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
047: Disneyland, Walt Disney World, First Timers & Birthdays
I am interrupting this program to share a podcast about planning for Disney trips. While we are continuing with our genie plus planning series, I wanted to add a bonus episode this week to talk about some of the biggest trips I have planned this year.
I'll discuss planning for Disneyland and California Adventure in today's podcast. Specifically, I'll talk about how we plan to extend our trip to Southern California to ensure we have the most magical vacation ever. This includes things like planning our parks table service and selecting our Disney outfits. We want to make sure that we make the most of our visit to the park, especially since the intellectual property available at the Disney parks in California vastly differs from what is available at Walt Disney World Resort.
Next, I'll share details about our upcoming Christmas trip to Walt Disney World. This is a very special, magical trip, as we will be going with my mother-in-law, aunt, and niece. My niece and aunt have never been to Walt Disney World before, so I am excited to share their first-time experience with you to the most magical place on earth, and I cannot wait to share every step of the way with you.
Lastly, I'll talk about my 40th birthday celebration at the most magical place on earth. It's an exciting milestone, and I am thrilled to spend it with a group of girlfriends I've had since Beth for a lifetime. I'll share some of the details going into planning this vacation, and I can't wait to share the experience with you.
Thank you for joining me today, and I hope you enjoy the podcast.
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