Hello, me again. Sure hope someone sees all this!

Just die at any point you've activated the cutscene and you'll get it. Game gives you the form right at the start of the cutscene. This can be done on all the genie cutscenes, should save about 45-50 seconds if it's done quick enough.

Big one, only need one squid in the first labyrinth instead of four. Saves I believe about 50-60 seconds, might mess up the day/night cycle though.