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My passion for Disney will shine through as I help you plan to experience the magic of Disney vacations. I have experienced the Disney Resort as a child, as a couple and as a family with my children. I will be more than happy to share these experiences with you as you decide to travel with young children, tweens, teens or as adults alone. My focus is on, but not limited to, Disney Destinations – w
hether it be Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, the Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney or the Disney Aulani Resort in Hawai’i, I can create an ideal itinerary for your next vacation and take the stress out of booking. Contact me today for your no obligation, complimentary quote. Head Office: Pure Magic Vacations Inc.
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⚡️Breaking! Stay at a theme park! 😱Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, will be a majestic gateway to Universal Epic Universe Orlando Resort.
🌟Opening 2025🌟
⚡️My favourite things - Disneyland Resort Edition 🥰
👋🏼 Hey there! In honour of 2025 Disneyland Resort packages being available to book TODAY (!!!), here is the second edition of my favourite things from my favourite destinations! (Check out my Walt Disney World edition pinned on my page)
(Note that some of these may change over time 😝)
Park: Disneyland 💜
Snack: Cold Brew from Pym Test Kitchen inside Avengers Campus (they have seasonal flavours and I’ve never NOT gotten one I don’t love) and a must-do-at-least-once Churro ☺️
Resort: Disneyland Hotel (lots of fond memories here!) 🥰
Table Service Restaurant: Blue Bayou Restaurant (Disneyland Park; look for the shooting stars 💫)
Quick Service: Aunt Cass Café (Disney California Adventure)
Honourable Mention of a favourite thing to do here - Track down Loki and the Avengers 😅
What’s on your list??
Stay tuned; different locations to come! 🤩
⚡Disneyland Resort for 2025 will be available for booking tomorrow (Aug 21st)!!
Don't miss out on this milestone year, as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Walt's original park.
The actual anniversary was July 17, 1955 but the celebration will likely begin a month of two before July and last for up to 15 months, same as their 60th anniversary.
Even if you can't make it in time for the celebration, there are so many other reasons to visit (to mention a few):
✨Must-See Lands: Avengers Campus, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Mickey's Toontown, Pixar Pier, Cars Land, SanFransokyo Square, New Orleans Square, Critter Country, and more
😍Attractions you can only find at Disneyland in Anaheim - Alice in Wonderland, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Goofy's Sky School, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission BREAKOUT!, Haunted Mansion Holiday (seasonal), Incredicoaster, Indiana Jones Adventure, Radiator Spring Racers - and so much more!!
🎈Special events like - Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Disneyland After Dark, Oogie Boogie Bash - A Disneyland Halloween Party, and more!
😮Direct access into the park if staying at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
😎Onsite & Good Neighbour Hotel options to accommodate any budget!
Contact me today and let's get that 2025 Vacation at the Happiest Place on Earth booked!
📧[email protected]
⚡️The Ultimate Disney Fan event starts in one week and I am so ecstatic to be going again for the 2nd time!
I’ll be heading down with Jamie (her 4th expo), Carrie (her 6th expo) and Dave (his 1st expo!) 😁
This event occurs every 2 years at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, so it would be silly to NOT visit Disneyland Resort while I’m there 😉
Stay tuned to follow along on our adventures!
⚡Hooray! It's Harry Potter's Birthday!! 🎈Must be the reason for this news!
Magical details released!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™ opens 2025 at Universal Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort.
Learn more: UniversalOrlando.com/harrypotterministryofmagic
⚡️”To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land” - Walt Disney
Disneyland opened on this day back in 1955 and the world was forever changed ❤️
Happy Anniversary to the Happiest Place on Earth!! 🎈🎉
⚡️It happens to be my birthday today! 🥳
Thanks to everyone that made this past year memorable. You made the trip around the sun easier to get through ❤️
Remember that the smallest gesture can change a person’s day.
Always be kind and stay magical✨
📸Taken last year July 2023 in my happy place 🥰
⚡️Greetings from the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Wishing all my American friends and family a Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸
⚡️Happy 157th Anniversary to the best country in the world and welcome July!! 🇨🇦
⚡️Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens TODAY at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park!! 💕
⚠️Know before you go:
This attraction will use a virtual queue system via the My Disney Experience app at one of two times: 7 a.m. or 1 p.m.
~ OR ~
Purchase Disney Genie+ Service as this attraction will be added on as a Lighting Lane entrance (subject to availability)
Standby queue will not be available during these initial opening days but it is expected to open shortly afterwards.
💦 Did I mention that you will likely get wet? 💦
Be prepared and enjoy! 😉
⚡️It’s June 26, you know what that means!?!
Fans of Lilo & Stitch celebrate today as “Stitch” day! 💕
Stitch is also known as Experiment 626 👽 Get it? June 26; 6/26? 😉
#626
⚡️Disney California Adventure Park hosts Oogie Boogie Bash - a Disney Halloween Party, and every year, this special ticketed event sells out!! 🎟️
🎃At this event (select nights in August, September and October 2024) the park transforms into a family-friendly, frightfully fun after-hours event filled with tricks and treats! 🌜Enjoy 5 hours of mischievous fun—including special Halloween-themed entertainment 💀, immersive treat trails 🍬, spellbinding attractions and more. 👻
Tickets go on sale June 27! 😱
⚡️I am thrilled to be checking in to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in just 10 short days!!
The Resort Studio has 3 beds, perfect for the 4 of us. It is also within walking distance to Magic Kingdom, but if you don’t feel like walking, you can always take a boat or the monorail over too. 😉
Theme park views also available. How amazing would it be to be able to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks from your own room? 🎆🎇
Is this resort on your list of places to visit?
⚡️The Disney full length animated feature film, Mulan, was released on this day in 1998.
26 years later and it is still one of my favourite films and soundtracks!🎶
As a tribute to the anniversary, here is a
throwback to 20 years ago in 2004!! Meeting Mulan at Disney California Adventure Park with Ethan who was only 2 years old at the time 🥺
He doesn’t remember this trip but I sure do!!! (Hence, it is never too early to bring your children because you will have these memories forever ☺️).
#2004
⚡️Disney Cruise Line has announced their Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 itineraries!!
🛳️ Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand - where will you be heading?? 😍
👋🏼Don’t forget themed sailings like Halloween on the High Seas 🎃 and Very Merrytime Cruises 🎄
Are you a Castaway Club Member? ♣️
Early Booking Dates for you are as follows:
- [ ] Pearl Castaway Club Members: Monday, June 24, 2024
- [ ] Platinum Castaway Club Members, Golden Oak and Club 33 Members: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- [ ] Gold Castaway Club Members: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- [ ] Silver Castaway Club Members, Disney Vacation Club and Adventure Insiders: Thursday, June 27, 2024
All guests can book beginning Friday, June 28, 2024 🥳
🛳️ Contact me now and let’s get that cruise booked!
⚡️On this day in 2010, Hogsmeade opened in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.
It featured three rides: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff, and Dragon Challenge 🎢
The Dragon Challenge has since been changed to Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure while the former 2 attractions are still around to please all guests. ☺️
If you haven’t gotten a chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, there’s no better time than now!
⚡️ Disney Cruise Line has debuted its brand new island port of call in the Bahamas with the opening of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point 🏖️
🛳️ Embark on a 3-, 4-, 5- or 10-Night cruise from Florida that includes a stop at this must see port of call; a one-of-a-kind retreat on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. 🏝️
🐚Come visit for vibrant experiences, family fun amenities, adult exclusive escapes and so much more ☀️
Do you want to visit?? Contact me for details and let’s make that happen!
📧[email protected]
⚡️Happy Father’s Day to all the current Dads, Dads to be, want to be Dads, Step-in Dads, Foster Dads, Dads in Heaven, and everyone in between.
⚡️Happy Anniversary to Cars Land located at Disney California Adventure Park! 🚗🚙
🗓️ On this day in 2012, this land inspired by the Pixar film “Cars”, officially welcomed guests to walk down route 66 and check out familiar places like Mater’s Junkyard, Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel, Flo’s V8 Cafe and Ramone’s House of Body Art.
Start Your Engines and Enjoy the Ride… �Cars Land Awaits! 🏎️🏎️🏎️
⚡️The most beloved short-tempered duck turns 90 today!
🎈Happy Birthday to Donald Fauntleroy Duck!! 🥳🎉🎂 (yup, that IS his middle name!)
In 1934, he made his very first film appearance in The Wise Little Hen, a Silly Symphony short by Walt Disney. 🎥
One of my favourites of the Fab Five, I can’t wait to see this guy again in person 🥰
⚡️It’s Friday AND it’s National Donut Day! 🍩 Already the best day ever??
My preferred donut will have sprinkles on it. How about you??
⚡️My favourite things - Walt Disney World Edition 🥰
👋🏼 Hey there! I thought it’d be fun to share some of my favourite things from my favourite destinations!
(Note that some of these may change over time 😝)
My current faves at Walt Disney World include:
Park: EPCOT 🩶
Snack: Popcorn 🍿 & Mickey Rice Krispie Treat (plain or with minimal chocolate but preferably with sprinkles 😊)
Resort: Disney’s Riviera Resort ☀️
Table Service Restaurant: Yak & Yeti 🍜(Animal Kingdom Theme Park) and Jaleo 🍤 (Disney Springs)
Quick Service: Columbia Harbour House 🦞 (Magic Kingdom Park)
What’s on your list??
Stay tuned; different locations to come! 🤩
⚡️Welcome to a new month. Welcome to June! ☀️
June brings us Pride Month 🏳️🌈, the start of Summer 😎, Father’s Day 👴🏼 and more!
May this month bring you wonderful memories and laughter with loved ones.
⚡️Fangirl Friday 😍
Looking forward to visiting in August where I will be patiently waiting in Avengers Campus for Loki to show up 😝.
I mean, it seems like he is already waiting for me 😉
⚡️Get ready for an all new, first-ever drone show, debuting on Friday May 24, 2024 at Disney Springs!
🌠 Called “Disney Dreams that Soar”, the show features 800 drones displaying larger than life images of Disney’s favourites like “Peter Pan”, “Big Hero 6”, “Star Wars”, “Wall-E”, and more! All choreographed to songs from Disney soundtracks plus an original song exclusively for this show 🎶
👀 Viewing areas are located on Disney Springs West Side—along the waterfront between the Cirque du Soleil Theatre and Aerophile.
⌚️ Showtimes for the 9-minute show are 9 pm and 10:45 pm, but always check the current guide for any changes.
The show runs every evening until September 2, 2024 and it’s a perfect way to end off your night at Disney Springs ❤️
Will you be around to check it out??
⚡️My favourite part of Mother’s Day is watching the MLB players (especially the Toronto Blue Jays) wear pink during the game. 🥰
Happy Mother’s Day 💕
⚡️It’s officially “Halfway to Halloween” 🎃
🎈Disney Parks is celebrating with the announcement of the return of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort. 👻
Parties start as early as August 9th at Walt Disney World and August 25th at Disneyland Resort.
Tickets go on sale MAY 8 for guests with a Walt Disney World Resort reservation. All other guests can purchase beginning MAY 15.
(Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort ticket sales to be announced) ⏳
Want to get in on the fun?!? Contact me for details
📧[email protected]
Who will you dress up as this year??
⚡️Happy Cinco de Mayo (simply May 5th in Spanish 😉)
What does this day mean? 🤔
Contrary to belief, it is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day (which is Sept 16)
On this day in 1862, the Battle of Puebla occurred. ✨
In a nutshell, Mexico was in debt to European countries but suspended payments. France began armed intervention into Mexico and on May 5th, the battle lasted only 5 hours with Mexico defeating the French forces despite being heavily outnumbered.
This was considered one of the greatest victories of the Mexican army ✌🏼
Now we celebrate over 160 years later with Mexican food and drink 🌮
(Funnily enough, this day is not typically celebrated in Mexico).
Either way, it’s a day to recognize Mexico as the wonderful country it is! 🇲🇽
You can find a Mexico pavilion in the World Showcase in EPCOT at Walt Disney World.
Be sure to try the margaritas and pose with a sombrero! 🥳
📷2018
⚡️May the 4th be with you 😎
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⚡️It’s Friday AND it’s National Donut Day! 🍩 Already the best day ever?? My preferred donut will have sprinkles on it. How about you?? #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #nationaldonutday #nationaldoughnutday #lardlad #voodoodoughnut #universalorlandoresort
⚡️Attraction spotlight - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 🚂Located in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom Park, race through a haunted gold mine on a speeding train and experience The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness!! 🤠 #disneytravel #puremagicvacations #waltdisneyworld #mississaugatravelagent #orlando #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #bigthundermountainrailroad #rollercoaster #disneyattraction #thrillride
⚡️Fangirl Friday 😍 Looking forward to visiting in August where I will be patiently waiting in Avengers Campus for Loki to show up 😝. I mean, it seems like he is already waiting for me 😉 #disneycaliforniaadventure #loki #avengerscampus #disneyvacation #disneytravels #disneyland #california #disneyparks #fangirl
⚡️Get ready for an all new, first-ever drone show, debuting on Friday May 24, 2024 at Disney Springs! 🌠 Called “Disney Dreams that Soar”, the show features 800 drones displaying larger than life images of Disney’s favourites like “Peter Pan”, “Big Hero 6”, “Star Wars”, “Wall-E”, and more! All choreographed to songs from Disney soundtracks plus an original song exclusively for this show 🎶 👀 Viewing areas are located on Disney Springs West Side—along the waterfront between the Cirque du Soleil Theatre and Aerophile. ⌚️ Showtimes for the 9-minute show are 9 pm and 10:45 pm, but always check the current guide for any changes. The show runs every evening until September 2, 2024 and it’s a perfect way to end off your night at Disney Springs ❤️ Will you be around to check it out?? #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #puremagicvacations #disneysprings #orlando #droneshow #disneydreamsthatsoar #disneyspringswestside
⚡️Today marks 5 years since Avengers: Endgame was released 🤩 At Disney’s California Adventure Park during the nighttime show, World of Color - ONE, this scene starts and gives me chills every time! It’s my favourite part of the show! 💫 📣 Sound ON (‼️spoiler alert if you haven’t seen this show yet) #disneycaliforniaadventure #puremagicvacations #disneydestinations #disneyvacation #disneytravels #travelagent #mississaugatravelagent #disneyland #california #disneyparks #californiavacation #avengersendgame #worldofcolorone #worldofcolor #lesleyatpuremagicvacations
⚡️Sliding into the month of March be like…wheee! 😆 (P.S - That’s me and my colleague Scott riding the AquaMouse on the Disney Wish 🤭) Thank you Kimberley for capturing this footage! #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #puremagicvacations #march #disneycruisline #aquamouse #Disneywish #slideondeck #watercoaster
Do you have a minion fan in your family? Then you won’t want to miss out on this exclusive opportunity to call the Minions Kids Suite at Loews Portofino Bay Resort home for the week! 👀💛#universalorlando #puremagicvacations #loewsportofinobay #minions
There’s still time to enjoy the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 🌸Enjoy topiaries, fresh eats and beautiful gardens until July 5th 🎉 #waltdisneyworld #epcot #puremagicvacations #epcotinternationalflowerandgardenfestiv
⚡️The Mandalorian Season 3 starts streaming TODAY on Disney+ !!!! 🤩 I ran into The Mandalorian and Grogu while in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. 😍 Did you know the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is the only place you can run into them? No word on whether they will be coming to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #puremagicvacations #themandalorian #grogu #disneyplus #starwars #galaxysedge #disneyland #anaheim #hisnameisgrogu #dindjarin #mississaugatravelagent #travelagent
⚡️Take a ride with me through Main Street, U.S.A in Disneyland Park, California ❤️ This is the view from the Disneyland Fire Engine (a replica of the first fire trucks made). Hop on for a one way trip to Sleeping Beauty Castle. #happiestplaceonearth #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #puremagicvacations #mainstreet #disneyland #anaheim #california #fireengine #sleepingbeautycastle
⚡️Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y—M-O-U-S-E! 🎶 Love this guy!! 🥰🥰🥰 #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #mickeymouse
⚡️Check out the “Frightfully Fun Parade” as seen at Disney’s California Adventure only during the Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party!! 🎃 I loved this parade and this song easily gets stuck in your head for days 🎶 (it doesn’t help that they also play it when you are walking down Downtown Disney). Oogie Boogie Bash is a separate ticketed event and sells out quickly! Be sure to let me know if you are interested in attending next year 👻 #disneylandresort #oogieboogiebash #californiaadventure #downtowndisney #frightfullyfunparade #itshalloween #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #puremagicvacations #travelagent #mississaugatravelagent #disneyland #villains
⚡️This Pixar Pals Motorcade took only a minute to pass through but it will be something some younger guests will never forget. There is nothing better than seeing your favourite character wave hello to you! Catch this one at the front of the park at Disney’s Hollywood Studios down Hollywood Boulevard. #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #puremagicvacations #motorcade #calvacade #hollywoodstudios #pixarpals #miniparade #waltdisneyworld #incredibles #toystory
⚡️Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to my left, Disney’s Riviera Resort to my right, Skyliner above. Perfect surroundings all around. #takemeback #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #waltdisneyworld #caribbeanbeachresort #rivieraresort #skyliner
⚡️Hooray for Friday! 😄 #tgif #dale #hollywoodstudios #waltdisneyworld #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #happyfriday
⚡️Officially opening up on May 27, the newest roller coaster coming to EPCOT - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, was lit up for the first time without the walls blocking our view just yesterday! We still can’t get close to it, but it is now in full view. My timing was perfect to catch a lit up Monorail pass by too 🥰 #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #puremagicvacations #guardiansofthegalaxycosmicrewind #epcot #waltdisneyworld #newattraction #rollercoaster #sneakpeek
⚡️Wait for it….. 😴 😜 In my defence, it was a looong day and this attraction was a much needed break at the time! Otherwise, I’m all for it! 🤩 Do you make time for Magic Kingdom’s “It’s a Small World” attraction, or do you skip it? Or do you go on it to catch a quick nap? 😂 #itsasmallworld #magickingdom #napanywhere #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #puremagicvacations
⚡️Sayin’ goodbye to the work week like 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼☺️ #tgif #happyfriday #puremagicvacations #lesleyatpuremagicvacations
⚡️Happy Spaceship Earth Sunday! Enjoy this short video of Beacons of Magic, a nightly show displayed on each of the theme parks icons. From Epcot, lights shine from within Spaceship Earth’s reflective panels as stardust emerges to symbolize beacons of possibility and optimism. Sound on!! #DisneyWorld50 #lesleyatpuremagicvacations #waltdisneyworld #spaceshipearth #spaceshipearthsunday #beaconsofmagic #thebeaconsarelit
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