The Genie Usage, Tips and Strategy ONLY Thread

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

ok, in this case what im thinking is to make them for the 2nd park, so they'd be after 2, but then change the park res to that 2nd park so i can get in before 2 (and just not tap into the park with the original res). it would be a park hopper ticket.

So then, does it immediately give you times after 2, in this case, you do not need to refresh to those later times?
We arrive in the afternoon from Uni, hoping for a similar plan.

 

[GBRforWDW]

So then, does it immediately give you times after 2, in this case, you do not need to refresh to those later times?
We arrive in the afternoon from Uni, hoping for a similar plan.

If you have hoppers, you'll get times after 2pm for the parks you haven't reserved. If the park you're wanting to go to after 2 is full for reservations, you'll have to go to the park you reserved first to check in before going to the hop to park.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

If you have hoppers, you'll get times after 2pm for the parks you haven't reserved. If the park you're wanting to go to after 2 is full for reservations, you'll have to go to the park you reserved first to check in before going to the hop to park.

PHs and APs.
So I can make a park reservation for Epcot, but book my ride times at 7am for DHS for after 2. Then we can tap into Epcot, then head to DHS? (Assuming I cannot change my park reservations if full)

 

[GBRforWDW]

PHs and APs.
So I can make a park reservation for Epcot, but book my ride times at 7am for DHS for after 2. Then we can tap into Epcot, then head to DHS? (Assuming I cannot change my park reservations if full)

Correct. Some people have gotten lucky and CMs we're able to update park reservation if they didn't go to reserved park first, but most people are told they can't tap in til they go to the first park, so if you can't get it changed, do be sure to hit up Epcot first.

That being said, DHS you can pretty regularly get afternoon passes pretty easily even with that as your reserved park

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Correct. Some people have gotten lucky and CMs we're able to update park reservation if they didn't go to reserved park first, but most people are told they can't tap in til they go to the first park, so if you can't get it changed, do be sure to hit up Epcot first.

That being said, DHS you can pretty regularly get afternoon passes pretty easily even with that as your reserved park

Thanks for the tips!!

 

[Disturbia]

No codes yesterday. We got a lot of codes first in Nov.

I had/still have the problem with website asking for codes sent to an email as well and it took us 25 mins to book MMRR in Nov (we got ROTR and SDD-be careful with party size the time booked gets pushed around quickly vs what you select so double check before you hit purchase). Sometimes the purchase screen froze. I think when I installed the new version of the app it forgot my phone and then tries to re verify my account each time I make a purchase (applies to ADRs as well).

I don’t even bother calling IT as I have had Disney visa credit card issues for 5+ years (problems storing info on profile). This issue started when they had me delete my history.

CMs couldn’t care less for IT issues. Most of them don’t believe you so I screen shot everything now.

 

[SEAGULL59]

Is anyone staying off resort having success getting a paid LL for Rise? Or are they still selling out before off resort guests can attempt to purchase.

 

[Disturbia]

We have a group of nine. What is the strategy? Can someone book ILL for the whole group while someone else books another ILL for the whole group while someone else books Genie+LL for the whole group? Not sure we will do that, but want to know if it is an option.

Most reviews will be for smaller party sizes. In our case, if we tried refreshing for a group of 4 riders, the times for RnR kept getting pushed out by an hour. Also, everyone should have the same ticket type - be on site or off site and have park hopper/not; annual pass etc

Also if utilizing rider switch, I would budget extra time at rides like Soarin and Test Track (took 25-30 mins to ride with Genie+, we skipped rider switch). Budget time to get from ends of the park (after 2 pm world showcase gets congested as Epcot is a popular park to park hop to). France food booth had 35-40 min wait and the pathway to Remy was severely congested.

 

[Disturbia]

I'm interested in hearing theories and observations on this too. As someone going the week before Easter, arguably one of the busiest weeks of the year, I'm worried I will spend $75/day on G+ only to get 2 maybe 3 rides booked. Is that worth it??? How quickly do these sell out during peak weeks?

We went in Nov (first week) and it was supposed to be the least rainiest month so we left our stroller cover at home as no rain was forecasted). On our AK day it rained all day and our stroller became unusable and it poured non stop to where you couldn’t even move and had to take cover. Lines dropped drastically but Navi/FOP went up to 40 after initial 15-25 min. Genie+ was not needed for this day but we didn’t know this at 7 am.

Our AA flights got cancelled and we had to rebook on spirit one day before, so checkin day we didn’t get to the parks until 6:00 pm and we could only ride LLIA$ before our dinner ADR. We didn’t purchase Genie+ on checkin day.

Also checkout day, bag drop off took over 35 mins as people who were checkin and checking out were in one big line that stretched around the building to the big blue pool side at AOA. So unexpected things can happen that make you loose time in the parks. We lost 3 rider switch (couldn’t use) but still thought Genie+ was worth the 3 rides we got in (in addition to Remy) only 2 people rode (party of 4 riders); other 2 got food.

 

[Disturbia]

Happy Friday everyone!

On one of my park days, we would like to start in Epcot with Remy, but hop to HS for the afternoon to utilize the RoTR ILL and whatever genie + we can stack throughout the morning. I'm assuming that I would leave my park reservation at Epcot that day but would still be able to purchase the ILL and other genie + rides for HS.

Is that correct?

Thanks!

Book ROTR first and then book Remy and your first Genie+ ride for SDD after 2 pm (at 7 am). After that, I think the 2 hr cool down starts from HS park opening (we haven’t park hopped with Genie+) if you decide to keep booking for HS even though you will be in Epcot in the morning.

Can someone verify: if hopping does the 2 hour start from the park you’re hopping to and booked your first Genie+ ride for (Say SDD at HS)? Would I be able to book something at Epcot at 11 am or does it have to be for HS?

What if the first park was a park that opened earlier like AK at 8 am? Say I booked SDD after 2 pm (ROTR and FOP). I can book another pass at 10 am OR 11 am (from HS where I booked first Genie+).

 

[itf]

Is anyone staying off resort having success getting a paid LL for Rise? Or are they still selling out before off resort guests can attempt to purchase.

It's been available 5 of the last 7 days so it may be possible... https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/attraction/hollywood-studios/starwarsriseoftheresistance/

 

[Aimeedyan]

We are trying Genie+ for the first time this weekend - we'll have two AP's and one PH ticket and I've seen some issues mentioned when the party has different ticket types.

One is with actually purchasing it, right? Is there a solution - or can someone point me to a post talking about a workaround? Can the front desk CM buy it for me at midnight if I can't get it to work?

Are there known glitches when booking times with mixed ticket parties, or is it pretty smooth once you actually get it purchased for the AP's?

I'm trying to plan for the (inevitable) Disney IT struggles in advance so I can pivot easier

 

[chaoskids]

I'm struggling with editing my selections. I choose "Edit Selection" check the ones I want at the top and save but nothing changes on my Tip Board. I closed and reopened the app, still no change. What am I doing wrong?

 

[scrappinginontario]

We are trying Genie+ for the first time this weekend - we'll have two AP's and one PH ticket and I've seen some issues mentioned when the party has different ticket types.

One is with actually purchasing it, right? Is there a solution - or can someone point me to a post talking about a workaround? Can the front desk CM buy it for me at midnight if I can't get it to work?

Are there known glitches when booking times with mixed ticket parties, or is it pretty smooth once you actually get it purchased for the AP's?

I'm trying to plan for the (inevitable) Disney IT struggles in advance so I can pivot easier

This post (and thread) will be helpful. The first few posts cover a number of suggestions, strategies, tips and information about the new system.

 

[hultrain]

Are people still having the random issue with having to re-log into the system when you try to purchase ILL$ and if so is the advice still to avoid using resort WiFi?

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

Are people still having the random issue with having to re-log into the system when you try to purchase ILL$ and if so is the advice still to avoid using resort WiFi?

We used it Thursday and Friday last week at 7am and had no issues on 2 phones and 2 accounts while connected to WiFi.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

We are trying Genie+ for the first time this weekend - we'll have two AP's and one PH ticket and I've seen some issues mentioned when the party has different ticket types.

One is with actually purchasing it, right? Is there a solution - or can someone point me to a post talking about a workaround? Can the front desk CM buy it for me at midnight if I can't get it to work?

Are there known glitches when booking times with mixed ticket parties, or is it pretty smooth once you actually get it purchased for the AP's?

I'm trying to plan for the (inevitable) Disney IT struggles in advance so I can pivot easier

We had a 'mixed' party for a week in January - even stayed in different Disney rooms. We had some with PH's and some AP's. We had zero issue purchasing Genie+ for all, purchasing ILL$, making G+/LL reservations in the morning or making G+/LL reservations throughout the day.

 

[MommyMouse143]

I appologize if this question has been answered- We are staying at the GF. There are three offsite members of our planning party. If everyone gets Genie +, how does this work? Since we can start earlier than them?

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I appologize if this question has been answered- We are staying at the GF. There are three offsite members of our planning party. If everyone gets Genie +, how does this work? Since we can start earlier than them?

All guests, on or off site, can start making G+ reservations at 7AM (after purchase, of course). On-site guests can purchase the ILL attractions at 7AM, while off-site need to wait until the park opens. You do not need to purchase Genie+ to purchase ILL. Does that answer your question?

 

[MommyMouse143]

All guests, on or off site, can start making G+ reservations at 7AM (after purchase, of course). On-site guests can purchase the ILL attractions at 7AM, while off-site need to wait until the park opens. You do not need to purchase Genie+ to purchase ILL. Does that answer your question?

Yes! Thats perfect, thanks!!