Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, is more than just a place to stay—it's a magical escape that mixes Hawaiian culture and beauty with the magic of Disney.  Located in the Ko Olina area,  Aulani offers beautiful landscapes of the islands while learning about stories of Hawaiian history. In this tour, we'll guide you through the resort's most charming spots, from the iconic Ko Olina Lagoon to the Menehune Bridge.    Welcome: The Maka‘ala Lobby This grand entrance features stunning murals and intricate carvings that tell the rich stories of Hawaiian culture and mythology. Waikolohe Valley One of Aulani's most captivating areas is Waikolohe Valley which offers fun for guests of all ages. Waikolohe means "mischevious" in Hawaiian.  Here, you'll find a series of pools, lazy rivers, and water slides, all set in the beautifully landscaped gardens. The Waikolohe Stream, a lazy river that winds through the valley, is perfect for a relaxing float, while the Volcanic...

Disney California Adventure Park opened on February 8, 2001 and has experienced a lot of changes since then. This park originally opened to highlight the state of California. I remember going to the park right when it opened. It had the letters spelling out California in the front of the park and as you walked into the entrance, you could see the "Golden Gate Bridge." Pixar Pier was called Paradise Pier and the big roller coaster was called California Screamin'. Presently, there are nine themed lands at Disney California Adventure: Buena Vista Street, Pixar Pier, Paradise Gardens Park, San Fransokyo Square, Performance Corridor, Grizzly Peak, Hollywood Land, Avengers Campus, and Cars Land. Here are the top 10 things I love to do while visiting Disney California Adventure.   10. Goofy's Sky School Located in Paradise Gardens Park, this attraction is designed after the short movie, "Goofy's Glider." When it first opened, it was called Mulholland Madness a...