The Genie Usage, Tips and Strategy ONLY Thread

[scrappinginontario]

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.

Did your 'regular' tickets people purchase G+ in advance for the entire trip? That seems to be what causes challenges to the system.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Did your 'regular' tickets people purchase G+ in advance for the entire trip? That seems to be what causes challenges to the system.

No. In our scenario, we had 2 APs, and 2PHs. We didn't need G+ every day, and since we had to do day-of with APs anyway, we just bought specific mornings. I do not have any info regarding potential problems if part of the group has paid for the entire stay. That's a good point.

 

[scrappinginontario]

No. In our scenario, we had 2 APs, and 2PHs. We didn't need G+ every day, and since we had to do day-of with APs anyway, we just bought specific mornings. I do not have any info regarding potential problems if part of the group has paid for the entire stay. That's a good point.

Thanks.

Yes, historically the problem seems to occur when non-AP's purchase G+ for length of stay of their tickets and then AP's linked to them are trying to purchase G+ on specific days.

 

[js]

Thanks.

Yes, historically the problem seems to occur when non-AP's purchase G+ for length of stay of their tickets and then AP's linked to them are trying to purchase G+ on specific days.

Hi. Can you please tell me more about this, is there a problem with non AP and AP.
We are staying off site, it's more a golf trip but the girls are doing one day at MK.

I'm AP, my two friends are not. My two friends are in my MDE, they do not have their own accounts.
Both friends have purchased (well I did for them LOL) their one park day and I added G+ to their tickets.
Now on April 19, when I want to book G+, I will buy it prior to 7 am. Are you saying that I may have a problem
because I'm AP and not onsite and have non AP people with G+ that I also need to connect with me when
I begin to chose my first G+?

Thank you so much!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Hi. Can you please tell me more about this, is there a problem with non AP and AP.
We are staying off site, it's more a golf trip but the girls are doing one day at MK.

I'm AP, my two friends are not. My two friends are in my MDE, they do not have their own accounts.
Both friends have purchased (well I did for them LOL) their one park day and I added G+ to their tickets.
Now on April 19, when I want to book G+, I will buy it prior to 7 am. Are you saying that I may have a problem
because I'm AP and not onsite and have non AP people with G+ that I also need to connect with me when
I begin to chose my first G+?

Thank you so much!

I would recommend reading the first few posts of this thread. I believe Post 7 has details about APs.

Yes, there is potential your situation could cause challenges but the workaround is listed in that post also and people report having good success doing what is written there.

 

[cjlong88]

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

The issue occurs when you purchase Genie+ in advance for your day tickets. If you didn't purchase G+ in advance for that one PH ticket, you shouldn't have any problems buying G+ the morning of for all.

 

[Aimeedyan]

The issue occurs when you purchase Genie+ in advance for your day tickets. If you didn't purchase G+ in advance for that one PH ticket, you shouldn't have any problems buying G+ the morning of for all.

We did buy it in advance. Gah!

Can the front desk CM buy it for us, or do I have to (gulp) call?

 

[cjlong88]

We did buy it in advance. Gah!

Can the front desk CM buy it for us, or do I have to (gulp) call?

I called each morning. Wasn’t on hold long at all. Maybe 3 minutes max? Not sure if the front desk CM’s can help or not. We used the following number: (407) 939-4357. Super easy to add. Just need to have your credit card ready.

 

[js]

I would recommend reading the first few posts of this thread. I believe Post 7 has details about APs.

Yes, there is potential your situation could cause challenges but the workaround is listed in that post also and people report having good success doing what is written there.

Oh boy! Thank you. What a mess I feel this will be for me. Something that should be so easy, but I should know better.
Going to that link now. Thank you very much!

 

[Erica Ladd]

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/

I have friends coming in late Friday 4/8 or early 4/9. They plan to stay offsite - what are the chances they will be able to purchase ROTR?

 

[GBRforWDW]

I have friends coming in late Friday 4/8 or early 4/9. They plan to stay offsite - what are the chances they will be able to purchase ROTR?

Availability beyond a couple minutes is new. Probably will know better after a couple spring break weeks to see if they continue to be available at park opening.

 

[tigertides]

NEED ADVICE FOR TRIP THIS WEEKEND - Prez Day!

We are staying at Contemp, and doing 2days at Magic Kingdom. We have Genie+ purchased for both days.

I need a plan! I've looked at disney touring blog, mousehacking, as well as touringplans.com, who predicts 70+ wait times.

My plan is:
0700 Get G+ for Jungle Cruise
0701 Pay for 7DMT
0815 arrive for late rope drop
0830 Standby for Space Mountain
0900 Standby for PeterPan
0901 ?2nd G+.... for what?
0930 Standby for Big Thunder

...
Leave park after lunch
5pm Dinner at Wilderness Lodge
7pm - until Kids Tired: Do more rides


We've done MK before, but still don't want to waste time in line. Never done 7DMT, so this is a priority. Will also be with nephews who've never done "thrill" rides.

Anyone with experience on busy holidays, please let me know!

 

[js]

NEED ADVICE FOR TRIP THIS WEEKEND - Prez Day!

We are staying at Contemp, and doing 2days at Magic Kingdom. We have Genie+ purchased for both days.

I need a plan! I've looked at disney touring blog, mousehacking, as well as touringplans.com, who predicts 70+ wait times.

My plan is:
0700 Get G+ for Jungle Cruise
0701 Pay for 7DMT
0815 arrive for late rope drop
0830 Standby for Space Mountain
0900 Standby for PeterPan
0901 ?2nd G+.... for what?
0930 Standby for Big Thunder

...
Leave park after lunch
5pm Dinner at Wilderness Lodge
7pm - until Kids Tired: Do more rides


We've done MK before, but still don't want to waste time in line. Never done 7DMT, so this is a priority. Will also be with nephews who've never done "thrill" rides.

Anyone with experience on busy holidays, please let me know!

If it was me, and if your nephews haven't been on SM before, why don't you pay for SM ILL this way you can RD PP.

 

[g-dad66]

If it was me, and if your nephews haven't been on SM before, why don't you pay for SM ILL this way you can RD PP.

Good suggestion.

According to thrill-data.com, the standby line wait for Peter Pan this morning at 9:00 am was 55 minutes. That is much longer than I would want to line for it.

 

[g-dad66]

NEED ADVICE FOR TRIP THIS WEEKEND - Prez Day!

We are staying at Contemp, and doing 2days at Magic Kingdom. We have Genie+ purchased for both days.

I need a plan! I've looked at disney touring blog, mousehacking, as well as touringplans.com, who predicts 70+ wait times.

My plan is:
0700 Get G+ for Jungle Cruise
0701 Pay for 7DMT
0815 arrive for late rope drop
0830 Standby for Space Mountain
0900 Standby for PeterPan
0901 ?2nd G+.... for what?
0930 Standby for Big Thunder

...
Leave park after lunch
5pm Dinner at Wilderness Lodge
7pm - until Kids Tired: Do more rides


We've done MK before, but still don't want to waste time in line. Never done 7DMT, so this is a priority. Will also be with nephews who've never done "thrill" rides.

Anyone with experience on busy holidays, please let me know!

You can't get your 2nd G+ LL until 11:00 (2 hours after park opens).

 

[Orsino]

I think it is unlikely for you to get to BTMRR by 9:30 with your plan. Peter Pan should have significant waits by 9AM. Furthermore, BTMRR is quite far from PP.

Honestly, while walking from SM to PP, I'd look at Pooh on your way over and if the wait is reasonable, get in line for that.

After SM, you might be better off going to Frontierland, Adventureland or Liberty Square as they 'secondary rope drop' at 9AM.

 

[tigertides]

From what I've read, tip is NOT to do 7DMT first, unless you are first 100 in the park. And given the frequency of ride being down... We figure wait times for Space MT will be manageable at 830. I didn't realize the 2nd G+ you can get is at 11am.

Thanks

 

[scrappinginontario]

From what I've read, tip is NOT to do 7DMT first, unless you are first 100 in the park. And given the frequency of ride being down... We figure wait times for Space MT will be manageable at 830. I didn't realize the 2nd G+ you can get is at 11am.

Thanks

Second one is 2 hours after park opening so time will vary depending on park opening time.

 

[Aimeedyan]

If people are linked as F&F, anyone can make the Genie+ reservation for the party, right?

So, our party is two AP's and one ticket w/Genie+. I know now of the tech glitch in purchasing Genie+ for the AP. My DH has NOT linked to the person holding the ticket w/Genie+ yet. So in theory... could he buy the Genie+ for the two AP's and then I book the actual rides from then on? Would that work and avoid the early morning IT phone call?

 

[js]

If people are linked as F&F, anyone can make the Genie+ reservation for the party, right?

So, our party is two AP's and one ticket w/Genie+. I know now of the tech glitch in purchasing Genie+ for the AP. My DH has NOT linked to the person holding the ticket w/Genie+ yet. So in theory... could he buy the Genie+ for the two AP's and then I book the actual rides from then on? Would that work and avoid the early morning IT phone call?

I am trying to understand what you want since I currently have the same issue. Would you then be able to book everyone together for G+?