Disney Genie Plus Strategy, Tips & Tricks for Animal Kingdom at Disney World

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We're showing you how to book EVERYTHING you can get a Disney Genie Lightning Lane for in Animal Kingdom - all in one day! Use our Disney Genie Plus Strategy to pack in the most rides, shows and fun in the least amount of time. Know which rides to pick first and which rides you can hold off on until later in the day. Plus, we're adding in bonus tips, tricks, hacks and suggestions to make your Animal Kingdom day as wild and stress-free as possible!
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[@karenhannsberry7013]

I have been totally immersed in a variety of KZbin videos while planning our Disney trip at the end of this month. I just wanted to thank you for your entertaining and so informative videos -- I appreciate you so much and feel so much more prepared (and less anxious) than I did at the start of this process. You're the best.

[@EarScouts]

That’s so great to hear - thanks for watching! We really appreciate it and hope you have a stress-free and super fun vacation. 😃

[@jmarie7405]

Agree his content is very good!

[@EarScouts]

@@jmarie7405 Thank you! 😊

[@jmarie7405]

@@EarScoutsI just discovered your channel and I've watched about 5 of your videos tonight I can't want to watch more!

[@jenniferbartlett5187]

I completely agree!! He explains everything very well!! Love your content!

[@darceyjansen1598]

Thank you! I can’t stress this enough! I’ve been trying to convince my husband that WDW is for adults, too. He overheard one of your videos and now we have binged every single one together. He now asks me all kinds of questions about WDW but I haven’t been there since 2006. We are now planning a trip for fall 2023. Thank you so much and we are eagerly awaiting your next video!! You’re doing a great job!

[@EarScouts]

This is our favorite comment of the week! 😃 We're so glad he's on board for the Disney trip - now we can't wait to hear how it goes! To be honest, I LOVED Disney World as a little kid, but it really is even better as an adult. Make sure you visit Trader Sam's at the Polynesian while you are here, it is one of my favorite grown-up things to do at WDW. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel!

[@darcyferrigno]

First, you have a great name. Second, I am going for the first time just with my spouse and everyone says that it is just as fun (and probably less stressful) when it is just a couple of adults! I hope you have fun!!!

[@bfish7839]

Rob, another incredible vlog. So grateful that you showed us how to cancel someone from a lightning lane booking, the quiet area in AK, and how to prioritize rides with or without pending weather concerns. Great work!

[@EarScouts]

Thank you so much for supporting our channel! Getting feedback like this and all the great questions we receive help us know how to make our videos better. We really appreciate it! 😀

[@miriamvaldivia2612]

You made my morning! Any day you release a video is a good day! I really love your positive and charismatic attitude! 😁

[@EarScouts]

Thanks Miriam! We really appreciate all the good vibes and support you bring to our channel. 😀

[@andreas7257]

Holy Cow! That cancel button is a Game Changer!!! I never clicked it because I thought it would cancel to whole party. Thank you so much for clarifying!

[@EarScouts]

I was so scared the first time I tapped it. 🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@EdwardNygma1980]

I just recently stumbled on your channel (was looking for Genie+ information). I've got to say, I love the way you explain everything! Very entertaining and informative! Your editing and music choice(s) are also great! Good flow in the videos. I'm gonna go next year, after a 4 year hiatus. So I'm still old school Fastpass+. Disney will probably change stuff between now and my trip in September 2023, but now I know where to look for more information. :-) Great work! I hope your channel continues to do well and grow!

[@EarScouts]

We really miss FastPass+, but if you knew how to ace that system, you already have a good head start because there are a lot of similarities. Thanks so much for watching! We hope you have an amazing trip. There’s so many great new things to check out since you were last here. 😀

[@LauraB.335]

I really appreciate your relaxed demeanor. I tend to get so anxious about Disney, even though I’ve been going for years. Thank you for all you do to help others enjoy Disney!

[@r_r2o2l81]

THANK YOU so much for these videos!! You make everything with this new genie plus process very easy to understand and work through. And even when something doesn’t go 100% to plan, you have a very positive attitude towards it all. I can’t wait for my trip next month, and I’m super excited to play those genie slots!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Rachel! We hope you have amazing luck with the Genie Slots (and NO GREMLINS 😂)! Thanks for watching. 😃

[@Ollie_2024]

Headed down next week, and wanted to say thank you! You’ve made Disney Genie Plus easier to understand. Keep up the great content!

[@EarScouts]

That’s great to hear. Hope you have an amazing trip. Good luck with those Genie Slots! 🍀🧞‍♂️🎰

[@goofydream830]

I keep rewatching your videos. You are such a joy to watch and I get so excited about my upcoming trip. Until then I get my fix by watching your informative vlogs! Thank you!

[@EarScouts]

Aww - thanks so much for this sweet comment. We love making these videos and it is wonderful to hear when people enjoy watching them as well! Thanks for supporting our channel. 😃

[@honeyfromthebee]

Love the waterproof ears =)

[@EarScouts]

They come in handy and they’re great for water parks because they float! When I saw the “matching” raincoat, I had to have it. 🤣

[@mariotorresgo]

I'm also on a binge (have been for months) of Disney tips' videos since I have a trip coming in September. I stumbled across your videos and they're so informative, great tips and you're really charismatic (genuine, which I love in my vloggers, something that shows their fun personality without the need of being overbearing or too hyper and kinda phony) and funny. I loved in another video when you were talking about Disney genie and you turned into the Genie with the magic of some filters hahahaha. New suscriber here!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much for subscribing and leaving this awesome comment. We really appreciate it and hope you’ll enjoy the new videos we have in the works! 😀

[@nonnauu3977]

So easy to follow and understand your videos! We’re former AP holders but recently let it lapse. We are currently at WDW , our first time since this Genie Plus came into being. Fortunately, we were able to purchase it at the same time we booked our tickets. I had DREADED using this until I came across your videos shortly before this trip. You have been a God-send! What originally had been dreaded has now become just fine. Genie Plus was one of my reasons for not wanting to renew my AP , as we travel from 1/2 country away, and after visiting WDW for 50 years I didn’t want to learn yet another Disney implemented system. You’ve eased my stress and 3 days in we’ve done everything we have wanted to do with basically no wait times (even Cosmic Rewind TWICE at EPCOT!) THANK YOU! 🎉🎉🎉

[@EarScouts]

So glad to hear our videos helped you have a great trip. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went - we really appreciate it! 😃

[@ricketts0]

My family and I will be there in a week and just discovered your channel and videos. Have been binging them as I find them so informative and useful. Rob, thank you for passing in your expertise in an entertaining way. Great editing on your videos too!

[@EarScouts]

Aww - thanks so much. 😊 It’s always so exciting when your trip is just days away! Hope you have an amazing vacation.

[@anthonywaznonis6791]

We just arrived today and I cannot wait to try your tips and tricks tomorrow as we go to Animal Kingdom! Your videos are by far the most helpful as I have prepared. Thanks for your work!

[@EarScouts]

Thank you for watching! You’ll have to let us know how it goes. Good luck with those Genie Slots! 🍀🧞‍♂️🎰

[@katieagius441]

So happy I found your channel. Very helpful! I hope you make these videos for all of the parks!

[@EarScouts]

Two down, two to go! Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel! We really appreciate it. 😊

[@queenoasis]

Just got back from Orlando and we used your tips and strategies for Genie Plus. It was amazing! We rode every ride at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom that we wanted to do and stacked all those rides using your tutorials. Thank you so much...My son was so happy!

[@EarScouts]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went - we really appreciate it! 😃

[@jamesg5276]

How many days did you do in each park? We're going in January 2023 and are looking to do the same. This serious is so good!

[@yvgfjayne]

I just love your demeanor, Rob, and I've been following Disney specialists for YEARS!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Jayne. 😊 What a sweet comment.

[@loismtl1]

I love your idea to reserve for your whole group then edit people out later. Much faster! Thank you once again!!!

[@EarScouts]

Hi Lois - thank YOU for watching! Good luck with those Genie Slots! 🍀🧞‍♂️🎰

[@gracecouncil]

Your videos are so amazing!! Please keep up the great work! :)

[@EarScouts]

Thank you - and thanks for watching and leaving comments. It helps our channel a lot. 😃

[@oliviaprice4967]

Thank you so much for providing us with this information! We were able to complete everything by 2:10 (which includes riding Flight of Passage without an individual lightening line). We didn’t play the genie slots for more than 6 minutes. I have binged your entire channel. Thanks again!

[@EarScouts]

🙌 Nicely done! So glad to hear you had a great vacation. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went - we really appreciate it! 😃

[@adampolicz1489]

Man your channel is really growing I’m so happy for you 😊

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Adam! It’s been kinda surreal. We couldn’t have done it without the support of longtime viewers like you. We really appreciate it. 😀

[@marubarradas674]

I could say that you are simply the best!!!! Really !!!! And I have seen so many many many videos, and yours are the ones that have made me understand everything very clear! Thank you so much!!!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Maru! It makes us super happy to hear that our videos are helpful to people. Good luck with those Genie Slots! 🧞‍♂️🎰

[@jessicascraps4010]

Totally love these videos - also your rain gear is EPIC

[@EarScouts]

Thank you! I secretly get excited when it looks like a really rainy day because I can break out my rainy day ears outfit. 😂

[@debbietummel5732]

Just discovered your videos through a FB group. You are great and love how easy you make genie Plus

[@audreybryk-lee163]

That Order Food screen with the times listed tip is GOLD! Thank you! I always learn so much from your videos!! The best!

[@EarScouts]

Glad that was helpful! Thanks for watching and leaving this sweet comment. 😃

[@blynnmoore1526]

Thank you for this video! My kids really enjoyed the details. You have made our upcoming trip that much more magical.

[@EarScouts]

We’re so glad to hear that. Hope you have an amazing trip! 😃

[@nathalie_eline]

Thank you so much for your time, effort and enthousiasm for making this video, I really enjoyed watching it! 👍😃 I will try to use these tips for my trip in October for sure.

[@EarScouts]

Thank you so much for watching, Nathalie. We hope you have an amazing trip! It’s just around the corner! 🎃

[@denycekellum4496]

OMG i love your raincoat!!!

[@rnguyen2516]

Hi Rob, thank you for such a helpful video! You’re my new favorite Disney channel! You always point out so many extra details that others don’t mention, and I really appreciate that so much, like how long to refresh, show a Cast Member an issue or book first then cancel members of your party as needed! I also love how informative you are without all the extra fluff, and I find your graphics and screen shots super helpful! The Gremlins you note are especially beneficial because people don’t realize how many hiccups they will encounter while using Genie+ in the parks. That was the case for me the first time I used it. By the way, the experience you had with Mickey and Minnie was worth the price of admission! How did you get them to do that? That was super cute! Also, the food you orders looks so delicious! I do have a bunch of questions 🤔! What would be your Genie+ order if rain was not part of the forecast? Would people in standing in the standby line, when a ride breaks down, get a bonus Lightning Lane experience pass without having booked a ride through Genie+? Where did you get your cute rain jacket?what brand is it? Loved your coordinating ears you wore with it, too! What park would you hop to, from Animal Kingdom?

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving this awesome comment! For me, the only thing I would change in the order is I would do Everest later in the day because it is my favorite ride so it’s nice to have a fun ride to look forward to. That said, it tends to have a somewhat short wait later in the day as people hop to other parks. It is up to cast members’ discretion when they give folks in the standby queue a bonus Lightning Lane. I have seen it happen, but it is not common and usually happens just for people who were really close to boarding. For Genie Plus, they always give it to you. The Tiki Room rain jacket can be bought in the parks right now. I got mine on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood Studios. Thanks for the compliment! As for park hopping from DAK, I always suggest Magic Kingdom since it usually closes two hours later than the other parks and has so much to do that it can be hard to fit in one day. Hope that helps!

[@CB-zv1ji]

Wow you are supremely helpful!! I watch allllll the top Disney KZbinrs and you are definitely #1 . Also, never saw you without glasses until this video, and you have such lovely eyes!! Thanks for what you do! It’s literally saving my trip !

[@EarScouts]

Aww - thanks so much for this very sweet comment. 😊

[@user-li8xn4yz6c]

omg I love your water floatie ears!

[@aurorainblues]

Love this guy. Super clear. Answering all of the questions I didn't even knew I had. And so cute!! Best Disney apparel!

[@EarScouts]

Aww - thanks so much. 😊

[@juliejeffrey8596]

I love your rain jacket with the ears, its epic

[@traceyhill7784]

Hey Rob - just back in UK from our trip, we didn't do Genie+ apart from MK and Hollywood Studios and followed your Genie slots tips and they worked well for us. We didn't rope drop much as we had a fairly full schedule and a 4yr old with us...but knew what to put into our tips box etc and this made it really helpful - didn't feel we were on our phones the whole day, allocated the one person rule advice for booking and the one person early riser and managed to get the rides that we wanted to, so a massive thank you for the vids, super helpful xx can't wait till the next trip now :)

[@traceyhill7784]

ps - like the tip re the split party, we did this for taking the 4yr old out to another couple of things and this worked well to 'book' then cancel others out...

[@EarScouts]

Glad to hear you had a good trip without having to spend too much time staring at a phone. 😃 Thanks again for watching our videos and sharing how everything went - we really appreciate it!

[@jaimeemiller8666]

I have literally used your videos exclusively to plan our trip - thank you!

[@EarScouts]

Wow - I sure hope it goes well - no pressure 😬😂. We hope you have an amazing vacation. Please let us know how everything goes and say hi if you see us in the parks! 😃

[@jngai]

Looking forward to your videos for Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Liked what Molly at AllEars already covered for those parks, but I love what you did in this video where you also cover some of the photo opportunities.

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much. Molly is THE BEST! We’re hoping to get Epcot edited and online next week. 🤞

[@melneal7396]

Omg the little birds following you when you were talking about the safari cracked me up! Love your videos, they are so informative.

[@EarScouts]

🤣 - I loved that, too. The funny thing is I don't think I really noticed it when I was filming it and then when we were editing it cracked us up. There were LOTS of bird hijinks that day in Animal Kingdom. Thanks for watching and leaving this fun comment!

[@simonhancock978]

Another great video as always 😁

[@EarScouts]

Thank you! And thanks for watching and leaving this delightful comment. 😀

[@silviaar1585]

Love it, love it, love it ❤️ Thank you 🤩!

[@EarScouts]

Thank YOU for watching! 😀

[@darleneandmoisesdiaz1248]

Best Disney guide ever!

[@sixer48]

You videos are first class! Editing and presentation is superb. You should have far more subscribers!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much - we really appreciate all the support and encouragement we get from our subscribers. Thank you for watching and leaving this awesome comment. 😃

[@elishalloween3558]

Thank you so much for this amazing video, you are the best !

[@EarScouts]

Thank YOU so much for watching! We really appreciate it. 😃

[@TheTyree901]

Always appreciate the tips! We're not doing AK on our September trip but the vids are still super informative. Thank you!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for watching. Especially since DAK isn’t even in your plans this time. We really appreciate it. 😀

[@marc44444]

you should! its the best park in dw imo

[@lilithatgirl5795]

Great video! Thx!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for watching! Hoping to get the Epcot version out in the next few days. 🤞

[@ryanbales7571]

the tip @9:36 saved my whole day at AK, thank you!!! Everyone in my party was losing faith in me early in the day, the crowds were insane, and this was an oasis for us to eat an early lunch

[@EarScouts]

Awesome - so glad it came in handy. I love that spot. It’s so peaceful. Hope your day got better after that!

[@cindyvillarreal8166]

OMG! Thanks so much for these hacks! We started our first day at Animal Kingdom at rope drop. We will never not do rope drop ever again! After that it was ride after ride using your advice. I thought beginners luck, but nope, another unbelievable day of rides at Magic Kingdom today!! It’s July!! Unbelievably helpful!! Thanks for your research and advice!

[@EarScouts]

That’s great to hear! The crowds have been crazy lately, so I’m really glad to hear you still had a good experience with the Genie Slots. We’ll be in the parks filming a new Genie video this weekend. Hopefully we’ll have good luck, too. 😃 Thanks for watching and sharing how everything went!

[@MrRhusbands]

Used your strategy at magic kingdom, Hollywood studios, and animal kingdom and we were able to ride everything we wanted. I’ve seen other videos that did the stack later method and they all complained about not getting rides. Your method is wayyyyyy better

[@EarScouts]

We're so glad to hear these tips helped you on your trip! I like stacking for days when you won't get to the park until later in the afternoon, but if you are there in the morning, Genie Slots is the way to go. 🧞‍♂️🎰 Thanks so much for watching!

[@caitrionamcgee114]

OMG, that raingear! 😁I need that! I mean, the cancellation tip was invaluable as well, I can definitely see us using that as a party of 4 with two adults and two children who are old enough to wait outside the stuff that's too adventurous for them. But the raingear is the real winner 💯

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Caitriona! I’m really wishing I had my rain gear with me right now. We’re at an unexpectedly VERY rain Very Merry Christmas Party. 😂 Thanks for watching! 😃

[@jamesreich1759]

This was more helpful than any I have seen. Thank you.

[@EarScouts]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for watching! 😃

[@Garrett476]

We’re heading to DW next week and we’re watching ALL THE VIDEOS!!! We were legit kinda confused about all of the Genie+ stuff. But no more! Love the content. Thank you!!!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much! We’re so glad to hear you found out videos helpful. Hope you have an amazing trip - say hi if you see us in the parks!😃

[@mauriciobori]

Gotta love that rainy day gear lol thanks for the vid love it

[@EarScouts]

Thanks! It’s one of my favorites. 😃

Just planning my travel to disney in 2023 I found you. Your videos are very interesting and useful. Many thanks for this awesome content!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave us this great comment - we really appreciate it. 😃

[@sabineehschonwissen7432]

Thank you very much for these informations. They will help a lot. And i love your ears. All of them!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for watching! I have an addiction to Mickey ears now. 😂🤣

[@daphne3486]

I LOVE your rain coat! Another great video! 💜

[@EarScouts]

Thank you - and thanks for watching! 😃

[@cindymiller6127]

Where did you get your rain gear?!? LOVE it!

[@EarScouts]

@@cindymiller6127 I found it in Hollywood Studios in a shop on Sunset Blvd. I’ve seen it at Emporium as well in Magic Kingdom. The ears are from last year, but you can still find them on eBay. Thanks for watching!

[@disneydeefan7510]

You are one of the best vloggers I have seen!!! So glad you have joined the community of disney vloggers!!. please dont change a thing. You have it down!!

[@EarScouts]

Aww - thanks so much for this incredibly kind comment. 😃

[@AmeliaranneStiggins]

Another great one! I love Animal Kingdom

[@EarScouts]

Thank you! We love Animal Kingdom, too - it’s our favorite park. Also, thanks for watching - we really appreciate it! 😃

[@Nursejustinreviews]

This makes me happy this video we got genie plus for the whole week when we go in December before the discontinued that option. We were planning on doing like a half day at animal Kingdom. So we should be able to do everything easily. Thanks for this video.

[@EarScouts]

It’s always nice to have it, that’s for sure. Thank you, as always, for watching!

[@cheryls.4491]

Loved this vlog. We haven't been to AK since 2018 so thank you for all the tips on Genie + and quiet places to sit. I don't like some of the rides my hubby does and I actually had the question about what you talked about. Thanks again for all your vlogs!!

[@EarScouts]

Awesome! Glad we answered one of your questions. Hope you guys have a great time at the parks and thanks for watching!

[@cheryls.4491]

@@EarScouts I hope we get to see you on one of our parks days to say hello.

[@charlottegil4044]

Amazing video as usual ! Thank you so much ! I was wondering if you had any tips for advanced dining reservation ?

[@EarScouts]

Hi Charlotte! My best tip would probably be persistence. When I know I want to eat somewhere, I will pop open the My Disney Experience app a few times a day whenever I have some down time and pull up the restaurant. It’s easier to check available times by looking up the restaurant and checking availability rather than clicking on dates and browsing through all the restaurants that are available. People cancel reservations all the time, so it’s just a matter of being on the app when one has come available. I tend to have the most luck closer to the date because a lot of people cancel somewhat last minute. Hope that helps!

[@Stylefusionworld]

First Rob, I just stumbled on your videos yesterday and have literally been binge watching them! Your content is one of the best I've seen! New subscriber! Thanks for the amazing tips! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE share where you get those AMAZING ears! #obsessed 💜💜🥰🥰

[@EarScouts]

Thank you so much for subscribing! I actually found them at the Fort Wilderness campground gift shop. I think you can only find them there and I LOVE them. Thanks for watching! We really appreciate it! 😃

[@danwatson1014]

Great Video!!!!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks Dan - we appreciate your support of our channel!

[@lindsaygutierrezcubero538]

love it, nice video !

[@EarScouts]

Thank you! 😃

[@jennifercruz9421]

You’re so charismatic! I wish we could win a trip with you as a guide!

[@EarScouts]

Aww - thank you! My family would probably tell you it’s not such a great prize. 🤣 Sometimes I think they’d rather I stop geeking out about everything and let them enjoy the park. 😂

[@kellymerta2855]

When you explained how to cancel some members of the party and how you had to press cancel, before you said, “it can be scary to do this.” Right before you said that, I felt a small wave of anxiety 😆🤣. But you said don’t worry and I laughed because you read my mind 😂🤣. As far as your socks in a plastic bag idea- that’s definitely a good one. I was also going to say I’ve got a similar tip; I pack a pair of flip flops in my bag so I can wear them specifically on water rides. I change into them and put a poncho on before the water rides so I’m not going to be wet all day long. I put my tennis shoes in a disposable shower cap so I won’t get debris from my shoes on the other items in my bag. When I’m done with my water ride, I grab my tennis shoes out of the shower cap and put the flip flops into the same shower cap and I’m ready to continue my day, soggy shoe and sock free 😊👍.

[@EarScouts]

I love this tip! The shower cap is genius. 😄 Thanks for watching and sharing this suggestion.

[@mauriciobori]

I just met Mickey and Minnie at Magic Kingdom and it was amazing. One of the best surprises for me I didn’t expect them to be so playful and nice like in your video. I’m sad I missed them in animal kingdom but next time ill make sure i pay them a visit

[@EarScouts]

The cast members who are friends with Mickey and Minnie are awesome. So far, Animal Kingdom has been our favorite place to meet them.

[@Amy_V]

Those ears are awesome!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks - I found them at Fort Wilderness. They have a Fort Wilderness logo on the back. As soon as I saw them I knew I had to have them. 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@karennealy1857]

Your videos are the best! This one taught me more about optimizing Genie+ but also some things about AK I never knew! Love your pacing and editing. And your cutaways showing the how-to’s using the actual screen of a phone. It’s no small feat to make your videos so helpful and informative while also keeping them streamlined/“efficient” as well as entertaining. Kudos! And THANKS!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for watching and leaving this lovely comment. We enjoy making these videos and always hope people find them helpful and fun, so it’s great to hear we hit the mark. 😃 Hope you have a great time next time you visit the parks!

[@GemelleChannel]

Rob, those tables will be full now. 😂. Also, I love the 2 birds chasing each other in your video. Thanks for making these valuable videos that are also full of incredible surprises! Keep up the great work!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks - I loved that moment, too. 😁 I didn't even notice it until we were editing the footage. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel. We really appreciate it!

[@kathleenmary1000]

😂 hard to avoid those AK birds!!. Thanks for this video, it's very helpful. But holy cow...it's all just way too much work and becoming less, and less fun. The new 'memorable experience' has become successfully navigating the genie adventure. Truly appreciate the work you're doing to help all of us once/twice a year visitors. Thank you!

[@EarScouts]

I love that I caught that moment on camera. 🤣 You’re right that it is a lot to manage these days. There are things they could simplify for sure. Hopefully the pendulum will swing back a bit soon because I think they hear that feedback a lot. Hope you have a great, stress-free time when you visit the parks again.

[@tammythompson8213]

Another wonderful video!! Love your rain coat!! Where did you get it?

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much! I got it at one of the shops on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood Studios, but I have also seen it at Emporium in MK and at Disney Springs. The ears are from last year.

[@Nursejustinreviews]

You have the best ears man always makes me smile to see what ears you are rocking.

[@EarScouts]

It’s become a bit of an addiction at this point. 😂

[@Nursejustinreviews]

@@EarScouts I can tell 😂

[@Zaydenpickett8477]

Thanks!

[@EarScouts]

Hi Susan - thank you so much for the Super Thanks! That was very kind of you and we really appreciate it. ❤️

[@jenniferhoglund1112]

This is so helpful, thank you!! Can I ask what date you filmed this?

[@EarScouts]

Thanks for watching! We filmed it on Saturday, June 25.

[@Huisman7]

I'm currently at animal kingdom taking a deserved break and wanted to let you know the genie slots game worked like a charm. I had my doubts but at 930 we were in line for the safari and the time for Nav'i rover was 1230. I swiped for about 5-10 minutes and got a time for 10:05! It was perfect. Thank you!

[@EarScouts]

So glad to hear it! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let us know how your trip went - we really appreciate it! 😃

[@Asterisk.17]

@Ear Scouts We have a trip coming next year where we will attempt rope drop in a couple of the parks (other days we will have extended/extra evening hours). It's be great to not only see early entry for all of the parks so we can learn the etiquette, but also what your strategy for the extra/extended evening hours is in the parks! Thanks for all your hard work. Your videos are helpful, informative, engaging, and just plain fun!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Samantha! We’re so glad to hear that you’ve been enjoying our videos. Hope you have an amazing trip and make it to the front of that massive rope drop herd. 😅 Good luck! 🍀

[@nouveauxnails]

Thank you so much for these videos!! In the video you showed your two favorite spots. Do you have an example of these marked on a map anywhere? I've never been to AK and have a feeling once I get there I'll lose my bearings.

[@EarScouts]

Hey Jolene - I don’t have a map, but they’re both pretty easy to find as long as you’re walking on the path from Africa into Asia. You’ll see that the road forks and you’ll go to the right for the tree of life view. Just keep right until you see a path that goes to your right down by the water. The seating area is also easy, just go to the left where the road forks and it’s just ahead on the left. Hope you have a great time at Animal Kingdom!

[@johannadavila2309]

Rob, we love your videos! Quick question, AK opens at 9 in May, I see some reservations available for tuskers house at 8:20am, will we be allowed in the park to head to tuskers house if we book 8:20? We would be staying offsite.

[@amym.1994]

Yay I was waiting on one for animal kingdom.. I’m leaving for Disney Sunday.. I’m upset at the weather but it’s my kids birthday trip..

[@EarScouts]

Glad we got it done in time! Fingers crossed for good weather. 🤞

[@rocketshooter1358]

Hi Rob love your videos! Would have been so frustrated if I had not found them!!! You mentioned you are doing similar videos for tips/tricks for G+ at the other two parks. Any change those are dropping soon? Leaving soon for WDW. Thanks again for your videos!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much! We are actually planning to post the Epcot one tomorrow. Finishing up the editing right now. Hope you will enjoy it! 😃

[@JavierMM1978]

Dear Rob, thanks for your excelents videos!!! Will yo do some videos about Universal Orlando resort?

[@EarScouts]

Hello - thank YOU for watching! We are in the research phase of doing some Universal videos. I know Disney really well, so I want to beef up my knowledge of those parks before we start covering them. Thanks for the suggestion! 👍

[@safaristeve3278]

Your glasses are amazing and I love them

[@EarScouts]

Thanks! I got them from Warby Parker and I really like them so far. Thanks for watching!

[@eliseworthen6558]

12:23! Excellent tip! 🏆

[@EarScouts]

Thanks - several people had asked about that one and I finally had a good opportunity to include it. 😀

[@iriswoohoo]

Love your positivity in every video! And love your poncho too -- where did you get it??

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much - I found it at Sunset Club Couture in Hollywood Studios. I have also seen it at the Emporium in MK and Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs. The pseudo-matching ears are from last year, but you may be able to find them still on eBay. Thanks for watching!

[@kenzielynn211]

“Or if your a weirdo like me who has to get some work done” lol why do I get more work done In parks then in my house. Super sick vids very informative. I’m a former universal member and can tell u everything there is to know. When it comes to Disney I was completely lost. Your content is the best and make things less overwhelming especially how much you keep up with the app. Def a big change form universal to Disney.

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much, Kenzie. We’re starting to spend more time at Universal so we can eventually start doing videos about their parks and it is so different. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@Jeissa73]

Thanks to your tips, last week we have a blast at WDW. I had no problems with the genie and we get to do everything we wanted. We even ride Guardians of the galaxy twice!

[@EarScouts]

We’re so glad you found our videos helpful and - most importantly - that you had a great time at Disney World! That’s always our goal and it’s so great to hear when it happens. Hope you got some good songs when you rode Guardians! 🎵🎶😃

[@Jeissa73]

@@EarScouts we had September and Disco Inferno

[@marieh1234]

Thank you for these videos! I am having dreams about Genie + (our first trip ever is coming up in a month)! Question: do you recommend playing the slots again if the Genie + give your the ride you want, but not at the time slot you want? Is it risky to lose it? Should we just instantly grab what we are first offered? Thanks for your advice.

[@EarScouts]

Hello! I sometimes dream about Genie Plus, too. 😂 The only times I will typically take the first time I get is right at 7am when everyone is grabbing their first Lightning Lane or if I happen to get a great return time right away (a time that is within 30 minutes or so). Otherwise, I will click on “edit selections” on the top board and choose a couple of rides I want to focus on, then I’ll refresh for at least five minutes (ie playing the Genie Slots) before I give up on getting a better time. As with real slots, sometimes I decide to cut my losses after several minutes of times getting worse and worse, but I would say that is the exception rather than the rule - I almost always get a great return time with a little patience. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@darcyferrigno]

I just wanted to thank you so much for these videos. I will be going to Disneyworld for the first time (at age 40) I know I am late to the game. But I have been binge watching videos from different channels and I love your videos the best especially for the Disney Plus content. You make it so easy to understand and fun. Also, your smiling face and different ears make me smile. You are a kid at heart with great info. :) Also, how many ears do you actually own? Don't lie....

[@EarScouts]

Hi Darcy! Sorry it has taken so long to reply. We were in Anaheim for a week and are finally getting caught up! 😂 That’s so exciting that you are making your first trip - I hope it is an amazing experience! Yes, I’m definitely a big kid and I love being at the parks. As far as how many ears I have, I think I’m over 25 pairs now, which is not nearly enough. 🤣 Thanks for watching our videos - I hope they help you out on your first Disney adventure. Maybe we’ll bump into you in the parks!

[@jackyramos7266]

Thank you so much for this video! Is there a way we can access the list with the averages of the wait times for all the parks?

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much for watching! You can download the spreadsheet here: earscouts.com/downloads/wait-times-spreadsheet.xlsx

[@christopherhughes2076]

Prepping for my first trip to Disney in 8 years and watching all your videos! I have one question though. You have videos on early entry and Genie Plus strategies, but do you have any tips and tricks to do both in the same day?!

[@EarScouts]

Hi Christopher - sorry for the delay in responding. Unfortunately, we don’t have a combo video, but the same strategies would apply. I always try to do the Individual Attraction Lightning Lane that is not available with Genie Plus during early entry, so that would leave the rides you can get with the Genie for later in the day. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@toddhospodarsky5166]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. We just got back from Disney and your videos have been so helpful. I watched the 27 tips one before going and then rewatched and then watched the Magic Kingdom video. You do a great job showing us the app and what it looks like. I do wish I had seen this one before we started our experience because I had that gremlin Day One at 7 am trying to book the first Lightning Lane. It all worked out but I think your tips would have helped me not panic. I do have a question we considered. We have a party of four and often playing the slots our times never changed at all. Admittedly we didn't have your patience and would usually just take the time offered and then work a schedule around it. We never had trouble getting done what we wanted. Do you think you get better times based on a smaller party size? You usually have a group of two. We booked Kali for our kids only because we didn't want to get wet and had no issues. Just wondering you thoughts. PLEASE KEEP DOING THESE VIDEOS THEY ARE GREAT!!!!

[@EarScouts]

Hi Todd! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Sorry to hear you started your trip with that gremlin. He stressed me out and I live here. 🤣 Unlike the old FastPass system, Genie is not affected by party size. It really is just based on how much time you want to spend refreshing and there are times when it seems like it won’t budge (though it almost always will…eventually). The key is to find that balance. If you got everything you wanted to get done, it sounds like you got that balance right. No need to stare at your iPhone screen any longer than you have to. 😆 Thanks again for watching - so glad to hear you had a good trip!

[@Yellowroll]

W Ear Scouts love the content

[@EarScouts]

Thank you!

[@kaitlyn656]

Oh my gosh where did you get that rain gear with the ears?? I’m obsessed with it lol.

[@wisedrunker]

This guy have the best genie+ videos there is. I been practicing playing the genie slots and it works. Can't wait to use them. I went on Nov 2021 and I totally mismanage genie+ It seems that after August 7 2022, parks will go back to having 2 ILL instead of one so I guess this will affect the strategies a little bit.

[@EarScouts]

Thank you! Yes, we are very curious to see if they are going to stick to that plan. I have a hunch they won’t go back to two in every park. Everest routinely has a standby wait of less than 30 minutes. The idea that people will pay for that as an Individual Attraction is kinda bonkers. The only rides that should have ILL IMHO are Guardians and Rise. The rest just don’t warrant it, but we’ll see how it shakes out. And then we’ll make a video about it. 😂

[@HeidiJeanTwin]

Crossing fingers you are right about that!!

[@EarScouts]

Us too. 😂

[@SoyyyYooo]

Thanks Rob! I will be visiting soon and I was wondering which park do with Genie +!

[@EarScouts]

Hi Yamil! I would say it is most useful in Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Less so in Epcot and Animal Kingdom, though it’s always nice to skip a line no matter which park you’re in. 😂 Thanks for watching! 😃

[@SoyyyYooo]

@@EarScouts That’s good to know! Appreciated 😉

[@serenamccauley9715]

LOVING your videos!! Where are those Chip & Dale EARS from???

[@EarScouts]

Thanks so much! I actually found those at the Fort Wilderness gift shop. They have a Fort Wilderness logo on the back, so I think you can only get them there. Luckily, it’s an easy boat ride from Magic Kingdom. 😃 Thanks for watching!

[@sergiogarcia4868]

What recording device do you use!! Looks amazing!

[@EarScouts]

Thanks! I primarily use an iPhone 12 Pro with a DJI stabilizer for smoother shots. In this video, I also used a GoPro for the Kali River Rapids footage. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@EvanTubeGaming]

W earscouts

[@EarScouts]

Thank you for watching. 😃

[@ilovedfye]

Hi, where did you buy your waterproof jacket with ears? It’s amazing!!

[@EarScouts]

Hello! Thank you. It is actually two pieces that just happen to go well together. The jacket is from the parks, it is a Tiki Room rain jacket and I think they still have them in stock. The ears are from last year, but you can probably still find them on eBay. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@brucewayne9942]

My mom who doesn't speak English wanted me to watch "the guy who gives tips for Disney world" and linked me one of your videos. I was dreading watching a bunch of boring guides. I'm so glad I was wrong I love your videos, your tips are really useful.

[@EarScouts]

That’s maybe the best compliment we’ve received on one of our videos! Thanks so much for watching and we’re so glad it was better than you feared. Just out of curiosity, what language does your mother speak? Tell her we wish her the best of luck on her Disney trip! 😃

[@brucewayne9942]

@@EarScouts We are French Canadians. She can technically have a conversation in English if the other person speaks slowly but if she watches movies/tv shows in english, she absolutely needs subtitles. By the way, I love whenever you tell fun facts about rides and shops. I'm starting a list to have fun stuff to talk about in the waiting lines.