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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.

Daveed Diggs Shares Details About His Role as Sebastian in Live-Action Little Mermaid

Sebastian Little Mermaid

Are you as excited as we are to have the Hamilton star play the beloved crab – Sebastian- in the upcoming live-action movie? We were thrilled to see Diggs share some inside details about his upcoming role.  [google_ad] Daveed Diggs explained that he did a lot of studying when it came to preparing for his role as Sebastian. In the ...

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Luke Evans To Star In Disney+ “Pinocchio” Live-Action Film

Actor in a sharp light gray suit poses in front of a teal Disney+ Pinocchio premiere backdrop, ready for the magical event celebrating Disney’s latest live-action film.

Get ready to see Luke Evans as another Disney villain as he is set to return to Disney as the Coachman in the live action Pinocchio. [google_ad] Credit:WhatsOnDisneyPlus  Evans previously starred as Gaston in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast”, which he will be returning to play in the prequel limited-series for Disney+.   Luke Evans has also starred in the ...

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Make Your Home A Winter Wonderland With Moana Snowflakes

Intricately cut white paper snowflake featuring star and leaf designs, set against a vibrant turquoise backdrop sprinkled with tiny white stars—evoking the dazzling, magical atmosphere of a winter-themed parade or holiday event at your favorite theme park.

Celebrate the season with paper snowflakes inspired by Moana! Keep scrolling to print the template and begin your flurry of fun! [google_ad] What You’ll Need Snowflake template (click “Download PDF”)Lightweight paper (8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ or larger)ScissorsTape [google_ad_btf]  How To Make It Download & print the template.Fold the template in half, and then in half again — so that ...

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Disney+ Shows Continue to Receive Awards

AFI Awards logo featuring the tagline "America's Greatest Screen Stories" on a bright backdrop, spotlighting top films and Disney+ hits honored for their outstanding storytelling—perfect for fans of cinematic magic and Disney entertainment experiences.

The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the recipients of AFI AWARDS 2020, with Disney+ picking up three awards including “Soul”, “Hamilton” and “The Mandalorian”. [google_ad] AFI AWARDS selections are made through a jury process where AFI Trustees, artists, critics and scholars determine the year’s most outstanding achievements and provide artistic and cultural context for the selection of each honoree. ...

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Shine Bright With the Latest Color to Hit shopDisney

Bright yellow Crocs and a matching Disneyland Resort long-sleeve shirt with bold blue and pink lettering—add these fresh fan favorites to your Disney merch collection, now available on shopDisney.

So many color schemes have hit the Disney market and now we have one more to add to the list- yellow. shopDisney released new items featuring a bright, sunny yellow just as we are all wishing for some sunshine this winter.  [google_ad] Credit: shopDisney There are two different spirt jerseys featuring the two iconic parks. You can multiply your fun ...

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Top 25 Disney+ Streaming: “WandaVision” Holds First Place

A Disney fan in a retro-inspired outfit beams next to a vibrant “What’s Trending!” headline and Disney+ logo, set against cheerful yellow and blue, spotlighting the buzzworthy favorites on Disney+ like WandaVision for guests who love both parks and streaming magic.

WhatsOnDisneyPlus reviews what is trending on Disney+ each Sunday and it is no surprise that “WandaVision” continues to hold first place, but what else is climbing the charts? [google_ad] Here is the Disney+ Trending chart for the week ending Sunday 24th January 2021 for the United States: WandaVision (-)The Simpsons  (2)Pixar Popcorn (NEW)Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2)Soul (4)Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ...

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Runners- Get Your runDisney Gear on shopDisney!

RunDisney blue shirts showcase Mickey Mouse sprinting past a whimsical castle, highlighted with the runDisney logo in crisp white and sunny yellow—an enchanting addition for Disney Parks fans eager to show off their love for magic and marathon fun.

In person races at Walt Disney World might not be happening right now, but that doesn’t mean runners can’t wear their runDisney gear while at home. shopDisney now has a variety of gear for those runners! [google_ad]  Credit: shopDisney We know that runners like their gear and these tops from runDisney are prefect for showing off! There are a variety ...

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Get Into Nature with “Okavango: River of Dreams” a Disney+ Original Series

Simba, with his striking dark mane, confidently strides across a glowing grassy plain during golden hour, capturing the adventurous spirit of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s savanna as guests watch in awe.

On Friday, February 26th, Disney+ subscribers will be able to tune in to the National Geographic documentary series “Okavango: River of Dreams”. This series features the amazing Okavango in South Africa in all its glory. [google_ad] Credit: WhatsOnDisneyPlus Okavango in Southern Africa is a special river born in the highlands of Angola. Unlike most rivers that flow toward the shores ...

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Lunar New Year Celebrated on shopDisney

Ring in Lunar New Year with a festive Mickey Mouse plush, dressed in traditional attire and a vibrant red shirt adorned with "Happy 牛 Year" and a joyful mouse graphic on the back—now available at shopDisney for Disney fans everywhere.

Lunar New Year will be celebrated on February 12th as the Year of the Ox starts. You can get gear on shopDisney now to celebrate this new year. [google_ad] Credit: shopDisney Start with Mickey Mouse Disneyland Spirit Jersey for Adults – Lunar New Year 2021. This spirit jersey has Mickey Mouse and Lunar New Year graphics on back with puff ...

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Get the Music from WandaVision Now

Classic black-and-white scene of Wanda and Vision beaming on an old-fashioned TV, just like in the opening moments of WandaVision at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus; a retro yellow-potted plant props up the set, channeling nostalgic vibes as if getting ready for the show’s iconic era-inspired soundtrack to fill the park.

WandaVision has now been on Disney+ for a few weeks and fans have found it entertaining for sure. Now fans of the show, can also enjoy the music. [google_ad] Hollywood Records has released the soundtrack albums for the first two episodes of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series “WandaVision”.  Both albums are available on digital platforms including Amazon. Both albums feature the ...

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