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Visit Disneyland Resort: MagicBand+

  Not too many people had  MagicBand+  at Disneyland Resort, from what I noticed, but that didn't stop us from getting them.   You can use the MagicBand+ to scan into the entry gates or scan your Lightning Lane passes.  No need to take out your phone and open up the Disneyland app or your photos app for a screenshot of your admission ticket or Lightning Lane pass.  It's easy to sync the MagicBand+ to everyone in your party through the Disneyland app. It's rechargeable, and one full charge is supposed to last 1-3 days, but we'd charge them at the end of each night. Another fun thing about the MagicBand+ is that it'll blink and flash in all sorts of colors depending on where you are, whether at certain rides or shows.  You can also use to link PhotoPass photos and other experiences. It's totally not a necessary thing to have, but it's a nice-to-have for the convenience.   One thing I did read prior to getting them is that they have a tende...

Mauna Lani Culinary Classic

The 2nd Annual Mauna Lani Culinary Classic took place over labor day weekend at the Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection. I was fortunate to have experienced it as a participant through Naʻau, and was also able to enjoy a few events as a guest thanks to the generosity of the coordinators.

The Mauna Lani Culinary Classic, a partnership between Blue Ribbon Restaurants and the Malaʻai Culinary Garden at Waimea Middle School, spanned 4 days, with events featuring acclaimed chefs from Hawaiʻi and elsewhere around the world.

We participated in the Pāʻina Mauna Lani Lūʻau, which was one of the most authentic luau experiences in terms of food. There was dried fish, fern salad, squid lūʻau, pipi kaula, and so much more.

Poke Chip (Chef Brian Hirata)

Squid Lūʻau (Chef Brian Hirata)


A few events I attended as guest included Chef Demo: The Perfect Chicken, Chefs on the Beach, and The Culinary Classic Dinner.


Chefs Jonathan Waxman and Tiffany Derry

Chef Jonathan's chicken dish

Chef Tiffany's chicken dish


Grilled Big Island Goat Cheese (Chef Allan Nagun)

Hawaiian Garlic Butter Shrimp Dumplings (Chef Lee Anne Wong)

Pork and Beans (Chef Tiffany Derry)

It was a fabulous weekend of amazing food, drinks, and fun!

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