Top 10 Things you MUST Do In Aulani (You will REGRET Missing these)

In this video we will share our top 10 favorite things about the Disney Aulani Resort in Oahu, Hawaii. So, if you’re thinking about going to Aulani or just want to know what it’s like, come along with us as we share what you MUST do on this bucket-list dream vacation. At the end of this video we’ll also share some tips to help you save money and make the most out of your trip to Aulani.
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Aulani is a 21 acre beachside resort in Ko Olina, on the west side of Oahu. Walt Disney Imagineers worked hand in hand with local artisans and cultural experts to create Aulani, inspired by the natural wonders and rich traditions of Hawaii.
In this video we explore Waikalohe Pool, Ka Maka Grotto Spa, Volcanic Vertical and Tubestone Curl as well as the expansive Lazy River, whimsical Menehune Bridge, Keiki Cove Splash Zone, and Rainbow Reef's saltwater snorkeling lagoon.
Disney characters encountered on our trip inclue Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Max, Stich, Moana, Shellie May and Donald. We also enjoyed meeting and interacting with the performers from the Ka Wa'A Lu'Au.
Aulani is built in Ko Olina Lagoon 1 and we enjoyed beach activities, ending a day watching the sunset, snorkeling and even had a family sunset photo session. On and around the property we encountered many animals including sea turtles at Paradise Cove Public Beach, Hawaiian monk seals, mongoose, crabs, jelly fish, koi fish, tropical fish, casts, and lizards.
Activities we enjoyed and cover in this video inclue Aunty's Beach House Kids' program, Family Fun Animation, Menehune Trail iPad Adventure, Ohana Movie Nights, and making your own Mickey Ears. The Ka Wa'A Lu'Au was the highlight of our trip with amazing food and entertainment.
Aulani caters to young families with many quick serve and casual dining options that include Ulu Cafe, Mama's Snack Shop, and more. Sit down options including Ama Ama and Makahiki are great as well, with the latter being the location of the Character Breakfast.
We also share ways to save money at Aulani and tips to make the most of your stay. From downloading and planning on the Aulani App, to booking with discounts, to reserving the Lu'Au and Aunty's Beach House program well before your stay, proper planning will help you get the most out of this bucket list dream destination.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - The Aulani Resort
1:16 - Water Activities and Facilities
4:39 - Meeting Disney Characters at Aulani
5:42 - Ko Olina Lagoon Beach at Aulani
6:30 - Animal Encounters in and around Aulani
8:05 - Resort Activities at Aulani
9:17 - Ka Wa'A Disney Aulani Luau
9:54 - Kohola Lagoon Sunsets at Aulani
10:43 - Aulani 1 Bedroom Villa Amenities
11:41 - Convenient Casual Dining at Aulani
12:56 - Bonus Tips - Time and Money Savers
Hi! Welcome to Family with Four. We are a fun-loving, adventures and tight-nit family with four children. Our channel is all about inspiring the next generation of families to have fun together. So come along with us as we live life to the fullest and enjoy everything it has to offer together.
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[@FamilywithFour]

What is your favorite thing about going on vacation?

[@douglasvitrano]

Being care free

[@FamilywithFour]

@Douglas Vitrano we totally agree - it's such a relaxing vacation with just enough to do everyday!

[@albertlee8902]

amazing video and thanks a lot for sharing！i haven't been to Hawaii but i've been to guam several times。there are lots of beautiful resorts there on the bay espically in tumon.

[@FamilywithFour]

@albertlee8902 were so glad you enjoyed the video. Guam looks beautiful and similar to Hawaii. Hopefully we get to travel there one day!

[@theindiejurnee]

What a beautiful blend of Disney and local culture. They really hit the mark. Looks like you all had so much fun!

[@FamilywithFour]

We had a great time at Aulani and agree they struck a nice balance at the resort. Thank you for watching!

[@melissakamiya9371]

Lots of great info, thank you!!

[@FamilywithFour]

Your welcome and thank you for watching! Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@johnbehneman1546]

WOW!!! DISNEYLAND HAS EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY!!!!

[@FamilywithFour]

It sure does!

[@kendram2664]

Thanks for all the information. Your family ("the children") are adorable. So glad you had a great time. I am taking my Dad here the end of April 2024, we are excited as we both love Disney.

[@FamilywithFour]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Thank you for your kind words about our family. We hope the video helped you get prepared to make the most out of your Aulani experience. Have a great time in April!

[@susansackrison3139]

Best Luau we’ve ever been to!

[@FamilywithFour]

We agree, the Lu'au was amazing!

[@RobinAngel61]

Mahalo for Sharing, Aulani is our home resort/ we LOVE it, we go every year!

[@FamilywithFour]

Mahalo so much for watching! This was our second time there and it was our all-time favorite vacation. Next year we are trying an VRBO rental in Ko Olina to spend time exploring more of the island. What is your favorite part of Aulani?

[@dabda8510]

Looks like a lot of fun for the little ones. I wish I had a chance to go there when my kids were younger.

[@FamilywithFour]

Thanks for watching and yes it was awesome!

[@mamanursetina]

Oh my gosh...."Is that geeeen thing the wizard??" LOVE that kiddo! Great video as always!

[@FamilywithFour]

It definitely was the geeeen thing! So many animals! Thanks for watching!

[@yjonas02]

Great video filled with lots of information & tips. I will be going with my family next week. We are very excited.

[@FamilywithFour]

Thank you so much! We hope you have an amazing vacation!

[@lisafehlman221]

❤you gave a lot of good information ❤

[@FamilywithFour]

We appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

[@kauabarros9638]

Going Friday 🤙🏾🍻🍻

[@FamilywithFour]

Awesome! What are you looking forward to the most?

[@samanthanotsamiam8404]

Thank you for the video. I am taking my godson and his best friend for their high school graduation and first year of post high school education gift in May. Then next year I will be taking my sisters, brother in laws, parents and my 3 niblings. This was informative

[@FamilywithFour]

This is awesome! We hope you have a great time and really appreciate you watching and enjoying our video! Safe travels!

[@lunabird89]

Me and the wify just came back from our honeymoon . I freaking miss it already soo much fun !!!

[@FamilywithFour]

We do too! What was your favorite part of Aulani? p.s. we're going back in January to take a break from our long winter!

[@lunabird89]

@@FamilywithFour very hard to pick between the message spa and the lagoon . We had an amazing time . That lagoon sun set is priceless. The vibes are so relaxing . Going back for sure !!

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT RESORT FOR A HONEYMOON AS WELL.

[@FamilywithFour]

Yes, and weddings too! We saw several weddings during our stay (maybe they went straight into their honeymoon at Aulani!)

[@douglasvitrano]

Going back to Aulani in Oct!!

[@FamilywithFour]

Awesome! Hope you have a great trip!

[@FamilywithFour]

Awesome! Have a great trip!

[@msy7804]

What is the price range for a family of 4

[@StarsAboveEarth]

Did you miss the Imi Loa Na Hoku activity?

[@FamilywithFour]

We did miss it unfortunately it wasnt something our kids were interested during our time at Aulani! We are hoping to come back when our kids are a bit older to try it out. Do you recommend this activity?

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO AND EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING. I LEARNED SO MUCH.

[@FamilywithFour]

Thank you for watching John!

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU, DISNEYLAND, !!!!!!

[@jazminlovessyouu9628]

I really enjoyed your video! We are going to Oahu for my brothers wedding and I wanted to at least stay two nights at Aulani. Is that enough time? We’ll be traveling with our 2 & 5 year olds.

[@FamilywithFour]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! It's means a lot to us! Two nights, three full days should be enough time. I believe you can use the Waterpark the morning you check in so you could get extra time as your room probably won't be ready until 4pm but you can add 5+ hours on property by doing it this way. We loved the lu'au so you may want to book around the availability as it does book up if you want to have an amazing show! Ama Ama does book up as well but it was just above our budget. Your kids will have an amazing time we loved having ours there at those ages! If you have any questions we would be happy to answer!

[@mikethetrucknut]

Just met you guys in tortola 😃

[@FamilywithFour]

Oh that is so fun! How did you find us on here so fast?

[@FamilywithFour]

Oh that is so fun! How did you find us on here so fast?

[@mikethetrucknut]

@FamilywithFour I searched family with four kids and Aulani 😀 I have a couple youtube channels also. @mikethetrucknut and @mike'sgarage

[@FamilywithFour]

What a perfect thing to search to find us! So coincidental, it is also our name! Hope you enjoy the rest of your cruise and we will check out your channels! Thanks for messaging us!

[@mikethetrucknut]

@@FamilywithFour looking forward to your video for this cruise. Keep up the good work 👍

[@sterlene23]

How did you book the photo shoot?

[@FamilywithFour]

We called the photography staff at [phone] once we checked in to our room and they gave us the availability. On our stay, we were able to book the same day we called but availability may vary. We booked on the phone then had to pre-pay in person at the Pau Hana Room (this is the location of many activities including the iPad adventure, making Minnie mouse ears, etc.)

[@user-ui4yr1ix9k]

Hello, thanks for the review! Very informative. I’m curious how you got a family of 6 in the 1 bedroom villa? We have 4 young kids as well and were hoping to stay in the 1 bedroom villa for cost and because we don’t need a 2 bedroom villa that sleeps 9 people… just wondering if you got any push back from the resort or issues getting 6 wristbands or anything like that? Thanks again

[@FamilywithFour]

That is a great question and one of the reasons why we went when we did. Our fourth had to be aged 2 or younger to still fit in a 1 bedroom villa. Once he turns three, we would outgrow the ability to stay in this room size and would have to switch to a 2 bedroom (or just get two regular rooms). If we were to stay at Aulani again, we would most likely just get 2 regular rooms. This would be an important consideration as we did see Aulani management address staff who tried to get wristbands that exceeded the room limit. You would lose your own washer and dryer and kitchen doing this, but it should still be the cheapest way to stay at Aulani. We learned this age cutoff when we stayed two years ago and made sure we went one more time in the "sweetspot" of kids ages. Thank you for watching and don't hesitate to ask us for any other tips or tricks if you end up going!

[@susansackrison3139]

Sea turtles love to play with people.

[@douglasvitrano]

7:36 Where is that secret beach with the sea turtles?!

[@FamilywithFour]

It is called Paradise Cove Public Beach, about a 6 minute walk north from Aulani. You exit Aulani back to Aliinui Dr and walk until a large public parking lot, which you walk through and go down a pathway. We actually made another short video dedicated to our experience here that shows more of what you would expect and how to get there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2HLioONrbusa5o

[@susansackrison3139]

Would like to know the month this was videoed

[@FamilywithFour]

January after the holiday break so it was a slower season for the resort.

[@Caseydesiree]

What is there to do for ages 2 and 13? We live on Oahu but still have yet to go… idk if it’s worth it for us due to the kids ages and we’ve lived in Hawaii since 2014…

[@FamilywithFour]

We would say age 2 is on the younger end and age 13 may be on the older end, especially if your oldest isn't a big Disney fan. We have met locals on our time at Aulani that bring their kids to enjoy the waterpark area on special occasions like their birthdays. Our two year old liked the beach, water areas, and meeting the characters the most. Our oldest was 10 at the time and she liked the Lu'Au and waterslides the most. Activities that weren't in our video but could be fun would be ukulele lessons, stargazing, and making Mickey ears.

[@misstiffany71]

Auntys beach house I thought was 4-12yr old? My girl will be turning 3 at Aulani.

[@FamilywithFour]

You are correct. The Aulani website definitely says ages 4-12 right now. When we went in January 2023 it was actually ages 5-12 (I just checked our registration form again). I know 2 years ago it was completely closed, before that the drop in times were open (like a cruise) and I believe then it was ages 3+. We did a Disney Cruise in November, and it was ages 3+ with a nursery for toddlers even younger than three. I guess, stay current and they may open the younger age group up. Let us know if you have other questions we can help clarify!

[@barbrafournier4895]

What is the price to get in for a day?

[@FamilywithFour]

I believe the only way to get in is to book one of the rooms in their hotel.

[@mariegomez3043]

May I have photographers info please?

[@FamilywithFour]

Hello! The number to inquire or book photography is 1-808-674-6988. More information such as packages and pricing can be found on this website: www.disneyaulani.com/activities/photography-services/ Thank you so much for watching!

[@LauraLL129]

for Aunties, are adults allowed to join?

[@FamilywithFour]

Only little ones are allowed at Aunties Beach House - us adults were not even allowed to look inside when dropping off.

[@elainepark2627]

How old is your youngest son? Just wondered if my 30mths old one will have enough to do.

[@FamilywithFour]

He just turned three when we went on this trip. But we took him last year at 26 months as well, and he had a LOT of fun playing in the pools and at the beach. He also enjoyed meeting lots of characters!

[@anime_alex985]

How long did you stay there?

[@FamilywithFour]

We ended up staying at Aulani for 10 days but don't think that's necessary to experience it all. Let us know if you have more questions!

[@msy7804]

​@@FamilywithFourhow much did it cost for your family?

[@FamilywithFour]

@@msy7804 Room rates at Aulani start at about $450 usd per night and we booked during low season with a 30% discount special offer. Rates vary significantly based on room type and time of year. More information on cost can be found here: www.disneyaulani.com/

[@susansackrison3139]

7 mos ago soMay?

[@FamilywithFour]

In January. It took us a long time to edit this video!

[@susansackrison3139]

Not when it’s crowded. Yikes. Too loud toooo crazy!

[@Sports_Agent]

When is it usually isn’t crowded?

[@FamilywithFour]

Yes, it can definitely get crowded. We find first thing in the morning the waterslide, tube ride, and lazy river are the least busy!

[@FamilywithFour]

We noticed a big change in crowds outside of peak travel season, which can be expected, but also in the mornings, it can be more tolerable for sure as the crowds can be lower when the pool areas are still in the shade.

[@johnbehneman1546]

PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK FIRST. TEHN PLAN YOUR VACATION. TO MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY.

[@FamilywithFour]

You are right! Homeworking and planning is so vital for a trip like this!

[@sensitivecuriosity5054]

Nobody can afford to fly to Hawaii

[@FamilywithFour]

It is very expensive, you are right about this!

[@susansackrison3139]

The newest Buzz movie is NOT suitable for families.

[@Avasprankchannel]

I watched it and it was not worth the 2 hours 😅

[@Andre-Nader]

Why?