Jenn J, Ohio
- 6/5/2025
About Me
Hi there! I'm Jenn - a lifelong Disney World goer, wife, mom of 3 boys, and your virtual Disney best friend. I'm always happy to answer any questions that pop up while you plan that magical vacation you've been dreaming of.
My day job is as a physical therapist in a neurological setting. Once I get home for the day, it's straight into mom mode, trying my best to keep the chaos somewhat organized. If I find myself with some free time, I enjoy writing for my family travel blog and scrapbooking.
My absolute favorite thing in the world, though? Traveling with my family. Whether the destination is near or far, some of my best memories are from adventures with the ones I love the most.
To me, planning a vacation is almost as much fun as actually taking the vacation, so I'm beyond excited that I get to be a small part in helping you plan your family's next Disney World vacation. Let the fun begin!
About My Family
I grew up in Northwest Indiana (near Chicago) with my mom, dad, and brother, and we were brought up with all things Disney as a normal part of our childhood.
When my husband and I met at Purdue University, he had no clue his future entailed more days than he could count at Disney World. Fast forward to today, and we're the proud parents of 3 boys, who were born in 2016, 2018, and 2021. And yes, they all got the Disney gene from their mom!
While taking regular Disney vacations as a family was always my parents' dream, unfortunately, my mom passed away from breast cancer in 2005. Even though she was never able to see her grandkids enjoy Disney World, I'm so grateful that she laid the foundation and that I get to see her dream play out in real time now.
About My Disney Experience
We took family vacations to Walt Disney World over winter break every other year, and in 2000, my parents decided to join the Disney Vacation Club with the sole purpose of creating lifelong family memories at the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Our every-other-year vacations have morphed into multiple Disney World vacations each year. From family trips to dance team competitions, from girls’ getaways to introducing my boyfriend turned husband to my happy place, and now visiting with my kids, I’ve been lucky to enjoy the parks and resorts in all stages of my life.
Although Disney World is my home away from home, I’ve also been able to visit Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cruise Line with hopes of making my way over to Tokyo Disneyland eventually. Now I just need to talk my husband into it!
Questions I’ve Answered
- On Jun 3, 2025
Retta from IL asked“I am an annual passholde staying a a Disney resort can I book lightening lanes 7 days out or do I have to wait until the 3 day mark”Jenn AnsweredHi Retta!Welcome back to planDisney!I’m happy to report that your Lightning Lane booking window is linked to your resort stay. Since you’ll be a guest at a Disney World resort, you can...View Related Videos
- On Jun 2, 2025
Gregory from KY asked“1. Do I still need to make park reservations? 2. How do I make sure my existing Magic Band is connected to my reservation? ”Jenn AnsweredHi Gregory!Welcome to planDisney!If you purchased date-based tickets (in which case you had to choose the start date of your ticket), I’m happy to let you know that park reservations are no...View Related Videos - On Jun 2, 2025
Susan from UT asked“If I become a annual pass holder- & it was after 2 pm- would I still need a ticket? Because I know it says I won’t need a theme park reservation, but is that the same or different than a ticket?”Jenn AnsweredHi Susan!Thanks for coming back to visit us at planDisney! How exciting that you’re thinking about becoming an Annual Passholder! Theme park reservations and your admission ticket will be two... - On May 31, 2025
Meghan from PA asked“Can you tell me what different activities are available for kids at the different countries?”Jenn AnsweredHi Meghan!Thanks for bringing this question to planDisney!The World Showcase at Epcot has become a highlight for my boys, and the activities offered are the reason for it. Here are some of their...View Related Videos
Scavenger Hunt Fun at Walt Disney World With Your Little Ones
- On May 31, 2025
Kathy sue from SC asked“Planning a trip 02/10-14/2026 and need info for LL trends. What are the tier 1 & 2 tier rides in Disney World for -Hollywood Studios , Epcot , and Animal kingdom?”Jenn AnsweredHi Kathy Sue!Thanks for visiting us at planDisney!When choosing your Lightning Lane pre-selections for Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you’ll be able to choose one tier 1 attraction and 2 tier two...View Related Videos