Jenn J, Ohio
- 9/7/2026
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 Sep 7, 2026
Caitlin from OH asked“I got ridiculously lucky and managed to snag an 8:05am reservation for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! So excited, but not entirely sure how to get there from Port Orleans FQ since this is before park opening. How does that work? First timer!”Jenn AnsweredHi Caitlin!Welcome to planDisney!First and foremost, we need to take a second to celebrate! Woooo! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is going to be such a special moment during your trip! Okay…now...View Related Videos
Full Resort & Room Tour: Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort
- On Sep 6, 2026
Rayna from PA asked“Is it true that with two adults, one baby, if no one has LLMP, they can do a rider swap on height restricted rides and the second adult will go thru LL. But if one has LLMP, the second adult must too or won’t be given ride swap? Why ride swap at all, then?”Jenn AnsweredHi Rayna!Welcome to planDisney! Let’s chat about Rider Switch with and without Lightning Lane services, and how I usually handle it all. Typically, when using Rider Switch with 2 adults and one...View Related Videos
- On Sep 6, 2026
Tammera from WI asked“We'll be at Disney World from 12/20-12/24. May do Mickey's Xmas party from 4-midnight as our only time at Magic Kingdom. It's a shorter amt of time and not sure if all attractions will be open. Will we be able to do everything we want to?”Jenn AnsweredHi Tammera!Welcome to planDisney!We’ve made a party night our only Magic Kingdom time during a Disney World vacation before! So, it’s definitely doable, but there are some things to...View Related Videos
Holidays at Walt Disney World | planDisney Podcast – Special Episode
- On Sep 4, 2026
Wayne from North Yorkshire asked“We stayed at the Allstar Music in 2024 and saw characters around the hotel in the mornings most days. Would that still be the case with our 2027 stay at the Riverside?”Jenn AnsweredHi Wayne!So glad to see you back here at planDisney! While characters showing up at the resorts is never guaranteed, surprise visits always add so much magic to the vacation! When character visits do...View Related Videos
- On Sep 2, 2026
Sarah from MA asked“I have have 3 park hopper days. One of the days, Id like to start at Animal Kingdom and purhcase the multi lightning lane for the AM. While for the PM I'd like to purchase the premier pass for Epcot. Am I able to do this in advance?”Jenn AnsweredHi Sarah!Welcome to planDisney!I’m happy to report that…yes! You’ll be able to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass for one park and Lightning Lane Premier Pass for another park on...View Related Videos