Disney resort Oahu must be on top of the list if you travel with kids on your next Honolulu vacation.
What differentiates the Aulani resort from other resorts are its Pristine Beauty, Unique architecture, ideal location, blue sky and an excellent beach front and above all, taste of Disney in Hawaii.
It is located on the western part of Oahu Island in the Kapolei, Honolulu county.
It is one of the most sought-after family resorts for Hawaii visitors who don’t mind getting joy for some serious money. Despite being an expensive resort, in addition to booking your night stay you need to know and plan for various attractions at the resort to enjoy the magical experience offered.
Following are the experiences which the visitors definitely enjoy.
Welcoming with Lei and necklace
Once you have booked your stay for Disney resort in Hawaii, you must ensure you are doing check in before your visit. This will result in warm greetings for your arrival at the resort.
You will be greeted by the staff. Women and Men will be offered special necklaces while children will be greeted with a Menehune Necklace.
Typically, women are welcome with a flower Lei. Men are offered kukui net necklace.
Aunty’s Beach House
Aunty’s Beach House is an area reserved for children for fun activities at the resort.
You should register for Aunty’s Beach House online prior to your arrival. Because if you don’t, in case of peak season, your kids may have to stand outside waiting for registration.
It would be better to save your time and ensure you print out the forms with your signature. Children will be offered a GPS tracking device which cannot be taken off.
You must be careful with the bands, because if these are lost, you will have to pay around 13 dollars, otherwise you are returned the money on your checkout.
Character breakfast and dinner
One of the major attractions at Aulani Disney resort Hawaii is the character breakfast and dinner. Its a designated area, where you can have food with Disney characters.
Breakfast is around $40 for above and $20 for children. At the character breakfast and dinner, you can make pictures with Disney characters.
There are around 3 to 4 characters at one session. Outsiders can also visit to enjoy the character breakfast and dinner at the resort.
Free soda and coffee Machines
One of the special facilities at the Aulani Disney resort are the coffee and soda machines. The resort has soda and coffee machines at various spots, where you can refill for free with special refillable mugs.
These mugs cost around $20 and should be used whenever you want to refill. After your trip, you can use them as souvenirs and take them home too. This facility is an excellent option for those who are fond of soda and coffee.
Disney Luau Show
Visiting the luau is an excellent option at the Oahu Disney resort with family. The Luau show will take you to another world where Hawaiian people, wonders and Gods are celebrated in the native style. Attending Luau show can be a quite expensive option.
However, there are a lot of fun activities that you will enjoy with the family. You can take Lei making lessons, Ukulele playing instructions as well get familiar with Poi making steps.
You can get VIP treatment by paying a little more which gives you more flexibility and see the Luau from a shorter distance.
At the Luau show you will enjoy the music, however, the authentic Hawaiian food may not be for every one. There are still other food options that adults and kids can have to serve their hunger.
Don’t forget to take the compulsory drink offered at the entrance you would like more drinks in the form of Soda and alcohol, you have to pay extra.
Life Jackets
You don’t need to bring life jackets, beach toys and boogie boards on your Aulani trip as these are available for free (until stock lasts at the spot) for Aulani guests.
However, snorkel gear, and stand-up paddleboards can be rented for a standard price. Puddle jumper jackets are not available.
Lazy river, water slides and splash playground
Aulani Oahu resort offers, water slides which fall into the lazy river to provide a relaxing environment to its guests.
This is a favourite place not only for children but people of every age group.
Limited chair policy
Aulani Disney resort has a strange policy regarding the chairs next to the resort pools. You have to ensure that at the resort pools, you are not leaving the chair unattended for more than 60 minutes.
Otherwise, your towels will be taken away by the staff, and the chair will be free for other guest to take. Make sure to save your chair if you plan to spend the morning next to the pool. Normally after 9 AM, the chairs are saved.
Make Dining reservations
Make dining reservations as early as possible as these will be booked very quickly. Specially if you are travelling during Christmas or thanksgiving holiday time.
Food options in Aulani
There are various food options in Aulani. According to many, food in Aulani misses the wow touch and considered expensive. However, in the bakery items, a must try thing is the bakery items with Disney themes. The cheapest food for kids is around 10$.
However, at Ama Ama, which is the most expensive eating place, you can find better taste.
There is a possibility to have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Food for children is having average price of 10dollar.s Make sure to follow the dress code.
You can order food, etc using Instacart. Costco
If you want to explore other food places close to resort, you can try monkeypod kitchen, and ABC market (Island country markets). You can buy any kind of grocery, juices, souvenirs .
If you want to save more money by visiting Costco. is not so closer, as it is at a distance of 4 miles.
Watching turtles can be done at paradise cove even before your breakfast.
It is always great to have a look at the list of fun, food and all kinds of free and paid activities that you can plan one day ahead.
Concierge desk and Aunty’s beach house have these available before 7 pm every day.
There is a special number if you and family want to meet special characters are they are all around the resort.
Menehune adventure trail
One of the magical experiences you will find at Aulani is exploring the Menehune adventure trail. You have to visit the Pau Hana Room where you are given a tablet which contains the instructions about various spots in the resort. You have to follow the spots in sequence that will test your ability to solve simple riddles and find statues.
You have to visit those spots and look for certain hidden clues. Once you decode the puzzle, you will be thrilled with the output. The magical experience is truly unique which kids will definitely love.
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