Genie+ Changed: Is It Worth The $$$ In Magic Kingdom?! | How-to Use It In Disney World

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The creator conducts a comprehensive test of the Genie Plus system at Magic Kingdom to determine its value following recent pricing changes. By utilizing 22 different Lightning Lanes throughout a single day, the creator tracks time savings and the cost per attraction. The video explains the distinctions between free Genie features, Genie Plus, and individual Lightning Lanes for high-demand rides. The creator categorizes attractions into tiers based on their necessity for the service, identifying heavy hitters like Jungle Cruise and Peter Pan's Flight as high priority, while labeling rides like Dumbo or the Mad Tea Party as low priority filler attractions. The experiment concludes with a statistical breakdown, revealing that the creator saved 11.5 hours in total, with 9.1 hours saved on high-priority attractions. Despite Magic Kingdom being the most expensive park for the service, the high volume of available Lightning Lanes resulted in a low cost per attraction. The creator concludes that while the system is complex, purchasing Genie Plus is highly recommended for Magic Kingdom visitors to maximize their time and accomplish more during their visit.

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I paid 25 for Genie plus again that is the most expensive of the four Parks

I would probably pick jungle cruise and that's because jungle cruise is very popular it's a classic it's iconic

I don't think I would bring friends and family I wouldn't recommend them coming to Magic Kingdom without purchasing Genie plus

I saved 11 and a half hours that's a lot of hours

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book a Genie Plus attraction right at 7am to secure a good return time

✓Always have one Genie Plus booked and use the modify feature to change it if needed

✓Set an alarm for a minute or two before the 120-minute rule to book another Lightning Lane

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusing Genie Plus system — Watch the Genie 101 recap in the video and use the modify feature to adjust bookings

Not knowing which attractions to prioritize — Book popular attractions like Jungle Cruise or Peter Pan's Flight at 7am and use the tier system for priorities

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Genie Plus worth the cost in Magic Kingdom?

QHow does the new park-based pricing for Genie Plus work?

QWhat are the best strategies for using Genie Plus in Magic Kingdom?

QHow much time can you save using Genie Plus?

QWhich attractions are most worth using Lightning Lanes for?

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