The check-in area at Makahiki. (Photo credit: disneyaulani.com)

Disney Aulani Dining Review: Makahiki Hawaiian Character Breakfast

May 8, 2018

While staying at Disney's Aulani resort we reserved two dining experiences. One was a Hawaiian Disney Character Breakfast at a restaurant called Makahiki, named for the Hawaiian harvest season. Located in the main building right below the main entrance lobby, the restaurant features colorful, culture inspired decor inside, and pretty koi ponds outside. Makahiki is a buffet style restaurant open for breakfast and dinner. We decided to reserve a late morning spot, both to avoid the crowds and to be able to have a big brunch and skip lunch that day. Keep reading to see some delicious Disney food with a Hawaiian flair...

A Perfect Week in Oahu Itinerary: Aulani Travel Journal Part 2 of 3

May 2, 2018

Our adventure continues at Aulani in Oahu. Make sure to have read Part One of our travel journal for the start of our trip and then get ready to continue into part two featuring a great resort day and an adventure to Kualoa Ranch. Read on to learn more…

A Perfect Week in Oahu Itinerary: Aulani Travel Journal Part 1 of 3

March 23, 2018

On our latest trip to Hawaii we carefully crafted an itinerary that would balance a range of activities and sightseeing around Oahu, mixed with plenty of time to just relax and enjoy Disney's Aulani Resort. (You can read our review of the resort and 10 first time tips here.) With our best travel buds joining us we had a blast. Looking for ideas for your trip itinerary? Read on for Part One of our adventures in Hawaii...

Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii: a Trip Review with 10 First Time Tips

March 2, 2018

Being huge Disney fans our bucket list includes many different destinations around the world. One of those happens to be an amazing resort in Hawaii. Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa is located on Oahu and is a part of the Disney Vacation Club family. To celebrate a milestone anniversary we decided to make the long journey from the East Coast to this slice of paradise with a little bit of pixie dust. We knew that Aulani would be different than a Disney resort located near a theme park, but we also figured it would have some special magic too. Needless to say we absolutely loved it. Being first time visitors to Aulani we wanted to share a review of the resort as well as our Top 10 tips to get the most out of this magical Disney destination. (Make sure to see the bottom of this article for links to itineraries and dining reviews too!)

Our 10th Anniversary Disney Celebration (Part 4 of 4): A Disneyland Hotel Steakhouse 55 Private Dining Review

February 12, 2018

For our 10th Anniversary Celebration we planned a private reception in the Oak Room at Steakhouse 55. The restaurant is located within the Disneyland Hotel and is named for the year 1955, when the Disneyland Park opened. Steakhouse 55 takes you back to a bygone era of decadence with a dimly lit ambiance and feels vintage with dark-wood furnishings and black-and-white photos of movie and music luminaries of the era, including Walt Disney. Read more about our lovely evening...

3 images with a plane animation, Julie and Andrew, and a map of WDW.

Disney For Adults: Monorail Bar Crawl at Walt Disney World

February 22, 2017

On our last trip to the World we decided to explore more of the resorts and do some activities outside of the parks. We love the hotels close to the Magic Kingdom and how the Monorail connects them all. Because really who doesn't love riding the monorail? We decided it would be fun to bar hop and sample something from each spot. So we planned a night of circling the Seven Seas Lagoon by monorail and picked a spot at each resort to grab a drink and a bite. The rules were to order a drink and a food item at every stop...

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