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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.

Dates To Consider As You Plan Your 2022 Walt Disney World Vacation

There is a lot to consider when planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Figuring out which Walt Disney World Resort to stay at, where to eat and how long to stay are all important factors. Another big decision that you need to figure out is when you want to visit Walt Disney World. We have some dates you need to ...

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Ranking the Walt Disney World Roller Coasters

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The Walt Disney World Resort is known for many wonderful rides, dining experiences, and nighttime spectaculars, but we are going to dive into the roller coasters throughout the four Theme Parks. There are seven different roller coasters in different Disney Parks that we are going to rank from our favorite to least favorite. Follow along to see if you agree ...

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Be Prepared for These Changes Coming to Walt Disney World in 2022

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We have seen a lot of changes and adjustments throughout 2020 and 2021 throughout the Walt Disney World Resort and it looks like 2022 won’t be any different. From new rides and dining experiences to closures, we have some changes that we know will impact your 2022 Walt Disney World vacation. We hope that providing you with a little bit ...

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Comparing Genie+ in Disneyland and Walt Disney World

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Disney Genie is now available at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Along with this free planning service, is the option for Guests to purchase Genie+ as well as Individual Lightning Lanes. Both of these features allow Guests to bypass the regular standby line and therefore spend less time in lines and more time enjoying the magic of the Theme ...

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Things That Make a Big Difference on Your Walt Disney World Vacation

When planning for a Walt Disney World vacation, it is easy to think about how your Resort choice, Theme Park choice, dining reservations, and use of Genie+ will impact your vacation experience. These are all a big part of your planning process and they will all impact your overall vacation experience; however, they aren’t the only things that will. We ...

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Here’s What Disney Has Us Nervous About Heading Into 2022

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We are so excited about a new year and all the magic and experiences that will be coming to Walt Disney World in 2022. From new rides such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opening in the summer to the highly anticipated Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser welcoming Guests on board in March, there is so much to be excited about ...

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2022 Dates We Would Suggest Adding Disney Genie+ to Your Vacation

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As we look into 2022, there are a few times throughout the upcoming year that we feel Disney Genie+ will be extremely helpful to those visiting Walt Disney World. For $15/person/day, Genie+ gives Guests access to the Lightning Lane for over 40 attractions throughout the four Theme Parks. By purchasing Genie+ for these 2022 dates, we think it will save ...

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Walt Disney World Rides That Are Worth Spending Extra Money On

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With the release of Disney Genie that includes Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes, we have been looking into if and when these features are best used. With the purchase of Genie+ for $15 per person per day, Guests are given access to over 40 Lightning Lanes throughout Walt Disney World’s four Theme Parks. These lanes allow Guests to bypass the ...

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Mix Up Your Walt Disney World Vacation With These Ideas

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If you have been blessed with being able to visit Walt Disney World a few times, or if you are looking for ways to mix up your Disney vacation, we have a few suggestions for you. Consider these ideas as ways to mix up your Walt Disney World vacation and try something new from your normal. We hope these suggestions ...

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You Should Absolutely Do This at Walt Disney World

As you get ready to head to Walt Disney World, we have some experiences that we think you absolutely need to do while visiting. We know that everyone you’ve talked to about your vacation probably has told you a list of rides, food, and experience that you have to do and it can be overwhelming. We hope our list is ...

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