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Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii
Located in Kapolei, Hawaii on the island of Oahu, Disney’s Aulani resort is a Disney Vacation Club Resort that brings the magic of Disney to the islands of Hawaii, standing out among other Disney resorts for its unique blend of Hawaiian culture and Disney-themed activities. Nestled on the beautiful Ko Olina beaches on Oahu’s leeward coast, Aulani is perfectly positioned to enjoy all the island offers but far removed from its crowds (the resort is approximately 40 minutes from Diamond Head). Find out what it’s like to stay at this magical resort! Resort Overview Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, is a 4-star beachside haven located in the heart of…
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Overwater Bungalows in Florida
Technically there is only one overwater bungalow in the U.S. and it’s probably not where you think! The Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is home to the only overwater bungalow resort in the United States. However, there are a few Florida vacation rental properties that feature overwater bungalows, and we’ll touch on those too! Overwater Bungalows in Florida How They Compare Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida Just a 3-hour flight from New York City, Orlando, Florida conjures up Mickey Mouse ears and theme park popcorn. It’s definitely not the first place anyone would think of for an overwater bungalow resort. Leave it…
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How to Photograph a Magic Kingdom Flyover
Wondering how to photograph a Magic Kingdom flyover? Every few years (give or take) the U.S. Navy Blue Angels or the U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds will do flyover photo opportunities over the Magic Kingdom or Epcot in Walt Disney World. The Air Force Thunderbirds recently performed at Disney’s Magic Kingdom as a tribute to National Veterans and Military Families Month. It’s usually announced on Disney’s social media about a week before it happens and it typically is tied to dates of local airshows like Pensacola, Ft. Lauderdale, and Sun ‘n Fun. As an Orlando local and an Annual Passholder with a flexible schedule, I was fortunate enough to photograph two of…
