Answering Your Disney's Aulani Trip Questions! | Was It Worth It, Did We Buy DVC, Planning & More!

In today's vlog we answer some of your most asked questions from our Disney's Aulani trip series! Thank you for asking questions in the comments, hopefully this video will help with any planning questions you have! We'll be going live tomorrow around 3pm EST so stay tuned for that if you have any other questions that we didn't answer in this vid! Thank you for watching and we'll see you tomorrow for the live show!
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[@BrewCityGillz]

I appreciate you being so transparent with the costs of everything on this trip. Of course that is one of the most important factors in deciding on what trips to take so it is key information. 🌴 💫

[@brantlie_boone]

Once you get the cameras developed, make a scrapbook for him! Do it for each of your big trips! He can look back at them when he’s older. As for showing us, do whatever’s easy for you, whether that be scanning them or just kind of showing us through the video.

[@keandric2765]

That's a great idea :)

[@crookieB]

I don't think I could dream of the day where I could spend $10,000 for flights and another $9,000 for hotel. That's wild and amazing!

[@kaspertillae6893]

Right? The plane tickets is a third of what I make in a year😳

[@kaspertillae6893]

@@lindamemo5224 oof. I feel for you. We are all so horribly underpaid

[@arimo3163]

Costco Travel has great deal on this resort.

[@crookieB]

I want to thank you for the transparency though. It is good information to know!

[@emrosey_nielsen]

As much as I love watching how y’all vacation, I really think you can have an amazing trip trip to aulani for like 1/4 of the cost if not less. Just on the airfare alone! I’ve gone to Hawaii for like $350 on economy, so for anyone who is scared of the price tag, I would keep that in mind (renting dvc points is also a really affordable option). Anyways, I love how transparent you guys are about it though, and it’s fun to see how much you can actually do on a vacation there.

[@janelliz]

Next time, in the event you guys don't buy into DVC, you may want to atleast rent DVC points. It's pretty easy to get a 1 bedroom and it would have likely saved you quite a bit. Many rental services now offer some kind of insurance too Also, you should consider investing in a travel rewards credit card, that would likely save a ton on those longer flight fares

[@katiehayden7632]

Jen, your hair looks so cute like that! You always do such a great job of styling it. Tim has cool hair too :)

[@seleana3929]

Best you tuber for dvc info to make a decision is Jen lefforge. She has a whole playlist explaining everything and in an unbiased way.

[@juliemark5764]

I love Jen Lefforge.

[@douglasvitrano]

link please🙏

[@janine36]

Agree. She’s great.

[@lizcappello9618]

Agree!!!

[@samjones8058]

I absolutely agree! I found her channel recently and love it!

[@stephanieann9890]

I love how honest you guys are about everything! It is so much appreciated.

[@Jimmy-Mc]

If you're still thinking about it, the DVC Fan KZbin channel has a lot of good info and discussions. When I did the math, by buying in I could stay in DVC studios for about the same amount as a moderate resort room, and I can book a 1 bedroom for about the price of a normal deluxe hotel room. If you're going to stay in those larger rooms anyway, I think it's worth the upfront deposit.

[@cindyardoin1748]

They need DVC resale market in their lives

[@nopeandnope5021]

@@cindyardoin1748 dvc resale all the way! There are a few great companies out there you guys should look at. Those upfront buy in prices go waaaaaaaaay down.

[@cynthiaacevedo4276]

Appreciate you guys being so transparent with prices specifically, it helps me specifically dictate how much to expect and save for a trip like this

[@katemiller2031]

We bought in DVC coming up on 5 years ago, can't imagine paying for as much as direct would want now. I am confident people who bought five years before we did felt the same way we do now though. We bought in as a way to ensure we took our vacation time as workholics and warm weather escapes from Wyoming. Definitely requires planning especially to take advantage of your home resort. Potentially investigate resale options also. You would not get some of the "perks" of being a "blue card" but the amount you save, a lot of the discounts are the same as annual passes. Bottom line, after 7 trips using our points, we've "paid" for it, I would do it again and if it's the right fit, you'll know in your heart. Also, we could sell our points now and get back as much as we paid up front if we wanted too but I think we'll stick with the 46 more years of vacations just for the cost of dues ;-)

[@AmyC531]

*Ten thousand dollars* for plane tickets? That's the down payment on a house in some parts of the country.

[@daniellenicole8712]

They also have an LLC and can write off, too soooo let them do what they want 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@rickyspanish3276]

Thank you for being transparent with the cost, such valuable information to make an informed decision for future planning. I just love you all to pieces & sharing your lives.

[@jacquelinezoccolillo9808]

I love the post vacation Q&A vlogs! It helps us when booking our own trips, flights, etc. Thank you guys for making it personal to us as well as you

[@alyssak28]

I wish I had that kind of money you guys spent on this trip..i could pay off all my debts. But thanks for being honest about Aulani prices because it's in my bucket list and this reminds me I need to save ALOT😂. Thanks for letting us travel through you guys. Can't wait for the next trip you take!

[@melanieknight4503]

Aww glad you had such an amazing time making wonderful memories with Jackson and thank you for letting us be a small part of your adventures ❤️❤️

[@chrispat7]

The best thing to do is book with a travel agent who will watch for and apply the offer rates to your booking without you even having to do anything (completely free, same price as booking directly). I hope you tried to modify your first booking to extend it instead of booking a 2nd separate booking. Potentially the offer may have been included for the entire stay then. Please support agents, we are drowning with Covid cancelations.

[@adventuresbyjulie5108]

Love all the tips!! We are replanning our canceled trip to Aulani!! I’ve been DVC for about 3 years and already feel like I’ve saved so much!! I couldn’t imagine doing my trips without it anymore!

[@lukecuster1365]

Those plane tickets would be my yearly travel budget lol

[@danielle4662]

I really appreciate your open and transparent answers! You're right that some people treat vacation finances like a taboo topic. But it's important! It's refreshing to hear people be real about it and not gloss over the fact that these type of trips are expensive (and that's okay!). Thank you for sharing!

[@accountforwastingtime]

I mean if you're looking to go on these trips you know they're expensive lol neither Hawaii nor Disney are cheap vacations! This is def a dream vacay type of vacay. And if you're mildly curious and thinking you could splurge and put it all on a credit card welp the reality check is good!

[@leighannlambert6930]

A great synopsis of your stay. Thank you for all the information. And see you tomorrow during your “live” show.

[@sciencewithethan4664]

Hey guys- Thank you for sharing so much about your trip! I’m sure this has been mentioned elsewhere in the comments, but if you’re looking at DVC, it’s worth taking a peek at doing a small contract direct from Disney, and then the remainder of your points from the resale market. Finding the same use year could be a bit tedious if there isn’t immediate availability on the market (if you want the same use year), but I just wanted to share that idea in case it would interest you!

[@leesawyer8775]

I see someone already commented on getting the blue card when buying Disney, which is the card that gets you into the parties, special events, the lounge at Epcot and cruises. Another option is to buy the minimum points you can directly from Disney, I think its 150 right now. Then purchase another contract resale and you will save ALOT of money.

[@efnaha9303]

Such a great video! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and the cost of flights, rooms, etc. The information you share about your travels has helped us so much and we appreciate all the work you put into these incredible videos. Looking forward to the live show today.

[@selinacunningham7714]

I was in the middle of rewatching the series. Looks like so much fun

[@Forev3rYoung1947]

It should definitely not shock me but goodness if I had $10,000 to spend on anything… let alone a flight for my sleeping kid lol. No judgement at all 🙏🏾 I was just shocked at the number. I need to vlog 😂

[@Belgarathe]

Thanks for your insights. I think the disposable camera is a great idea. No worries about it getting wet. And it something your child can look back on.

[@jessicacross4673]

And I have to say I cried a few times watching the videos because you are making such wonderful memories as a family and you guys try so hard to be awesome parents and you are doing amazing! Jackson is such a sweet boy!

[@nickellfrancis6846]

Thank you Tim and jenn glad you guys had a fabulous trip hopefully your next one Would be nice enjoy 💕💕

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Very informative! Loved the video! Your trip series are the best!

[@annabananaramirez3124]

This was great thankyou for giving us all the information about the trip ...

[@jlsmith9974]

Looked like a beautiful vacation! I want to go some day! I loved watching all the footage and seeing Jackson have so much fun! Don't feel bad we spent 1,000 a night on a Disney cruise only 4 nights, but what a great trip! Plus you do this for a living so why not! Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

[@KrystalMcKnight]

Thank you so much for answering the personal price questions. Makes you guys so trustworthy and for your viewers to always trust your word!! LOVE THAT about y’all! Thank you guys for answering the harder questions helped my family a lot!😁

[@theDEindisney]

It was great meeting you three for the very first time at Aulani! Thank you for taking the time to chat with Eric and I!

[@tammiegongaware2316]

DVC is the BEST decision we ever made. Member since 2000, I own at Boardwalk and Hilton Head. We have never stayed at Boardwalk. We mostly went to Hilton Head or Vero Beach. In 2017 we finally made it to WDW and unfortunately in 2018 my husband passed unexpectedly. So 2017 was our last vacation with him and we had an amazing time. Without DVC we would not have all the memories we had with him going on vacation together with our kids and my sisters family and my mom (which she passed in 2020) I will forever be grateful that we chose DVC and continue to make new memories with my kids

[@heatherwilliams5030]

And thanks for this video. We are going to Aulani the last week of March. So excited. This will be our 1st time.

[@trishsp3160]

Thanks so much for the detailed info you provided. It is very helpful.

[@lynne9747]

Thanks for great information! A good way to look at buying into DVC is that prices are going to keep going up for hotel rooms, but this is a way to keep some control over what you pay (and get better rooms) and if you can’t use all of the points, you can rent some to others and that helps to pay the dues.

[@karenferraro9212]

I highly recommend buying several smaller DVC contracts instead of one large contract. Sounds like they whited you a 350 point contract. That would be harder to sell resale in the future. If you buy direct, consider starting with around 100 points (or whatever the minimum is these days).. You can always add more. We started with 100 points at one resort, bought 100 later at another resort, then added on here and there, as we could afford it. Buying smaller points may mean you couldn’t do Aulani every year, but you can save up points or borrow to make it happen periodically until you have a larger number of points. Dip your toes into DVC! It’s likely that, like us, you’ll love it and will keep adding on! Also, direct points are most expensive so most either buy all resale (has restrictions) or buy a minimal direct contract then buy the rest resale (cheaper). Riviera resale has restrictions, so be sure to read about that. We love Aulani and not having a hefty hotel bill made deciding to go an easy decision.

[@crystalv245]

Being DVC, you can book in advance for the home resort, but it may be difficult for you to use those points at various resorts with short notice. The availability for short notice is slim lately…something to keep in mind that we’ve learned from experience at being Poly owners.

[@Mbalter69]

You guys are awesome! I also did the disposable cameras for my daughter when she was little, very fun memories. They make underwater ones too!

[@faybarton9232]

One tip I got when going to a different country and it's a different time zone is set your watch, phone anything with a clock when you are on the plane to the time of the country you go going to. It helps a ton with jet lag.

[@gamerlifeeee]

Great vid guys, love all your videos

[@alwayzzplayzz3257]

Such an amazing place thank you for sharing!!

[@MaryAnn-is8ku]

After watching your day with Hi5 Tours, we booked them for our trip in September! So Excited!

[@mindyschocolate]

I love Aulani. Definitely worth the money. My fourth visit was in May 2021. The spa was still closed at that time. I looooooove their spa.

[@alipaws7166]

Loved this, thank you for answering so many questions! Jackson did so well travelling. We have been coming to Florida from the UK for 10yrs now, with very young children and now a tween and teen! They were always so great on the plane (9hrs 30 approx) but the time difference was always difficult! Hope to finally be back in April 🏰 💫 🤞

[@juliamaxwell7744]

In our experience, DVC allows us to stay in resorts we couldn’t normally afford and gives us a lot of flexibility. We can go to Hawaii, California, South Carolina, Florida beaches or do a WDW vacation and we now plan time for ourselves.

[@alcoomer]

Great information thanks we went to Hawaii a few years ago loved it 😍

[@reaper2478]

Another Thank You for this! A great insight on a bucket list trip for sure! & a Thank you to all who asked such great questions as well! 👍❤️👍

[@jaimeharford4111]

It was nice running into you guys at the resort!

[@lizcappello9618]

Great video! Definitely explore resale for DVC. yes you don’t get all the direct sales benefits but the upfront savings is a lot!

[@wahsdarb1013]

Wow, I'm so happy for your family that you can afford vacations like this! Because even though all of my vacations are thoroughly and tightly budgeted 😅 I really really really enjoy your content! It's so fun to see the possibilities!

[@norahjarman6156]

I appreciate you being upfront about the costs. Hawaii is expensive. We have been four times, and alternated with Florida often due to the cost. We could go to Florida for less than half the cost. However we have loved and appreciated our Hawaiian vacations. Maui is our favourite island. Loved seeing how much fun Jackson had bathing suit swimming. So cute.

[@TheSimaralynn]

Wow that vacation was extremely expensive 😬. I’m glad you guys enjoyed it.

[@monicaf.4257]

My eyes bugged out when she was telling the prices. The 3 plane ticket prices blew me away!

[@elizabethhardwick6944]

Yeah I was like OMG

[@daniellenicole8712]

Y’all gotta remember… they also have a business out of this. They can write ALOT of this stuff off, too.

[@lelannazalee2730]

Some people have those budgets, plus this is their job. If I had that kind of budget I would utilize it similarly.

[@Aisha.The.Traveler]

Delta First Class! Wow 🤩💰! God Has Blessed y’all big time! 💕

[@user-zs7jt2yg7c]

I would recommend looking at the DVC resale market to save some money. You do have to compare the perks as resale contracts don't come with the same perks but if it's a big savings it might be worth it for you.

[@jessicacross4673]

Your hair looks so cute Jen! You look amazing

[@lorib.6327]

In whatever way you can show us some (or all :-)) of Jackson's pictures would be great! I can't wait - they are going to be so cute!!!

[@MizzC625]

I’m a longtime follower, I really love you guys. I totally see how a lot of this can be written off on your taxes but WOW this is incredibly expensive, even for the average Joe. I feel the same as some others, I’d rather go to Tokyo Disney or see other parts of the world… own property 😬 haha congratulations to you guys though! More power to you!

[@savannahpaige6186]

Thanks for answering my question! I would love to splurge on those seats one day!!

[@chev2368]

glad you guys enjoyed hawai’i!!

[@jornelas12]

You guys are awesome!!!!

[@lisadodson-newton8525]

Hey Y'all 👋👋👋 I gotta get myself out there to Aulani because you've given me the bug 😄 thanks for the information on all of this stuff! I'm sure there are so many out there that are questioning how to navigate all of it. I'm sure they are completely and utterly appreciative to have all this info beforehand. As always, you are the bestest, the sweetest, the kindest, and the most dedicated 💖 oh and Hey Sweet Face Jackson 😊 👋☝️👍💜

[@andys1113]

Loved the video series. You guys make me laugh when you were talking about the discount. 😂 Didn't sound like Disney gave much discount.

[@keandric2765]

I mean, it saved them like 200 bucks a night for 4 of the nights. $800+ isn't chump change :)

[@andys1113]

@@keandric2765 True true. But really Disney shouldn't have been charging that much to start with. But Disney is Disney I suppose 😂

[@heatherbarnes4779]

I just got my order of Joffrey's Aulani Coffee because you mentioned it on the vlog. :) Can't wait to try it

[@chantadunn2426]

Thank you guys so much for breaking things down....you guys are awesome 👌...sending ❤ to y'all..and my husband agreed with plane seating he said thats the way to go he's been 3 times to Hawaii...he said airplane seating is EVERYTHING 😄😆

[@tortelliniandalfredo378]

Love you guys!!

[@susanorr8348]

My son recently vacationed in florida from our home in the Pacific Northwest and “splurged” traveling first class because of the distance involved and discovered only about $100 difference in price between first class and coach. He flew American.

[@davidcretella5547]

When considering DVC you have to really look into restrictions when you buy, As a member since 1996, it is harder and harder to book even at 11 months out at your home resort, and almost impossible to get other resorts at 7 month booking window. However it is one of the best things we have purchased

[@Yankee717]

I bought at SSR - haven't stayed there yet in over 15 years (knock on wood that continues). Then again, I'm always booking 2 BR or GV

[@davidcretella5547]

@@Yankee717 much easier to get that type of room , studios and 1 bedrooms go quick

[@HeyItsMeBrandonP]

I agree completely. Also look into buying direct vs. resale. You can save $10,000+ by buying DVC resale. If you are interested in Aulani as a home resort I would definitely try to get a subsidized dues contract if possible.

[@mindyschocolate]

That’s why I ultimately decided not to buy in. I was sooooo tempted. Sat down with the guy and everything, but with my work, I can only plan ahead three months, tops. There’s no way I could plan 11 months out and know that those dates would still be okay when the trip was about to happen. No flexibility is why I decided not too, which is too bad, as I spend a lot of my time doing Disney.

[@jennybarker6739]

@@davidcretella5547 1 bedrooms are the easiest ones to get at 7months....check out the disboards and they show you records of availability at various months. Most people do not want to spend the extra $$ on 1 bedrooms because a lot of them do not sleep more people than the studios but cost way more points.

[@superstarem]

we saved money in hawaiii getting food from the ABC stores and cooking some meals in the room and just do some snacks or breakie etc out. which is great with kids who are tired and may not wanna leave the room after a long day

[@eiblehs]

Jenn, do a hair tutorial on your channel for this look. So cute!!!

[@ChinaDollTravels]

25:00 wow $8,761 for 9 days to stay at Auluni whoa 🤯 it’s pricy I would rather go to bora bora or Maldives for that price

[@taylor7177]

I was really shocked that, like Jenn said, it's comparable to the prices at some of the deluxe resorts at WDW... don't get me wrong, it is entirely out of my price range 😂 but lots of people stay at deluxe WDW resorts without a thought, so I was actually surprised to hear Aulani is on par with those prices!

[@marlareid883]

How much is there to do in Bora Bora or Maldives for wee Jackson? Probably not so much. They clearly stated they chose Aulani for family memories and things for him to do.

[@daniellenicole8712]

Y’all gotta remember - they also have an LLC so a lot of this they can write off. Sooo let them be 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@rosalynschmidt1950]

Looked amazing but hearing these costs, that legitimately is some people’s entire annual salary! I get this is their job so actual cost to them is much different but for the average person, holy smokes. I guess I am more of a budget vacationer to get more vacations than an all out one trip kind of vacationer.

[@badesjarlais]

Walgreens used to send out the cameras to be developed as of summer 2019. Takes about a week to get them back. Can’t wait to see them!

[@elijr8351]

I would say a 10-14 day stay at Aulani is perfect. Gives you plenty of days to explore the island and do plenty of activities. The first time we went we spent a week there. It seemed like it was just two days.

[@hkwonton]

Great Q&A! We were there too when you were there! I agree with others in saying you should consider renting DVC points if you don't buy in altogether.

[@GMUWHAAAT17]

for the disposable cameras there are still a lot of drugstores like walgreens that have photo centers just check online before you go. Also, they will ask if you want physical prints or a disk so it sounds like a disk would be easier for you for sharing and storage

[@kristindewitt9059]

We went to Costco for our groceries. Stayed in a studio and made most of our own food.

[@lisacastillo7220]

You can rent DVC points also and it saves you money. This summer I'll be getting 2 studio rooms at Boardwalk for 8 nights for the same price as 1 room if I booked through Disney

[@irishgirl4977]

Good questions as well as answers!

[@magical.kelly3435]

We did the same tour you did but with Trans Luxury who was recommended by Hi-5. It was amazing! Highly recommend! And definitely buy into DVC!

[@barbehrhart]

I agree, family memories are priceless! We made vacationing a priority when our girls were little even when my husband was unemployed. We used our tax return money for vacation. I have scrap books from every trip. My girls are 20 and 23. This year is likely our last family vacation just the four of us. Absolutely no regrets!! PS : YES DVC

[@wahsdarb1013]

Agreed! I never grew up wealthy but my mom ensured that my 4 sisters and I made plenty of memories! And I cherish them (and her) so much, and am in awe at the sacrifice it took to make that happen for us!

[@chrisyoungblood1421]

Love love loved this Q&A!! I enjoyed watching your Hawaii videos and was extremely curious what a trip like this would cost. I appreciate you sharing what you paid for everything. We don’t quite have the means for a trip like that but I loved watching yours. I’m glad your KZbin career can enable to do things like this. I know a lot of people are jealous and critical, but I don’t think they have any idea the work that you guys put into your channel! Again, my sincerest thanks for disclosing the costs of the trip and Jenn you looked radiant in this video! Love you guys!!

[@stacyscooby8488]

Thank you for the tips .

[@The_Alexandra_B]

Thank you for making these videos, I am traveling vicariously through you because I’ll never be able to afford Aulani 😂

[@doyodance06]

I would not chose Aulani as a home resort. Chose something you want to visit more frequently as you get to book your home resort father in advance. I would chose a Florida resort especially since they are getting harder to book. As for price, keep in mind annual dues.

[@janelliz]

I guess have that 11 month window may not really be necessary for them tho as they are locals who stay at the resorts randomly vs other who plan out full Disney trips. They are the people who can rely more on one or two random night stays than the rest of us

[@keandric2765]

And see for me, if I was ever able to buy into DVC I Would choose Aulani. Given how I'm a Southern Californian it's a lot shorter of a flight for me to get there (and cheaper too) and I have an aunt who lives on Maui and I love that island and would love to be able to explore the others so I think I would love to go there more than a lot of the WDW resorts and could use a day every trip to island hop to visit my aunt or explore another island :)

[@edrodriguez323]

It felt like we were with you guys in Hawaii. Can’t wait to see the photos Jackson took lol.

[@Tony-nf8hk]

I can definitely suggest you booking an inexpensive resort when you land in Hawaii for a day or two to acclimate before you head over to Aulani. It helps to cut down on cost and lessen the pressure of you feeling like you need to get out there and make the most of your expensive resort when you're exhausted

[@Tony-nf8hk]

I can recommend the ala Moana hotel as an inexpensive option right next to a huge mall with lots of shopping and dining options.

[@jschannel7685]

Love your hairstyle Jen!

[@NZTiberius2023]

Holy moly that was expensive. It's even worse for us when you have to convert from NZD. In 2017 we flew Auckland, Honolulu, New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Auckland. It was a 5 week trip with a week in NY, 2 weeks in Orlando, 10 days road tripping to Arizona, Utah, Nevada from Vegas, and then the rest of the days spent there and back in Honolulu. We stayed in moderate/value accommodation and it cost less than your Aulani trip. (2 adults, no kids). Please do more travel so we can enjoy through you as we are stuck in New Zealand, the hermit kingdom due to Covid restrictions. Love your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@ET-ku5os]

A good tip instead of taking your vaccination around with you is to take a picture of your vaccination card along with your ID. Then just show that picture when you want to eat indoors at the restaurant. This is what i did last month and a tip by the hotel guest serviced where i stayed.

[@ginadugas5442]

We had those same pod seats when we went to Hawaii and I never want to fly any other way again. Lol. We had an 8 hour flight.

[@claref2302]

Disney should give you some big discounts - you advertise their hotels so well - oh and Jen you look really beautiful 🤩

[@jans3133]

If you go to DVC, find the cheapest annual dues (I think Bay Lake Towers) with the most reasonable price (while still having a high exchange value-most Disney World properties are high exchange value, but monorail locations have more value than say Animal Kingdom because of convenience.) Use that to factor in actual "cost." It used to be you could buy "aftermarket" DVC but they have taken some of the perks away with that so may or may not be a good deal.

[@katrinawimbush2609]

You guys give wonderful informative and valuable content. The price you paid for your trip is well deserved!!! Thanks for always providing us with so many wonderful videos and looking forward to seeing more.

[@deborahpatrick476]

I love our DVC. We’ve been going to Aulani as DVC members since they opened. The buy in is expensive, no doubt. But as far as the cost, it’s the same as buying a deeded vacation home. We paid off ours last year. The trips we’ve taken have been so worth the cost. Also, as a member of DVC we have access to a lounge with changing rooms on check out day. Just another perk that I love when we stay there.

[@wahsdarb1013]

Are you talking about rhe Luana Lounge? I thought that was for all guests and had to be reserved on check-out day. At least that is what I was told by a cast member when I asked since we have a late flight the day we check out!

[@bonsaiblonde]

You can always buy DVC with a different home resort that has lower annual dues and still be able to vacation at any DVC resort

[@frangalvez7878]

Other ideas for your next Aulani trip: Pearl Harbor, Waikiki/Diamond Head hike and Polynesian Culture Center.

[@tedwu9370]

My best friend is a cast member at Aulani. Actually he was in one of your Vlogs. He said you don’t have to be a hotel guest to eat at our venues but we did have certain days that were hotel guests only, but I think that has changed since occupancy is lower but you should call just in case.

[@keandric2765]

They didn't answer the shopping part of that question; do you know if it's the same as well? Are you able to go in the merch shops if you're not staying there?

[@plzzzno2303]

I spit out my drink hearing the price of the plane tickets! But damn worth it to lay down!

[@davidcretella5547]

We went to Aulani three years ago, flew nonstop from NY on Hawaiian in comfort plus seating for just over 1k per person. Used DVC points for 2 bedroom ocean view , then it’s basically what you spend on a normal vacation , food prices weren’t much different from here. Basically like going to WDW for a week By the way , first class was over 3 k per person

[@gregc3912]

Remember they videotaped it and posted to their KZbin channel and included IG reels, so, some parts are a tax write off.

[@marklee_702]

Once you fly First Class it's hard to go back to Coach. 😊😊☺