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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.

Must Do Experiences for Your January Trip

If you are traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort in January, there are some exciting experiences that you won’t want to miss out on. As the holiday season wraps up in the Theme Parks and throughout the Resorts, there are some fun, new opportunities that you will want on your list of must dos when you visit this month. ...

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Walt Disney World Rides Even Adults Can Find Scary

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If you think that Walt Disney World is all flying elephants and carousels, you are wrong. There are a few rides throughout the four Theme Parks that even some adults find scary and won’t ride when visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. Take a look and see if you agree with the list. DINOSAUR Over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in ...

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Walt Disney World Tips to Reconsider

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There are many tips, suggestions, and thoughts on how to plan a Walt Disney World vacation. From where to stay, to where to eat, and what to do, everyone has opinions and recommendations. As we look at some of the common tips given to those traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort, there are a few that we would tell ...

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Add These Disney World Restaurants to Your 2022 List

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We love dining at Walt Disney World. There is a great opportunity to try different cuisines, see different atmospheres, and relax during what is typically a busy vacation. As you get ready to visit Walt Disney World in 2022, we have some restaurants you will want to have on your must try list. We hope that our suggestions will help ...

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Don’t Let This Impact Your Walt Disney World Vacation

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Planning a Walt Disney World vacation is a lot of work and can sometimes be overwhelming and stressful. Even if you take time to make those Park reservations and keep up on all the Disney news, there are still things that can impact your trip. We have a few of these unexpected things that can impact your vacation that you might not be ...

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Good-bye 2021, Hello 2022!

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As we head into the new year, we want to take a minute to say goodbye to 2021. We also want to say hello to 2022 as we prepare for the next 12 months. In 2021 we said goodbye to a few of our favorites, but we are excited and hopeful for all that we will be saying hello to ...

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Our Hopes for 2022 In Walt Disney World

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As 2021 wraps up quickly, we are looking forward to what 2022 will bring to Walt Disney World. Many of us take this time to think about our hopes for the upcoming year, and we thought it would be fun to do the same for Walt Disney World. Here are our hopes for 2022 in Walt Disney World. Some we ...

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Must Try Disney Snacks for Your Vacation

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One of the best parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is all the delicious snacks you get to try while visiting. The question becomes, which snacks do you choose? With so many to choose from and such little time, we have a quick list of top snacks everyone should try during their Walt Disney World vacation. Mickey Bar Throughout ...

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2021 Disney News Recap

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2021 was a busy year for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. So much happened, or didn’t, that you might have forgotten. Don’t worry though, we are here to remind you of some of the biggest Disney news stories to hit in 2021. How many of these stories do you remember from 2021? Take a look down memory lane to see! ...

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