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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.

National Geographic Acquires Worldwide Rights To “Playing with Sharks”

Shark fan rejoice. National Geographic Documentary Films announced today the acquisition of the feature documentary Playing with Sharks. This will be a great place to host the film that documents the life of Australian icon, conservationist and filmmaker Valerie Taylor. Called “visually stunning,” “enthralling” and “gorgeous” by critics after its Sundance premiere Friday evening, Playing with Sharks captures the life of ...

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Fight the Winter Blues with DIY Mickey & Friends Bowling Set

Struggling keeping the little prince and princesses entertained this winter? Consider this fun DIY Mickey & Friends bowling set that allows kids to get creative and active. What You’ll Need -Water bottles-Colored paper-Scissors-Hot glue-2 yellow buttons-Paint-Paintbrushes-Ping pong ball How To Make It To create Mickey, cut out a piece of black paper to wrap around the bottle. Glue in place. ...

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DIY Mickey Valentine’s Day Card Box

Collect your Valentine’s Day goodies with this adorable box featuring Mickey Mouse! Take it to school or make it for some fun at home. What You’ll Need -Regular paper or cardstock-Scissors or craft knife-Glue How To Make It Use scissors or a craft knife to cut out Mickey’s body and each of his arms. Do not cut along dashed lines ...

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Super Bowl Could Bring New Trailers From Disney

With the big game coming this weekend, many corporations spends millions on advertising, with Studios often giving fans a first look at many of the upcoming summer blockbusters. It seems like this year might be a little different. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see one or two trailers focused on Disney+, especially with “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” ...

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Pre-Order New Mickey Heart Masks on shopDisney

As we start a new year, many might be looking for new masks to brighten up the winter months. shopDisney released new Mickey hearts masks that are adorable and ready for pre-order now. Credit:shopDisney Disney is committed to serving the communities where we live and work. During these challenging times, Disney is using the power of our timeless stories and ...

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Yes! Wakanda Series in the Works at Disney+

The series is part of a new multi-year overall television deal Ryan Coogler and his Proximity Media have signed with The Walt Disney Company and will include other television projects in the future. Coogler previously directed and co-wrote the hit Marvel film “Black Panther,” which takes place in the fictional African nation of Wakanda. Coogler is currently at work on the film’s ...

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How Disney’s “Frozen” Helped Researchers Solve 62-Year-Old Case

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Disney’s Frozen ended up helping some researchers solve a 62-year-old cold case. Some new findings in Communications Earth and Environment show how these people used technology from the Pixar film to solve the Dyatlov Pass incident. How amazing is that?  For those unaware, A team of students and their instructor went on a mountaineering expedition in the Ural Mountains in 1959. What followed was pretty horrific. Their ...

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10 Most Popular Movies On Disney+ In January 2021

How many of these top 10 movies did you catch on Disney+ this past month? Take a look and then add those you missed to your “must watch list” today! Credit: WhatsOnDisneyPlus 1) Soul Pixar’s “Soul” introduces Joe Gardner, who is a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in ...

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Make Merida’s Celtic Heart Necklace

Make Merida’s Celtic Heart Necklace this Valentine’s Day for your loved one. Choose between twine, string or robe and celebrate family and tradition with this beautiful heart necklace. What You’ll Need -40-inch length of colored beading cord-Pliers-Pair of crimp-style end clasp clips and O-rings-Necklace clasp   How To Make It Use pliers to attach the clasp clips to the beading ...

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Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Mickey & Minnie Mouse Already On Backorder

Our favorite couple is all dressed up and ready for Valentine’s Day; however, you will have to wait for this adorable doll set as it is already on backorder from shopDisney.   Credit: shopDisney The ever romantic Mickey has a lovely box of chocolates for his sweetheart Minnie on Valentine’s Day. This special limited edition doll set features the couple ...

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