<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1986046/open_sms">Send us a text</a>I know it's a bummer to pay to experience rides that were once free, but it is possible to have a magical vacation even if you do not use Genie+. Like everything at Walt Disney World, Strategy is essential.  This podcast will help you plan a day without using Genie+. I will give you tips and tricks to help you plan a more efficient day at the Walt Disney World Parks. I also talk about the best times to travel and using crowd calendars. Even if you are using Genie+, these tips and tricks will help you get on some of the best rides twice in one day!<a rel="payment" href="https://venmo.com/u/wellhellomagic">Support the show</a>Hey Welcome to Well Hello Magic! <a href='https://www.wellhellomagic.com/'>Well Hell Magic Website</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/wellhellodisney/'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVCdvfNbK3m7metCV-YFFVA'>YouTube</a> <a href='https://www.pinterest.com/Wellhellodisney/'>Pinterest</a> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/shop/wellhellodisney'>Amazon Shop</a> <a href='https://www.shopltk.com/explore/WellHelloDisney'>LTK Shop</a> Ready to Plan your Disney Vacation? <a href='https://www.wellhellomagic.com/planning/disney-world-guide'>Free Planning Guide</a> <a href='https://www.wellhellomagic.com/newsletter'>Join The Newsletter</a>

Send us a text I know it's a bummer to pay to experience rides that were once free, but it is possible to have a magical vacation even if you do not use Genie+. Like everything at Walt Disney World, Strategy is essential. This podcast will help you plan a day without using Genie+. I will give you tips and tricks to help you plan a more efficient day at the Walt Disney World Parks. I also talk about the best times to travel and using crowd calendars. Even if you are using Genie+, these tips and tricks will help you get on some of the best rides twice in one day! Support the show Hey Welcome to Well Hello Magic! Well Hell Magic Website Instagram YouTube Pinterest Amazon Shop LTK Shop Ready to Plan your Disney Vacation? Free Planning Guide Join The Newsletter

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1986046/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>I know it's a bummer to pay to experience rides that were once free, but it is possible to have a magical vacation even if you do not use Genie+. Like everything at Walt Disney World, Strategy is essential.&nbsp; This podcast will help you plan a day without using Genie+. I will give you tips and tricks to help you plan a more efficient day at the Walt Disney World Parks. I also talk about the best times to travel and using crowd calendars. Even if you are using Genie+, these tips and tricks will help you get on some of the best rides twice in one day!<a href="https://venmo.com/u/wellhellomagic" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Hey Welcome to Well Hello Magic! <a href="https://www.wellhellomagic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Well Hell Magic Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellhellodisney/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVCdvfNbK3m7metCV-YFFVA" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Wellhellodisney/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/wellhellodisney" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Shop</a> <a href="https://www.shopltk.com/explore/WellHelloDisney" rel="noopener noreferrer">LTK Shop</a> Ready to Plan your Disney Vacation? <a href="https://www.wellhellomagic.com/planning/disney-world-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">Free Planning Guide</a> <a href="https://www.wellhellomagic.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join The Newsletter</a>

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Jessica Mickelson is the voice behind Well Hello Magic, the #1 family-focused Disney World planning resource for parents. She is a Disney-loving mom of four, former therapist, podcast host, content creator, and trusted expert in realistic Disney vacation planning for families, moms, and first-time travelers. As part of a proud military family, Jessica brings a deep understanding of planning Disney trips around real-life schedules, budgets, and seasons of change. A lifelong Disney fan raised on Main Street magic and Mickey-shaped memories, Jessica helps families confidently plan Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line vacations without overwhelm, burnout, or unrealistic expectations. Her approach centers on realistic Disney itineraries, thoughtful planning strategies, and helping parents enjoy Disney without feeling pressure to do it all or spend it all. As a mom who has experienced Disney with toddlers, tweens, teens, grandparents, large groups, and multigenerational families, Jessica shares real-world Disney planning advice rooted in emotional insight and hands-on experience. From stroller-friendly park days to Lightning Lane strategies for families, from solo trips and girls’ weekends to group vacations of 14 or more, she teaches parents how to plan Disney trips that feel both magical and manageable. On the Well Hello Magic Podcast, Jessica shares practical Disney World planning tips, Lightning Lane breakdowns, park strategies for families, event guides like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and honest conversations about the emotional and mental load of Disney travel. Episodes feature expert guests and fellow Disney-loving moms who value preparation, flexibility, and realistic expectations. Beyond the podcast, Jessica creates daily Disney and family travel content on Instagram and YouTube, blending humor, therapist-informed insight, and actionable planning advice to help families plan Disney vacations with confidence, clarity, and less stress.

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Jessica Mickelson is the voice behind Well Hello Magic, the #1 family-focused Disney World planning resource for parents. She is a Disney-loving mom of four, former therapist, podcast host, content creator, and trusted expert in realistic Disney vacation planning for families, moms, and first-time travelers. As part of a proud military family, Jessica brings a deep understanding of planning Disney trips around real-life schedules, budgets, and seasons of change. A lifelong Disney fan raised on Main Street magic and Mickey-shaped memories, Jessica helps families confidently plan Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line vacations without overwhelm, burnout, or unrealistic expectations. Her approach centers on realistic Disney itineraries, thoughtful planning strategies, and helping parents enjoy Disney without feeling pressure to do it all or spend it all. As a mom who has experienced Disney with toddlers, tweens, teens, grandparents, large groups, and multigenerational families, Jessica shares real-world Disney planning advice rooted in emotional insight and hands-on experience. From stroller-friendly park days to Lightning Lane strategies for families, from solo trips and girls’ weekends to group vacations of 14 or more, she teaches parents how to plan Disney trips that feel both magical and manageable. On the Well Hello Magic Podcast, Jessica shares practical Disney World planning tips, Lightning Lane breakdowns, park strategies for families, event guides like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and honest conversations about the emotional and mental load of Disney travel. Episodes feature expert guests and fellow Disney-loving moms who value preparation, flexibility, and realistic expectations. Beyond the podcast, Jessica creates daily Disney and family travel content on Instagram and YouTube, blending humor, therapist-informed insight, and actionable planning advice to help families plan Disney vacations with confidence, clarity, and less stress.

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