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

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  • @cburns0280
    @cburns0280 Рік тому +17

    Yay for Mr. Eel! Its been a hot minute since we got to see him. Glad he is doing well!

  • @lianetvazquez5278
    @lianetvazquez5278 Рік тому +4

    The best person by far to explain genie + I was an oldie passholder use to the fast pass system. Genie really confused me. But you just explain it so well!! ❤

  • @LaLunaLady
    @LaLunaLady Рік тому +11

    30:05 I thought for sure we'd have a PSA about not climbing over the barriers that Disney has in place. What on earth was she doing?
    Thanks for another informative and entertaining Genie+ video!

  • @larsonrose5885
    @larsonrose5885 Рік тому +86

    I hear on various channels that you should consider taking a break from the parks to go back to your hotel room for downtime. This feels like it would take at least 3 hours out of your day. Perhaps you could do a video about how long it really takes for a time out and how long each trip from the park takes depending on your hotel.

    • @Mammoth_Club
      @Mammoth_Club  Рік тому +24

      We always recommend allotting 45 mins to get anywhere across Disney property :) (unless you’re walking distance to a hotel)

    • @LChatmanFL
      @LChatmanFL Рік тому +12

      At Disney, 3 hrs is about right, especially if you're using Disney transportation. Also, you can try to create some downtime while staying in the parks. Tom Sawyer Island at MK, has scenic places to just chill out in and play checkers, for example. However, if you are exhausted, I suggest getting some rest and heading back in the evening for dinner or fireworks.

    • @LoryLovesPink
      @LoryLovesPink Рік тому +22

      my husband and I went last September, we would rope drop then between noon- 1pm we'd head back to our resort to enjoy the resort, nap and rest for a couple hours then head back out around 5-6pm it was wonderful.

    • @LChatmanFL
      @LChatmanFL Рік тому +4

      @LoryLovesPink That's a great way to do it. My family will do the same. However, for 1st timers, it's going to be different. The excitement and the desire to get as much from the park as possible can be very stressful. So much so that families will push through to a 10hr day. The reason I mentioned the in park option is that some families are staying off property, and getting to and from the parks can be a HUGE time chunk if they didn't drive their own vehicle. By the time they get back to their hotels, they may not even want to go back out.

    • @MC-nb6jx
      @MC-nb6jx Рік тому +14

      So you spend a fortune on park tickets just to go back to your resort for a nap??
      Wow…
      In hundreds of park days over the last 30+ years we’ve never felt the need to waste precious park times..
      I’ll sleep when I’m dead😉😉

  • @The_Alexandra_B
    @The_Alexandra_B Рік тому +17

    We did the Behind the Seeds tour on this day because we saw your review of it and it was so fun and interesting!

  • @MicheleKlinger
    @MicheleKlinger Рік тому +25

    Genie+ science truly is so helpful! Thank you for hustling to make our trips all the better ❤️

  • @tracidelore7354
    @tracidelore7354 Рік тому +3

    The guy standing behind Molly looking utterly confused while she sings trash can table time is priceless!

  • @MyThreeSons
    @MyThreeSons Рік тому +7

    Great video and love this series. You are really one of the best for learning how to utilize Genie + to its maximum and that is what we did for our trip (family of 5) back at the end of June. Cheers!

  • @l.e.bingham6643
    @l.e.bingham6643 Рік тому +7

    Great tips about Genie + , we were there last year in July and went to all four parks. We stayed at the Disney Movie Resort and we got to the parks at 7:00 o’clock every morning and did the rope drops. Well needless to say that I got back home with a stress fracture in my lower right leg. But it was worth it and we are going back next year. GOD BLESS 🙏🏾🥰💖💯💫

  • @swampsagacity4685
    @swampsagacity4685 Рік тому +2

    Not only does EPCOT have fewer rides offered by Genie+…. they are also spread out across a very large area resulting in a LOT of extra time & energy walking & backtracking.
    Something to consider when determining the value of Genie+.

  • @zenmama187
    @zenmama187 Рік тому +3

    One thing to think about is that kids do like riding things more than once so we used rope drop to get on some heavy hitters and then use genie+ to ride them again. It made them so happy to experience favorites more than once so the cost was worth it. That trick worked really well at Animal Kingdom & Hollywood (Toy Story specifically) too.

  • @katelynketchum5424
    @katelynketchum5424 Рік тому +5

    Loving this series! You mentioned the Extended Hours option for Deluxe resort guests. It would be really helpful to see you do MK and/or Epcot Extended Hours to show us the best use of that time.

  • @adamosborne8030
    @adamosborne8030 Рік тому

    36:52 Can we have a series of shorts with Molly and Mr. Eel? Loved it!

  • @hyperorbit
    @hyperorbit Рік тому +2

    You rock Molly, thanks for the Genie updates.

  • @magicalsnippets
    @magicalsnippets Рік тому +2

    I laugh out loud AT LEAST once in every one of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @LisaMcKenna-g9x
    @LisaMcKenna-g9x Рік тому +2

    Molly, we love your Barbie tshirt. We have just arrived in Florida for the first time and have been following your vlogs for over a year and felt ready to rumble here. Got my first Shaky Jamaky on Monday. If we see you we have Real Jammie Dodgers from the UK in our bags for you and Alan and Max. Lisa x

  • @skinewyork
    @skinewyork Рік тому +1

    As always, this video is super informative, fun, and helpful! Another stat that I find useful is to break down how much it cost per hour saved. Here, you spent $4.86 for an hour of time. That's kinda hard to thumb your nose at when you consider what you're able to enjoy during that time! I'll be using this video to help justify my planning for a short park day at Epcot the day we arrive in Florida. We're able to walk from Boardwalk (thanks, DVC rental store!) after enjoying the resort for a few hours, and I'll have our three lightning lanes to Remy's, Frozen and Soarin stacked and waiting for us. Maybe they'll even have a new nighttime fireworks show by then (not travelling till Spring). Thanks, Molly and Mammoth Club!

  • @courtneyceasar7878
    @courtneyceasar7878 Рік тому +2

    I love Mr. Eel! Could he possible end up on Mam-merch one day? LOL

  • @InfectiousGroovePodcast
    @InfectiousGroovePodcast Рік тому +2

    Cool to hear the Captain EO mention. I always wished I'd gotten a chance to see that in person.

  • @l.e.bingham6643
    @l.e.bingham6643 Рік тому +5

    It’s the smells for me on Soarin Around the World. You can actually smell the scent of water and the dirt. My granddaughter has a body mist that smells like Soarin I love it.🥰🙏🏾

  • @MilouLois
    @MilouLois Рік тому +3

    Glad to see mister eel again!

  • @matthewfischer9983
    @matthewfischer9983 Рік тому +10

    The lack of wait for soarin and mission space is kind of crazy to me. I remember desperately trying to get fast passes for both when they opened.

    • @wasabidan19
      @wasabidan19 Рік тому

      Soaring’ Over California was awesome. It’s now Soarin’ Over the World and it’s CGI trash. It’s a once and done for regular guests.

  • @FloridaRaine
    @FloridaRaine Рік тому +2

    Just saw Alan and Molly at food and wine festival

  • @shawnsienkiewicz4785
    @shawnsienkiewicz4785 Рік тому +2

    haha - love the Eel voice.

  • @The_Alexandra_B
    @The_Alexandra_B Рік тому +5

    Good morning, Mam fam!

  • @jenniferfaux-campbell8175
    @jenniferfaux-campbell8175 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for another great video! Also, I love your Barbie shirt. I saw Barbie yesterday, and it was a great movie!

  • @leonardofuentes2427
    @leonardofuentes2427 Рік тому +2

    I can’t wait for my vacation to Disney world on February !!!!!

  • @melissablakely3394
    @melissablakely3394 Рік тому

    You are awesome! You are so fun to watch :) So much information - I love it!

  • @diannesmothers2171
    @diannesmothers2171 Рік тому +1

    A mid day break is a huge help...the group can only go as long as the weakest (not being insulting...just mean the first to crash) we always try to stay at Pop...skyliner back. .nap!!! Return late afternoon....

  • @daydream033
    @daydream033 Рік тому

    This was very helpful, my son (19) and I are going back for a few days during our HHN stay and haven’t been in years. I had no idea how to even attempt Genie+. I can’t thank you enough, I feel like I will now be able to use it to our benefit!

  • @emilybannon1943
    @emilybannon1943 Рік тому

    I loved that Mr eel made an appearance and his lovely fish surprise

  • @laurafewell2301
    @laurafewell2301 Рік тому

    A French trash can table time is so OOOH LA LA!! I am loving this series because I can relive our trip and also make plans for rides we didn't get to ride for our next trip! Always planning the next one!!!!

  • @mlou4444
    @mlou4444 10 місяців тому

    I saw one of the best Turtle Talks in DCA when this darling little 8 year old boy with big glasses asked Crush about taxes. When Crush asked if he knew what taxes were he went into this very detailed explanation and was 100% correct! Crush and all of us were very impressed. It was too funny. Gotta love what kids come up with.

  • @kristieabrantes1658
    @kristieabrantes1658 Рік тому +2

    Yeeessss! The HS was a huge help!

  • @libbyhenderson4920
    @libbyhenderson4920 Рік тому

    I'm binge-watching your videos for my trip in November!! I love all of your tips, tricks, and secrets about the parks. I look forward to your videos all week 😊

  • @michelle1
    @michelle1 Рік тому +2

    Love your videos Molly! If you had done single rider Test Track, I don't think the lightning lane would be beneficial. Given that and the very little benefit from Soarin, it really appears there are only two rides that have very long waits where Genie Plus is useful. (Unless, of course, riding single rider is not possible) So if those are taken into account, that makes Remy and Frozen Genie Plus Lightning Lanes $9 each. Still less than the ILLs for each of them when they were ILLs.... However, I think there is a very important math point you are missing. The price of the average admission ticket (which varies GREATLY depending on type of ticket, number of days, season, etc.) turns out to be about $110/person /day without a hopper. Taking this value, that makes 11 Genie + attractions plus 5 non-Genie plus movies and 1 ride for a total of 17 attractions. This makes each attraction's actual cost about $6.50 before Genie Plus. Using your calculations, only 3 rides are worth buying Genie Plus, so each is an extra $6. Adding that to the ticket price means you are paying $12.50 to ride Soarin if you buy Genie plus. Disney math is interesting. ;)

  • @notyournormalg1
    @notyournormalg1 Рік тому

    YAY!!! we haven't seen mr eel for a long time!

  • @jessicascraps4010
    @jessicascraps4010 Рік тому +2

    I am so glad you did these videos - now that we are AP it is hard to justify Genie+ but this helps see the worth (or not worth)

  • @shannanbrooks4760
    @shannanbrooks4760 Рік тому +1

    Genie + science is wonderful. I used all of your tips and tricks when I was in the parks in mid June so thank you!
    Also, Mission Space is the WORST! I literally fainted on the ride and have zero recollection of the ride.

    • @rnguyen2516
      @rnguyen2516 10 місяців тому

      Omg that’s terrifying! I warn everyone about that ride. No one talks about the claustrophobic nature of that ride, either. That’s what really got me.

  • @sheilal7228
    @sheilal7228 Рік тому

    Hi Molly thank you for the Genie tips. I knew how it worked but watching your previous videos I have definitely learned some new tricks. With the grabbing of LL at 7am, I was able to get LL very quickly!!! Thanks for your tips.

  • @OmegaBahn
    @OmegaBahn Рік тому

    You're presentations are fun and very academic. Thank you Molly!

  • @jarinielsenmusiclab
    @jarinielsenmusiclab Рік тому +1

    Hey Molly good vlog and thank you and keep up the good you do love jarl ❤

  • @EarthyDear
    @EarthyDear Рік тому

    Thank you Molly 💖 singing along to "trash can table time, it's trash can table time" 🤗

  • @arielbrotherton7900
    @arielbrotherton7900 Рік тому +2

    I would be super interested to see this series, but as how you would use it if you were visiting on a normal day. No challenge- see what the breakdown is and if you think it’s worth it!

  • @martinbalasco9307
    @martinbalasco9307 Рік тому +3

    I love Journey into Imagination with Figment but oh lord does it need a referb
    The upside down house itself is just sooooooooo filthy

  • @MikePrimeBuilds
    @MikePrimeBuilds Рік тому +1

    Love you tips as always Molly. I find that I need genie for two rides there. Test track and ratatouille

  • @disneynutd1609
    @disneynutd1609 Рік тому +4

    Molly you make genie + look so easy. 💐 thanks for showing the benefits

  • @MariaLynn
    @MariaLynn Рік тому +1

    Love Ratatouille ride!

  • @TCB_Repentless
    @TCB_Repentless Рік тому +2

    Liked and commented purely for the return of Mr. Eel

  • @heatherbyers3842
    @heatherbyers3842 Рік тому

    1. Love the Barbie shirt!😊
    2. Thank you for doing these.
    3. How's Moana looking?

  • @hollyh357
    @hollyh357 Рік тому

    Thanks for all your wonderful reviews.

  • @Superpiggy1094
    @Superpiggy1094 Рік тому

    Watching your videos leading up to me and my wife’s trip recently really helped us “conquer” the parks and our time. Only thing we had trouble with was when we started to scan into lightning lanes in the evenings it wouldn’t allow us to book another lightning lane. It kept saying we had a wait time going.

    • @Mamalife0015
      @Mamalife0015 Рік тому

      How did you navigate it not working then?

    • @Superpiggy1094
      @Superpiggy1094 Рік тому

      @@Mamalife0015 it only seemed to happen the last two days, during the late afternoon or evening. Which we had dining plans and along with wait time strategy had rode everything we really wanted to. So we didn’t look into it to much. And I forgot to talk to a cast member before we left about it.

  • @BeantownMrs
    @BeantownMrs Рік тому

    Mr. Eel! So nice to you see you!

  • @beccac834
    @beccac834 Рік тому +3

    Could Alan do a video about his favorite food options that fill him?
    I just know my husband eats a lot and usually I hear people say that food will feed them and others and I look at it and think my husband could eat that all on his own and still be hungry 😂

  • @meghanwages8130
    @meghanwages8130 Рік тому

    I've done the shuttle launch sim at Kennedy Space center Atlantis bld. How does Mission space orange side compare to that?

  • @LC35202
    @LC35202 Рік тому

    What brand sunglasses do you wear?!? Love them all !

  • @witchcraft98
    @witchcraft98 Рік тому +7

    We stan an eel who treats his wife like the eel queen she is 👏

  • @toddw8396
    @toddw8396 Рік тому

    Visited EPCOT on 7/22/23…didn’t use Genie+ and still rode EVERY ride in the park. Guardians was virtual queue and did have to book that first thing. The only rides with big waits were Frozen and Remy (both posted 70 min, but probably more like 55-60 min). Everything else wasn’t much of a wait at all. I wouldn’t waste money on Genie+ at EPCOT, but be prepared to buy a LL for Guardians IF you don’t get a VQ or if your party wants to ride a second time.

  • @jdrew5367
    @jdrew5367 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Molly and thank you mammoth club ! Barbie was the bomb!🎉

  • @j53743j
    @j53743j Рік тому

    I adore Figment!

  • @lcflngn
    @lcflngn Рік тому

    Greatly useful breakdown, ty!

  • @carolynbarnes4317
    @carolynbarnes4317 Рік тому +3

    Ah, Trash can table time......am admitting that my son was horrified that when we were in the Mexico pavilion there were no tables for me to do my tequila flight and did the flight off the trash can......happy memories!!!

    • @KateS1980
      @KateS1980 Рік тому

      What's that tune that she sings to?

    • @tararoaldson324
      @tararoaldson324 Рік тому +1

      We call a trash can conference table, it makes it sound better right?

  • @joecross1561
    @joecross1561 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful, but I wonder if a better metric might be Cost per minute saved as opposed to Cost per worthwhile ride. Doing the math from this video is seems to work out to roughly $0.08 per minute. I want to go back and do the same for the HS video. It'll be interesting once all four videos are up to see if the overall cost per minute is similar (obviously taking into account fluctuations in crowds and purchase cost)

  • @CarlySharec86
    @CarlySharec86 Рік тому +1

    I still love to watch because I love EPCOT ... but the answer is not for me, LOL. I'm only there for Livin' with the Land, Spaceship Earth and then the foooooooooood.

  • @brooklynkey449
    @brooklynkey449 Рік тому

    We normally rope drop! BUT we will be at MNSSHP the night before we go to Epcot. If I buy genie+ for Epcot- think we can sleep in a little?

  • @crystalwilliams9125
    @crystalwilliams9125 Рік тому

    We have family staying off property in Sept when we are at OKW. How would genie+ differ if we couldn't start adding rides until 9 vs 7am?

  • @Magicalsnaps
    @Magicalsnaps Рік тому +1

    Is there a different price tier for hopper days? Example: Your first park is Animal Kingdom and hop to say Magic Kingdom later in the day. Do you pay the AK price or MK price for genie+?

    • @Mammoth_Club
      @Mammoth_Club  Рік тому +2

      Park hopper is the same price and usually matches magic kingdom

    • @Magicalsnaps
      @Magicalsnaps Рік тому

      @@Mammoth_Club thank you! Looking forward to fiddle faddling in October!

  • @lirpah42
    @lirpah42 Рік тому +1

    An interesting stat would be cost per hour saved - makes you think about how much your park time is worth.
    Also, I must be a weirdo, because I’m fine on Mission Space Orange, but I cannot handle either Star Tours or Flight of Passage. Maybe it’s my glasses… 🤓😵‍💫

  • @juliebuchheit7015
    @juliebuchheit7015 Рік тому

    My next visit I’m staying at Boardwalk. I plan to walk to Epcot a lot just to get something to eat in France. 😂

  • @gr8vbplaya18
    @gr8vbplaya18 Рік тому

    The VIP Mr. Eel is BACK!

  • @bethc2015
    @bethc2015 Рік тому

    Are you planning on trying the park hopper genie + experience?

  • @chinalee-mn4vy
    @chinalee-mn4vy Рік тому +1

    I'm looking forward to a Disney vacation soon. So learning how to use the Genie is great knowledge. Each Park is definitely different for the use of Genie. I appreciate you sharing the information about it. Always saying that I'm a devoted Mamfam member and now my friends are too!! Thank you Molly 💜💜💜

  • @melissablakely3394
    @melissablakely3394 Рік тому

    Can you do a video on the extended evening park hours? Any tips appreciated!

  • @miamakingmagic
    @miamakingmagic Рік тому

    omg I just realized now that jessica pearson from suits is in the mission space preshow... truly amazing

  • @jesstineramos147
    @jesstineramos147 Рік тому

    I have a question about stacking. Did you book all 3 of the lighting lanes at 7am when booking opened?

  • @godsgrace24523
    @godsgrace24523 Рік тому

    Regarding tapping in at lightning lanes we just used our physical tickets and it was fast except that i had mine and my 2 son's so that took some extra time. By tge 2nd day my toddler was also grabbing the ticket to "help" me tap which complicated thi gs but was so cute.

  • @marilynm5024
    @marilynm5024 Рік тому

    The movie Awesome planet, in the Land, is a good place to catch a nap.

  • @colleenkennedy5047
    @colleenkennedy5047 Рік тому

    The jumping fountains are a core memory

  • @emilyford220
    @emilyford220 Рік тому +1

    What were the park levels like on this day? We e only planned in one park reservation for Epcot for our upcoming trip, can you buy genie plus if you haven’t got a reservation and plan on hopping there later? I assume you have to buy the multi park even if you only want it for the hopper to park?

    • @michelle1
      @michelle1 Рік тому

      If you are hopping, you can buy Genie + for the park you are hopping to and you don't need to buy the multipark Genie plus, but you will only be able to book the attractions once their times get past 2 pm. So if you are hopping to Hollywood Studios, for example, you could book Slinky Dog Dash at 7 am since those times go fast. If you happen to get a return time before 2 pm, you can modify it and take the next time, which will be after 2 pm. If you are hopping to magic kingdom, though, just buy the multipark genie plus. The multipark is always the same price as magic kingdom alone.

  • @darindolecheck4378
    @darindolecheck4378 Рік тому

    Molly you are awesome!

  • @captainhunnicutt
    @captainhunnicutt Рік тому

    Molly - could you do an ep about the Park Hopper Genie + and if the cost of that is worth it hopping from AK to HS for example? Booking at each park to hop seems (on the surface) that the cost is worth it but factor in travel time and what not and maybe it isn't?

  • @hayleynorwood1709
    @hayleynorwood1709 Рік тому

    How long do you think it would take to get from all star movies or Disney springs to the contemporary

  • @jerrybailey3244
    @jerrybailey3244 Рік тому

    Hoping you do the same for MK before I arrive on August 5! Great vlogs!

  • @emilywills6751
    @emilywills6751 Рік тому

    Why do I cackle like a fool every time Molly does Mr. Eel’s voice? “He” sounds like the creepy old man Herbert from Family Guy.

  • @cherylphilbrick9517
    @cherylphilbrick9517 Рік тому +1

    I love these comparison video but am curious to know how much total time you're in the park. Is it possible to give the times you started & finished in a park?
    Anxiously waiting another new video!! 😊

    • @KateS1980
      @KateS1980 Рік тому

      I think this vid started about 1pm after she'd stacked LLs

  • @danimartin818
    @danimartin818 Рік тому

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @esta8651
    @esta8651 Рік тому

    Barbie car at Test Track great corporate cross over 😁

  • @Magsplanstravel
    @Magsplanstravel Рік тому

    Mr. Eel!!! It’s been a while! Glad you are doing well! ❤

  • @MrMaxRebos
    @MrMaxRebos 8 місяців тому

    Did you already stack before coming to the park?

  • @jordankrbec7361
    @jordankrbec7361 Рік тому

    Can you stack while not being in the park? or do you have to be in the park after you made your 7am booking to continue to book more?

  • @Wrangler760
    @Wrangler760 Рік тому

    I rode the green first and got the courage to ride orange… LOL!!! I was nauseous the rest of the afternoon

    • @valeriegoulettalbot9900
      @valeriegoulettalbot9900 Рік тому

      When I rode it last, in 2005m there was only the orange… I didn’t do so bad, but I was 15 at the time… I struggled in Smuggler’s Run last April… definitely not even trying the green side now 😂

  • @michellenoel5960
    @michellenoel5960 Рік тому

    I wish Disney would add multiple places to go on Soaring so you don’t know which one you were going to see. Keep smells the same for easy transition between different films / music/ locations.

  • @SteveDoors1313
    @SteveDoors1313 Рік тому

    Hey Molly we are going in September. Is it essential to buy Genii plus at midnight the before. Do they sell out alot? I hate the idea of staying up till midnight and then having to get up so early to book the first Genii plus. This is one part i hate about Genii plus.

  • @brandonvieira8114
    @brandonvieira8114 Рік тому +1

    Given that we are in the Barbie Era, Disney should bring back the Barbie show that used to be in Epcot!

  • @REVIndy
    @REVIndy Рік тому +3

    That’s 3 hours of extra time to leisurely go around the World Showcase.

  • @Craftitup64
    @Craftitup64 Рік тому

    I’m concerned about trying to schedule rides around character meals. Bringing the GD who will be 6 for her first visit. Your videos have certainly helped. Thank you!

  • @TheMaxRebo
    @TheMaxRebo Рік тому +1

    maybe they will redo Soarin' after they finish the construction in World Celebration as that part of the ride where you return to EPCOT looks really outdated now!

  • @MrMaxRebos
    @MrMaxRebos 8 місяців тому

    What month are you in the park? Probably a pot hard to genie rides during the summer?

  • @drypepsiwall
    @drypepsiwall 10 місяців тому

    When you do the refresh strategy and change to a new time or attraction, does your 120 min rule start over or does it continue counting from the original pick time?

    • @Mammoth_Club
      @Mammoth_Club  10 місяців тому

      It counts from the original time, unless it moves it up (as in the 120 min rule is no longer valid because you found a closer time)

  • @emilyjane00
    @emilyjane00 Рік тому

    If you're park hopping for a day and can't enter your second park until 2pm how does genie+ work? 🤔 Can you reserve rides for both parks or just the first park? Is it worth it? Were doing a one day park hopper in September, only wanting to visit Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom as we've been before but not sure if genie + would work for our day? 🤔 I miss the old Disney fast pass system 😢