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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.

Tips to Beat the Holiday Crowds at Walt Disney World

Guests stroll down Main Street toward Cinderella Castle at Disney World, surrounded by blooms and blue skies in a magical setting.

We are thrilled to see the holidays at Walt Disney World, but with the holidays also comes the return of crowds. The 2021 holiday crowds seem to have arrived already at Walt Disney World, and we want to make sure that you are ready with some tips on how you can avoid them during your vacation. The holidays are a ...

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Which Disney Gift Would You Choose?

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As we head into the holiday week, we thought it would be fun to think about Disney gifts and which ones we would want under the tree. Take a look at some of our gift ideas and see which ones you would choose for yourself or your family on your next Walt Disney World vacation. Park Hopper One upgrade that ...

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Don’t Make These Mistakes on Your 2022 Walt Disney World Vacation

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Walt Disney World is constantly changing, adapting, and adding new and magical experiences.  If you plan to head to Florida in 2022 to visit, you don’t want to make these mistakes during your vacation. Take a look at these mistakes so you will be prepared and ready to avoid them during your time at Walt Disney World. Paying For Lightning ...

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Will These 2022 Changes Affect Your Walt Disney World Vacation?

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There are a lot of changes coming to Walt Disney World in 2022. There will be new rides, dining options, and new technology, and it could impact your vacation. Take a look at these changes so you will be prepared when you head to Walt Disney World in 2022. Disney Genie One of the biggest changes that has come to ...

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Top 10 Rides in Magic Kingdom

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We previously told you about our bottom 12 rides in Magic Kingdom, but now we are looking at the top 10 rides in the same Park. These attractions are all must-do rides each and every time we visit. We hope this breakdown will help you to determine if these will be rides that you need to experience during your Walt ...

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Experiences We Pass By On Our Walt Disney World Vacation

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There is so much to experience throughout the Walt Disney World Resort that sometimes you have to pick and choose what you want to do. We are lucky that we get to visit Walt Disney World often, but it seems each time we go there are experiences we pass by. Check out our list of experiences in the four Theme ...

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The Bottom 12 Rides in Magic Kingdom

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As Guests think about visiting Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort, there are a variety of rides that they can choose to ride or choose to pass over. We will rank the bottom 12 rides out of the 22 rides in Magic Kingdom. As we rank them, we will see if we think these rides are must-dos on your Magic ...

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Ways to Escape From Crowds in Walt Disney World

Guests fill the plaza at Disney World, gathering around the Partners statue amid festive park decorations on a busy day.

As we have entered the holiday season, we are seeing larger crowds in Walt Disney World and we assume this trend will continue moving forward. The time period between Christmas and the New Year is historically one of the busiest times of year in Walt Disney World and we anticipate this year to be the same. If you are heading ...

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Not-So-Magical Things in Walt Disney World

Four seagull statues on wooden posts evoke Disney Springs vibes, set against a blue building and sky—great for theme park fans.

Overall Walt Disney World is full of magical experiences; however, there are some not-so-magical things that can pop up during your vacation. We have a few of this not so magical things that you might want to be aware of before you head to Walt Disney World. Being aware of these things ahead of time will make you more prepared ...

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Magic Kingdom Rides That Can Be Left Out of Your Plans

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Magic Kingdom has the most rides of all four Theme Parks making it hard to fit them all in during your Walt Disney World vacation. If you aren’t able to visit Magic Kingdom more than one day, what rides could you leave out of your plans? This is a hard decision as all the rides in Magic Kingdom are there ...

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