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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.

Top Rides in Disney World For Thrill Seekers

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When you think of Walt Disney World, you might think of little kid rides like a carousel. We are here to let you know that thrill seekers can have just as much fun visiting Walt Disney World. We have the top thrill rides in each of Disney’s four main theme parks. Take a ride with us, but hold on! Magic ...

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Eat This, Not That at Animal Kingdom

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Surprisingly Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some of the best food options in Walt Disney World.  As the newest of the four parks, this isn’t extremely surprising.  We like that there is a lot of variety throughout the park giving guests options as to what type of dining experience they are wanting to enjoy.  From high end sit-down meals to quick, ...

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Dos and Don’ts of Packing Disney World

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You might think you need to pack up the whole house when getting ready for Walt Disney World, but we have packing dos and don’ts for you to make sure you aren’t caught unprepared while on vacation. Don’t Forget Weather Items When you are packing for Walt Disney World, you will want to make sure that you come prepared for ...

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Disney World Advice You Can Take or Leave

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If you plan a trip to Walt Disney World, you have probably learned that everyone has advice for you. From blogs, podcasts, and your next door neighbor, everyone becomes an expert on Disney World once they know you are traveling there. It can be helpful to get advice from people to help you plan, we have some advice that you might want to ...

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How to Prepare For Rain in Disney World

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Even though we are moving out of the summer months in Walt Disney World, this means we are moving right into hurricane season.  Typically Disney World doesn’t get impacted directly by hurricanes; however, it definitely is impacted by rain- and lots of it.  If you are planning on heading down this month, or really anytime, we have suggestions on how ...

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When Are the Busy Times at Disney World?

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Are you thinking of visiting Walt Disney World in 2022?  If you are trying to avoid the crowds when it comes to your vacation to Walt Disney World, we have some of the busiest times of year that could impact your vacation experience.   We won’t say to avoid these times in Walt Disney World as many of us can ...

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What Disney World Will Bring in 2022

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2022 is going to be a fantastic year to experience a magical trip to Walt Disney World.  We have some of the top experiences you can look forward to when it comes to a trip to Disney World in 2022. 50th Anniversary 2022 will bring along with it the 50th Anniversary celebration.  The celebration will begin on October 1st, 2021; ...

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Big Changes Since Your Last Disney World Vacation

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We love that Walt Disney World is constantly changing and adjusting to make our experience the best and most magical, but this also means that it can be difficult to plan.  Since reopening in summer of 2020, Walt Disney World has made some big adjustments when it comes to guests’ experience.  We have some of the biggest changes Walt Disney ...

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Spend Money On This In Walt Disney World

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We know that a trip to Walt Disney World isn’t cheap.  From park tickets, to flights and resorts the price of a vacation to the most magical place on Earth can be a lot.  When you are considering where to spend your money, we have some thoughts on what is worth spending your money on to help your vacation be ...

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Eat This, Not That In Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios has gotten a lot of slack over the years regarding dining options.  We would probably agree that out of the four theme parks, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has the worse options when it comes to quick service dining options.  Don’t worry though, we have what you should eat when it comes to meals and snacks while visiting.    ...

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