to reach out. Always happy to help.
@ozzman9600 Жыл бұрын
@SoCal Disney Dad Do you have a recommendation for a romantic dining experience?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
@@ozzman9600 Napa Rose is going to be the premier place to eat for a fancy meal. I’m pretty sure it has a dress code. It’s that type of fancy. If that’s too fancy, right next door is Storyteller’s Cafe. It’s a hybrid you can order from a menu, or they have a buffet. The buffet is really good and feels classy. It’s a place we always go to celebrate special occasions.
@ozzman9600 Жыл бұрын
Thank you again. We I'll try out storytellers Cafe. Watching your videos are making us so excited to visit.
@jennifergonzalez6236 Жыл бұрын
This was just great I will probably watch it a few more times to take notes but that's OK cuz I love you guys ❤🎉
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
It’s a lot to take in! It’s pretty simple in its most basic sense, but there are a lot of tiny rules for specifics cases and scenarios. And sometimes you can work those to your advantage so it pays to know them, but it’s not necessary to utilize the service.
@mzsantana87 Жыл бұрын
Still watching the video, but wanted to mention that I’m glad you said something about the “tip board”. I had never heard about it in any video I’ve watched about Genie plus and the online groups I followed only really said how to use genie plus, but not where to find it. I got to Disneyland and opened my app thinking it was gonna say Genie plus or something obvious that I’d be easily able to find. I had to ask a cast member because I didn’t know to look there. I think I had looked there previously and thought it was just for the regular genie services. It’s important to note where to find that beforehand so you can make those first selections if you plan to do it early, or at least be able to get a feel for how to use it while you’re waiting for the rope drop Oh, the modification is a great tip. I booked a ride and it gave me an earlier time and I thought I was tripping 😂. It worked out better because It gave me enough time to do the ride I was waiting for and get my food I had ordered, eat and then get to the other ride within that hour time period. The booking the ride that is down is great. Even if you can’t get those super popular rides you’ll still get a free ride regardless and not have to wait in a long line.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
The tip about pinning for the Tip Board is definitely more useful in a place like WDW in conjunction with the tip later about refreshing the screen to get earlier wait times. But, yes! Being familiar with the app before you arrive will be most helpful. I like to login and check Genie+ returns times in the days leading up to the trip and see what’s going fast, etc
@StellarumCreative Жыл бұрын
We went at the end of June last year and my husband, being the major Star Wars fan he is, wanted to rope drop Smuggler's Run every day we were there. It was super cool - everyone went to Rise of the Resistance so we got to walk through the rest of Batuu when it was completely empty. Then we'd dart over to Hyperspace mountain (since they kept it longer last year) and then do Star Tours for our rope drop. Then we'd start using Genie+ for the day. Normally I'd pick something while we were in line for Star Tours. We had a LOT of breakdowns during our times but it was cool because we got a freebie every time it happened. All in all, Genie+ is absolutely worth it!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
We got a few multi-experience passes in August when we used it last. This time, we had to force it to give us one. Surprisingly, nothing broke on us all day.
@ashimilie 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tips! Going to Disney next week and definitely was feeling a bit overwhelmed!
@SoCalDisneyDad 5 ай бұрын
I’ll have another video like this out tomorrow. An actual how-to tutorial that walks through every step. I might have had some of that stuff in here. I don’t remember. But the one tomorrow is every single button push and our reasoning behind every decision.
@richardswarbrick3857 Жыл бұрын
Great information. We are coming from New Zealand in August, so coming up to speed on how to use Genie+ it is great.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I hope you have a fantastic trip. Glad you are enjoying the videos.
@waxifari5528 Жыл бұрын
Another bonus of the MEPs is they don’t expire (for the day - so you aren’t restricted to a specific return time window) and they don’t count as a LL (in that you can stack them without limitation and you can book an additional LL as soon as your previous LL was converted to MEP even without using that MEP).
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thanks for all the additional info.
@waxifari5528 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad PS per your follow-up request 😉 Walt’s Main Street Story was very worth it for us. Mom balled. Felt like the Sistine Chapel tour ie almost felt like we were on ground so holy perhaps we shouldn’t even be allowed to be there - if that makes sense. Anyway, for the asking price it’s a pittance for any serious fan.
@waxifari5528 Жыл бұрын
Also the CM working the tour had been there for ever. She was describing working Inner-space which I only got ride once as a 5 year old before they gutted it. So that also made it very cool - meaning all that knowledge and historic continuity.
@kfetter9046 Жыл бұрын
O-M-G! I really appreciate the content of this video. You are great at explaining things. I feel like you practically need a Ph.D to understand Genie +! The very thought of constantly having to check your phone is bad enough. I understand how it can be a useful, yet expensive tool ($25-$30/day/person???!), but for those of us who don't get to go all that often, there is a big learning curve. Thanks a lot Disney (not)! You must walk at least 10 miles a day when you do these videos. No wonder you are so tired, LOL! The things you do for your viewers, hahaha! Thank you!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I did 27,000 steps on Monday. 😅 I’ve had a few days go above 30k, but 25k is an average.
@leahmccarthy7747 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all of these tips! My fiance and I both have Asperger's Syndrome, so we are trying to plan out our Disneyland trip to help lower any stress. The Disneyland website described the Individual Lightning Lane passes, but I could never understand anything about the Genie+, and I'm so glad to know that you could use the Genie+ to get more than 3 rides like their website said. Thank you so much. Amy, I hope you kick his butt in Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters next time! Thank you both so much
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help. The chances of Amy beating me on Buzz are pretty slim, but she usually always beats me on Webslingers.
@Eunity16 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video. I am an AP at WDW, so I have never purchased Genie+, as there's no urgency to ride the rides, since we're there all the time. However, I have my 3rd trip booked to DL in August, and my 15 y/o Nephew's first time going, so I would like to use the feature, so he can ride as many rides as he can. Very informative! Thanks!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I totally understand! We hardly use it here, but buy it every time when we visit WDW. If you have any questions (about anything Disneyland really), feel free to ask. Always happy to help.
@user-lt2wq4qu7f Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these amazing videos you make. I have little ones and would love to hear tips on meeting characters (royal hall), shows, and no height requirements rides.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Doing a character video is on our to-do list! As is redoing my video on rides with no height requirement (I do have a video, it’s just really old). The show one, if you check out my “Disneyland without rides” video from a few weeks back, it’ll list everything in both parks that covers things like shows.
@user-lt2wq4qu7f Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad that's awesome, were always trying to come up with a strategy that works.🤯
@itr0863 7 ай бұрын
thank you so much for this video. i'm from orlando and proficient in genie+ for wdw, so i wanted to see how it works in DL. thank you so much for the tips etc. hopefully using genie+ in wdw trained me for DL when i come in april.
@SoCalDisneyDad 7 ай бұрын
They are the same system, so you should be well prepared! Hope you have an awesome trip.
@itr0863 7 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad ty! keep up the great videos
@mcgills927 10 ай бұрын
Hi! We recently went to disneyland using your tips and tricks. It was awesome! We had so much fun rope dropping and doing all the rides he love, character signing that i love! And shows we both love.❤ im so excited to have an oogie boogie tickets this year and been wondering if you will have a video about tips and tricks to the event since its our first time!
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Yes. I'll be at Oogie Boogie the first night on September 5th, and should have a video out first thing in the AM on September 6th.
@mcgills927 10 ай бұрын
I love it!! Thank you! Ill wait for that. =) you and your family is awesome!
@anasofia3933 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I feel this is the best explanation video I’ve seen! Was this on April? Thank you
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
It was filmed April 14th at the very tail end of Spring Break.
@erikabell88 Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for posting all this wonderful content! I’ve been hooked since I found this channel 2 months ago 😀my husband & I are going 2nd week of May, 1 park per day passes. Haven’t gone since pre-Covid so this is very helpful info. ! Will definitely get Genie +for Disneyland. Since DCA is a smaller park do you recommend we get Genie + for DCA also?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Whether you get it or not probably depends on how many days you're going. If you're only going two days, one per park, I'd just get it. It's convenient to have. Even if you don't maximize it's potential. It's just one less thing to stress about (lines). We hardly use it, but we're local. If we can't ride something, oh well, we'll rope drop it next time or something. But when we go to WDW, we always buy it at least on the first day in every park. If we have repeat days, we generally don't purchase Genie+ on repeat days.
@rpeterson9770 Жыл бұрын
Ok. I had no idea you could do non genie plus attractions with a multi experience pass. Thanks for the tip.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I just learned it when I was looking at what was available to use it on! 😂
@vivt3500 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos! It helps so much with my DL & DCA planning! I have a question!! If we only have magic band but not magic band plus … what’s alternate way to access genie plus, admission, etc for everyone in the family ?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, only MagicBand+ works at Disneyland. Absent that, you’ll need to link everyone’s ticket to the Disneyland app and scan each ticket at each Lightning Lane. You’ll actually need to link everyone’s ticket anyway, even to use MagicBand+ as the MagicBand links through the app and the tickets you have associated with your account.
@gretchendavisson8056 Жыл бұрын
Tip, you can get Genie plus way in advanced . I booked a Costco package 6 months ago, and locked into genie plus at $25/day. And I will be there during July 4th when its guaranteed to sell out and raise the price!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Yes, I mentioned that about tip 2 or 3. Right towards the beginning. Prepurchasing gets you the cheaper price. The only downside is that you have to apply it to every day of your trip. So a 5 day trip would be expensive if you only planned to use Genie+ for 2 of those days.
@krisnyc9134 Жыл бұрын
Yes you would've linked up with the standby line but also you would've badged in and would've been able to book another lighting lane. The difference is, you didn't know if the standby and lighting lane would've linked up when you were booking at 7am.
@megma1717 11 ай бұрын
I have a question about the multi experience pass. If we use the hack you said about booking a ride that is down, can you use the multi experience pass for different things for different people? Say we have a family of four and two of the people decide they want to ride the originally booked ride, but the other two do not, can two use it on one attraction and two use it on another?
@user-xhsjfjekahdla1l Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this! We already pre purchased genie plus so this is very helpful. We also reserved for Fantasmic Dining at River Bell Terrace so I’ll be looking forward to that video! Lastly, I asked this question during the live stream but not sure it was answered so I am asking here again if you don’t mind... “We are planning to go to Disneyland the week of Memorial Day. Do you know what the weather is typically like at that time?” Thank you!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
May is wishy washy. I’ve had to wear a jacket in the morning often as it can be a bit brisk. The marine layer of clouds in the morning usually keeps mornings cooler. But we are talking like 60. So if 60 sounds like paradise from wherever you are, then all good. The cloud cover will burn off by midday and you can expect temps in the 80s with clear blue skies. It might get cooler again in the evening for those nighttime spectaculars, so again, a jacket is helpful. It’s a dry, arid climate. We have no humidity. So if you’ve been to Disney World, it does not stay warm in the evenings after dark.
@michelledean9890 3 ай бұрын
Hi Amy. Can you tell me which Loungefly bag you’re carrying here? I love the color!
@lucianaturchickhakak882 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all this information! Question: how do I find out which rides have the "buddy pass", and how do I get them in the park? Thanks again!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
The only ride is Monsters Inc. Toy Story used to have one, but they’ve discontinued it.
@Coast2Coast88 Жыл бұрын
Yay another video from one of my favorite channels! We are going on the 30th (last day of splash mountain) do you think it’ll be crowded? 😅 my husband, 4 kids and I rode it a couple months ago, so we may try to skip it altogether this upcoming visit and hope that other waits are shorter because everyone is congregating at splash 💦
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Yes! Splash Mountain will almost definitely have an amazingly long line all day on that last day. It should be quite warm, and with the last day, it’ll have like 4 hour long lines if I had to guess.
@birdierose Жыл бұрын
Why is the 30th the last day for Splash Mountain?
@happysunshine5906 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Thank you for all the tips. Are Genie+ reservations different from Lighting Lane reservations?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
They are the same thing. Genie+ is the service used to book Lightning Lanes.
@happysunshine5906 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad, thank you! Will keep watching your videos before we head out to Disneyland. I've already watched this video twice.
@Thedettmersfromalaska Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great info. We are heading there next month. We are staying at the Disneyland hotel. And we got the genie plus as well. What should be a good tip for us? I read that we are able to get in 30mins earlier. What ride should we go for first? Or tips on how to do it
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Only Tomorrowland and Fantasyland are open for early entry. I would select your top rides from those two lands and plan to get 2, possibly 3 done in that time. Then, you can position yourself up near Toontown by the time the whole park opens and get right on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Or, alternatively, you could go for Rise, but might be quite a distance from it and the rope droppers could still potentially get there first. But you have prime access to Mickey and Minnie’s.
@bronwynwhale8814 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your video, we are visiting Disneyland from Australia for the first time in March '24. I'm so confused about stacking our Genie Plus & booking every 2 hours when I've read on the app you can only have 2 per day, which you mentioned in Tip 14. Maybe they are two separate things but I'm confused. Thanks for explaining @SoCal Disney Dad.
@SoCalDisneyDad 6 ай бұрын
So you can only have two individual lightning lanes purchases per day. Which at the moment there are only two rides on that program (Rise of the Resistance and Radiator Springs Racers) so it wouldn't matter. But when Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway was on the Individual Lightning Lane program, that was 3, so you would have only been able to purchase 2 of those 3 in a single day. However, MMRR moved to the standard Genie+ service a few months ago. The difference is the standard Genie+ service, which costs around $30-$40/person/day lets you into 20 or so rides. While the Individual Lighting Lane attractions are separate from Genie+, which means if you purchase Genie+ you'd still need to pay an additional fee for those rides. At the same time, guests who have NOT purchased Genie+ can still purchase the Individual Lighting Lane rides even without Genie+ Disney definitely did not make this easy with the similar terms, Lightning Lane and Individual Lightning Lane. Hope that helps? You can cram as many regular Genie+ rides into a single day as you possibly can make happen. It's just that you can only ride each ride once per day on the program. You could standby the ride a second time, though.
@lymanjoy 7 ай бұрын
How do tou do mobile orders?
@mfwmusuc 11 ай бұрын
Please do an indepth tutorial on the tools you mentioned.
@jillhoffman1753 Жыл бұрын
All this is amazing information but sounds like so much work and thinking, two things I desperately try to avoid on vacation! 😂
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I completely understand! Honestly, it’s pretty simple to use. A lot of the tips we are providing are like the fine print on the service. The bottom line is you can only use Genie+ to ride something once. As soon you book something, you can’t reserve another ride until you’ve ridden the first or two hours elapses. That pretty much boils everything down into the simplest of functions.
@jillhoffman1753 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad We are getting ready for my grandson's very first trip to Disney, so we have been binge watching your videos and he gets SO excited when he sees you come on the screen! We appreciate all that you have to share!
@mindfulfascia 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I need a masters degree in Disney..😂
@jonm.1030 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This has been by far the best explanations/example of Genie+ in real-time. I need help! We are going in 2 wks at rope drop my kid wants to do all Fantasy and Toon Town over anything. My wife and I dont want to miss out on Resistance or Smugglers. Should we book those first thing? To do in the later afternoon (3ish) considering we might not use Genie+ the first 2hrs anyway and then maybe book Roger Rabbit? We need some good advice on how to plan accordingly.😅 Thank you!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
If you don’t want to miss Rise, purchasing Individual Lightning Lane is the way to go. I wouldn’t worry too much about Smuggler’s. It does go the second quickest. But it won’t disappear before you can blink. Just grab it at some point in the morning and you’ll get it. It might be a few hours out, but you’ll get it. Roger Rabbit you can honestly probably ride after 10 PM standby if you plan to stay till park close. That’s another one where you can just grab it whenever.
@CarolCap131 3 ай бұрын
Appreciated this especially for the buddy pass information! Also the free advice on the frozen Mickey sandwich. Lol Have you ever done a video on using the photopass you get with the genie+ throughout the day? I’m trying to catch up on your past videos and actually got this video when I asked you tube about photopass information. We have three reservations for Disney rope dropping but based on some research my daughter did we will actually be rope dropping the castle picture one of the days cause my daughter read that even though the line is very long in the morning it actually goes faster than later in the day because there are much more photographers. Since we can’t do a lot of the genie + rides because of motion sickness we think that using genie for both faster lines for the few rides we do want and photopass will make buying genie+ worth it for us. I’ve also been planning on disregarding your advice to not start reserving rides at 8 because, since at 76 I have a lot of time on my hand, and I’ve been practicing for months trying to maximize getting as many experience passes as possible. This way.i can say grab a Matterhorn, sky school, or incredicoaster reservation in the morning, even though I wouldn’t ride them and hope they are temporarily closed first thing in the morning and I’ll get an experience redemption pass (or two or three) that I can use on things like fantasyland rides that don’t have lightning lanes. I inadvertently was successful doing this on an all too short visit two years ago when I got a pass from Indiana jones that we were able to use on jungle cruise. My 80 year old, California native cousin was really impressed! lol
@silviaar1585 Жыл бұрын
Hello! Thank you for your videos. I will be in California in September and I have a couple of days free and are wondering what to do. Would you recommend one park-hopping day from 9 till 00 with DG+, or two easier days, one per park, also with DG+? The difference is 200 dollars (530 one day park hopping vs 730 two days, one day each park).
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I’ll always advocate for more days if it’s in the budget. It’s really up to you on what you can afford. Truthfully, with a single day, I’d probably just stick to Disneyland only unless you visit often and don’t mind missing out on some things.
@52185mertlich Жыл бұрын
Question: when you use a multi experience pass on a non genie+ ride, where do you go to enter the ride? Since they don’t have a lightning lane to enter through.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
You’ll have to speak to a cast member at the attraction. They all run a little differently.
@pandora576 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the tips! If you want to modify your reservation, do you have to modify it before your reservation window, or can you modify when your reservation is live?
@SoCalDisneyDad 9 ай бұрын
I believe you can modify at any point up until they remove it from your schedule because you’re way too late.
@pandora576 9 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you!
@jasonreimer930 3 ай бұрын
Hey Traver, if I rope drop space mountain, and book a LL for Indiana, then I get get to indie and see the stand by is short. Can I cancel it and book it later with no penalty? Love your channel ❤️
@ph090583 Жыл бұрын
Question on Genie+ , you can book a time that’s available in the app right and modify (the time later) and it does not change when your two hour window to book the next started?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Correct. Modifying maintains the original two hour window.
@mzfyt1031 Жыл бұрын
We will be going the last week of March 2024. I know it will be crazy for spring break. Would you consider doing another version of this video during spring break or busier holiday times? I’m curious if Genie+ would work as smoothly then.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Sure. I don’t know exactly when, but I’ll see what I can do!
@Patrick-pw3rz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your long but productive day out! Just curious, did you end up doing Rise of the Resistance too?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
We did, via standby. Did I not show that? If not, I apologize. I think it might have ended up in the rope drop video if it didn’t go in this one. We filmed so many different things that day.
@nikitadighe2405 Жыл бұрын
Does 2 hour rule apply to individual LL for Rise of the Resistance for example?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
No. But you can only make 2 individual lightning lanes per day. The Disneyland Resort has 3 ILL rides, so you cannot purchase all 3 in a single day.
@casualgamer91 4 ай бұрын
Hi Traver, this will be 1st time going to Disneyland with a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 young kids). Thank you so much for your videos, I've been learning a lot! A couple questions for you. For Genie+, is it possible to get lightning lanes reserved with one account logged into the Disneyland app? I have a 2 year old as well who's ticket is free. Will he be able to join the LL rides as long as there are no height requirements?
@SoCalDisneyDad 4 ай бұрын
Yes to both. And I actually recommend you use only one device to manage the Genie+ reservations. You’ll just have to have all tickets linked to your account. And your 2 year old won’t need Genie+ to join you on rides like Pirates and Small World. Since there’s no ticket, there’s no problem.
@zhenyaf 10 ай бұрын
you sold me genie+ 😃
@ronaldovilla3 Жыл бұрын
If I buy the individual lane for “Radiator Springs Racer” as soon as it rope drops but I am in Disneyland park first, I’m I able to pick the time ?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what it will or will not let you do, but you can’t get into the park until 11 AM, so make sure whatever time is currently available is at least after 11 AM. The lightning lane won’t get you into the park early.
@Nicole-by3ng Жыл бұрын
Question if you just doing the Disneyland park. How do you manage to do Genie + rides with those not in the system like all the Fantasyland rides. Do you have advise on that.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Just ride the rides without Genie+ while you’re waiting for your next lightning lane to become available.
@user-nh9sj2se4k 5 ай бұрын
I like your videos. Question on the disney app can it be shared with your adult child on her phone I purchased genie plus for our trip in March.
@SoCalDisneyDad 5 ай бұрын
It’s recommended that only a single person manage the booking for the whole group. But I imagine so long as the whole group’s tickets are linked to both accounts, then both people could make selections, taking turns or however you want to do it. If the main concern is your adult child may want to split off from the group and do their own thing for awhile, then that should be fine. Genie+ is attached to your ticket, not to your phone/account. So anybody with a Genie+ activated ticket linked to their account can make reservations for that person. Suppose you have a group of 6, and 2 want to go off on their own for a few hours. The primary group will just need to Unselect the two that left whenever they make their own selections. And by the same token, the two on their own will need to be sure they don’t make any reservations for the main group.
@sophiadoll4793 Ай бұрын
if you buy a fuel rod in one park on your first day can you use it in another park. Like I buy it at downtown Disney Sunday and keep swapping it in and out in both DCA and Disneyland till Tuesday.
@SoCalDisneyDad Ай бұрын
Yes! You can swap it anywhere FuelRod machines are, including the airport. But they’re only free to swap on Disney property I believe.
@user-zv2wr6ig9d Жыл бұрын
Hi, I had a question, I’m coming next month with my 2 year old and 7 month old. Since they get into the park free, if I wanted to use lightning lane for our whole family on a ride the kids can go on, how do I account for the kids?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Since the kids don't have tickets, they don't need Genie+. You'll be able to take them just fine on rides like Haunted Mansion and it's a smaller world. All the ones without height requirements that are also on Genie+
@ReezA.MP3 10 ай бұрын
Is the fuel rods to charge your battery pack
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
To charge your cell phone.
@Kimberlygordon6065 Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand the difference between the Lightning Lane pass and buying a fast past. Can you explain? We have tickets to DL in June and have the Genie Plus and parking- only there for one day. Appreciate your videos!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
FastPass is the old system. It no longer exists. Some people (myself included) are so used to calling the “line skipping” a FastPass that it just skips out sometimes. The new terminology is Lightning Lane booked through the Genie+ service.
@slowazzd2165 Жыл бұрын
Me and my girlfriend are hoping to save up for a trip to Disney in the near to mid future, I haven't been since about 2013 ish as a teenager and she hasn't been since she could get in for free 😂 and has no memory of it obviously, so these videos from you and a couple other youtubers like provost park pass have been so helpful in learning the new systems, changes, ride updates, etc etc and reducing a massive amount of stress I feel as the planner/budgeter of my household trying to figure allllll this stuff out AND make sure my girlfriend will have the full Disney experience. Your videos are a tool I feel like everyone should be using if they're planning a trip to Disneyland especially in the post pandemic world
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you both can make the trip soon. I know it’ll be a magical time of many firsts and memorable moments.
@azrogue286 10 ай бұрын
Damn, i haven't been to Disneyland for a while. I seem to remember Fast Passes. Now they're on a whole different level it looks like.
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I miss the old fastpass simply because it was free and everyone could use it. But this new system actually works to the advantage of visitors like yourself, because the locals, like myself, aren’t buying it. So there’s fewer people using it which means shorter lines for those that do purchase it. And since you’re also now a paying customer of Genie+, they prioritize lightning lanes vs standby usually 8 to 2. That is, for every 2 standby guests, they are allowing in 8 lightning lane guests.
@pinklori13 Жыл бұрын
Question if I purchased genie Plus for each person (5) for 3 days do we need more than one phone with the apps to scan or at least one to have all apps needed
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
One person can be in control of all 5. You just have to have all 5 tickets linked to that account via the Disneyland app.
@eboyjisung7358 Жыл бұрын
In a scenario where its 10:00 am you get a fast pass for 2 pm. but then modify your selection to be 5 pm. Would you still be able to get a fast pass after the 2 hour mark from 10 am so 12 pm?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Yes, the 2 hour window is from the moment you first book the reservation. It doesn’t change when you modify.
@notmalcolmm Жыл бұрын
hi Traver! me, my family and cousins' 2nd trip to disneyland is a go this week, yet only problem is that we will arrive at 9 am, not the intended 8:00 Am, missing the whole golden hour. Will the lines by then be a little long or do we still have a few minutes to clutch the fewer wait times? Still planning on going to Splash Mountain first, Big Thunder second, and Splash third for our big 3. And about your previous video "15 things you can get for free at disneyland", you did mention about the Disability Access Service. I'm just wondering if Rise of The Resistance, Mickey and Minnie, and Radiator Springs Racers are included as return time tickets for the service? Sorry if this is a lot of questions to take in, but I really thank you in advance if you can respond soon! Much love, Disney Dad!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Generally speaking, lower wait times hang around until 10 AM. Of course, the best times are 8-9. But up to 10 AM is still good too. Every ride should be included with DAS.
@notmalcolmm Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad thanks so much for answering! just a few more final questions if it's still ok, how long does it take to wait on Rise, Mickey, and Racers on both normal lanes and lightning lanes? specifically on the afternoon from 1 pm - 6 pm.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
@@notmalcolmm All of those rides usually hang around 75 minute standby waits, but can get much higher depending on the day.
@funtimes2089 Жыл бұрын
If rope dropping DCA with early entry, would you go to Guardians or Webslingers first? Thanks for the great videos!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Whichever ride you are more interested in. But I would say Guardians slightly edges out Webslingers in line length. It at least will get longer faster. They might top out around the same wait throughout the day however.
@funtimes2089 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad You just beat ChatGPT, which couldn't give me an answer! :)
@debbiewilson8993 Жыл бұрын
You were there 3 days before us in April. Unfortunately the day before we came was the night fantasmic caught fire. I was so bummed. We're going back in October and hoping it'll be back.
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Hopefully Murphy is back before October.
@pandora576 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the great tips! I've never used Genie+, I have a newbie question, can rides run out of LL reservations? Do you just not get to use Genie+ for that ride if you haven't used yours yet?
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Yes, they do. But that’s more of a WDW problem than here. I wouldn’t expect the most popular ride to run out until 4-5 PM here. Meaning you’ve got all day to snag one. The less popular rides still have availability even at 11 PM at night. But popularity really has nothing to do with it and it’s more capacity. Big Thunder is a high capacity ride AND it’s popular. There’s usually availability at 11 PM at night for this attraction as well. At WDW, some rides can be “sold out” at around 10 AM. But that just doesn’t happen here, thankfully. It’s because Disneyland is largely a locals’ park and we locals almost never buy Genie+ (just not financially feasible).
@pandora576 10 ай бұрын
@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you! I appreciate all the info. I'm going in September for the first time in 10 years, and so much has changed.
@SoCalSurfer69 4 ай бұрын
Radiator Springs is always a pain and now an extra 20 bucks if you want LL.
@ksprincess Жыл бұрын
My question: How would you rope drop Fantasyland with young kids (ages 3-9)? This is a fabulous video full of tips! Thank you!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Hit Alice first, then Dumbo, then Casey Jr, then all the other dark rides. Peter Pan will be the same wait all day long, so it doesn’t really matter when you ride it. If you DO happen to see it at 25 minutes, hop in line, as that’s usually the bottom I’ve ever seen it. It’s 45 minutes right now 20 minutes after park opening AND it’s off season. That ride just never doesn’t have a line. But I wouldn’t sacrifice the Golden Hour for it, even it at that wait.
@ksprincess Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad That is so incredibly helpful. Thank you for seeing/replying! Much love! ❤️
@holllyrhode Жыл бұрын
I sure hope the wifi is amazing in disney parks when ur on ur phones all day
@TheMrNinzy 8 ай бұрын
Love your channel! Does Genie+ work alongside Rider Switch? Great work. Thanks
@SoCalDisneyDad 8 ай бұрын
Yes, it should. But something to keep in mind is that Rider Switch uses the Genie+ lightning lanes. So hypothetically, you have a party of 4. Adult 1 Rides with Child 1 while Adult 2 stays out with Child 2. When Adult 2 goes to ride after switching, they will need to use their Lightning Lane NOT a rider switch. Or they won’t be able to make another selection on Genie+ as the first lightning lane needs to be used before more can be made. However, Child 1 can get their ticket scanned for a rider switch and ride again with Adult 2.
@TheMrNinzy 8 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad thank you! On that note, we are a party of 4. Child 1 is just meeting height requirements but not age; therefore, no ticket. Child 2 infant, no ticket. Would it be possible to just get 1 Genie+ for Adult 1, and request Rider Switch for Adult 2(non-Genie+) loophole?
@SoCalDisneyDad 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMrNinzy Yeah, you should be able to do that. But keep in mind there are some rides on Genie+ that don’t have height requirements and your whole family can ride. Things like Haunted Mansion and it’s a small world.
@ryanb.6881 Жыл бұрын
Let’s say I got a multi experience pass for Autopia because it broke down. Would I still be able to book for Autopia again after it reopens?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Yes. The multi-experience you receive from a broken attraction will always work for the attraction it broke on and other similar caliber rides. It just likely won’t work for BETTER attractions.
@gary7647 Жыл бұрын
If i've already booked my park tickets and haven't added genie plus, can I buy genie plus individually ahead of time and link them to my tickets?
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
No. Unfortunately not. If you didn’t select the option when purchasing your ticket, the only way to get it is to buy it the day of when you enter the park.
@doughastings4005 5 ай бұрын
Two questions: 1. If you get a Multiple experience pass does it have to be used that day or can you save it for the next day if coming back to the parks.? 2. For the ILL, you mentioned purchasing the max of 2 per day. Can it be for the same ride?
@SoCalDisneyDad 5 ай бұрын
No to both. MEPs are only good for that day. And ILLs are still one time use. But you can’t purchase more than two attractions on the program in a day. Right now, there are only two. Rise and Radiator. But they had a third a few months ago before it got moved to regular Genie+
@doughastings4005 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Your videos are soooooo helpful!
@dougschmidt368 Жыл бұрын
Not sure if missed it, but how did you double-stack your rides? Great videos!!!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
There are two ways. You can either book something that’s later out. Say it’s 9 AM and you book one for 11:30 AM (you can’t choose this, it just has to be the next available is that far out). After 2 hours, you can make another selection. So at 11 AM you might schedule the second for 11:45. The other way is to book one and keep modifying the time a little later. Then, once again, after two hours has elapsed you can make another selection.
@dougschmidt368 Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you!
@isauraaguayohernandez4854 Жыл бұрын
Where can i get the buddy pass for monster Inc?? Can i get that pass for any other ride??
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
You speak to a cast member at the ride entrance. They have the passes in their pocket. It’s the only ride that has buddy pass.
@dennisleonard9901 4 ай бұрын
Visiting both CA parks for 1 day on August 19th (Monday). We are regulars at DW but first time visiting CA parks. We plan on using Disney+ and entering park at rope drop. Which park would you recommend entering first until park hopper kicks in at 11AM?
@SoCalDisneyDad 4 ай бұрын
Disneyland has more rides, so it’s probably more advantageous for you to start at Disneyland for the precious 8 AM to 10 AM low ride wait window.
@dennisleonard9901 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Just want to make sure we don’t miss out on popular DCA rides like Cars and Avengers that you can’t find in DW.
@alanarapacz1882 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the tips. I'm going to be in Disneyland for my first time on Sunday April 30th. I am still debating whether I will need Genie+ or not 🤔 Can you please link the battery you were talking about. Thanks!
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
I’m hoping to be there that day too. I don’t have a reservation yet, so no guarantee. Genie+, at a minimum, is a nice quality of life upgrade to be less hassle and less stress during your day. At most, it’s a huge amount of time savings, even off season as you saw in this video. I’d recommend it. Here’s the charger I talked about: amzn.to/3oEo6pe The Fuel Rods, the other ones I mentioned, are available for purchase in the park and include free swapping at any kiosk.
@alanarapacz1882 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really hope you get a reservation for Sunday too. I would love to see you there and learn more first hand 😉 I'm coming from Toronto Canada. It is my Birthday gift to myself. I am a mother of 6 and I'm treating myself to a solo Disneyland trip. I have always wanted to visit Walt's original park for as long as I can remember ❤
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
@@alanarapacz1882 Happy Birthday! Enjoy and take in the much needed alone time. I totally get it!
@cassymilitaru7511 Жыл бұрын
Can you link the power brick? 😊
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
This is the one I've been using that's Mag-Safe. amzn.to/3N4ynnc
@ReckFamily Жыл бұрын
Do you have to be in the park to get all LL or just the first one? (Ie - when taking break at hotel can we schedule a LL?)
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
Just the first one. Once you’ve been actively scanned in, you can leave come and go as you please.
@ReckFamily Жыл бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad thanks!
@evangoldberg5840 Жыл бұрын
I'm planning my first trip to Disneyland since Galaxy Edge opened. Is the lightning pass good for Rise of the Resistance? I don't see any of Galaxy Edge in your video
@SoCalDisneyDad Жыл бұрын
There is a individual lightning lane available for Rise of the Resistance, so a separate cost for that besides genie+. Smugglers Run is on the regular genie+ though.
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