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My name is Jennifer Retzlaff and I became a lifelong Disney fan during my first trip to Walt Disney World in 6th grade. From that moment, Disney became a big part of my life. I live in Iowa with my husband and two kids who are growing up too quickly for my liking. I started introducing my love for Disney early to my family with a Disney honeymoon and then trips when our youngest of 18 months. Since then, our family has been to Walt Disney World over five times and we continue to plan and dream for the next trip. I love the magic that Disney brings to people through the theme parks, cruises, adventures and movies they create. As a teacher, I try to bring that magic into my classroom to help kids believe that “If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It.” I recently reached a dream of mine as I joined Magic Vacation Planner as a personal travel advisor. With this team, I can now help others plan magical vacations. As a passionate writer, I also have my own blog at magicalvacationsbyjen which is also where you can follow me on instagram for trip reviews along with tips and tricks for your next magical vacation.

What Not To Waste Your Time On in Walt Disney World

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There is so much magic to experience in Walt Disney World that you want to make sure that you can soak it all in during your vacation. To savor all those magical moments in the Disney Parks, you want to ensure that you don’t waste any time. To help you do this, we have what not to waste your time ...

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How To Prioritize Your Genie+ Bookings

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On October 19th, 2021 Walt Disney World implemented a new system called Disney Genie.  This extra has three different features with it:  Disney Genie (free planning tool), Genie+ (for $15/person/day Guests can skip waits in a variety of rides), and finally, Individual Lightning Lanes (pay as you go option for specific rides not included in Genie+).  We have been learning ...

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Rides First Timers Shouldn’t Skip in Walt Disney World

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There are so many amazing Disney ride options throughout the four Theme Parks in Walt Disney World that it can be overwhelming trying to determine which ones should take priority.  If it is your first visit to Walt Disney World, this can be even harder to figure out.  To help you with your planning, we have the rides we think ...

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What Teens Like About Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World can get the reputation for being just for little kids, but teens love this magical destination as well.  We have a look at why teens like vacations to Walt Disney World just as much as little kids and even adults. Rides for Teens The first misconception is that there are only baby rides.  This is definitely not ...

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How to Enjoy a No Thrills Day at Magic Kingdom

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Thrills are fun and exciting, but sometimes it is nice to have a day where you can just relax and go at a slower pace.  Luckily, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is the perfect Theme Park for just this type of day.  Here is a look at how you can have a fantastic day at Magic Kingdom without any thrill ...

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Best Options for Picky Eaters in Walt Disney World

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If you are planning a family vacation to Walt Disney World, figuring out where to eat can be a big decision. When you have little ones, or big ones, picky eaters, this can make it even harder to plan. You don’t want to spend money on Disney food no one will enjoy, but you also don’t want to be stuck eating chicken ...

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We Pick One: The Best Table-Service Options in Walt Disney World

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Dining is an important part of a Disney World vacation. There are a lot of options throughout the Theme Parks, Disney Resorts and Disney Springs that it can be hard to narrow it down to where you should take time. We will take a quick look at our favorite sit-down meals at the four theme parks and Disney Springs to help you ...

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Don’t Make These Mistakes in Walt Disney World

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be a lot of work, and we have spent some time offering tips and tricks to help you along the way.  We have a few Disney mistakes that we have made in the past, and we want to make sure you don’t make the same ones when in Disney World.  We hope ...

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Why Adults Love Visiting EPCOT On Their Disney Vacation

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We have talked about why adults love Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so it is now time to jump into why adults love visiting EPCOT during their trip to Walt Disney World for a vacation. If you are thinking of taking an adults only trip to Disney World, you will want to make sure to take some time for ...

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What to Expect This November in Disney World

We can’t believe that a new month has started already. As we quickly approach the end of 2021, so much magic and holiday spirit are heading into Walt Disney World. This November, we have what you can expect in Disney World if you have a Disney vacation planned and what you won’t want to miss throughout the Walt Disney World ...

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