Jenn J, Ohio
- 11/5/2025
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 Nov 2, 2025
Laura from FL asked“Hi - I made a park reservation for our Forst park. If we hop to another park after that, do we need another reservation?”Jenn AnsweredHi Laura!Welcome to planDisney!I’m happy to report that you’ll only need a park reservation for the very first park you’ll be visiting each day. As soon as you scan into that park,...View Related Videos
- On Nov 2, 2025
Danielle from WI asked“Hi, I just want to purchase 1 base ticket to Epcot for our trip in April. Do I have to choose what date I will go? We want to decide once we are there.”Jenn AnsweredHi Danielle!Welcome to planDisney!When purchasing a 1-day park ticket, you will need to choose the date on which you’ll be visiting the park. So, once you figure out which day you’d like...View Related Videos
- On Nov 1, 2025
Cole from GA asked“Hi! I’m coming to Disney for the week of thanksgiving this year and am hoping to see Starlight. From what I can see, however, there seem to be no showtimes on Thanksgiving. Do we know if Starlight will be running? Thanks!”Jenn AnsweredHi Cole!Welcome back to planDisney!I recently got to see the new Starlight parade, and I loved every second of it! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you’ll get to see it during your trip,...View Related Videos
- On Nov 1, 2025
Bryana from TX asked“We arrive early morning January 1, 2026. We know our resort reservation will not be ready until later so we would like to visit Typhoon Lagoon. Will it be open and will the free admission be available at that time?”Jenn AnsweredHi Bryana!Welcome to planDisney! Kicking off 2026 with a Disney World vacation sounds like a dream!At the time of writing this, it looks like Typhoon Lagoon is scheduled to be open on January 1, 2026...View Related Videos
- On Nov 1, 2025
Lauren from PA asked“We are staying at the GF. We have a 9:45a-10:45a LL reservation for Remy’s. Is there a way to rope drop Frozen Ever After? Or should I rope drop Spaceship Earth instead? What time do we leave hotel? Is the monorail the best transportation strategy?”Jenn AnsweredHi Lauren!Thanks for bringing this question to planDisney! It sounds like you’ve set your morning up exactly the same way I would have in that situation, so let’s talk through all the...View Related Videos
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