Menu

Author Archives: Jennifer Retzlaff

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.

We Can’t Wait For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

credit: Disney

It seems like we have been anxiously awaiting Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration forever.  With it being only a few short weeks away, October 1st, we are so excited for all the new experiences and magical touches that are coming to all of Walt Disney World.  As we look ahead to October 1st, here is what we are the ...

Read More »

Myths About Table-Service Meals at Disney World

california-grill-restaurant

A big question that a lot of newcomers to Walt Disney World have revolves around where to eat. Table-service meals are those meals that you need to have a reservation for throughout Walt Disney World Property. Although there are a lot of amazing choices, there are some myths that go along with them. Check out our myths about table-service meals to help ...

Read More »

What Pros Pack For Disney World

Magic Kingdom Park Entrance

Packing for Walt Disney World can seem like a huge undertaking. Trying to determine exactly what you need to bring can be stressful. We are here to help you with what you should pack as we have what pros pack for their Walt Disney World vacation. Take a look at the list and make sure you have these items ready ...

Read More »

Breaking Down Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane

disney-genie

There has been a lot of new and exciting news coming from Walt Disney World these past few weeks, and nothing has been bigger than the announcement of Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane. Guests were thrilled to learn more about what system would replace the original fastpass+ system we were used to, but this new system has caused more confusion ...

Read More »

Top 5 Quick Service Options in Magic Kingdom

Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom sports festive red, white, and blue bunting against a bright blue Florida sky.

Food is an extremely important part of a vacation to Walt Disney World. Guests now need to use mobile ordering when it comes to ordering food at most quick service locations. With that in mind, it is important to plan where you want to eat while on vacation. To help you determine where you should eat, we have the top ...

Read More »

Know Your Disney World Transportation

monorail-ttc-magic-kingdom

One of the best parts of a vacation to Walt Disney World is the free transportation provided to Guests throughout the Resort property. It is extremely helpful to provide transportation, so you don’t have to worry about car seats, renting a car, or driving in an area you aren’t familiar with. So what transportation is available to you when visiting ...

Read More »

Adults Will Love These Rides in Magic Kingdom

50th magic kingdom

Walt Disney World is not just a vacation place for kids and families. Walt Disney’s goal with his parks was to create a place where adults could act like kids, and he accomplished just that. We have a list of rides that adults will love in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. We hope these help convince you that even adults can find some fun and ...

Read More »

Should You Skip These Rides in Magic Kingdom

50th-disney-world

Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park has numerous rides and attractions for Guests to enjoy, but it can be tough to enjoy them all during your vacation. With that in mind, are there some rides that you could skip? We have a few rides in Magic Kingdom that we think you could skip when visiting and still have a magical experience. Tomorrowland Speedway ...

Read More »

Best Resorts For Runners

Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Going on vacation doesn’t mean you have to leave your workout plans behind. If you are looking to keep up with your running and walking goals, Walt Disney World has some amazing resorts that can help you continue to achieve those goals while you are on vacation. We have the top resorts for runners at Walt Disney World.  Pop Century/Art of Animation ...

Read More »

Why You Should Stay at a Moderate Resort in Disney World

The illuminated 15-story Gran Destino Tower glows at night amid palm trees at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

Walt Disney World has three main Resort categories for their on property options for Guests: value, moderate, and deluxe. As you move up in category and price, you have more amenities. We like the moderate Resort category because it offers the perfect in between for us for a Resort stay. Amenities are a little nice, but the price won’t break ...

Read More »