How to Use Genie Plus with a Larger Group - Our Best Tips, Tricks & Strategies for Disney World

[@heatherhuffman7445]

I’m not going with a large group, but if it’s a video from ear scouts, I’m all in 💯

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Heather. 😊

[@LydiaBell-pk9mx]

My family of 5 recently went to MK, HS and AK in 3 separate days. We were able to ride absolutely EVERY ride and see EVERY show with Genie+ because of your tips. We even ran out of things to do around 4pm on each day. AND this was one the busiest times of the year. We are so so grateful for your videos!!! We had a magical time and can’t wait to go back.

[@Katsfl]

Can’t wait for you to dive into multi/single pass!! In Rob We Trust🤗

[@davidpeterson5316]

You guys are the absolute best in the game when it comes to Genie+ knowledge! I have a family of six so videos like this are extremely helpful. Thanks for making it!

[@Sunshine-yw7xr]

Family of 10 going in a couple weeks, and I absolutely needed this video.

[@triton6127]

This video reminded me of how beautifully you guys shoot and edit your ride videos! I know it takes so much time but to me, it’s worth it and truly appreciated!

[@dianabadger2493]

We went with a group of 14 people in March 2023, we split the group in different sizes. The group my family were in was a size of 6 people and that was a lot of work, but I used what I've learned from ear scouts and was able to get a lot done, of course by day 4 we weren't trying to get so much done as we were exhausted. But the first 3 days we got a lot done! I really appreciate you updating this large group video!

[@EarScouts]

Hi Diana - glad to hear it. Thanks for sharing how things went. 🙂

[@kristingfoust]

We had a group of 16 at magic kingdom, and 14 at Hollywood studios the week of 4th of July. This video and all your tips were amazing! We split into groups of 6/6/4 to book our genie+ at MK, and 5/5/4 at HS. We were able to ride pirates, slinky dog, and TIANAS all together With our entire group at the same time. Also did jungle cruise with 13, and Toy Story mania with 11. Also used your early entry strategy videos to be able to ride rise together, and at animal kingdom we did Navi river journey, Everest, and safari with our whole group pretty much walk on. I think Tiana’s was a lucky one, we scored it at lunchtime playing the slots, then the ride was down and it gave us the free lightning lane pass and before we could decide what to do it was back up again. It wasn’t as stressful as I thought it would be with a large group! Thank you!!

[@timeabarna6882]

Hello Rob and Eric! Excellent trips and tricks, I always learn something new from you.

[@maryscaccia2402]

Headed back home from Disney now. 😢. I am SO FREAKIN THANKFUL I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL!!! Thank you for all of the tips and tricks!! You are literally the BEST at genie plus direction!! I was more stressed about this system than anything else about my Disney vacation. And I have been to Disney a ton in the past but have not been back since genie plus started. I will continue to tell every single person I know coming to Disney to watch your videos and I will tell every Disney vacation planner I know to watch your videos and recommend your channel to families going to Disney! YOU ARE THE BEST!!

[@denisecates6006]

Our party of 3 went a month ago. We also ran out of things to do. We rode almost everything twice and saw all shows. Thank you so much Rob.

[@CarolCap131]

Hi Rob and Erick, I ‘ve been looking forward to this video! I personally don’t really tend to go in groups larger than4, I actually do a lot as party of 1. However it’s such a huge pleasure seeing you conscientiously address a subject I either haven’t seen other vloggers tackle or cover in such small groups that their results aren’t terribly helpful and possibly misleading. I don’t mean to dis other people but you just always seem to be willing to go that extra mile. I always love when experience redemptions for down rides are covered and explained. You really used yours well! What a lucky group to have you as their leader!

[@triton6127]

I’m the same way. I usually am a solo traveler or at the most, I have to plan for 2-4. I love how Ear Scouts goes the extra mile and even if it’s not a topic I’m directly interested in, I still learn something!

[@jrob1010]

After last 2 days in parks with a group of 6, it has been much easier and more satisfying playing the slots as 2 groups of 3 instead of a group of 6. With 6, we were not able to back up any of the key attractions except maybe once. With the 2 small groups, we have managed to still get overlapping times. Loved your video!

[@Darc815]

Ooo! Good idea! Do you have two people booking at the same time?

[@nicolehernandez5963]

Traveling with a group of 9 soon, and I was thinking of doing 2 groups as well.

[@jrob1010]

Every once in a while I would have my wife or kids help but usually did both groups on my own.

[@jjzindars]

Awesome tips! I’ve learned so much about genie plus from you and you make it so much easier to navigate. Can’t wait to put this into practice on our next trip. Thanks for including us, we had fun!❤

[@courtneyceasar7878]

I cannot tell you how much these videos and this channel has helped me! Just recently got back from a disney/,universal vacation and we spent all day in Magic Kingdom. I was able to have the bestbdqy ever with my family thanks to all of the helpful tips & tricks from Rob!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Giovanni_Palladino]

We have a group of 11 in July, and we have a good strategy that has worked. We split the group into two, book the same ride around the same time. Then we spin the slots until we can get return times within 10-15 minutes of each other. It was much harder to do before last year's changes that allowed you to modify your reservation. Great video!

[@Darc815]

That’s a good idea! You can all scan in together that way. Takes a little more determination, but a great work around!

[@halfadozenfishies7172]

I’m looking forward to your video on the changes just announced today on changing Genie+. Just when I think I’ve got it figured out, it all changes, but I’m excited for the option to plan more before our trip!

[@TaraStephen-v2k]

It was great meeting you in Epcot this week Rob! We used your genie tips from your first large group video last year with our party of ten from Scotland. It was just four of us this year but we used all your genie tips again and even managed two lie-ins, stacking our lightning lanes for Studios and then Animal Kingdom. Thank you so much again for all your fab videos!! Tara and Family 😊

[@SamuelVOWilliams]

Last week my party was 12 and genie plus worked great. It definitely helps when you have two people checking for ride times and booking rides. I found out that 12 is the max for Genie plus. If you go over 12 in your party you have to split it up and try to get the ride times as close as possible so that your group can all ride together.

[@viper3ll]

Hey Rob, My wife and I ran into you day you were filming this cool, to see what you were up to that day. The testing you did on different group sizes is great to know. usually just my wife and I but now I know what to expect if I'm with larger group. thanks for another great video.

[@jennsoilyobsessions5758]

Perfect timing! Our family of 5 is headed down next week! 🎉

[@AmberDoubleU]

Going with a group of 6 in a week and a half so this video came out at the right time. Will utilize all of these tips/tricks!!

[@EarScouts]

Hope you have lots of luck with the Genie Slots! 🧞‍♂️🎰 Thanks for watching! 😃

[@ashlanthomas7743]

Going in November and we’ll be in MK on Veterans Day with a party of seven, so this video couldn’t be more perfect ❤

[@lulusmomable]

I met you on the day you filmed this! We were with our large family of 12. Had I known you were filming about a large group again I might have asked you a lot questions about genie (good thing I didn’t know 😂) instead of asking how you keep you ears from giving you a headache! PS- we had pretty good luck for our group of 12, but some of the evenings we lost a chunk of them to the resort making our party smaller.

[@kailacummings2447]

Great video as always! Question: where do you store all of your awesome Mickey ears?!

[@BrianHellman]

Inquiring minds want to know!

[@WolvaHyrule]

I was filled with when I saw a new video came out!!! Love your content, keep up the amazing work!! ❤

[@rodolforojano9929]

I´m waiting for this video cause I go whith all my family this summer....perfect!! Thanks!!!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for checking it out. I hope you have an amazing vacation and lots of luck with the Genie Slots. 🧞‍♂️🎰

[@HerHollyness]

I only ever do Disney solo (personal preference - I get more done and don't have to accommodate other people needing to stop for food and bathroom breaks etc - it's just my own choice!) and yet I still really enjoyed this video. Thanks as always Ear Scouts! I wish I could have gone back to Disney this year but I have no money. Hopefully in 2025!

[@TeresaMasciantoni]

I would love to see another video like this starting at park opening with a party of 8. I'd like to see a comparison of two smaller groups using geni + and trying to get times close together vs. One large party. Do you get more LL with smaller parties vs bigger? Is it possible to get times together with 2 smaller parties? Maybe one day at the park with 2 smaller parties and one day with a bigger party to compare. Your videos are so helpful. Than

[@BrianHellman]

Awe snap! Excited to watch this as we have a large group going early next year.

[@EarScouts]

Hi Brian! I hope you found this one helpful for your trip. Thanks - as always - for watching! 😃

[@LightSparkDaniel]

This is helpful. Going next month with a party of 7 so definitely using these tips.

[@EarScouts]

Good luck with those Genie Slots! 🧞‍♂️🎰

[@opchick0597]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! We are a large family going to WDW in August, this will be a huge help.

[@EarScouts]

Glad to hear it. Hope you have an amazing vacation! 🙂

[@danielleparker4239]

My family of 3 loved this video! Hahaha! Plan on using all your tips! You got me so prepared!!!!!! Epcot is going to be my tricky one (test track will be down when we go) 😵‍💫

[@tbiafore371]

I am a party of 14. I know 12 is the max, but any even larger party videos we are very interested in!

[@yvette.a]

Thank you for this video! We are a family of 10 going to Epcot next Monday and MK on Wed. What happens if some people don’t want to ride certain rides we book with genie+ ? Can they book a different ride? Or would they have to wait for us? Hope that made sense lol

[@noahjaques9336]

Great Plan. I will plan on using it next month.

[@stevee8260]

Well, Rob, as of today (June 25) it looks like you've got your work cut out for you! Have fun!

[@jenlhee1723]

Thank you so much for these! You are the best at explaining everything. You speak so well, some KZbinrs are so fast I can’t keep up with all they are saying.😅 One question! Does a 2 year old need to be apart of the party? At this moment my genie plus says he’s not eligible since he doesn’t have a ticket. How does that bit work?

[@EarScouts]

No need to add little ones to Genie Plus until they are old enough for a ticket. Thanks so much for watching and leaving this lovely note. I really appreciate it. 😊

[@Cescobedo487]

Thanks!

[@EarScouts]

Thank YOU so much for the Super Thanks - that was very kind of you!

[@JRam3504]

Hi there! In this video I didn't see you talk about 7 dwarves mine train. Was it something I missed? I remember this ride being one that was important to do early. I was curious how that ride would play into your day with the large group. Thanks and great videos!

[@daleupton8722]

Hey Rob and Erick, Great video, for say a party of 11 would you recommend splitting the party up? Thanks for the wonderful videos

[@omrouk]

I’m curious about a few things. When you were at Jungle Cruise, you said you hit up a Lightning Lane for Pirates. Was that after the 2hr point that you did this? Let’s say it’s 2pm and you have a LL set for 7pm later in the day, because that’s the best you can get, are you limited to the 2hr window for every LL until 7pm? Or if you complete an earlier LL, say 2:30pm, can you then book your next LL then, even if you’ve one set up for 7pm? We’re going to be going with a party of 10. Are we better off breaking that into two groups of 5 and trying to use the Genie Slots to sync the two groups together or are we better off sticking to a party of 10?

[@francisnorte24]

The king of Genius + 😎

[@EarScouts]

Thanks, Francis! 👑😂

[@MatthiasDroste-eb3yv]

Rob, after studying your Videos for months for our upcoming Disney World trip they just announced that major change... and this will happen less than a month before we arrive. I need your help. Please send as many Videos as you can in late July and early August how to get the maximum out of these park days 😉

[@thehenden7030]

I just read on another page that Genie Plus will be changing its name in July and that we will be able to make three lightening lane reservations ahead of time, like you have predicted! Do you know anything about any of this yet? Thank you!

[@nancybarnes374]

Great video as always! I’ve managed groups of 10 via Genie+ and while it’s not pretty, it can be done. You have to be tenacious! I don’t think there are many (any?) videos out there explaining how to link the members of the group together in MDE so one or two people can manage Genie for the whole group. A future idea perhaps?

[@EarScouts]

Hi Nancy! Thanks for the suggestion. We have been working on a My Disney Experience 101 video and that would definitely be part of it. It’s just such a beast to make because the app has so many functions. 😅

[@valerieticona6841]

Hi Rob! We have 3 hotel bookings for a sum of 10people. Can I link them to book lightning lanes for all the group? I know you suggest about splitting into small groups, but I want to know this option in case I would like to book a ride with someone on another reservation.

[@MarianaDoubas]

Going as a group of 30 - what MK itinerary do you recommend?

[@juliezimmerman6018]

Clone Wars, Rebels and Bad Batch add so much depth to Star Wars. I wish they could redo the movies in the time frame using Dave Filoni and the animated actors.

[@yamelycanahuate6246]

Greatttttt as always ❤

[@daviddawson3331]

Could two of you do a party of 4 each and both get the same earlier time?

[@MelyssaPatterson]

just to clarify, can 2+ people have the same people selected on different phones? for example, if I have a party of 4 selected in my group on my app for genie, can my spouse have the same 4 people selected when trying to book rides on genie? How does genie work with ILL rides such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train?

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Great video

[@EarScouts]

Thanks, Martha - and thanks for watching! 😊

[@nataliezender5032]

If I’m the person in charge of the group making out genie plus selection and unselect 1 or 2 ppl from group for a particular ride, do they have access then to book their own separate ride still? Or say I forgot to remove them and they go on their MDE app can they make a reservation still that overrides what I did for the group?

[@melissaperreira3793]

Are both phones logged into the same account or into two different accounts?

[@weaseljavelin9443]

My name is Craig Dennis how are you doing today and i am doing fine today and i never miss your new videos and you have a great day and you take care today👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@EarScouts]

Hi Craig! We’re doing great. Thanks for saying hello. 😃👋

[@laurenshute4829]

I had a few LLs at disneyland that were down during my return window and they didn't become a multiple experiences pass right away. The rides came back up early in our return window so my family's hypothesis was they knew (somehow) that the ride was close to reopening. I don't know how they could factor that into the genie plus system so maybe we just got hit by a few gremlins.

[@metallicnole4514]

I see tiana's being an in demand lightning lane on the same level as slinky dog and remy's, especially in the FL heat.

[@EarScouts]

I definitely agree. It’s a really great ride. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@angeladennis6574]

My question is when going with let’s say two parties for a total of seven people how does each party pay for their own Genie?

[@healingasthmaacasestudy9851]

I was there with a group of 6 and it was much more difficult to get lightening lanes at a good time

[@EarScouts]

Yup. It’s surprising how much those key rides change once you go over 4 in a group. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@metallicnole4514]

So it's harder to get lightning lanes with groups of more than 4?

[@EarScouts]

For a few rides, yes. Most rides are unaffected by party size, though.

[@SteveDave211]

Me waiting while Ear Scouts tells us the new Genie...I mean Fastpas..I Mean Lighting Lane+?

[@michelle007]

I have 5 plus a 1 year old. Are we a party of 5 or 6?

[@EarScouts]

You are 5 until you have to buy a ticket for your littlest one. Currently, that is when they turn 3, I believe.

[@andyknapp]

RIP good luck with the new lightning lane system

[@hollybabyyy]

I literally knew u were gona say next “potc is down”. Its so bad atm everything is alwayd down

[@nuthouse360]

Welp. Pour one out for Rob. The genie gremlins are about to die. Here come the multi pass and tiers.

[@wonderwheel2019]

My brain does not compute 7 being a large group after my trip. 😂

[@hollybabyyy]

Insane how complicated it all is. Bring back fast pass