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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.

Do You Know These Disney World Tips?

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There are a lot of tips about how to have the best Walt Disney World vacation out there. From when to go to Disney World to which theme park to visit on which day and so much more, tips are easy to find. We have a few Disney tips that you might not know about, which will help your Disney ...

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Unwritten Rules To Follow At Disney World

Walt Disney World entrance sign with "Where Dreams Come True" slogan and castle graphic, inviting Guests to start their adventure.

  Walt Disney World is a magical place where dreams come true, but there are some unwritten Disney rules you should consider to make sure you don’t ruin Disney trips for those around you. We know it takes a lot of money and planning to get to Disney World, but that doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want. Take ...

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Why We Love Disney World

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As Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary began on October 1st, we want to take some time to reflect on why we love Walt Disney World so much. We realize that your friends, family, and co-workers might not always understand your love for Disney World or your desire to visit every year, but when we reflect on why we love Disney ...

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Why You Should Stay at a Disney World Skyliner Resort

Disney Skyliner gondolas soar over Caribbean Beach Resort, gliding past palm trees on a bright day at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World’s newest mode of transportation is the Disney skyliner.  This new mode opened on September 29th, 2019 and it has become extremely popular as it moves guests high over Disney property.  One of the best ways to experience the Disney skyliner is by staying at one of the Disney resorts that offer skyliner access.  These resorts are Disney’s ...

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Turn These Disney Snacks Into Lunch

Chili topped with corn chips, cheese, sour cream, and green onions on a red checkered cloth at Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney World.

We love Disney World snacks, and we love them, even more, when they can become a meal. We have some Disney snacks that are big enough to be your lunch the next time you visit a Disney theme Park. Take a look at our suggestions, and then make your list of must-get treats.  Kitchen Sink Found at Beaches and Cream over at ...

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Prepare Your Phone for Disney World

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It might seem strange to suggest that you need to prepare your cell phone for a trip to Walt Disney World, but it is true. Phones have become extremely important to a successful Walt Disney World vacation, and we want to make sure yours is ready to go before your Disney trip and experience in the Park. It doesn’t matter ...

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Why You Should Consider A Disney World Value Resort

Walt Disney World has over two dozen resorts to choose from across their different levels of value, moderate, deluxe, and deluxe villas. Each level offers something unique and special. Five of these resorts are considered value– Pop Century, Art of Animation, All-Star Music, All-Star Sports, and All-Star Movies, as well as the campsites at Fort Wilderness. We have why you might ...

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What’s In Your Park Bag?

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It might seem like you are bringing the whole house with you into a Walt Disney World theme Park that first time. You aren’t sure exactly what you need to have on hand, so you just bring it all. We have the dos and don’ts of packing to help you out, but we also have suggestions for your Park bag. To help ...

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Keeping Your Little One Safe at Disney World

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Taking a family trip to Walt Disney World can be a dream come true for the whole family.  We love thinking about all the magical experiences everyone will have together while visiting.  From seeing the castle for the first time to waving to Mickey Mouse, magical moments are what we dream about prior heading down.   Toddlers can enjoy so much ...

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We Pick Two! What Two Rides Would We Pick In Each Park?

Collage of Cinderella Castle, Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror, and Tree of Life—showcasing the Four Park Challenge.

There are so many outstanding rides and attractions in all four Walt Disney World theme parks, but the question we will look at today is if we could only ride two in each park what would we choose?  Take a look at our choices and see if you agree with us or think we are way off! Magic Kingdom Magic ...

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