Best Kept Secret at Disney’s Aulani!

[@jazziered142]

My mom died 14 years ago today. My heart to yours Kitra. It's still hard.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

❤️

[@edvaira6891]

Today was the day I lost my mom, too, in 2014

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

@@edvaira6891 sorry Ed ❤️

[@jazziered142]

@@OrdinaryAdventures I am sorry for your loss Ed.

[@edvaira6891]

@@jazziered142 And I the loss of yours….

[@TheMademsily]

Your mom is so proud of you Kitra ❤ she was definitely with you in that moment

[@Caydon808]

It was so great to meet you both! Thank you for stopping by Hale Manu and chatting with us! Hope y’all enjoyed your stay with us! See you again soon! Aloha!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Good chatting with you!

[@midheavenmusic5153]

I love all your videos, but I'll take this one as a good omen! Next summer I'm having a very small wedding in Hawaii. We are staying at Aulani, getting married at "secret beach" and having dinner after at Monkey Pod :D

[@Stephaniee7329]

I’m Planning on going next month and your videos have been a big help! I’ve learned where to go and eat, and what to do around the island Tysm guys 🥲❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have fun!

[@deannakiralla9047]

Your momma will always be with you Kitra! 💓 So happy for you both, that your able to return.

[@disneyLani]

Mahalo you two. You are living my dream. My heart goes out to you Kitra. My Dad has been gone 25 years and still miss his morning phone call. 🥺🥺They are always with us.

[@lcflngn]

We were just remembering Iz’s version of that beautiful song last night… Our niece is 15 now, and when she was a tiny baby Iz soothed her like nothing else. Fussy generally, but she just instantly calmed down with it. So beautiful. A great one to remember your mom by.

[@cklo8799]

You can tell how much fun you had on your trip!! Thank you for showing us all the off property ideas! It is so nice when vloggers take the time to show viewers what else there is to do off property at all theme parks!

[@shaunm382]

Those shrimp chips are so good! Especially when topped with poke.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Peter just hates the smell of shrimp

[@L.M.P104]

This was really fun to watch love every second of this Aulani video amazing what a beautiful and wonderful resort thank you for showing us all

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@edvaira6891]

35:00…So glad you discovered Secret Beach! Absolutely FANTASTIC place to catch the sunset (I managed to get an awesome time-lapse our last night)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Damn should have went there for sunset. Good tip

[@jefflove745]

I think secret beach is actually about 100 yards just around the bend of what is being called secret beach in this video which is just adjacent to 4 Seasons. If you head out to the street from Aulani and walk past the 4 seasons, you come across an empty parking lot. Cut diagonally across the parking lot and you'll see a 4ft wide path that leads to a beach with sea turtles swimming. It's about 2 feet deep at low tide but that's enough for the turtles to swim. I was just there 3 days ago... it's definitely worth checking out. It's just next to paradise cove.

[@Cbethanie96822]

Was able to see a monk seal last time. Nice.

[@therealfinster]

Wow!! I live right by Aulani and our family loved keeping up with your hawaii adventures two years ago! Can’t wait to see where you guys go this year!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙌

[@mstevens8823]

I love your pronunciation of the Hawaiian words & how you use the correct local terms 💜 thank you!!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We try. We still mess some of it up 😂

[@digitalcynic]

Ordinary Adventures, extraordinary reviews! Your hard work filming and editing is greatly appreciated. Some of the best travel tips yet!! Thank you!

[@aleben012]

Kitra you’re so strong & beautiful. So happy you guys enjoyed Aulani ❤

[@TheSMCCOLE]

My Moms fav song was IZ's Beautiful world/over the rainbow. I cry EVERYTIME. Yesterday would have been her 58th birthday. Big hugs!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🌈

[@cmg6918]

Great vid! My family and I just got back from the Halycon and it was a blast! We had the same cast as the one on yall’s trip and Lt. Croy was hilarious! I just wanted to thank y’all for your videos, they helped us with our journey on the Halycon and on Batuu.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Love that Croy

[@sypderguy12]

The Sunday brunch at the Four Seasons is AMAZING! You have to do it next time you go!

[@brendamclean8447]

Just love your Hawaii videos❤ so fun to watch!

[@mikehildebrand3135]

I cant say thank you enough. We are in the early stages of planning for our Aulani trip later this year, The Monkey pod tip is a gem in my books.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have fun

[@vokumu3819]

When I went t Aulani years ago for a massage booking, we spent the early afternoon at the beachside restaurant and the ONLY thing I can remember clear as day is a mocktail on the menu that was LITERALLY the most unforgettable part of my whole entire Hawaii trip called Lime in a Coconut. SO GOOD. But really, I love Aulani and hope to stay there one day! It was definitely a fun visit and their spa amenities were to die for!

[@caitieZerbo666]

The chocolate pie at monkey pod is amazing!! I went there in Maui and it was so good. Definitely recommend and the margarita pizza is good too

[@kayel4487]

Lots of delicious foods! Also that surfboard autograph idea was great!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Such an amazing memory

[@spoonlessvalkyrie7514]

Kitra that was my moms favorite song! We played it at her funeral. It’s hard to hear. It makes me happy but sad at the same time. Sending love ❤❤❤❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

❤️

[@T2TheG2.0]

🌈

[@photog14]

Love the HI videos! Incredible editing....can imagine it must take forever to finish editing a video! Great storytelling as well, makes me want to stay at the Aulani,

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much. This one took two days to edit

[@photog14]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Wow, that seems quick to edit this video in 2 days...so many clips and b-roll! Your channel has the best camera work!

[@jugatsu23nichi]

Each time I've been to Ko Olina, I always go to Monkey Pod...sometimes multiple times. I love that place! Thank you for taking a video there!

[@SteveSmith-ud2do]

I was watching your Aulani catalog last night, and I was inspired to order food from a Los Angeles restaurant called "ixlb Dimsum Eats." Bao and dumplings... I felt like I was right there with ya!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha love bao

[@SteveSmith-ud2do]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Have you tried the Bao at The Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Park?

[@kristenw218]

Love seeing you two have such a wonderful vacation! I can’t wait to go to Aulani one day!

[@cindybridges3046]

Great video. Sorry about your loss. Your videos of the resort are the only ones I’ve seen and love them. I will have to stay there next time I’m in Hawaii.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Cindy

[@marxdesign]

WOW Lobster Deviled Eggs !!! 🤩🤩🤩 Looks so good. Fun video

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

They were

[@vhacker71]

I feel full just watching you two eating all that wonderful food. Cheer to another great video and adventure. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩.

[@sarahskillin8436]

Loved the vlog as always. Thank you 🙌

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Sarah

[@oleg1ch]

Its amazing to see the differences between your trip two years ago and now. You were essentially just there so you're familiar with the area but it looks like you're still discovering and experiencing some things for the first time. Great times...

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We love it there

[@smileyyyyy1249]

In the store did you guys happen to see a snow globe?

[@nickjow415]

That’s me in 38:19! Wanted to say hi but you were in the middle of a video

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Should’ve said hi!

[@KameronKitajima]

So fun! Thanks for sharing. We’re going to the Aulani in a couple of weeks and we just love the Christmas merch y’all shared. We’re actually meeting our wedding planner this Aulani trip as we’re getting married at the Aulani next year through Disney Fairytale weddings! Your original Aulani videos convinced us to check out and stay at the Aulani last year and we fell in love with the Aulani and we knew we had to have our special day there ❤. We also ate at Michael Mina’s and it was great so def check it out for dinner.

[@curator3539]

It's so cool that there is so much to see and do within walking distance so you are not chained to the resort. As much as I love WDW if you don't have a car/car access it feels so hard to do anything off property.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Agreed!

[@scully392z]

The Monkeypod Restaurant is really good and there are 2 branches on the Big Island. I love it there! It’s a 20 minute drive for me. I love watching your videos.

[@emlocke12]

Aww, Kitra. I’m not sure if my mom and I know each other’s favorite songs, but I’m going to make a point to talk about it with her. Thanks for the reminder.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

❤️

[@brondageorge]

OMG....Stitch is my favorite character....will be visiting there next month.....gonna need a suitcase for all that Stitch merch!!

[@barbhawkinson659]

That pizza looked delicious! Kitra my mom sends me hearts to show me she's still with me 💞 I love that you keep hearing her song ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@edvaira6891]

29:00…While they may not have filmed White Lotus at That particular Four Seasons, THEY DID actually film the Hawaiian scenes from, of all things, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at this Four Seasons!! (We saw the movie only about three weeks before visiting, so we were kind of stoked to recognize A LOT of the hotel grounds!)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ah 😂 did not know that

[@suzyq5865]

Nothing better than Fried Spam,Fried Potatoes and Beans! Lived on this while husband and I were stationed in Army in Germany in 1971..lol. Years later I found out Hawaiians love Spam..

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha

[@devoncopley9296]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽❤️🥰⚡️💥💫✨✨

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@audrees.properties]

Lovingggg the Aulani vids so much 😭

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😁

[@Beachcheeka]

You guys are so fun! I own timeshare at Marriott....love love love Ko Olina. You guys did a great review! Subscribed 😊

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks ☺️

[@weaseljavelin9443]

This is Craig Dennis did you both have a nice safe thanksgiving me and my mom and my had a nice thanksgiving i watch your both new videos all the time and i in joy all of your both videos all the time👍👍👍👍👍

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Craig! You too!

[@marieldabu9784]

omg just narrowly missed you guys! only got the chance to stop by Ko Olina and admire Aulani - definitely saving up to stay there one day. so happy you guys got to enjoy!! Mahalo!

[@CruisingWithJT]

You guys!!! This video has been SO helpful for our upcoming trip to Aulani. Thank you thank you thank you!! Loved watching your Aulani videos!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

You’re going to have the best time ever JT!

[@CruisingWithJT]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Woohoo! Can't wait! So excited! :) I am recommending your Aulani videos to everyone I know. Keep up the great work!

[@SuperPoplyfe]

What a great video. I'm going to Hawaii the day after Christmas and I can't wait now!

[@TheKCKing]

Fun fact: Pineapple on pizza was started in Canada. Another fun fact: It ABSOLUTELY deserves to be a pizza topping no matter where you are! Looked great!

[@Chieftracyhorse]

Gosh, what a beautiful place!🥰 Thanks for sharing.❤️

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks 🙏

[@soitsmelaura]

Omg I luv that surf Mickey lamp ornament and that food at the ABC stores 🤤🤤

[@StrikanNYC]

Noe Italian at the Four Seasons really is a treat. Great food. Well worth a visit.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We were planning to go but ate too much so had to cancel our reservations lol

[@KawaiiNancy]

Yay!! Making travel plans to go to Hawaii your vids have convinced my hubby Wooo! 💜💜💜👋

[@sandis6572]

Nice to visit off season - we were there over New Years and the first week of January. Everything was incredibly busy at the resort and across the street. Monkey Pod and the Mexican restaurant wait times were nearly two hours - just a little FYI. ABC was awesome and great food, but also very busy.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We planned to eat from ABC but didn’t

[@bartvostermans4009]

We’ve been going to Koolina for more than 20 years. It’s so beautiful. We always stay at the Marriott Vacation Club which is a few lagoons away. Their frozen Mai Tai at Longboards, is the best…Also, there is a Costco nearby. If you don’t have a rental car, use a ride-share like Uber or Lyft.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍 we got to target instead because we don’t have the room for the bulk purchases from Costco

[@bartvostermans4009]

@@OrdinaryAdventures that’s true but they have the best deal on chocolate macadamia nuts and tarot chips 🤪. Also fun to look for the local stuff that you cannot find at Costcos on the mainland.

[@ameliabrinker4814]

I am loving all of the Duffy merch. I live in Indiana and weirdly enough a family friend has this giant barn sale every year and my mom JUST found me a Mickey ear hat from WDW there but it literally has Duffy on it with a whole assortment of other disney characters! The best part is that they were 10cents.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Might even be worth money, some Duffy merch is rare

[@ameliabrinker4814]

​@OrdinaryAdventures I was thinking the same thing. I'm trying to figure out when they were released but haven't been successful yet. They even have the Sorceror Mickey hat on them. The only problem is that even if they were worth money, I'm not sure I can part with them especially when I only paid 10 cents for them. 😅

[@edvaira6891]

6:58…I can say that the final three of the spirit jerseys you showed were not there at Kaleppa’s when we were there in May (the first two were…)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

They surprisingly change up the merchandise there a lot. It’s impressive

[@rigel-r]

my girlfriend and i LOVE watching your videos, we hope to visit Aulani one day!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much. I hope you get there

[@geniitheconjurorsmagazine]

Glad to hear about the many new food choices at Off the Hook!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙌

[@kananiOO7]

Aloha from Oahu you both are my favorite cuties ❤ love all your videos! your both authentic and REAL about every bit of your videos helps a lot w/ making decisions traveling period🥰 xoxox

[@sentwistle4325]

great video! Very helpful. Hoping to go to Aulani some time soon!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have fun!

[@allisonabbott-kline4765]

MonkeyPod has been one of our favorites on Maui for years. Bulgogi tacos with the Mai Tai is a win win. Aloha nui....

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I miss it

[@HD20204]

Love the channel. I think this might be one of my favourite videos. It has everything! Jokes, great tips, and heart! The quality is probably some of the highest I’ve seen for any Disney vlog. Trending toward cinematic! Thanks for making this amazing content available for free. With 0 click bait or hidden advertisements for scams.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😁 glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheSchwegmann]

Poke Tacos at MonkeyPod are FANTASTIC!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@letsdivedeep.]

This was so beautiful!!! I can’t wait to bring my family in july❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have fun!

[@jeremygonzalez2230]

Great vid. Informative with very helpful info.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daniellelow-anderson1194]

The Ukulele version of Somewhere over the Rainbow get me every time. I walked down the aisle to this song at the Aulani in 2019.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😭

[@aces7515]

That’s a big ABC store, I’d go crazy! The Aulani gift shop, omg, I’d be buying everything. You two are great, thank you!

[@nicolegrimm9904]

Thank you so much for this! I’m taking my teens in August and was worried about finding the right balance of Disney & cool off-site activities.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have fun!

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

As shown on 37:38 cute 🥰☺ claw clip kitra.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks luke

[@Songwritersbehindthecurtain]

@@OrdinaryAdventures np 😉 Kitra.

[@luonajgarroutte212]

I love the Monkeypod Kitchens too. They have them on several islands and I go every chance I get. The mai tais, pizzas and fish tacos are wonderful. I'll have to try the coffee shop in January. The pineapple chews are very good. I buy multiple bags. 😆

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Soooooo good

[@RosalieHobbs]

OMG I knew it was you! I didn't know if I should've mentioned KZbin to you guys but I instantly thought about this chanel while we were out on the water. Thank you for being my shark cage buddies!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

You should’ve said something! That was a fun day (minus kitra getting sea sick)

[@RosalieHobbs]

@Ordinary Adventures Haha I know even I started feeling quesy! And auright, next time you guys drop in I'll be sure to say aloha 🤙

[@Nerdeliciously_Aimee]

Spam in mac n cheese is sooo good, my grandma would always make her homemade mac n cheese, then cube up spam in it and bake it. If you like spam, I highly recommend

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

Thank you for showing what's around the resort. I feel like I never really understand a place until I see what's around it and where its located.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

💯 it is a bit secluded but there’s a bunch of hotels and that shopping area

[@QuatroAtYale]

Hey, not fair! I just started a change to my diet, because I've gone to a different diabetic medicine regime. And I just made it through Thanksgiving without blowing away my blood sugar! Too much food! Ok, if I can't eat it, at least I can watch. Oh, and the merchandise was very cool. I loved the view of the other resort (yeah, you guys are very fair!) and especially the secret beach.

[@Mr-fl8iq]

Excellent video! My family is going 2 Hawaii July 2025. I will definitely use this as a guide

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have fun!

[@theefamilyadventures]

I bought that Mickey lamp ornament for my wife while we were there. She loves it!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We bought it too

[@sheltiegirl78]

I made the same as steak you guys did about trying to access secret beach from the 4 season side. You have to access it from the front and the sidewalk and cut through the loo out parking lot. You'll find the public access path and public parking spaces and then it's there the water is calm and it's very nice. You guys are very close tho.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ah okay weird, because yelp said it was that exact spot

[@nicoleaz488]

Hate that you’re showing me all the cool stuff I don’t need to buy but now planning on buying when we are there this summer!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha sorry

[@jlizelle]

great episode. always nice to check out the area around Aulani. I ate at Monkeypod in Maui a few years ago and Robin Williams and his family were eating. He passed the following year.

[@angelazuspan6302]

I'm literally planning my June trip as you post your videos. Everytime you do something interesting I literally pause and add it to my itinerary. Tonight I added Monkey Pod Kitchen, the secret picture spot, and the hula story. Is the Hula Story time posted on the app?

[@Heartfelt07]

I said what about. Breakfast at Tiffany’s! 🎵 🎶 love that song lol

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha

[@karenglaicar5486]

Nice video. Love the shopping. The 4Seasons hotel is beautiful. Thanks for all the great info. Cheers!! (Peter Christmas is coming go back and get the necklace).

[@blobblefish8789]

OMG I love your videos I hope you had a great time❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We did!

[@kromhout99]

If you ever get a chance to go to Maui, you should go the food There is the most amazing food I have ever had, it is so laid-back , the nature is so beautiful ,the beaches are so beautiful ,the people are amazing. I hope you get to go there one day.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

What Resturants do you recommend in Maui

[@kromhout99]

@@OrdinaryAdventures south Maui fish company is a food truck that has the best poke I have ever tasted , Mamas Fish House is amazing, Kula lodge restaurant is a must ,the view is insane and make sure to eat outside ,,of course monkeypod in kannapli , and paia fish market !! So many good places beyond these too !

[@jasminerivers1305]

That must be a beautiful feeling having that song following you at your favorite moments. Enjoy It All =)

[@eightventures]

We have been watching you guys for years. Love the adventures you and kitra go on. Keep up the great 🎥

[@LittleAmyHe]

Yes yes Linabell is from Shanghai Disney! :D She’s extremely popular and recently celebrated her 1st birthday! I looove that she has a little detective outfit because she loves solving mysteries. I wonder if it has anything to do with Chinese youth’s affinity for murder mystery live action RPGs and intense escape rooms (nothing like American ones, it’s like absolutely insane).

[@935662]

Was there last week and the coffee shop was replaced with a starbucks unfortunately. Nearest one is a 10min drive back towards honolulu.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😔

[@jingorokitty]

The Island Country Market is awesome! Love their musubi’s (not only spam but katsu and teriyaki versions also). Did you end up trying one? Their Dole Whip is excellent too. 🤫 The Aulani Hula Story show is great! And as a dancer with a mainland hula hālau, I can attest to its authenticity! Really enjoyed the oli (chant) and the use of traditional hula implements! 👍🏼🌺

[@DisneyArchitect]

Congrats on 300k subscribers!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you

[@lizbeth6267]

Uncle's Ice Cream sandwich is a must try if your in hawaii!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Will have to look them up for next time

[@disneyfunatic3179]

they have that Aloha Days luggage at the Polynesisan at WDW

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@MechaTrekAD]

I love Turtle Chips! In New York City it's available in many places though I usually get them from H-Mart, a chain of Korean Grocery Stores. Try them if you get a chance. Really, really good!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We gotta try them

[@Sags09]

My fav local coffee shop here in Aurora IL has a honey oat latte and it’s my absolute favorite!!!!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yum

[@funnymanatee]

Funny use of those color bars at the beach!

[@kurtrummell477]

I love your aulani videos, I really wish I had the money to stay at the hotel, and the videos are by far my favorite ones, with your galaxy edge videos being a close second, I love watching you adventures, hope someday I get to meet you both. 🙂

[@DMinSFBay]

Monkey Pod is sooo good! And they are super accommodating.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Soooo good. I miss it