This video is my sole comfort the morning after the election. Thank you Jen!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I wish the comfort wasn’t needed but I’m glad you enjoyed it. Heartbroken over here too.
@roxpr2000Ай бұрын
Same here. I've been staying away from social media and tv news, just reading some romance books and watching my fave completely news-free YT content. I need the comfort. Thanks Jen.
@Chelle99Ай бұрын
When we were there in August, we went to Hoop Dee Doo and at the part where they ask folks who are celebrating their birthdays, anniversaries, etc someone said they were celebrating being breast cancer free and the whole place erupted & they got a standing ovation. I still get teary thinking about it.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I love that so much!
@kgarsickАй бұрын
I just got teary eyed reading this!
@793ambАй бұрын
Perfect Election Day distraction - thank you, Jen! 💙
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Absolutely my pleasure. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@RamrodRedfishАй бұрын
Yes I agree
@roxannae3Ай бұрын
An amazingly relaxing video. Watching this helped to lower my blood pressure. Yes. I am watching on election night. 😐 I did, indeed, need this. 😅 Thanks for sharing, Jen!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh, good! I needed to relax too.
@acbetkaАй бұрын
💯 support for grandmother energy. I try to travel with granny vibes, myself.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
It is the best!!!!
@1DawnMarie1Ай бұрын
I'm going to pretend this is where I am today, just watching giraffes and relaxing.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Same.
@sheilaa1333Ай бұрын
Just what I needed this morning! I’ve often wondered about what to do with my DVC points in five years when both kids are off to college (because hubby only tolerates Disney) but now I know - I’ll go alone! ❤
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
It’s seriously such a great use of our membership!
@SuperDisneygirl27Ай бұрын
Thanks Jen! Loved this relaxing video! Regarding your lunch conversations, I am also a breast cancer survivor. Original cancer was in my right breast. I chose to have a bilateral mastectomy and they found 2 other cancers in my left breast. So happy I listened to my instincts and did not just get the lumpectomy the doctors were pushing for. You are your best healthcare advocate - listen to what your body is telling you!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
It's so important! I was raised to never question doctors and the truth is you HAVE to question EVERYTHING especially when your gut is telling you something is off.
@lisam1898Ай бұрын
This video is the only thing bringing me comfort today. 😢 Thank you.❤️🩹
@k.ashleynorton6553Ай бұрын
This is the perfect “soak up the vibes” video!!!! Thank you
@shelleynorthrop9276Ай бұрын
100% the right video for November 5th. The content we needed! Thanks!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I’m so glad!! Thank you, Shelley!
@kcjd8659Ай бұрын
This is perfection! I needed this so badly today! Thank you!! Assignment completed last Friday and I keep catching myself holding my breath. This is the perfect video for today! 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh I’m so glad you liked it!! And yes assignment completed and now we wait 🫠
@amyhuber2764Ай бұрын
I need this today as I weep for my girls' future and as someone who finished treatment for breast cancer back in June and am waiting to get a biopsy done on the other breast.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh Amy. That’s too much for one person. I’m sending you love from here.
@CyndiAKADisneyqueen27 күн бұрын
This brings back so many memories of my trip last year!
@christinaann573Ай бұрын
I miss these good old MK Jen Lefforge videos!!!! Love love love ❤❤❤❤❤
@rinawalter5402Ай бұрын
Jen.... Less than a moment into the video and I became so emotional. I think everyone should take a solo trip at least once, or more (for all Disney adults). This video gave me a clear Zen feeling. Loved it! 💕💞
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I agree! The solo trips are definitely special!
@melissalee333Ай бұрын
Such a beautiful day at Disney. Loved this so much. When we first started going to Disney I would plan every moment. I learned quickly that going with the flow made for better trip. Every time you saw a monorail it was like “squirrel “ 😂😂
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Seriously our first few family trips were completely exhausting! We quickly learned that's not our vibe.
@dawnturpinАй бұрын
This was so chill. Loved it
@nurseloco2003Ай бұрын
As a hospice nurse, and also a middle aged woman with late diagnosed ADHD, my brain is busy all.the.time with thoughts bouncing around about life and death, mixed with the personal need for dopamine, distraction and escape. This video reminded me of how the last trip to WDW with my family gave that. Amazing family memories. Heaven. But the first time I went to Disneyland CA a few years before, it was so hard for me to remove the images I saw in my head, not all that far from the park, of real life struggles: the unhoused, drug addiction, mental illness. It made me think about how the Disney experience makes all that seem so far away. An alternate reality. It was jarring, and hard for me to reconcile such different realities. Or rather, realize that nothing about the Disney experience is reality. When you transitioned from sharing about the heavy, but meaningful experience you had with the ladies talking about breast cancer in the cafe, and how that affected you, back to talking about the park, and the fun stuff - I wondered if you ever feel that way too. There’s NOTHING wrong with having an escape. I need it regularly. Sometimes I just need to kayak to the middle of a small lake in my town and just sit there. I don’t need to feel guilty about it. And I LOVE to travel. But for some reason, the Disney experience is a double edged sword for me: the over-the-top experience(the elaborate ride facades, the food, the music, the friendly cast members, everything clean and perfect) is AH.MA.ZING, but makes it harder for me to enjoy, in light of knowing that human suffering is not too far outside the gates. Ugh. I’m sorry. That was a lot. I want to figure out how to be a socially conscious, thoughtful, aware traveler. Some of your videos suggest to me you might have similar leanings. I would guess being a content creator is a minefield - you have followers with myriad views. Would it fit with your brand to do a video about how to travel with all this in mind? Or - I’m overthinking all this. It’s what I do. 🤷♀️😊 Thanks for your great videos. I really enjoy your perspective.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
When I was a pastor I used to struggle with this a lot. I would leave the bedside of a dying child and her parents and then need to go home and love and parent my own kids. Or have a counseling session with a woman who had been assaulted. Any number of horrific and sad things. But even on vacation the bad things are still happening all around us all the time. I had to learn to find my joy and peace in the midst of all of it. Because even walking down Main Street you may be next to someone who just go the worst diagnosis or a child who’s been abused or a woman who just spent her rent money on a disney ticket. The peace and serenity has to come from within you because you need to access it not just on vacation but all of the time. At least I do. The struggle will always be there when you are a compassionate person and the alternative is no way to live. Hang in there.
@nurseloco2003Ай бұрын
That’s a great perspective. I can’t imagine what that was like for you. Thank you for sharing. yes- it’s daily work to keep finding joy in the midst of suffering. But I love what I get to do, so it’s worth it. Thanks for your thoughtful reply. ❤
@sarahburton5Ай бұрын
The vibes of this video are perfection! And I’m totally looking for your introvert spot near country bear jamboree next time!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh I’m so glad you liked it, Sarah!
@allisonhorton330Ай бұрын
Such good timing to watch this on Wednesday! Thank you, Jen. I am excited for the new Tiana ride, but I'll skip the Country Bears (no nostalgia for me). Glad you had some "me" time and enjoyed yourself!
@orangeziggy348Ай бұрын
Love a quiet Disney take along.
@RamrodRedfishАй бұрын
You know what- I think I’m going to plan on a Disney trip about four years from now. Best for mental health 😂
@a.millefolium63Ай бұрын
@@RamrodRedfish we are also doing that! As a form of celebration after these next very uncertain 4 years. But now we have disney to look forward too
@angm700Ай бұрын
What a great day at Disney! Low crowd level makes the experience 1000 times better 😍
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
This is maybe the third time I've gone in early on the morning of a Halloween or Christmas party and unless there's a holiday or something to muck it up, it's typically quite lovely.
@MagicJennifer7110 күн бұрын
Love it!
@bronniepaterson4694Ай бұрын
Your so right Jen and I hadn’t even noticed… There are far fewer Disneyland bloggers these days. I never knew you could walk between the Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian. What a great place to walk and for the children to let a bit of steam of or just get food and chill out there…. I love the way you do Disney…no rushing here and there at break neck speed,no hassle. I would love to do it like this,instead of how we usually do it with the grandchildren and their parents. So lucky here in the UK…we have regular free mammograms every 2 years,and bowel screening. Just had mine and all good. Thant the Lord. So greatful,for that…. That salad looked amazing. Keep well Jen…
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Thank you , Bronnie!
@bonitak8483Ай бұрын
God bless you for doing that walk. I’m a local and 67 years old. I would and could not make that walk. I should have went to the parks today. Such a calming day. 😊
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
It really was.
@karinaestrada6802Ай бұрын
Thank you for giving us something delightful to watch tonight ❤❤
@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22Ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed your video today Jen. The crowds did seem very manageable today and just loved watching your adventures today. I hope you enjoyed your dinner! Thank you for taking us along!❤
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
@matthewheller9034Ай бұрын
Your Introvert’s Bench commentary warmed my heart! lol
@rebeccareznicek3478Ай бұрын
This was lovely, thanks Jen :)
@deniseconaway701Ай бұрын
I’m so happy i found your channel Jen, loved your little seat, at Disney you need those little moments of peace, glad your having a relaxing fun time x
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Thank you so much, Denise!
@kirstenbennett7958Ай бұрын
The horse drawn street cars are one of my favorite things here at Dland and at WDW (really the horses more than the cars). Thank you for opening with that. Looked like a beautiful Magic Kingdom day!💜
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
A lot of beautiful things in these theme parks but show me a beautiful animal like that and I’m going to stop and be amazed and grateful every time!
@kirstenbennett7958Ай бұрын
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge I am the same way. Maybe that is why Animal Kingdom is one of my favorite places at WDW. Animals always make me happy.
@makeupbyjesswАй бұрын
This is much needed today!! Thank you ❤
@susanseeing9948Ай бұрын
We went to Disney World a few years after it opened and we were all so small there weren't many rides we could do (or that many rides to choose from!) but the one thing we all remember was the Country Bear Jamboree! Do they still sing "Blood on the Saddle"?
@barbaraweiss3119Ай бұрын
Well! That was fun! I haven’t to WDW since 2017, but at that time I stayed right about where you are with the Savannah view! You brought back some good memories! Thanks!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh hurray! So glad you enjoyed it!
@katia_g213Ай бұрын
Thank you for the breast cancer talk. I personally have always disagreed on when ANY screenings should get done since I've grown up with Crohn's Disease and have had several colonoscopies. I saw my new PCP in September, and she said that either this year or last year that "they" pushed back screenings to 40. I'm 36, so I guess it was 35 previously. In my 20s I actually followed someone on here (defunct) who got breast cancer at 30. Whoever pushes these age brackets should be sued. I will take care of myself, thank you again 💙💙
@susanbrien3347Ай бұрын
Thank you, Jen. That's all . . .
@samiesmith83Ай бұрын
Jen this whole video and vibes made my day, thank you! ❤
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh that's so wonderful to read! I'm so very glad!
@cathymichaelson1507Ай бұрын
That was heavenly! Thank you!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh good - that was exactly my hope!
@sarahcooley104Ай бұрын
What a magical day for you! Love it!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
It really was, Sarah!
@lisasproul8027Ай бұрын
I love your ability to have a “vacation” at Disney. Trying to plan our trips with more downtime so we don’t need a vacation to recover from our vacation. lol. Wonderful video.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
It’s just not how I want to do it anymore and really never did - we’ve been working in resort days since the kids were little
@kirstenbennett7958Ай бұрын
Oh my goodness... bubbles. You didn't say a lot, but I think we feel the same way about SO MANY bubbles.😬 And the Introvert's Bench? Love that! Thank you for pointing that out. I went to D23 with my hubby and friends this year and I NEEDED and introverts bench. 🤫 💜
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I felt like the bubbles weee chasing me 🤣🥰
@kirstenbennett7958Ай бұрын
😄
@Lisa-zt3ojАй бұрын
Great video for my lunch break! 😊
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Love it!
@rainfall2464Ай бұрын
i LOVED the laugh, after the 'Bubbles, A lot of Bubbles' So funny!!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
It was a bubble infestation!🤪🤣
@valkyr8Ай бұрын
I did appreciate a relaxed video. Thanks!
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
@JennyVanBurenАй бұрын
This was very zen! Thank you! ❤❤
@annaburch3200Ай бұрын
I was watching this and my kitten decided to sit next to the TV and bat at your dangling, pearl, earring, on the screen. I took a video of it. Hopefully I can share it with you, someday. It's pretty cute. 😊
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh I love that!
@ЮлияГарькуша-р9ъАй бұрын
That hat was not only giving personality but was perfect color match for your glasses 😉
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Oh thank you!
@majorhollingshead5906Ай бұрын
So much fun. ❤️😘
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Thanks, Major!
@Lady_Peaches13 күн бұрын
Just to answer your question, in Jambo, all 5th floor is DVC. 6th floor is DVC Concierge rooms. All other floors are hotel rooms.
@nituhamid6328Ай бұрын
So relaxing! Have been thinking about doing a solo trip. Just trying to find the courage!😀Not sure how I’ll like being away from my kids and hubby.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
The first time or two I had some lovely moments but I got over it 🤩
@Grace-qx9dgАй бұрын
Thank you for this and everything you did for the election. I will always hold that in my heart. Resting today to get ready for the coming years of action.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Same. I mean the good news is we know the drill . . . .which I hate. But there it is.
@kathleenspeegle3517Ай бұрын
Such a delightful video! Thank you for sharing your joyous day!!! I keep wondering, How many steps did you take? 😊
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I just went back and looked! 16,763!
@kathleenspeegle3517Ай бұрын
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge WOW!!! You are so impressive!
@1981cchrisАй бұрын
I have a Disneyland AP so all of those little purchases add up in both money and space. I just got back and was disproportionately proud that I didn’t buy anything but food. We will have to see if I can manage to pass up the holiday merch.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Good luck! And yes money and space are both limited commodities and I have to be sure I live the item more than my money and more than the space it will take up!
@packyourpixiedustАй бұрын
I made it to the end and I’m so sad. I love Animal Kingdom Lodge views.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
It was a beautiful trip! Thanks for coming with me (virtually;)
@406disneyfan2Ай бұрын
You really should move here! We built a home just west of Disneyworld a year ago. Best thing ever!!!!
@rmh0116Ай бұрын
"Grandma Energy" 💀🤣
@sallypriest4363Ай бұрын
That was so much fun! Thanks for taking us along. I love Disney World , but it has been years since I was last there. I did not know you could walk to the Grand Floridian.. Thanks for sharing info on breast cancer. God had a hand in how that all came about. Love the introvert bench. Glad you zoomed in on those zebras - that was cool! Loved the tours of the rooms. They are so well done. Do you, by any chance, know if the Lodge was at capacity while you were there? Just curious. Love you, Jen❣️
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I don’t know if they were at capacity. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
@karenmessineo2222Ай бұрын
Hi Jen, we just got back from a day at Epcot. My feet are killing me. What do you find is the best shoe for all that walking?
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Mostly not spending a whole day at Epcot! Only slightly kidding. If I'm doing an entire park day I'm going for my Altra Running shoes but I rarely do a whole day in the parks anymore.
@SoxCat123Ай бұрын
Maybe the guy sitting on "the introvert chair" is also an introvert and needed that chair right then. Empathy is a good thing.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
This.
@saraspalding5572Ай бұрын
The breeze was nice! It was gone by Saturday 🥵.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
I timed my visit perfectly!
@willcooper6980Ай бұрын
Hi Jen. Just catching up after dealing with the election aftermath and my birthday this week.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Happy Belated Birthday and no rush I’m here whenever
@kathyquinn1211Ай бұрын
Ah, the people mover. My fav❤
@gaylene21Ай бұрын
Thank you for the mammogram reminder. My Dr. has recommended a breast MRI and I’m wondering how different it is from the traditional imaging? I’m a massive introvert with sound and touch sensory issues and I’m wondering what I should prepare myself for? I love your videos and thanks for any advice. 💖
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
The MRI is the best diagnostic tool especially if you have dense breast tissue. My MRI place had music (I chose a Fleetwood Mac playlist) which helped a lot!
@MoniqueARuizАй бұрын
I wish I could show people this video when they make fun of me for visiting Disney because they “don’t get” why I would want to visit a place for kids, especially since I don’t have any.
@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeАй бұрын
Monique guess what? You CAN!🤣🥰🥰🥰
@406disneyfan2Ай бұрын
I don’t have kids and I LOVE WDW-so much that we bought a house just down the street from the parks! My friends were sure I was crazy too! I love every day here!!!
@MoniqueARuizАй бұрын
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforgeyou’re so right haha!
@MoniqueARuizАй бұрын
@@406disneyfan2I keep trying to convince my husband we need a tiny condo down in Orlando. So far he hasn’t budged 🤣