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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.

DIY Hidden Mickey Snowflakes for Your Home!

It is that time of year where the snow starts to fall. Let it snow a flurry of paper snowflakes themed with hidden Mickeys this winter with these fun paper snowflakes from Disney Family.   What You’ll Need -Snowflake template from Disney Family-Lightweight paper (8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ or larger)-Pencil-Scissors-Thin ribbon, twine, or fishing line   How To Make ...

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Add this DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Ornament to Your Tree

As you prepare your tree for Christmas Town this year, don’t forget to add a little from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Disney Family shares this DIY Zero Ornament that is adorable and fun.   What You’ll Need -Regular paper or cardstock-Scissors-Glue or double-sided tape-String or ribbon   How To Make It Print the ornament on regular paper or cardstock and ...

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This Mickey Snowman Cookies Recipe Is Our Favorite!

Wrap-up the 2020 year with these Mickey Snowman Cookies from Disney Family. They are a fantastic way to add a little Mickey magic to your day. Ingredients -Batch of sugar cookie dough *-Flour-Wax paper-Rolling pin-Round cookie or fondant cutters, one 2-inch and one 3-inch (or smaller sizes)-Small pastry brush and water-Spatula-Baking sheet-Wire cooling rack-White cookie icing (the type that hardens ...

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Disney+ “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” In Development

If you are a fan of the popular “Ice Age” franchise from 20th Century Studios, you will want to catch this new series called “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” coming to Disney+. Credit: WhatsOnDisneyPlus The story centers on three series favorites: the prankster possum brothers Crash and Eddie, and the swashbuckling titular weasel, Buck. Simon Pegg will be ...

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You Can Get a 5-Foot Star Wars Lightsaber Standing Lamp

Looking for a way to brighten up your room? How about a 5-foot Star Wars Lightsaber? Take a look at this beauty from TOYNK! TOYNK give the following description of this light, “Bask in the blue glow of this Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Floor Lamp. Standing at an impressive 5 feet tall, this fandom-themed floor lamp banishes the Dark ...

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Animated “Night At The Museum” Movie In the Works for Disney+

We are super excited for the announcement of an animated “Nigh at the Museum” movie. We love the original movies and can’t wait to see what magic Disney brings to an animated version. At Disney’s Investor Day event, it was confirmed by Walt Disney Studios that this movie is happening Night at the Museum comes to Disney+ with a new ...

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Make Oogie Boogie Cupcakes for Your “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Movie Watching

Halloween movie? Christmas movie? Either way we enjoy “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and when we found these easy and adorable Oogie Boogie cupcakes on Disney Family, we knew movie night just got sweeter. Ingredients -Batch of chocolate cupcakes-Cupcake frosting tinted “monster” green-Plastic decorating bag for piping frosting-Kitchen scissors-Black licorice-Toothpick Directions  Frost the cupcakes with a thin layer of icing. 2. ...

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‘THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL’ COMING SOON TO DISNEY+

Disney+ has been bringing some holiday specials this year and we absolutely love it. The LEGO Star Wars Holiday was amazing and we are excited for the announcement on Whats On Disney Plus of “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special”. During the Walt Disney Companies Investor Day event, Marvel’s chief creative officer Kevin Feige, announced that Disney+ was giving ...

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