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Is Genie+ Worth It at Disneyland? Tips You NEED TO KNOW in 2022

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SoCal Disney Dad
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👁️ 64K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 41:40

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A creator conducts a Genie Plus challenge at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure to determine if the service is worth the cost. The video documents a family attempting to ride every available Lightning Lane attraction across both parks. The creator explains the specific mechanics of Disneyland, noting that users cannot select Lightning Lanes until they have scanned into the park. Throughout the day, the group experiences various attractions, including Space Mountain, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and Grizzly River Run. The creator also introduces the concept of fiddle battling, which involves constantly refreshing the app to find earlier reservation times. Despite technical difficulties and ride evacuations that resulted in free redemption passes, the family successfully navigates most of the park. The creator concludes that while Genie Plus might not be necessary every single day, it is highly recommended for busy periods like summer to avoid long standby lines. The video ends with the family noting they were able to ride many E-ticket attractions that they typically skip due to wait times.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

is genie plus worth it if you're coming in the summer absolutely 100 yes

we honestly skipped probably 50 40 to 60 minute lines somewhere in that ballpark

fiddle faddling still works here as opposed to walt disney world it does not work as well as walt disney world

Creator's Tips & Advice

Purchase Genie+ after scanning into the park at Disneyland
Use 'fiddle faddling' (refreshing the app) to find earlier Lightning Lane times
Consider Genie+ for at least one day during a summer visit to Disneyland

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding Genie+ purchase timing at Disneyland vs. Walt Disney WorldAt Disneyland, you must scan into the park before purchasing Genie+, unlike Walt Disney World where you can purchase at 7 AM
Managing Lightning Lane selections for popular ridesGrab popular rides like Indiana Jones early, as they can be an hour out, but other rides are available within minutes

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan you ride every Genie+ Lightning Lane attraction at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in a single day?
QIs Genie+ worth it at Disneyland in 2022?

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