Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

If you’re looking for a cozy spot to relax and enjoy some delicious food at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, look no further than Hearthstone Lounge. This inviting lounge offers a warm, rustic atmosphere that’s perfect for unwinding after a day at the parks. Be sure to check out some of the beautiful details throughout the space as well.  A Cozy Retreat Located in the heart of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, Hearthstone Lounge is designed to evoke the Arts and Crafts era, with a crackling fireplace and comfortable seating that make it feel like a home away from home. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a quiet drink or a hearty meal, this lounge has something for everyone. Menu Highlights During our visit, we discovered some standout items that quickly became our favorites: Garlic Knot Appetizer: Perfect for sharing, these garlic knots are served with a delicious white cheddar dipping sauce. They are a great starter to enjoy with friends or family. Charcuterie Pizza : This personal-...

I absolutely love taking photos on my Walt Disney World vacations! As the designated photographer in my family, I take a lot of photos but I'm not always  in  the photos. The Disney PhotoPass Service is a great way to capture all of your magical vacation moments and get everyone in the picture.  Disney PhotoPass photographers are located throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, at select attractions and iconic park locations, to capture those vacation memories with one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. You'll enjoy professional photos of magical moments, attraction photos and videos, and pictures with characters. There's also Magic Shots, a Disney PhotoPass exclusive, like Tiny World Magic Shots, Super Zoom Magic Shots and Classic & Animated Magic Shots. These Magic Shots add a little extra pixie dust to your photos and are a fun surprise.  Magic Shot in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge If you're looking for added value and convenience, then you'll want to take advanta...

Hawaii is such a wonderful place to to visit and relax. Combine that with Disney and you will have a magical time. Aulani is located in Ko Olina and is part of the area where all the man-made lagoons are located. Oahu can be quite busy with traffic almost everyday, and Ko Olina feels like you are away and in paradise. Aulani is located about 30-45 minutes from the airport. Once you arrive, you can take a shuttle or rent a car from the airport to the resort. We did the latter because we wanted to stop at our favorite places to eat along the way. You truly don't need to leave the resort at all to have a good time. We rented a car mainly to get food and to visit family. When we arrived, we chose to valet our car for $40/night because it was the same price as self-parking. The convenience of it was worth it. As you walk into the lobby, you are greeted with a lei which is a symbol of aloha. The combination of the smell of the lobby and the ocean was very relaxing. Checking in w...

The Walt Disney World Resort knows how to celebrate a holiday and Halloween-time is no exception. One special event only available during the Halloween season is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Celebrate the frightfully fun season in your favorite costume with a special Halloween-time fireworks show, parade, stage shows, dance parties, trick-or-treating throughout the Magic Kingdom and more! This special event takes place on select nights from mid-August until October 31st. Know Before You Go Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place on 38 select nights from August 9th through October 31st, and ticket prices vary by date. Prices range from $119-$199 per guest ages 10 and up and $109-$189 for guests ages 3-9, excluding tax. If you're an Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club Member, you can save $10 per ticket on select event nights. It's very important to know before arriving at the Magic Kingdom that this is a separately ticke...