Our Step-by-Step Guide & Best Tips for the MAJOR New Features of Disney Genie Plus at Disney World

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Our Step-by-Step Guide & Best Tips for the MAJOR New Features of Disney Genie Plus at Disney World

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Did you know you can now modify and existing Lightning Lane reservation with Disney Genie Plus? If you know how to take advantage of this change, you can supercharge your next trip to Walt Disney World. We'll show you step-by-step - screen-by-screen - all of our best tips and tricks for putting this new feature to work for you and your family. We'll also explore Pandora at Animal Kingdom, hop over to Hollywood Studios for a ride on Slinky Dog Dash and a whole lot more in between. These tips will help you maximize your time at all the parks, from squeezing in some extra rides at Magic Kingdom to making time to explore more of the World Showcase at Epcot.

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@jessethewestie22 Жыл бұрын

You’re amazing at describing complex concepts! For the first time I’m actually looking forward to using G+ and potentially gaining back HOURS of time. 27 more days!!

@ecasaigne Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Alison. I always stress about it because it’s surprising how complicated some of these Genie concepts are when you try to explain them in a straightforward way. Sometimes I have to record myself saying variations of the same thing 5 or 6 times before I’m like “okay, I think that one made sense.” 😂

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Also, congrats on your trip. It’s so soon! 🥳 Hope it is amazing.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Erika! 😃

@Imzadi Жыл бұрын

28 days for us 🎉

@rochellet.6808 Жыл бұрын

I’m from California & just returned from a Disneyworld vacation. We studied your videos, used all your tips and tricks & had an AMAZING time! Being equipped with all this info made everything super easy & helped to eliminate all the stress. You are incredibly helpful & I appreciate so much all that you do!

@kennyc201 Жыл бұрын

I just want to say, you are the best at describing these changes and the entire Genie+ system. I’ve seen hundreds of videos and yours is the best ! Huge fan here !

@louisemcmillan4752 Жыл бұрын

Rob we’ve been using this today and you can even modify your LL even after the time slot has started. I’m so glad we stumbled across your videos. It’s helped us have an amazing vacation and we have mastered the Genie thanks to you!😀

@christinanewman1542 Жыл бұрын

This is truly a game changer! Now it feels as great as the fast pass (just ignoring the free part bc that’s never coming back). Rob, you’re incredible at what you do here!

@SandyGosdin-iq2of Жыл бұрын

Your Disney Genie (and plus) tips were a HUGE help to me on our recent trip! Thank you!! Keep up the great work!!

@Molbyone Жыл бұрын

Crazy that it took them over a year to add this much needed feature. As always, great tour and guide on the G+ updates!

@Laura-beau6 Жыл бұрын

“Not Yeti”.. you’re the best Rob!!! Thanks for being thorough, helpful, organized, funny and absolutely adorable😊

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Aww - thanks so much! 😊 And thank YOU for watching!

@feliciabalcom1746 Жыл бұрын

It was our first trip to Disney this January and I’m SO grateful I had watched your video on genie plus!!! With the modifying and “slots” I was able to pretty much get everything we wanted almost when we wanted it!! It was truly amazing! Thank you so much ❤😊

@lythandebath9457 Жыл бұрын

Love your tips! Thanks for getting this up so quickly with all the changes!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU so much for watching! Hope the info will be helpful on your next visit to the parks. 😃

@kjocdrecovery Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Thank you for being the first I’ve found to make a video showing how this change works! 🎉love your videos and your joy!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Kjersti! We love it when we hear someone was searching for a video that we just made. We always try to make what we think will be helpful, so it’s great to hear when we hit the mark. 🎯 Hope you enjoyed watching and that it helps you have a great time when you’re here in the parks. 😃

@hannahlewis-walters7064 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos. Rob have you considered being a ‘private tour guide’? I’d pay for your knowledge and expertise on my next trip…?!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Hannah! I’m very flattered. As I mentioned over on Facebook, I wish I had the time. It would be a fun gig. 😃 Hope you have a great trip!

@alinescheffer Жыл бұрын

That’s the first video where a see these tip!! Your amazin!! I'm from Brazil and very happy to find you! Thanks ❤ following ❤❤❤

@tiannam117 Жыл бұрын

Just about to start a work call… can’t wait to watch while I eat lunch! 🎉

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching! 😃

@IsaacBD Жыл бұрын

Your videos were so useful for my recent trip! Last time I went it was still Fastpass, so there was lots to learn and you explained it all so clearly we were able to do everything we wanted to. Now I'm staying subbed to deal with the Post Disney Blues :)

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Isaac. I hope the video helped with the blues - I definitely remember those from before we moved here and how much I enjoyed watching Molly videos when I got back home. Hopefully you’ll be back before you know it. 😃

@miriamvaldivia2612 Жыл бұрын

Just on time to get ready for my trip... we leave in 4 days and this is going to help me so much! I will keep my eyes open in case I run into you around the Disney bubble! Thank you so much!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

That’s so exciting! Please say hello if you see us. Hope you have an AMAZING vacation! 😃

@Jilldilbeck Жыл бұрын

I love to share your video with my travel clients. Thank you!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! We really appreciate it. So glad you’ve found them helpful for your clients. 😃

@irenewang3902 Жыл бұрын

So timely to learn the new feature of “modify plan”! I don’t know how we can find out about this without your video. Thank you eat scouts!

@swampsagacity4685 Жыл бұрын

The inability to modify reservation times was my biggest gripe about Genie Plus. I am happy to see Disney has made this improvement.

@denycekellum4496 Жыл бұрын

love the chip and dale ears!!!

@tracydasilva3396 Жыл бұрын

Love your getup looking so festive!!!

@daraq8937 Жыл бұрын

You are one of the best Disney vloggers out there … thanks for the great videos

@brandoncreasap8196 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the back the most on everest. Less pressure on you going backwards and an awesome launch down the hill

@MelissaRuch Жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!! leaving in a week and I feel so much better about it all now.

@757discs Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your help! My wife and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary at Disney the past 2 days and it went incredibly smoothly, thanks in part to you! We feel like it couldn’t have gone any better. Thank you for all you do!!

@Kimkloke Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, this was awesome. Great news, the excited for these changes coming. I was at Animal Kingdom over the weekend of the 9th and saw you filming this video. Well done 🎉

@katrinasprankel1078 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Rob!!! Even though our trip isn't until 2024, I guarantee it will be much more amazing for both my kiddos first time because of your videos ❤️ I enjoy watching every single one!!

@samzsong4652 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you! You've answered every question I had.

@margaretkoenig2906 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rob! I just wanted to pop in to say how much I enjoy your videos and the helpful information you give. I don’t plan on going back to Disney World soon but I have kept your channel on my subscriptions because I love your upbeat attitude, and the fact that you actually respond to comments. Keep up the good work!

@simondiz87 Жыл бұрын

Only just found your channel whilst looking to learn about the new modify feature. Subbed straight away. Finally a video which shows you the 2 hour rule isn’t affected and put my mind at rest of my next trip. Also the 3 dots refresh page. ❤ thanks so much!

@sandraeitel7462 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Super informative and helpful (as usual!). It’s a good day when I see a new video from Ear Scouts.

@jmarie7405 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have to say though I wish you didn’t share the 2 hour rule thing. I wouldn’t doubt I’d that’s a glitch and they didn’t realize it 😬

@hangwithliz5879 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your videos!!!!

@tinaballon3670 Жыл бұрын

You’re awesome! Keep up the great footage and recs!!!!

@Meeshwell Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! Such a game changer… almost too good to be true. I hope Disney doesn’t change any of this! Thanks for posting all tips and tricks to use this to its fullest advantage!

@edubt Жыл бұрын

Your vídeos are amazing...so helpful and clear about everything, every aspect of getting a better experience at Disney, with or without Genie plus...going next week to spend christmas and New year in this magical place. You helped me a lot, while making my plans! Thank you!

@amberturner5638 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! We just had our best Disney trip yet. We rode every ride at Hollywood Studios (plus saw a couple of shows) without early entry on a high crowd day. I was worried I would be on my phone all day, but it only took about 5 minutes of "playing the slots" to get a new time. We also had a great day at Epcot using this strategy to ride everything we wanted. This was our first time using Genie+. Thanks again!

@jentracey1758 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, Rob! We were just there this past weekend, and I had no idea I could have been modifying what I booked. When Disney announced it, they said it would be in a couple of weeks. Thanks for all the tips! Can’t wait to try them when I go back next month.

@kimmy2168 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, guys!! Wow, was that a helpful video! Now fingers crossed 🤞 that nothing changes for 2023 when I finally get to use all your tips and tricks! (Anddddd...he sings too!! Impressive 🎶🎤🎶😊)

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim! We just hope nothing changes until we can film our revised 27 Tips video (again!) and get it edited and released this time. 😂 This change was worth it though. Thanks for watching! 😃

@clauderoyk Жыл бұрын

I watched a lot of Ear Scouts videos preparing for our stay at wdw. So very well explained. I just played the G+ slots and won 🎉! I felt like i won the lottery 😂 So thank you so much!

@CraneFamilyAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! Just subscribed! See you at the parks!

@RubyWish Жыл бұрын

Not YETI! 😂👏 Thanks for the laughs, on top of the great information. You're the best!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Credit where credit is due - I totally stole that from our parking tram driver. 😂 “Please stay seated until we come to a full and complete stop. Not yeti. Nooooot yeeeeeti. Now you’re free to go!” 🤣 You can always count on the parking tram drivers for a good Dad joke.

@LAURENMARIE429 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@marlahargrove5685 Жыл бұрын

My first thought follow a guy with beavers on his head..Yes Chip and dale. My guy.

@caminoalamagia8448 Жыл бұрын

You are so amazing! I love your videos!!! Going in January and will use everything I’ve learned thanks to your videos!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We hope you have a great vacation. January is a great time to be here, too. Cooler temps and lower crowd levels. That’s a win-win! 😃

@pigeonplumtree3 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!😀

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! 😃

@BlakeGravett Жыл бұрын

This concept took me from a 3:40 LL reservation for Remy to a 12:30. Thanks for all the valuable info. Hoping for slots luck in Hollywood Studios today lol

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hope it went well!

@emilyprudente2364 Жыл бұрын

Great video! So many helpful hints for my upcoming trip

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily! We hope you have an AMAZING trip. Good luck with those Genie Slots! 🍀🧞‍♂️🎰

@billsleeper5567 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always, thank you for putting in the work!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Bill. Thank YOU for watching! 😃

@bethstoughton3043 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for all of your tips! We recently went to Disney and had the best experience because we followed your helpful advice! My husband and I spent a week watching all of your videos. From everything we learned, we were able to ride all of the big rides we wanted twice each day and never waited any longer than 5-10 minutes in line per ride using Genie+. We were always towards the front of rope drop. Overall, a much better experience from when Disney had fast passes!

@Imzadi Жыл бұрын

This really is a game changer. Though I detest the refresh, refresh, refresh, aspect. Edit to add: Subbed 😊

@disneylover6408 Жыл бұрын

I went to Disney earlier this year in the spring and we saw lots of the animals having babies! Must have been mating season or something there!

@schues317 Жыл бұрын

Man, I wish they would have had this feature when I was there in October! Granted, the trade off is that it was cheaper then, but I probably would have gotten a lot more out of it with this system.

@sandykamarainen-uv8kh Жыл бұрын

Tysm! Heading to Magic Kingdom before Tron opens. Do not have early entry. What rides should we rope drop and which ones should we get Genie+ for first? Ty!

@user-if5li9fy7k Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your energetic and cheerful videos! I really enjoy watching them. And they are truly helpful! A quick question: is it possible to add a person of my party to an existing lightning lane reservation? Thanks!

@alainnahanson3149 Жыл бұрын

What camera do you use? Your shots are so beautiful!!

@jeremyparsons5582 Жыл бұрын

Hi , another awesome video. Can you modify a Genie + lightning lane to another park..ie if your park hopping

@elisaanne Жыл бұрын

At the parks today and the app has already changed again!! I can’t do “edit selections” anywhere to focus on my favorite rides so I do have to scroll to find them. The modification section also looks a little different so I’m nervous to try it haha. Currently I don’t need to our first time is great!! Thanks for your amazing videos Rob they have given me so much confidence with Genie+!!!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi ElisaAnne - make sure you have set up the regular free Genie service. Main menu > My Disney Genie Day > Get started now. Hopefully that will fix it and allow you to edit your selections. Definitely use modify plan - it helps A LOT.

@elisaanne Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts I knew I must have been missing something, thank you!! Either way, it all worked wonderfully for us and we rode a TON of stuff using Genie+. Thank you!

@StromboliTastesGood Жыл бұрын

Could you please go more into the idea of stacking with this new feature. That would be really helpful.

@silviaar1585 Жыл бұрын

😮 I’ll have to go back to try the new rules 😅

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We’re always looking for a good excuse to head back into the parks and this is a particularly good one. 😂

@meredithnoe8514 Жыл бұрын

Rob your videos are so awesome! We’re headed to Disney for the first time with our three young kids and Rise is a must-do for us at HS. We won’t have access to early entry. If we’re able to snag an ILL, are those times modifiable like the genie+ lightning lanes? If the ILL is sold out by the time park opens (Tues after Presidents’ Day), should our strategy be to start our day there?

@andreblu2008 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, André! 😃

@fredo99k Жыл бұрын

I Rob! I have a question, it’s possible to have like 3 LL at the same time reserved? Like have 1 for 8pm, another one for 6pm and the last one for 4pm? It’s that possible? I love your videos Cheers from Argentina

@christineoneill759 Жыл бұрын

The girl behind you on Slinky seemed a bit exasperated with your singing 😂

@robinabutton702 Жыл бұрын

Still love watching your videos even though we are not going again anytime soon lol. Question. Does switching the time also work for ILL like for rise of the resistance etc? Or only genie plus LL?

@tjb4233 Жыл бұрын

Wow game changer

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

It’s my favorite change to Genie Plus yet. Thanks for watching! 😃

@arosenstock Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your videos! I've been following you for months heading up to our trip next week (!). What do you recommend in terms of strategy if we start out at AK and hop to Epcot. Should I book my first LL in AK at 7am or just start booking for Epcot at 7am for a return time of after 2pm and keep stacking for the afternoon in Epcot, considering the heavy crowds these days?

@amnerisgisellecisneros1911 Жыл бұрын

Excellent videos. Thank you and I wait for the subtitles in spanish to understand better.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

¡Hola Amneris! Erick is working on them right now, actually. Thanks for watching! 😃

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

¡Hola Amneris! Acabamos de terminar de colocar los subtítulos en Español; esperamos que te sean de ayuda. No dudes en escribirnos si presentas alguna duda. Muchas gracias por ver nuestros vídeos ☺️

@kathleenkroger8358 Жыл бұрын

Does it ever happen that you use your genie+ to check into a LL before the 2 hour window? So can you then get a new reservation sooner than 2 hours?

@Nursejustinreviews Жыл бұрын

I just got to ride expedition Everest and it was so good. Had a great trip to WDW last week.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

It’s the BEST. Thanks for watching! 😃

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Just realized you changed your screen name. Sorry we missed you when you were here.

@Nursejustinreviews Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts no problem man yes I did change my name lol starting to review more than just hot sauces.

@jthouston2312 Жыл бұрын

Can you modify lighting lane purchases like mine train

@jthouston2312 Жыл бұрын

Do later times also show

@Nursejustinreviews Жыл бұрын

I wish this would’ve existed last week 😂

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Yeah - it really does make huge difference. But we’re glad to hear you still had a great trip last week. 🙌

@hernanrodriguez8382 Жыл бұрын

Hi! When with spanish subtitules?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hola Hernán! Justamente nos encontramos trabajando en los subtítulos en estos momentos. Lamentablemente las herramientas que nos brinda KZfaq hace que nos tome más tiempo del que nos gustaría pero probablemente en 1 o 2 horas ya queden listos. Si gustas, podemos escribirte de nuevo en este comentario cuando terminemos de ajustarlos. Muchas gracias por ver nuestros vídeos ☺️

@hernanrodriguez8382 Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts Muchas gracias! Estaré atento

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

¡Hola de nuevo Hernán! Aquí nada más escribiéndote para compartirte que ya hemos publicado los subtítulos en español. Si llegas a tener alguna duda, no dudes en escribirnos. Muchas gracias por ver nuestros vídeos ☺️.

@hernanrodriguez8382 Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts muchas gracias nuevamente, you are the best!

@byjustincook Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, as usual. Question - are we 100% certain on the two hour window time not changing after modifications? Just heard some other DW pros saying that it does affect that and changes to start at the time of the new modification change. Thanks!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hmm - interesting. Disney is always changing Genie. I can confirm that this worked the last time I used the modify feature, but I’ll check this weekend to see if they changed it up. Thanks for this question so I know to look out for it. 😃

@byjustincook Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts you’re the best. I trust you the most ;) because you SHOWED that it worked. Seemed like conjecture when mentioned by the other site (excellent site too). Thanks for all your hard work. Taking family of 6 in April (1 infant included). I’m prepped and ready to do this with kids!

@Newfeeflip9 Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts I'm interested to find out too! Please let us know. Thanks again for another amazing video!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

@@Newfeeflip9 Hi Chris - I just modified a Lightning Lane for later in the day and the time I can book my next LL did not change, so it seems it still does not affect your two hour window. At least for now - they’re always changing things, but I’m hopeful this will stay as it is because it is really helpful.

@kylenuber6496 Жыл бұрын

Great videos on Genie+! It is really helping with our upcoming trip planning. Question about the 2 hour window....did it change the time of your window when you booked the Navi Journey at 830 instead of 1130?

@schues317 Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't change that, but once he scanned in to Na'Vi River Journey he could book another LL, so the 2 hour window would be moot at that point.

@kylenuber6496 Жыл бұрын

@@schues317 Thank you!!

@tayalarson5379 Жыл бұрын

We will be going to Disney next week. I plan on getting the genie +, but not everyone in my party will be riding every ride. (My mom won't go on rollercoasters, but the rest of us do.) Can you select which people in the party to apply to each ride? Or does it automatically calculate everyone linked to the account? (Yes, I already have everyone linked to my Disney account.)

@angelacolumber Жыл бұрын

I don't have a lot of luck in keeping the same time when playing the slot machine game. I see a time that looks great, click it and it changes to one that is hours later. Does that not happen to you? Is it because you are only looking for 1 or 2 guests?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Angela - yes, this happens A LOT. Part of playing the Genie Slots is definitely tapping in quick enough to grab that great return time you uncovered. For us, it’s just become part of the game and we love the thrill of victory when we manage to score an amazing time. 😂 Thanks for watching! 😃

@kelseyolejnik Жыл бұрын

Hi! I’ve been watching all your videos and you are SO helpful! Thank you! Would you still recommend booking an early lightning lane at 7am to try and get rolling early instead of being stuck with the 2 hours after park opening rule? Ex: I’m entering MK for early hours. Do I book Peter Pan for a 1230 at 7am and continue to modify and hope I get a time before 11a? Or instead do I book Mickey Minnie greet at 905 and then go for bigger rides later? Hope this makes sense! Thanks so much!!

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Kelsey! I always book at 7am if I plan to be in the park in the morning and I would say grabbing Mickey at Town Square makes sense first because it will run out of Lightning Lanes quickly most days. Good luck!

@kelseyolejnik Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts thanks so much for the response! I feel way more prepared for our first trip coming up this month thanks to you! 😀

@alisonholmescarmichael5738 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful video! Can you modify your reservation to a later time...or does it just show earlier times than current booking? We are not getting to MK until 3pm and I plan on booking at 7am but if I get a ride with a time before 3....can I modify it to an after 3pm time and continue to stack and modify so that they are all after we arrive in the park?

@arosenstock Жыл бұрын

From my understanding, maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong, if you don't have a park reservation for MK then the system won't allow you to book a LL there unless it's after 2pm. You have to keep refreshing until the return time is after 2pm and then it'll let you book it.

@alisonholmescarmichael5738 Жыл бұрын

@Aliza Wachsstock We do have a park reservation for that day. Our flight just doesn't get in until 1 30pm. So I was hoping to stack in the morning but only ride times after 3pm.

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hi Alison! Yes, as long as you modify before it completely expires, you can continuously modify until you end up with rides that match your plans. I’d go ahead and start booking right at 7am and again every two hours, just making sure to modify them all later before they expire. You’ll have a great stack of rides when you arrive and that sounds like a great way to kick off your Disney vacation. 😃

@jayranly2870 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rob! Love your videos!! I am bringing my family of 6 to Disney in January, and I am trying to figure out the best way to set up mobile pass. You mentioned at around 13:30 you and Eric were both modifying your reservation. Is there a way that both my wife and I can have our kids passes on mobile pass so that when we split up for rides we do not need to always have one of our phones? I haven’t found a good video to explain how to set this up where both of us can see our lightning lanes. Thanks! @earscouts

@cxxxxx9 Жыл бұрын

When you use a LL that you pay the extra $12 or whatever it is for does it set the 120 min timer? I plan to pay the extra for LL for Avatar but it doesn't seem fair for it to start the timer and block me from scheduling a Genie+ LL?

@EarScouts Жыл бұрын

Hello Lindsay! Great news! Buying an Individual Lightning Lane does not affect your ability to book your Lightning Lane with Disney Genie+. Thanks for watching!

@cxxxxx9 Жыл бұрын

@@EarScouts Awesome thanks that really helps with my planning!!