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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...

Naʻau - A Nod to NELHA

 The tasting menu at Naʻau the first two weeks of April was a nod to NELHA (Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority) and the amazing ingredients produced at the Hawaiʻi Ocean Science and Technology Park.

*=products produced at NELHA or ingredients made with products produced at NELHA

The remainder of the month will be non-themed (just a normal Chef's Tasting multi-course format).

Photos below courtesy Chef Brian Hirata.


Kona Sea Salt Nigari* Tofu


Abalone* Sashimi

Smoked Hawaiian Kanpachi* Kama Terrine

Tempura Hawaiian Kanpachi* Wing

Warm Vegetable Salad with a Hawaiʻi Island Goat Dairy Goat Cheese* Housemade Ranch Dressing (Brominata*-fed goats)

Ssam with Limu Pālahalaha

Hawaiian Kanpachi with Congee*


Local Dark Chocolate Tart with Dulse*


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