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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.

Photos You Will Want to Take Each Disney World Trip

Walt Disney World is iconic and picturesque, but what are those Disney photos you won’t want to miss during your Disney World vacation? You can snap these Disney photos on your own or use an outstanding PhotoPass photographer around Walt Disney World. We have a list of a few photos you will want to make sure you take during your Disney vacation ...

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What Is Coming to Disney World in 2022

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It is hard to imagine after October 1st, 2021 that there is still so much more coming to Walt Disney World in the coming year.  The end of 2021 brought so much with new nighttime shows in both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, a new daytime show in KiteTails at Disneys’ Animal Kingdom, the launch of Disney Genie, and so much ...

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Events Not To Miss at Disney World This November

As we head into a new month, there is much magic coming to Walt Disney World.  If you are headed down on a Walt Disney World vacation in November, you will want to make sure you are aware of these events throughout the four Theme Parks! EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival It probably seems like this festival has been ...

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Disney World Update: What is Opened, Adjust, Closed and New

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It can be extremely difficult to keep up with everything that is constantly changing at Walt Disney World. When you are planning a Disney vacation for your vacation, you want to make sure you are up to speed on what is going on, and that can be difficult right now as Disney planning has become more complicated. Don’t worry, though; we have ...

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Big Disney World News You Don’t Want To Miss

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Walt Disney World seems to be updating and constantly changing since they reopened in July 2020. When planning a magical Walt Disney World vacation, it can be hard to keep up with all the information. Don’t worry, though- we have a quick rundown of some of the biggest Disney World news that you don’t want to miss. Rise of the ...

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What To Bring On a Rainy Disney World Day

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Packing for a Walt Disney World vacation can be hard to (see our tips here,) but when it rains, it can be even harder to know what to pack.  Rainy weather impacts a lot of Walt Disney World vacations, and we want you to be prepared. We have a few key items that you should plan on packing when heading into ...

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Why Adults Will Love Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We have looked at what adults will enjoy in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom while they are on Walt Disney World vacation, but what about Disney’s Animal Kingdom? It might not seem like there is much for adults to enjoy at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; however, we have a great list below to help you plan a fantastic adult trip to Disney’s Animal ...

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Must Have Items The Pros Bring to Disney World

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There is so much that goes into packing for a Disney World vacation. Making that Disney packing list can be a little overwhelming, from outfits that match to proper footwear for everyone. We have a few articles that can help you with your packing, but we wanted to provide a quick Disney packing list of items the pros make sure they pack when heading ...

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Make Sure to Visit These Unknown Gems in Disney World

Most Guests heading to Disney World know the basics of what to see and do when it comes to Disney planning. Take pictures with Cinderella Castle, say hello to Mickey, ride the mountains in the theme Park, etc. These are great experiences that should be a part of your Disney World vacation, but we also have some unknown gems that ...

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We Think You Can Ignore This Disney World Advice

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If you have told friends and family that you are going to Walt Disney World, you might have quickly learned that they are all experts on what you should and shouldn’t do. Everyone you know now seems to have a list of Disney tips to share with you. We think it is important to do some research before your Disney World vacation but we also ...

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