Well folks, Justin and Autumn are back at it again with another jam-packed episode of Easy Diz It! This time, they're tackling the controversial topic of how to use Disney's Genie+ system without being glued to your phone the entire vacation.
They kick things off with some friendly banter about Autumn's car troubles and the woes of car shopping as a couple. But soon enough we dive right into the main topic.
Justin gets fired up reading a strongly-worded 1-star review from a guest named Edward. Poor Edward felt like he spent more time stressing about Genie+ reservations than actually enjoying himself. Cue Autumn reeling Justin back in - they agree constant phone use takes away from the magic of family time at Disney.
This leads into their helpful tips for minimizing phone time with Genie+. First up is the "Use, Make" strategy - book your first Lightning Lane at 7am, then after using it, book your next one. Only check for modifications during scheduled breaks. Simple but effective!
How to Maximize Genie+ Without Being Tied to Your Phone from WDW Magazine
Next is hiring the Standby Skipper app to book your Lightning Lanes for you. At $25 a day or $5 a week, Justin and Autumn debate if the convenience is worth the cost.
Other suggestions include setting firm phone checking rules, reconsidering Genie+ during lower crowd times, and focusing on individual Lightning Lane rides.
Great info from TouringPlans:
How Much Time Can I Save with Genie+ at WDW?
At the end of the day, efficiency isn't everything - it's about soaking up those magical moments with your crew!
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Join Autumn and Justin on this week's Easy Diz It, a Disney Podcast as they dive into all things Christmas and holiday related at Walt Disney World! In this episode, they discuss the latest announcements from D23, play a Disney World holiday trivia game, read 1-star reviews of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party to help make your next Disney trip magical, and more. Tune in to hear details on the new holiday offerings like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, Festival of the Holidays at Epcot, fun character meet-and-greets like Santa Goofy, tips for navigating holiday crowds and planning your Disney Christmas vacation, and insights into Genie+ strategy to maximize your park time. Whether you're a Disney expert or first-timer, this episode is full of helpful advice to make your Walt Disney World Christmas vacation dreams come true.
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This week on the podcast:
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All-star music is a Value Disney Resort with questionable value. Let's talk about how to make the most of it, and see if there are better options out there!
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
The D’Santis- Disney feud continues. And does anyone else smell burning rubber?
A stumps J
Rise to the occasion of this Disney Trivia game. Don’t resist! (It’s Rise of the Resistance trivia fyi)
Travel Planning Segment
Autumn and Justin duke it out on who is planning what and when!
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We talk about how to prepare for the crowds during one of the busiest times of the year. Manage your expectations, cope with rude guests, and prepare your budget.
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
The D’Santis- Disney feud heats up, a mini Mickey cheer on your merch purchases, and Tron Light Cycle Run debuts at Walt Disney World.
A stumps J
Will Justin run the table on RunDisney trivia? Probably not!
Tips from a Nerd
Let's talk about WDW Annual Passes. I help you decide if it’s a good value for your circumstances. Is it worth it for you?
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Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Are cast members getting a special deal on Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser? Has a man visited Disneyland ever single day for almost 3000 days? Will Walt DIsney World build an underwater hotel at Epcot? Did Genie+ actually sell out? FInd out as Autumn does her best Deciphering this weeks headlines.
A stumps J
We bedazzle Justin with Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique trivia. Are you a Prince or a Princess? A Knight or a Pirate? Either way it’s gonna cost you some cash!
3 Tips from a Nerd
We dive into military discounts and special military only resorts at Walt Disney World. Shades of Green could save you pile of green!
Hey Easy Diz It!
Ever thought about visiting Disney World during presidents day weekend? Maybe don’t! Between schools being out, people expecting low crowds, and rides down for refurbishment it can be one of the busiest weekends of the year! We read a 1-star WDW review from Tripadvisor to help get ready for this less than ideal time to visit.
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Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Reedy Creek Improvement District will be replaced instead of Dissolved
Bob Iger Celebrates his birthday by cutting 7000 jobs at Disney
Full house keeping coming back to Disney World resort hotels
Headliner Avatar Attraction Announced for Disneyland (Sus)
A stumps J
How good of a neighbor is Justin anyway? Autumn tests his knowledge on Good Neighbor hotels. We talk about how helpful early entry can be, and a bit about extended evening hours for Deluxe Resort guests.
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We discuss expectations and benefits of staying at a budget extended stay hotel like Extended Stay America. We read a 1 star review from Tripadvisor where we learn feral cats can be a good thing!
Outro is Clayton Farris. Check out his hilarious Disneyland stuff on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claytonfarris4ever/video/7176389277784313134?
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We are back from a hiatus! Hope you enjoy our first show in 6 weeks. Today we cover:
Special thanks to Clayton Farris for letting use his audio at the end of the podcast. Check him out: https://www.tiktok.com/@claytonfarris4ever Hilarious Disneyland content.
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Show Notes
This week we discussed among other things, how the fear of missing out might impact you theme park trip.
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Prices are up for single day tickets, Park hopper addon is now variable
Disney Sued over Genie+
Guest’s now able to modify Lightning Lane selections
Three tips from a nerd how FOMO can ruin your day!
Save money- Skip the park hopper at Disney or Park-to-park at Universal Orlando
Avoid hassle- Don’t overplan!
Have more fun- Take resort days (and don’t buy a ticket for that day!)
A stumps J
Autumn stumped Justin with Encanto trivia.
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Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia. This week we discussed among other things, vacationing solo in theme parks.
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Disneyland’s Adventureland Treehouse re-theme revealed as the Encanto Treehouse
Doctor Who coming to Disney+
Small World in Disneyland adds a mobility impaired character
Three tips from a nerd focuses on traveling solo
Save money- You can also save money by using the single rider lines instead of buying whatever skip the line product is available. At Disney World, there are only 4 attractions that have single rider: Millennium Falcon, Expedition Everest, Test Track, Rock n Roller coaster. Universal Studios has a ton of single riders. And most other theme parks have them too. Single rider lines are usually best when the ride vehicles seat 4 or 6 to a row. Two by two roller coaster usually aren't that good. Expedition Everest being a huge exception.
Avoid hassle- Wait less for food and drink by sitting at the bar. Toothsome's Chocolate Emporium was my latest example. Fantastic restaurant, tough to get a seat. Bar seating was available on a Saturday night!
Have more fun- Strike up conversations in line.
If you're like me, fun can go either way for this type of thing. Social initiations can be a lot of work and anxiety producing. So here are some things I do.
Opening line: Have you been on this yet?
If the answer is brief the conversation is over.
If the answer is enthusiastic either way, a follow up might be: Did you like it? or Have you heard anything about it?
At this point you’ve done your work for an initiation and the ball is in their court if they want to keep the conversation going.
Document the line experience. If you don’t want to talk to people, or you are socially drained: Pretend you are a theme park journalist or vlogger. It gives you something to do!
A stumps J
We talked about the Keys to the Kingdom Tour at Magic Kingdom. At $114 and 5 hours, this tour is somehow pricey but still feels like a good deal!
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This week we talk everything Universal Studios, from differences in ride accessibility to free behind the scenes ride tours. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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Please join us for part 3 of our Strollin' the Castle series with Tommy from the Cheesy Mouse Podcast. This week we are walking through Liberty Square, culminating in a discussion one of our favorites, Haunted Mansion.
We'll be back next week with our regular show!
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Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia.
Highly Suspect Headlines (Disney News Game)
Pumpkin Spice Mickey Ice Cream Bar Coming to Disney World
Universal Orlando and Islands of Adventure attendance numbers surge ahead of ¾ Disney World Parks
Genie+ pricing switched to a variable, date based pricing structure
Three tips from a nerd focuses Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. How to use them, and some strategy tips too!
Save money- purchase for MK or HS only, or skip all together and opt for early entry and a touring plan. Skip the Individual Lightning Lane purchases and rope drop these attractions if you want to ride them.
Avoid hassle- phone time and refreshing can be quite a hassle.
Have more fun- Check out the Disney Photopass lenses
A stumps J (Disney Trivia) is Jungle Book
Hey Eeeeeasy Diz it
We talk Genie plus, lightning lanes and the reality of a corporate enterprise in modern America. Justin uncharacteristically defends capitalism :O
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Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia.
Three tips from a nerd focused on road trips this week.
Save money- If you are driving, seriously consider staying off-site.
Avoid hassle- Pack a road bag/cooler to avoid digging through your luggage mid trip
Have more fun- Keeping entertained on the way home. Fight the Disney Blues!
Hocus Pocus 2 Trivia on A Stumps J
Justin obtains a flawless victory thanks to Tara and Ryan’s Princess Diaries Thanks friends!
Highly Suspect Headlines (News Trivia Game)
Disney Jeopardy! Filming This Fall
https://www.mousetrapnews.com/post/disney-jeopardy-filming-this-fall
Las Vegas Strip Adding a Walt Disney Attraction
Walt Disney Animation Studios has partnered with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh, to develop what they're calling the Disney Animation Immersive Experience. The immersive experience will debut in Toronto in December and will open in Las Vegas at The Shops at Crystals in March. Twelve week run.
Guardians of Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – Getting a holiday remix
“This holiday season, prepare to hear the Guardians of the Galaxy like never before! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT is getting a festive makeover for the holidays, complete with a new song added to the attraction.” Announced at a panel at New York comicon.
Hey, Hey, Hey Easy Diz It!
This week we talk a bit about mindset, dining at Disney, and app frustrations. We read a 1 star review for Walt Disney World from Nicole K, dated September 2022
Don’t forget to checkout www.themodernpilgrims.com for more from Julie and Brad.
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Here on Easy Diz It, We share ideas on staying happy and healthy in the parks. And we have some fun with news games and trivia.
NEW SEGMENT- 3 Tips from a nerd
Save money- Bring in snacks. Food at Disney is expensive. Snacks can run $6-10. Quick Service meal averages around $15
Avoid hassle- Travel in September, October, the beginning of December, the end of January. Lines are better.
Have more fun- Hidden mickeys
A Stumps J- Disney plus trivia
Highly Suspect Headlines- True or False News Game
Hey, Hey, Hey Easy Diz It!
We read a 1 star Magic Kingdom review, discussing some of the ins and outs of Lightning Lanes and Memory Maker/ Photo Pass.
Strollin' the Kingdom with Tommy
Tommy from The Cheesy Mouse Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheesymouse-podcast/id1638352075 ) and myself continue our stroll through the Magic Kingdom park. This week we visit Frontierland. Here's the link to the Kidney stone story: https://www.livescience.com/56261-kidney-stones-roller-coaster.html Told you so, true!
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We start off the show today discussing some of our most and least favorite Halloween movies, and make plans for October viewing. Tower of Terror starring Steve Guttenberg is featured.
Trivia is all about Hocus Pocus, Justin is flawless. Don’t listen to this part. Just trust me, flawless.
On highly suspect headlines we find out if Epcot is getting moving sidewalks, if Tiana’s Mom is getting her own dress shop in a Disney park, Haunted Mansion release date details, and if Bob Iger shall henceforth be named as “Sir Bob Iger of Anaheim Rodentia”
On the main segment Tommy and I talk a walk around Adventureland as part of our new segment, Strolling the Castle. A little bit of history, our own personal experiences and perspectives and a couple fun facts sprinkled in here and there.
The Cheesy Mouse Podcast:
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Autumn does Mainstreet USA trivia. Justin presents some highly suspect headlines, some which include misleading information about "Disney losing it's Magic" in the eyes of its fans.
In the main segment we try something new! We read a 1 star Yelp review of Crystal Palace and try to talk the writer through the experience. Maybe it helps you on your next trip? Let us know!
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Today on the show we do all Highly Suspect Headlines. Tune in to see if the following headlines are true or not:
Next we talk to Tommy about Universal Studios, especially his favorite, Volcano Bay! We talk Tapu Tapu, VelociCoaster, Hagrid’s Motor Bike and more! Check out Tommy here:
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The Cheesy Mouse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheesy-mouse-podcast/id1610897031
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In Highly Suspect Headlines find out if Tiana is getting a new Magicband+, if a luxury purse brand is going with a Llama motif, Bluey’s Dad will fart on Disney+, and if Thor Love and Thunder will be released on Disney+
In trivia, Autumn stumps Just with some good ol’ fashion Country Bear Jamboree content!
In our main segment we talk about Direct Taika Waititi, who recently directed Thor Love and Thunder. We talk a bit about his body of work, why we like him, and what we think about him directing and upcoming Star Wars movie.
Dan is a funny man with many jokes you will enjoy. You can follow him here:
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https://danielkalwhitecomedian.com/
Also, check out the highly recommended IG account https://www.instagram.com/yourdisneycoach/
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