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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.

How To Prioritize Your Genie+ Bookings

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

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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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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5 Rides to Skip and 5 Rides Not To Miss in Disney World

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There are so many rides and experiences throughout Walt Disney World that it is impossible to get them all in during one Disney vacation.  The four Theme Parks have so much to offer that it can be hard to determine what you should and shouldn’t ride and do.  To help you with your planning, we have five rides we skip ...

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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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