Autograph Books This past weekend we got our Disney magic going by making our autograph books for our upcoming Disney Vacation in June. I have done a variety of different things with autograph books throughout the years from ordering a book through companies such as Shutterfly to purchasing the basic ones offered by Disney. This…
Author: Jennifer Retzlaff
I am a mother of two (DD9 and DS6) who have been brainwashed early in all things Disney. Living in Iowa our trips are usually every few years so when not planning my own trip, I enjoy helping others with their's. I teach seventh grade social studies and enjoy tying Disney into my lessons when possible.
FastPass+: Planning and Booking
Our Price Family Vacation is quickly sneaking up on us as we are now under 60 days. Some of my past blogs have discussed how I have gone about planning for all eight of us as well as how we are spreading the Disney magic as we wait. This week we hit our 60 day…
DYI: Disney Countdowns
One of the exciting things about going to Walt Disney World is the countdown that leads up to the magical vacation. To make this process even more magical, I made three different DYI Disney countdowns for our upcoming June vacation. Below are the details for each! Go ahead and get creative. Countdowns for My Kids…
Walt Disney World and Washington D.C.
Two of my favorite places are Walt Disney World and Washington D.C. After just returning from a quick four day trip to DC, I have realized that there are many similarities between these two favorite vacation spots of mine. Waiting for the Disney Bus Transportation Both of these amazing places have great transportation systems that…
Making the Most of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Whether you spend a full day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or only hop over for a morning, afternoon or evening, here are some quick tips to help you make the most of your time at the park. Like all of Disney’s parks, it is always a good tip to get to the park early. Arriving…
A 100 Day Celebration
When we booked our trip to Walt Disney World I started planning all the fun we could have before going in June. The last time we went we surprised our kids with only a few months to go. This time our kids knew right away so trying to figure out how and when to start…
Ten Tips for Magic in Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World is an amazing vacation but it can be overwhelming. Magic Kingdom is the most popular of the four Disney parks making it hard to navigate at times. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your Magic Kingdom visit. Get There Early As you can imagine, Magic…
How to Spend Your First Day at Walt Disney World
You have arrived at the most magical place on Earth. After months of planning, you have finally made it to Walt Disney World! Magical Express has delivered you to your amazing resort, you are checked in and all of your luggage is dropped off in your room. Now how should you spend your first day?…
Top 10 Planning Tips for Walt Disney World
If you are visiting Walt Disney World, it can be overwhelming. The four main parks, two water parks and Disney Springs all offer so many magical opportunities for visitors but if you aren’t prepared those moments might slip by or even seem more frustrating than magical. Here are a few tips if you are heading…
A Tribute to Lights, Motors, Action!
As Disney’s Hollywood Studios prepares for Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land, more and more fan favorites are being closed down in order to make room for new attractions. To make way for new additions, areas located near the Streets of America are being closed in anticipation for new experiences. Recently the action packed…
The Magic of Extra Magic Hours
One of the advantages of staying at a Walt Disney World resort is the opportunity to use the Extra Magic Hours (EMH) that are offered at the four Disney theme parks. These are exactly what they sound like. They are extra hours of operation either in the mornings prior to official park openings or evenings…
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a show that will take you under the sea with Ariel and friends through a magical adventure as she seeks to follow be heart. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Animation Courtyard. Starting in 1992, this show has brought the…