While I've got nothing against the Hyatt's gloriously colorful mural, I'm also glad there was some greenery to take pictures against - I feel like Moana pops so well here!

Also, I'm not ashamed to say this costume drove me a little crazy. I tend to not do super elaborate costumes, in the past I've happily sourced other creatives to do so, but for some reason after Warrior Princess Daisy I thought I could handle it. In the end I feel like I pulled together a good representation of one of my favorite princesses, but I also feel like I drove myself crazy on details no one cares about. It made me think a little about why I cosplay at all, but since I don't have a good answer on that one, it's on to the pictures!