Helen at Pure Magic Vacations

10/03/2024

🎃👻 Ready for a frightfully delicious night? Halloween Horror Nights isn’t just about terrifying houses and scare zones – it’s also a foodie’s dream (or nightmare)! 🍽️💀

Don’t miss out on these limited-time treats – they’ll disappear with the screams once the night is over! 😈👀

Some terrifying and terrific foodie options available at this year’s event are:

🖤Slimer’s Korean Corn Dog: Korean cheese dog with Fritos, coated with Cheetos powder, ghost pepper spice, sage derby cheese, and mozzarella
🖤Garraka’s Icy Breath: Honeydew syrup, lime juice, blue Curaçao, elderflower syrup and fluffed marshmallow
🖤Ropa Vieja Walking Taco: Doritos, ropa vieja, salsa roja, lettuce, sour cream, and Monterey jack cheese
🖤Bloody Goody Bag: Crispy chicken chunks with fries, pepper onion mix, and a bloody good sauce
🖤Classic Pizza Fries: French fries topped with marinara sauce, melted cheese, pepperoni and sausage

👀👻Let’s not forget the most iconic treat of the year… the Mini Stay-Puft S’more: Mini Stay-Puft marshmallow man, chocolate bar, and graham cracker!

What’s got your mouth drooling 🤤

10/02/2024

☄️There is so much to discover when you visit the planet of Batuu (aka Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) - let me give you a beginner’s guide of all you can enjoy on your next visit:

⭐️Attractions: Of course the most popular things to do in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is enjoy the rides. You will find two here: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run

🍽️Dining: You’ll find Star Wars staples around every corner of Batuu such as Blue and Green Milk or Cold Brew Black Caf but you will also find delicious and unique dining selections at Docking Bay 7 and Ronto Roasters! Don’t forget to stop in at Oga’s Cantina for an out of this world libation

🛍️Shopping: The shopping in Batuu is every Star Wars fan’s dream - find lightsabers, apparel, Star Wars collectibles and just about anything you could possibly want to purchase in regards to the franchise, you will find here in the multiple boutiques

🤖Out of this World Experiences: Of course some of the fun of Batuu comes from just roaming around and being in the atmosphere perhaps you run into a Stormtrooper or our favorite Wookie Chewbacca. However, some experiences can be pre-booked such as building your own droid at the Droid Depot or designing your own Lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop!

Ask me what other fun things you will find in this galaxy far, far away! 💫

10/01/2024

Happy Anniversary to the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World. 🏰✨
On this day in 1971, the world got sprinkled with plenty of pixie dust when Magic Kingdom opened. 🎉🎉🎉

But that's not all! The opening also included Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, two legendary hotels that have been part of the magic since day one. 🌴

We’ve come a long way from one theme park and two hotels. Walt Disney World now consists of:
🔹 Four theme parks
🔹Two waterparks
🔹Over 25 hotels and accommodation options
🔹A shopping, dining, and entertainment district
🔹Two mini golf courses as well as multiple world-class golf course

Needless to say, there’s a reason people from all over the world countdown the days until they get to visit Walt Disney World. ✈️

⁉️What is your favorite thing to do when you visit or if you’re waiting for your first visit - what is the first thing on your bucket list!

09/30/2024

⚫️ Oogie Boogie Bash has been adding a little spooky fun to Disney California Adventure Park! ⚫️🟢
The event will take place on select nights through October 31st 🎃

Here’s what you can expect at this VERY popular and crowd favorite event:

🎃 Themed Treats - whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savoury or looking to refresh with a beverage (alcoholic or non) there are plenty of exclusive and themed goodies to choose from!

🎃 Photo Opportunities - make sure to strike your spookiest pose for multiple photo-ops all around the park or with your favourite characters! 📸

🎃 Exclusive Character Meetings - at this event you will have the opportunity to meet some of your favourite (and more rare) Disney friends, last year we saw friends like Minnie, Daisy & Clarabelle as the Sanderson Sisters, Bruno (but we don’t talk about it) and Lotso!

🎃 Entertainment - Choose to enjoy Mickey’s Trick and Treat show as well as the Frightfully Fun Parade which features the Headless Horseman 🐴
However, keep your eyes peeled you never know who might pop up while wandering around!

🎃Attractions - many attractions around the park will join in on the festive fun with Halloween overlays such as Guardian of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark and Maters Graveyard JamBOOree

Disneyland Vacation Packages are now available through 2025 so don’t miss your chance to enjoy the Halloween Season at the happiest place on earth! 👻

09/29/2024

☕️Are you someone who needs their caffeine fix to get through a day in the theme parks? When you visit Walt Disney World you will be blessed with two specific delicious options on where to score your coffee! 👀

📍Each Walt Disney World theme park will offer a Starbucks and a Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company (or multiple!)
Here you will find a large selection of coffee, tea, pastries and more. 🍩

Each location is uniquely themed to fit its surroundings, blending that familiar coffee shop vibe with a touch of Disney magic. Whether you’re grabbing a drink on Main Street, U.S.A., or sipping a Frappuccino by World Showcase Lagoon, it’s the perfect way to keep your day magical and energized! ✨

💡TRAVEL TIP: There is one Starbucks at each park and due to its popularity the lines can get quite long at peak periods of the day. Give the delicious beverages at Joffrey’s a try to enjoy shorter lines!

09/28/2024

From classic Hollywood glamour to immersive themed dining, there’s something for every palate. Each restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers its own unique flavor and flair, making your dining experience as magical as the park itself. 🎬✨

🍽️ I find table service restaurants to be a great place for a quick break in your day - rest your feet and fuel up for the rest of your magical day at one of these locations:
🔸Hollywood and Vine
🔹50’s Prime Time Cafe
🔸Sci-Fi Dine In Theatre
🔹Mama Melrose Ristorante Italiano
🔸Hollywood Brown Derby
🔹Roundup Rodeo BBQ

💡TRAVEL TIP: When making dining reservations, choose one of the participating restauraunts to enjoy a Fantasmic Dining Package so you can enjoy reserved seating for that evening’s show!

09/27/2024

I have had the best time this month enjoying the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 🎉🎉🎉
It’s time we talk about some of the festivals must dos and can’t misses! 🍷

🎶 The "Eat to the Beat Concert Series" is a fantastic offering you will find at the festial, it features a diverse range of artists who perform daily! These concerts are included with your park admission and a fantastic add on to your day!

🧀 Emile’s Fromage Montage is another fun and delicious activity that takes place during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! Grab a passport and collect stamps as you enjoy select dishes around the festival booths - once finished you can collect your complimentary treat!

🍟 With every festival there are some “best of the fest” dishes and it seems this years festival winners would have to be the Fry Flight at The Fry Basket and the Mimosa Flight at Shimmering Sips!

📲 You do not want to miss out on the chance to enjoy the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival in 2024 - let’s talk about your Fall getaway!

09/26/2024

Heading to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this season? 🎃👻
When you enter the park with your party ticket you will receive a wristband upon arrival through the gate!

🏰 However, if you are enjoying Magic Kingdom as a day guest before the party begins you can choose to get you wristband for the event at one of three locations inside the park! This will save you the time of exiting to re-enter to receiver your wristband!

The three locations to check in and receive your wristband are:
🔸Tortuga Tavern, Adventureland (typically the least busiest of the three locations!)
🔸Mickey’s Philharmagic, Fantasyland
🔸Tomorrowland Bridge, Tomorrowland

💡TRAVEL TIP: I recommend getting your wristband as close to 4pm as possible so you can immediately be able to enjoy the exclusive offerings as they become available!

09/25/2024

The rooms over at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort have been refurbished! 🎉
These new beautiful rooms are going to be themed “Under the Sea” 🐚

Here you fill find a raised queen bed and a pull-down Murphy sleeper that is works as both a comfortable couch and a comfortable queen bed. A pull-down 5th sleeper can also be found for those families looking for additional sleeping options. 💤

The Little Mermaid touches inside the room are subtle but can’t be missed such as the beautiful artwork on the walls and pull down bed as well as the colour schemes and curtains! 🌺

09/24/2024

Looking for a way to maximize your time in the Walt Disney World theme parks? ✅

The best way to limit your time waiting in lines is to purchase the Lightning Lane Multi Pass! ⚡️
Resort guests will have the opportunity to purchase this and make their reservations 7 days before their check in date whereas day guests will have this open up 3 days before their visit.

🏰 At Animal Kingdom you will have the opportunity to choose 1️⃣ of: Dinosaur, Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, Feathered Friends in Flight, Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo The Musical: The Big Blue… and Beyond!, It’s Tough To Be A Bug, Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris and Na’vi River Journey

09/23/2024

✨As the Disneyland Resort celebrates its 70th Anniversary in 2023 , expect an exciting new celebration 🎉🎉🎉

Most notably, the very first Walt Disney animatronic figure will be shown in an all new show at the Main Street Opera House, Walt Disney: A Magical Life. 😍
I’ve been up close with a Walt wax figure and they felt surreal - I can only imagine how amazing Disney will do him justice with an animatronic!

09/22/2024

🇨🇦 A special offer for Canada Residents: Save 25% on a 4-day or longer Walt Disney World Theme Park ticket! 🇨🇦

Reach out to me about this new offer!

https://puremagicvacations.ca/Request-a-Quote/Helen-Lafee

09/22/2024

🐾🌍 Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the Wild Africa Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom! 🦁✨

Get up close and personal with some of the most majestic animals on the planet as you journey deep into the heart of Disney's own African savanna. This VIP experience takes you on a guided tour through lush landscapes, across rope bridges, and even alongside towering giraffes and powerful rhinos. 🦒🐘

With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll learn fascinating facts about the animals and their habitats, all while enjoying unparalleled views and unique photo opportunities. And don’t worry—your adventure includes a delicious African-inspired snack to refuel along the way! 🍽️🌿

Perfect for animal lovers and thrill-seekers alike, the Wild Africa Trek offers a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of nature, Disney-style.
Ask me for more information on amazing extras you can get added to your next Walt Disney World vacation! 🦒🐘

09/22/2024

I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Pure Magic Vacations team!

Earning the prestigious EarMarked Platinum status is a significant honor, recognizing our agency's top-tier performance in Disney Vacation Planning—a distinction that’s not easy to achieve!

This accomplishment is only possible because so many families trust us with their Disney dreams.

A heartfelt thank you to all my clients for your continued support and for allowing me to help make your Disney vacations magical! ✨🏰"

09/21/2024

It was an awesome week!

That’s a wrap on the Pure Magic Vacations 2024 Agent Education Program at Walt Disney World! 🏰✨

Our agents are more ready than ever to assist with booking your magical vacations especially with the current offers that are available!

Here’s just a few highlights of things we got to enjoy on this visit:

⭐️ Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
⭐️ Ship tour of the the Disney Wish
⭐️ Dinner at California Grill
⭐️ Resort tours of multiple properties to learn more for our clients
⭐️ Breakfast with Minnie and friends at Cape May Cafe
⭐️ Private rides on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

… AND SO MUCH MORE 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you to the cast members that made this happen for us and we can’t wait to share all of our new knowledge with those looking to visit the most magical place on earth ✨

09/21/2024

I’m at the airport, heading back home after an amazing WDW Agent Education Program with Pure Magic Vacations! I learned so much, my brain might need a Lightning Lane! 😂

Can't wait to share it all with my clients (and show off my new Disney knowledge)! 😉

Already counting down to my next adventure... it’s coming soon, so stay tuned!

09/20/2024

Sadly, our Agent Educational Program came to and end and I checked-out from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but I’m spending a couple of extra days here at WDW and staying at Disney’s Coronado Spring Resorts / Grand Destino Tower!

Here is a picture of some of the artwork at the lobby, showcasing Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse! ❤️

And I just shared a reel of my lovely room! Don’t miss it!

09/20/2024

🌵Embracing the enchantment of Disney's Coronado Springs Resort – where Spanish colonial charm meets modern elegance in a magical oasis!
Just had the my first stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and I can't wait to share everything I loved with you! 🌴

Step into a world of rich textures and vibrant colors inspired by the beauty of Mexico and the American Southwest. The resort's architecture, adorned with terracotta hues and intricate details, creates a captivating blend of old-world charm and contemporary allure.🌞

🌮 The dining at this resort is truly incredible - there are so many options to be tried! Savor the flavors of Latin and American cuisine at the resort's dining venues. From delectable tapas at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood to the casual delights at Rix Sports Bar & Grill, every bite is a culinary journey! 🍤

🍹The pool here is gorgeous and holds the largest hot tub on Walt Disney World property! Indulge in the serenity of the Lost City of Cibola pool or make a splash at the Dig Site pool complex with its Mayan pyramid water slide – a perfect way to unwind after a day of park adventures! 💦

🛌 The rooms, adorned with modern amenities and adorned with subtle Disney touches, provide a cozy retreat. Whether you're in a standard room or a suite, the comfort and style create a perfect home away from home! Rooms can be found in casitas around the resort or beautiful new guest rooms in the tower!

If you’re looking for a magical getaway, let’s talk about why Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort may be a fantastic option for your family! ✨

09/19/2024

✨ I had the amazing opportunity to experience a VIP Tour at Walt Disney World Resort thanks to Pure Magic Vacations! We visited all 4-theme parks in one magical day! ✨

We did the following attractions:

🏰Magic Kingdom Park:
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
- Haunted Mansion

🦒Animal Kingdom Park:
- Flight of Passage

🎢Hollywood Studios:
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

❤️EPCOT:
- Frozen Ever After
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind!

Here are some of the incredible perks of a VIP Tour:

🎟️ Skip the lines at top attractions. Your VIP guide is your Lightning Lane! Easy!
📍 A personalized itinerary tailored to your group preferences and interests.
🏰 Get insider knowledge and fun facts about the parks from an expert guide.
🚶‍♀️ Seamless park-hopping made easy with your own VIP guide.
🚌 Private transportation between the parks.

🌟 Enjoy a stress-free day with everything taken care of—just relax and experience the magic!

Whether it’s a family trip, special occasion, or just wanting to make the most of your Disney day, I highly recommend the VIP Tour for a truly unforgettable experience!

09/19/2024

📚If you don’t know the story already - Walt Disney came up with the idea of Disneyland while thinking of how parents and children can have fun together after watching his daughters enjoying riding the carousel. 🎠
With this in mind, Magic Kingdom has plenty of rides that the entire family can enjoy together - babies, grandparents, parents, teens and etc.
The following attractions have no height requirement ⬇️

🔸Astro Orbiter
🔹Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
🔸Dumbo the Flying Elephant
🔹Haunted Mansion
🔸“it’s a small world”
🔹Jungle Cruise
🔸Liberty Square Riverboat
🔹Mad Tea Party
🔸The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
🔹The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
🔸Peter Pan’s Flight
🔹Pirates of the Caribbean
🔸Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
🔹Tomorrowland Transit Authority – PeopleMover
🔸Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid
🔹Walt Disney World Railroad

09/18/2024

I’m having breakfast at Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort! What a great way to start my day!

09/18/2024

I always love attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and I had the best time doing it with my Pure Magic Friends! 🧡🎃

Here are a few tips you need to know about this years event:

👻 Arrive Early: the party begins at 7pm but ticket holders can get into the Magic Kingdom beginning at 4pm - some character meeting and greets may open the line before the party starts giving you a head start!

👻 Prioritize Exclusive Ride Offerings: ride attractions such Mad Tea Party or Space Mountain to eerie Halloween sounds that fit the theme! You can also find live actors on the Pirates of the Caribbean adding to your experience. Don't forget to ride Haunted Mansion as it is a Halloween Party after all - the happy haunts may even materialize to speak to guests as you wait!
(TRON Lightcycle/Run will be open for the party with the virtual queue opening at 6pm)

👻 Eat Before the Event: you want to be completely energized during your party time while also not wasting precious party time enjoying a full meal. However, there are plenty of exclusive food and beverage offerings you’ll want to try during the party hours - mobile order these when available to save time waiting in line!

👻 Stay Up Late: The crowds tend to thin out after the fireworks so if you can stay out - stay out! The later stage show and second parade will also be less busy!

09/17/2024

Today is in classroom training day followed by Resort tours.

If you have questions about any Disney Resort, send them my way. I’ll try to answer them or find the answer while here!

09/17/2024

EPCOT’s World Showcase is a foodie’s dream, offering a global culinary journey without leaving the park. Each restaurant is themed to perfection, offering not just a meal, but an experience. 🌅🍽️

Whether you’re looking for fine dining or family-friendly fun, EPCOT’s table service options promise an unforgettable dining experience.

🍽️ I find table service restaurants to be a great place for a quick break in your day - rest your feet and fuel up for the rest of your magical day at one of these locations:

🔸Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
🔸Biergarten Restaurant
🔸Le Cellier Steakhouse
🔸Chefs de France
🔸Coral Reef Restaurant
🔸La Crêperie de Paris
🔸Garden Grill Restaurant
🔸La Hacienda de San Angel
🔸Monsieur Paul
🔸Nine Dragons Restaurant
🔸Rose & Crown Dining Room
🔸San Angel Inn Restaurante
🔸Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya
🔸Space 220 Restaurant
🔸Spice Road Table
🔸Takumi-Tei
🔸Teppan Edo
🔸Tutto Italia Ristorante
🔸Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

09/16/2024

I had the amazing opportunity to tour the Disney Wish today and captured so many videos and photos to share with you all!

Even though I’ve sailed on the Disney Wish before, there’s always something new to discover on a guided tour of the ship.

Got any questions about the Disney Wish? Send them my way—I’d be happy to answer or find the answers for you!

I’ll be posting stories and reels showcasing my favorite highlights of the ship, so stay tuned!