Well Hello Magic: A Disney Planning & Experience Podcast
Jessica Mickelson is the voice behind Well Hello Magic, a Disney-loving mom of four, former therapist, podcast host, content creator, and trusted expert in Disney vacation planning for families, moms, and first-time travelers. She is also part of a proud military family, bringing an added layer of understanding to planning 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 trips to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line without overwhelm, burnout, or blowing the budget. Her approach to Disney trip planning focuses on realistic expectations, thoughtful strategies, and creating meaningful experiences that work for real families.
As a mom who has done Disney with toddlers, 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 itineraries to thrill-ride strategies, from solo trips to girls’ weekends and group vacations of 14 or more, she gives listeners the tools to plan Disney vacations that feel magical and manageable.
On the Well Hello Magic podcast, Jessica shares Disney vacation tips, park planning strategies, Lightning Lane guidance, event guides like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and honest reflections on the emotional side of Disney travel. Episodes feature expert guests and fellow Disney-loving moms who understand the balance between preparation, flexibility, and enjoying the moment.
Beyond the podcast, Jessica creates daily Disney and family travel content on Instagram and YouTube, blending humor, helpful hacks, and heartfelt storytelling into practical videos for Disney travelers at every stage of life.
Well Hello Magic: A Disney Planning & Experience Podcast
042: January 2024 Trip Recap and VIP Tour at Walt Disney World
Our recent family vacation to Walt Disney World with my best friend's family was absolutely fantastic! We spent our time exploring three parks throughout our trip using the convenient Park Hopper ticket, which allowed us to move freely between parks at our leisure. We also indulged in a VIP tour, which was an incredible experience and gave us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the park.
In addition to visiting the parks, we also spent two fun-filled days at the water parks and played mini-golf, which was a delightful experience. However, the most memorable part of our trip was undoubtedly the makeovers we arranged for our girls at Bounding Beauty and the boys at Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique . The makeovers were a unique and magical experience that we will cherish forever.
As we reflect on our trip, we realize there were some activities that we would repeat and others that we would do differently on our next visit. One activity we recommend is watching the new fireworks show at Epcot called Luminous. It was mind-blowing and left us all in awe. Overall, this was an unforgettable trip that we will never forget.
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