Aulani Trip Report

[steelers1933]

We made it to Aulani. After a very long time between becoming owners we are finally here. First impression are VERY positive. We made in about 2PM yesterday and got our rentals and headed straight to the resort. The resort is very easy to locate from the airport and is a beautiful site on the horizon when you turn the corner on 93 heading into Ko Olina. We were greeted when we pulled up by name and and with all the traditional Hawaiian fare. DS and DD also received a little mennehune necklace as well. Next they escorted to the lobby where 2 CMs gave us a short tour of the resort and discussed layout. When we entered the open air lobby my breath was taken away. I have not had this reaction to a resort entry since the first time we entered the WL. Aulani Absolutely phenomenal IMHO. We quickly grabbed a bite to eat at One Paddle Two Paddle and then out room was ready. We are happy withe the room. It is a 2BR SV and in on the end which we can actually see the pull up area for the lobby. Will post pictures later. The view is not the greatest but we were wanting to stay as long as possible. After getting situated the ladies ran to grab some food and my BIL and I put up clothes and emptied the luggage. My daughter did a little mennehune hinting. She loved it. It is 3AM right and I can not sleep so figured I would do a quick update. Today when the rest of the world gets up we are staying close to the resort to swim, hit the beach, and who knows what else. Very happy do far, resort is beautiful, CMs are great, room is great and we're with family. Couldn't be any better. I will try to post pictures here. FB friends are already seeing them from a few I snapped with my phone yesterday.

[denlo]

Thanks for starting your TR. Looking forward to any photos you can post.

[steelers1933]

i can not figure out how to post pictures on this site. If anyone would like to follow our pictures and status updates send me a friend request on FB. Just put DVCNEWS in the comments. I will gladly share our photos there, and there are lots of them. Warning, you may get tired of seeing our children http://www.facebook.com/dan.haley.56

[denlo]

Sorry you can post photos Dan. We usually upload our photos to a website like photobucket.com and then post the URL to the image for each photo. Or you can do an attachment but you might have to reduce the size of your photo before you can upload it to the website. Here's the instructions - http://dvcnews.com/forum/faq.php?faq...b3_attachments

[DAK2005]

Hey Dan

It sounds like your having a great time. It brings back memories of our first trip there.
I have a question for you. Have seen the Founding members wall? It is located just outside the gate going to the beach.
Just wondering if they have it done as it was not done when we went.

Have fun.

DaK

[wdrl]

How has the weather been at Aulani? Any rain?

[steelers1933]

Hey Dan

It sounds like your having a great time. It brings back memories of our first trip there.
I have a question for you. Have seen the Founding members wall? It is located just outside the gate going to the beach.
Just wondering if they have it done as it was not done when we went.

Have fun.

DaK

Funny you ask we just seen the tiles going up today. Completion is slated for July 15. Two towers are complete and our is already up. So excited we seen it!!! Send me you tile info and I'll see if we can find it.


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[steelers1933]

How has the weather been at Aulani? Any rain?

Weather has been awesome. I will try to post some more details here in the next day or 2. I have put a lot up on FaceBook. Probably 300+ photos. This place is awesome!!!!! Disney hit a grand slam IMHO. Our family could easily stay here a week and never leave property.


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[DAK2005]

Hi Dan
Thanks for the update on the wall.
Here is our Pohakus

DaK

[worldfanatic]

This place is awesome!!!!! Disney hit a grand slam IMHO. Our family could easily stay here a week and never leave property.

ALOHA DAN!!!!

I'm glad you're enjoying AULANI as much as I did. It is truly an incredible accomplishment by Disney!
Having left it this last weekend, I'm still deep in my "withdrawl" from having to depart.
In fact, the only thing that's helped me is beginning to plan for my next AULANI trip, which I'm thrilled to say will be in SEPT 2013.
My WDW trip will just have to move up to June. (A wonderful bonus)

You called it a Grand Slam, and you hit it on the head.
I've done a fair bit of traveling through the Hawaiian Islands, and I've seen nothing that approaches it for me.
Only the Grand Wailea on Maui would even be close.
People shouldn't let the fact that AULANI is on Oahu be a deterent. Ko Olina is a "WORLD AWAY" in feel from Waikiki.

I've never been as enchanted with any Resort on the planet as I am with AULANI.
For a swimmer & a balcony rat, it's perfect heaven!
My 2 favorite vacation dreams have combined, Disney & Hawaii, and I'm absolutely counting the days til I can return.

I also have problems posting pictures here, mostly because my computer stinks.
But I'll give it a try along with a mini trip report as soon as I get some time.

You and your family keep having fun there Dan! You can't imagine how jealous I am that you're still on AULANI grounds.