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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.

Experiences for Busy Days at Walt Disney World

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We have seen the crowds start to grow at Walt Disney World because the holiday season is here. As crowds begin to build, that means that the lines begin to build as well. To help Guests have a wonderful Disney vacation during busier times at the Theme Parks, we have some magical experiences that are great for those busy days. ...

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Walt Disney World Secret Planning Tips You’ll Want to Know

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There is a lot that goes into planning a Walt Disney World vacation. From determining where you want to stay, how long you should visit, making Park Pass Reservations, and figuring out Genie+, a Disney vacation has a lot that goes into it. As you start your Disney planning and prepare for your Walt Disney World vacation, we have a few secret ...

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Walt Disney World Experiences We Said Bye To In 2020

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When Walt Disney World shut down in March 2020, we didn’t know that there were some experiences that we would be saying goodbye to for the long haul. Because of the pandemic, EPCOT’s transformation, and new safety precautions, many of these experiences were closed for good in 2020.  See if you remember these experiences that used to be. Rivers of ...

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Big Ways That Walt Disney World Will Change in 2022

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We are excited for 2022 and all the new and magical experiences that will be coming to Walt Disney World. As we get closer to the new year, we know that Walt Disney World will soon be different in many ways, and we wanted to take some time to look at what changes Guests can expect when they visit Walt ...

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Experiences We Did For the Last Time in 2021 at Walt Disney World

Spectacular fireworks light up Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom as excited guests gather to watch the dazzling nighttime show.

As 2021 wraps up it is normal to look towards 2022. A lot has changed over the past 12 months! We decided to take a moment to look back at some of the magical experiences that will be no more after 2021. 2022 will bring in a lot of new and exciting rides, shows, and dining opportunities; however, we did ...

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Important 2022 Walt Disney World Dates to Know

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We are so excited about everything that is coming to Walt Disney World in 2022. There are some key dates that Guests traveling in 2022 will want to mark down as they begin planning. We also have some exciting additions coming in 2022 that we don’t know specific dates yet, but Guests traveling in the upcoming year will want to ...

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Packing Mistakes You Want to Avoid When Heading To Walt Disney World

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You might feel like you need to pack the whole house when heading to Walt Disney World, but that isn’t the case. Disney packing doesn’t need to be stressful, and we have some ways to help you along the way as you make your Disney packing list. We have some packing mistakes that you will want to think about as you ...

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Stay Entertained in Line at Walt Disney World With These Tips

Guests form a long line outdoors at Walt Disney World, surrounded by lush greenery as they wait for their next magical adventure.

Although ideally we wouldn’t have to spend a lot of time waiting in line at Walt Disney World, we know that some Disney lines are going to be faced. These lines can be a fun and entertaining experience if you are prepared for them ahead of time. We have a few ways you can stay entertained in line at Walt ...

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Changes We Are Thankful Walt Disney World Made

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Walt Disney World is constantly changing and updating to give Guests a fantastic vacation.  From adjusting menus in restaurants to changing how we order food, the Walt Disney World Resort is working hard to make our experiences as magical as possible. When we look at some of the changes that Walt Disney World has made, there are some that we ...

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Not To Miss Magical Experiences This Holiday Season at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is always magical, but during the holidays the magic is pushed up a notch or two.  We have some of the magical experiences you won’t want to miss this holiday season in Walt Disney World. Merry Menagerie In Animal Kingdom We were thrilled when Disney announced that the Merry Menagerie would be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom ...

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