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26 Best Genie+ Tips to SKIP the Line like a PRO at Disneyland

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SoCal Disney Dad
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👁️ 128K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 35:51

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The creator provides a comprehensive guide to using the Genie Plus service at Disneyland, blending practical advice with a real-time vlog of his park experience. He begins by advising against using Lightning Lanes immediately at rope drop, suggesting instead that guests use standby lines early to save their first reservation for later in the morning. The video covers essential technical requirements, such as downloading the Disneyland app and keeping it updated, as well as the benefits of pre-purchasing Genie Plus to lock in lower daily rates. Key strategic concepts are explained, including the two-hour rule, the importance of modifying rather than canceling reservations to maintain active Lightning Lanes, and the concept of stacking attractions. The creator also discusses the limitations of individual Lightning Lanes and how to use the tip board effectively by pinning preferred rides. Throughout the day, he demonstrates how to navigate various situations, such as managing reservations while visiting a hotel or utilizing multi-experience passes when rides break down. He concludes by emphasizing the necessity of carrying a portable charger due to high app usage and shares his final thoughts on maximizing time at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

please please please do not use your lightning lane or first thing in the morning at 8 A.M it will be a major waste

Genie plus requires the Disneyland app so if you do not have the Disneyland app you need to download it

I highly recommend that you modify your reservation instead of canceling

make sure you bring a phone charger now this is not a new tip for the channel

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not use Lightning Lane at 8 AM; book your first selection for 9 AM instead
Pre-purchase Genie+ to save money if you plan to use it every day
Modify reservations instead of canceling to keep multiple active Lightning Lanes
Pin only one or two preferred attractions to the top of the Tip Board to avoid clutter
Bring a phone charger or use Fuel Rods to keep your phone powered for Genie+ usage

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding how Genie+ works at Disneyland vs. Walt Disney WorldDisneyland requires scanning into the park before making selections; pre-purchase to save money
Managing the two-hour rule for Lightning Lane reservationsSet alarms to remind yourself when to book next selection; avoid triggering the rule by booking frequently

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to use Genie+ at Disneyland effectively
QWhat is the two-hour rule and how to avoid it
QHow to maximize Lightning Lane selections and save time
QWhat to do if you can't make a Lightning Lane reservation
QIs Genie+ worth it for families at Disneyland in 2023

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