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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.

Keep Two & Close Two Attractions In the Magic Kingdom

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Walt Disney World’s iconic Park, Magic Kingdom, has over 30 rides and attractions to choose from when visiting.  As we thought about all these options, we thought it would be fun to look at what two we would keep and what two we would close in the Theme Park. Take a look at our thoughts and see if you would ...

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Don’t Miss the Holidays at EPCOT

Walt Disney World is already in full holiday mode, they made a quick switch in most Parks right after Halloween.  If you are heading to Walt Disney World to experience the holidays, you don’t want to miss out on EPCOT. The holiday festivities in EPCOT will be out in full from November 26th to December 30th.  Those are the dates ...

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Know This BEFORE You Head To Walt Disney World

We want to make sure that you are prepared for a fantastic Walt Disney World vacation. A lot goes into planning a vacation to Walt Disney World, so we want to make sure you are aware of these important things BEFORE you head down to Walt Disney World while you are getting into your Disney planning. Walt Disney World is BIG- REALLY ...

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Disney Words and Phrases You Should Know Before Your Trip

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If you are planning a vacation to Walt Disney World, you might feel like you will be visiting a whole new world.  With all the decisions you have to make from Resorts to Disney Park Pass Reservations to dining, Disney planning can be a lot to figure out.  To help make your trip easier, we have some key Disney words ...

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Don’t Forget This When Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation

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So much goes into planning a vacation to Walt Disney World.  From figuring out where to stay to determining what rides everyone wants to experience, there is a lot to think about. Sometimes a few important steps can be forgotten along the way.  We have some important things that you won’t want to forget when planning your Disney World vacation. ...

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How Disney Planning Has Become Easier

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So much goes into planning a Walt Disney World vacation.  From determining what Resort to stay at, making Disney Park Pass reservations, dining reservations, and now Disney Genie it can be overwhelming.  When we step back and look at planning a trip to Disney, there are things that make planning less stressful. Take a look at what we think has ...

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You’ll Want to Know This If You Are Headed to Walt Disney World Soon

There can be a lot to learn when heading to Walt Disney World.  If you are taking a magical vacation soon, we have some information that you will want to know.  We hope this will help you to be more prepared and ready for an amazing trip. 50th Anniversary Celebration If you are traveling to Walt Disney World during the ...

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Spend Your Money On This in Walt Disney World

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A trip to Walt Disney World isn’t cheap. The room, tickets, and food can add up, but if you are trying to figure out where to spend your money or extra money for something special, we have some suggestions on where to spend it. Upgraded Rooms When booking a Resort room at Disney World, you can choose from standard rooms, preferred rooms, Theme Park ...

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It’s Not All Burgers and Fries in Walt Disney World

If you think that Walt Disney World is all burgers and fries, you are mistaken.  There are many outstanding Disney food options throughout the Theme Parks that have some great selections that don’t feature burgers and fries, or pizza, or even chicken nuggets.  We have a quick list of where to go in the Theme Parks if you want food ...

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What Rides in Walt Disney World Aren’t Available All Day?

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When planning a trip to Walt Disney World it is important to know what rides and experiences are priorities for everyone in your traveling party.  As you plan out your days in a Theme Park, make sure you are aware of the rides and experiences that aren’t available all day so you can plan accordingly. To help you, we have ...

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