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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.

Tips for Surviving a Rainy Day at Walt Disney World

It is no secret that it rains a lot in Walt Disney World during specific months.  Typically if you are heading down between late June into the end of October you will probably experience some rain storms.  We don’t want rain to ruin your magical day, so take note of these tips to help keep you dry and dancing in ...

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Visiting the Walt Disney World Parks Before or After Standard Park Hours

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If you are heading to Walt Disney World for a vacation and want to feel like a VIP and miss the crowds, considering hitting up these special ways to get into the parks when it isn’t opened to the general public. 1. Early Dining A great way to get into the parks prior to park opening is to make dining ...

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How Mickey Mouse Would Spend His Day at Walt Disney World

We all know it all started with a mouse, but how would Mickey Mouse spend his day in Walt Disney World now? Travel along with us and Mickey Mouse as we spend a day with him in Walt Disney World. Discover where we think he would eat, what attractions he would visit and how he would make sure to visit his friends ...

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How Princess Jasmine Would Spend Her Day at Walt Disney World

If Jasmine visited Walt Disney World, what would her day look like.  Travel along with us as we take a magical trip through Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom with Princess Jasmine. 1. See the Tigers at Maharajah Jungle Trek To start off her visit to Walt Disney World, Jasmine would head to Animal Kingdom.  Her main focus for visiting ...

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How Belle Would Spend Her Day at Walt Disney World

If Belle decided to visit Walt Disney World, what would her day look like?  Where would she go? Who would she visit? What would she eat?  Follow along on her magical trip to Walt Disney World. 1. Breakfast in France Belle’s day would start in Epcot’s World Showcase. Visiting Les Halles Boulangerie in the back of the France Pavilion, a ...

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10 Things You’ll Love About Staying at Coronado Springs Resort in Walt Disney World

Disney’s Coronado Springs is one of the moderate resorts guests can choose to stay at while visiting Walt Disney World.  Over the past year, Coronado Springs has gone through a lot of updates and improvements.  Here are 10 things you’ll love about staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs. 1. New lobby A breathtaking scene unfolds as guests enter the new grand ...

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In The Know: The FastPass System at Walt Disney World

When you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you probably come across the term fastpass+ or fastpasses. Today we are going to walk you through what exactly these are, how to get them, how to use them and much more!   1. What are they? Fastpass+ is Walt Disney World’s reservation system for attractions, shows and meet and ...

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How to Survive the Heat at Walt Disney World

As the summer starts, so does the heat and the humidity in Walt Disney World.  Take in these tips for fighting the harsh conditions during your vacation. 1. Stay hydrated First and foremost, make sure to stay hydrated.  We know this seems like a no brainer, but when you get to Disney and are constantly running from ride to reservation, ...

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Dining with the Mouse: 5 Restaurants with Mickey Mouse at Walt Disney World

While visiting Walt Disney World a priority of many guests is to meet Mickey Mouse.  Although there are many opportunities to do so throughout the four theme parks, another great option is to look into dining with the main mouse.  Mickey Mouse greets guests at a variety of different restaurants throughout the parks and resorts on Disney property.  Here is ...

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Top Live Performances at Walt Disney World

If you are a fan of live performances, you are in for a magical experience at Walt Disney World. Throughout many of the four main theme parks and even at some of the Disney resorts, guests can enjoy live performances. Some performances are Broadway level performances, while others will leave you with tears in your eyes from laughter.  Either way ...

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