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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.

Gather Your Treats with a Nightmare Before Christmas Playmate Cooler

Three views of a black lunchbox featuring Jack Skellington’s iconic face and a Jack Skellington figurine, perfect for bringing a touch of Halloween Town to your Disney Parks adventure or Universal Studios visit.

Wayfair has the best way to carry around all your holiday treats this season with a limited edition Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Playmate. [google_ad]  This is a perfect addition to any costume this Halloween. This cooler is what Wayfair describes as “tried-and-true favorite around the world, this versatile 9-can cooler features our iconic tent-top design in a versatile size ...

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Easy and Fun Mickey Mummy Cake Jars

A mummy-wrapped cup with googly eyes and two chocolate donuts sits on a shimmering gold cloth, creating a whimsical Halloween treat display perfect for pairing with specialty cake jars or Mickey Mummy Cake Jars found at Disney parks during seasonal celebrations.

DisneyFamily posted a fun and easy recipe for Mickey Mummy Cake Jars and we think the are adorable. [google_ad] Here is what you need to make this delicious treat: 1 box of chocolate cake mix1/2 cup of oil3 eggs1 1/4 cups of waterMini chocolate donutsGoogly eyes, 2-inch gauze strips, small mason jars, glue [google_ad_btf] Next are the super easy directions: ...

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Celebrate Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary with Loungefly

Loungefly’s light blue Disneyland 65th Anniversary backpack showcases vibrant park map artwork, classic Disney characters, the official Disneyland logo, and a special anniversary-themed lining—perfect for fans celebrating Disney magic.

Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary was a quiet celebration this year; however, we can still remember this park that started all the magic with this amazing Loungefly convertible mini backpack. [google_ad] This beautiful sky blue backpack from Loungefly features the classic Disneyland icons of Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain, “it’s a small world” and Toon Town. [google_ad_btf] Credit: BoxLunch ...

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Willow Announced as a Disney+ Series

Willow heroes pose with swords in front of the "Willow" logo, with Disney+ series branding evoking the excitement of a live-action adventure you’d expect from a Disney Parks stage spectacular.

Disney officially announced this past week that “Willow”, a new series based on the magical world that George Lucas created in the movie “Willow”, will be joining the Disney+ line up. [google_ad] WhatsOnDisneyPlus explains that this series is the first time Lucasfilms will venture into a non-Star Wars story since 2015. The Disney+ series of “Willow” will take place years ...

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Love Your Melon Princess Collection Now Available

Five vibrant knit beanies from the Princess Collection, each featuring whimsical patches and enchanting patterns inspired by beloved theme park characters, including a pom-pom and playful animal motifs—crafted in the iconic Love Your Melon style for fans of magical adventures.

We reported previously how the amazing company Love Your Melon joined forces with Star Wars recently to produce a new line of beanies featuring The Child and Mandalorian. This week it got even more exciting as Love Your Melon released a brand new DISNEY X LYM: DISNEY PRINCESS line and we can’t even begin to choose which adorable beanie we ...

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New Documentary “Inside Pixar” to Join Disney+ Line-up

Artists at Pixar’s creative studios bring animated worlds to life using digital tools, highlighted by the text: "Inside Pixar New Original Series," promoting the behind-the-magic documentary now streaming on Disney+.

Disney announced earlier this week that they will be adding a new documentary titled “Inside Pixar” to Disney+ starting on November 13th. [google_ad] Little information has been released from Disney regarding what might be seen in this documentary; however, they did offer a small description that Whats On Disney Plus reported, “This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that ...

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What’s This? There’s ‘Nightmare’ Donuts Everywhere!

Three Nightmare Donuts inspired by iconic Halloween Town characters: Oogie Boogie's green face with red hair, Sally's stitched mouth, and Jack Skellington's expressive face with big ears, all ready for fans at the theme park.

Who doesn’t love donuts? Now add a Nightmare Before Christmas twist and we are all over these. DisneyFamily has a Nightmare Before Christmas Donut recipe and we think it is fantastic. [google_ad] First off, make sure you have these ingredients on hand: 1/2 cup buttersoftened 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tablespoons baking powder Pinch of ...

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Great Holiday Gift: Disney Themed Picnic Table with Seats

Fun-filled folding picnic table with benches, decorated with Mickey Mouse’s iconic face and bold red Disney theming on the tabletop—an eye-catching accessory for Disney park fans, perfect for bringing a touch of the magic home during the holidays.

If you are looking for a great holiday gift idea, head on over to BoxLunch for this great Mickey Mouse folding table with seats. [google_ad] This folding table is a portable outside picnic table that will allow you to bring some magic to your picnic experiences. [google_ad_btf] BoxLunch is selling this adorable table and seats for $152.90 and is can ...

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‘Once Upon a Time in Wonderland’ Coming to Disney+

Giant, storybook mushrooms surround the "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" sign set against a whimsical checkerboard backdrop, bringing the magic of Wonderland—just like you'd find at Disney Parks—now streaming on Disney+.

Whats On Disney Plus reported recently that the “Once Upon a Time” spin off series “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland” will be coming to Disney+ in the US on Friday November 27th. Fans of the original show that ran on ABC are sure to find this new series just a fun and interesting.  [google_ad] Based on the idea of ...

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Disney Studio Collectable Key Set on shopDisney

Step into the magic with the Collectable Key Set, featuring six vibrant Disney keys inspired by favorite realms like Disney Parks, Pixar, Marvel adventures, and galaxy-spanning Lucasfilm sagas—all showcased in a stunning display box. Available exclusively at shopDisney, this set pays tribute to iconic worlds guests love exploring at Disney’s destinations—an ideal keepsake for theme park fans and collectors celebrating cherished stories.

We all love collecting souvenirs from Disney and we just discovered another one we might need to start. Collectable key sets. On shopDisney we found a newly released Disney Studios Collectable Key Set and they are outstanding. [google_ad] These keys celebrate the four film franchises of The Walt Disney Company. They include Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel, ...

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