Ep. 256 - Genie+ 101: How to Use Genie+ at Walt Disney World

Genie+ 101 New! Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you at no cost to you as your travel agent. Take advantage of special Disney discounts in 2023 and get started by e-mailing [email protected] today!  Episode Description What is Genie+? What is a Lightning Lane? And what does a working understanding of those two (and many more questions) do to help you improve your Walt Disney World experience? We tackle those questions and more in Genie+ 101, the first in our series to help you understand the ins and outs of Genie+. Today in 101 we go over the basics - what you need to know to get started with Genie+. In future episodes we'll go over advanced tips and tricks to help you shave off every possible minute of wait time as you tour the parks. Got any Genie+ tips? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on Twitter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. You can also follow us on Instagram now! Episode Notes Genie+ Tips and Tricks 3:13 - What is Genie+? What are individual Lightning Lane attraction selections?  7:38 - Basic steps for using Genie+ 8:18 - How to buy Genie+ 9:51 - How much does Genie+ cost? 10:40 - How to use Genie+ to make Lightning Lane reservations 13:08 - Lightning Lane reservations to prioritize at each park 16:05 - The "2 hour window" 19:35 - Genie+ FAQs 20:01 - How many attractions are available via Genie+? 20:51 - Can you modify previously booked Lightning Lane reservations? 21:46 - When can you book your next Lightning Lane reservation if you miss your return time or cancel? 22:59 - How many people can you book Lightning Lane reservations for on your app? 23:52 - Can you have two Lightning Lane reservations booked for the same time? 24:53 - Do you have to buy Genie+ in order to buy individual Lightning Lane attraction selections? 25:36 - How does Genie+ work with park hopping? 26:40 - What happens if you miss your Lightning Lane?  27:52 - What happens if an attraction breaks down during your Lightning Lane return time? 29:08 - What happens if an attraction has no Genie+ Lightning Lane return times left for the day? 30:59 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.