We have had our bag stolen at Aulani - so please be careful. Lost a phone and a pair of prescription eye glasses. We now only bring down one phone that we keep with us in a water proof carrier.You can get a non-DVC wristband with your room key. In my opinion, they're more comfortable than the DVC bands.
In my backpack on my lounge chair. Nobody is going to rob you.
Room key.
Waikiki is the worst part about Hawaii. There's so much to do and see around Oahu that I think it would be a huge waste to not rent a car and visit places other than the giant tourist trap that looks an awful lot like Miami.
If this is a "once in a lifetime" trip, I would err on the side of "see it all." You can relax any place, including places that are much closer and cheaper. Hawaii is the only place to experience Hawaii.
We honeymooned at Aulani in March. I used my WDW Magic Band for everything. Room entry, parking lot, merchandise purchases, pay for meals. Not one time did it not work for me although not "officially" rolled out (whatever that means). We showed our DVC card the first day to get our pool wrist bands, but after that we didn't have to again- they knew we were DVC after the first day.DH and I are heading to Aulani in just over two weeks, a bucket list trip. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I have read other first time posts but have a few additional questions. We are planning split stay: 4 nights Aulani, 2 nights Kauai, 2 nights Maui and back to Aulani for 3 nights.
Aulani
At WDW you have a Magic Band that gives you access to the parks, room, etc. and that is all you need. At Aulani you have to show DVC membership for wrist band each day. Where do you put items like your phone while at the pool? How do you charge meals to room?
Best way to venture into Waikiki for a day without a car?
Has anyone done the circle tour excursion? Would you recommend it? (torn between wanting to see it all and having relaxing vacay)
Kauai - staying in Lihue
Want to do air tour of island.
Any other suggestions?
Maui - staying in Ka’anapali
So lost with this leg. originally thought of Road to Hana tour but it’s a long day. Has anyone done the Half Day to Hana tour? Recommendations?
Thanks for your thoughts.
While this *should* work, occasionally a cast member will look at you like you have six heads.We honeymooned at Aulani in March. I used my WDW Magic Band for everything. Room entry, parking lot, merchandise purchases, pay for meals. Not one time did it not work for me although not "officially" rolled out (whatever that means). We showed our DVC card the first day to get our pool wrist bands, but after that we didn't have to again- they knew we were DVC after the first day.
I found the Aulani lagoon to have poor visibility and sparse sea life. Probably why they made their own artificial reef on the hotel grounds.Thought I'd hijack this thread instead of starting a new one.
What is the snorkeling like at the Ko Olina lagoons?
Snorkeling at Aulani is around the rocks on the left side of the lagoon. For the most part, I would say it’s ok, not great. You can see different colored fish, of different sizes, and small schools of fish as well. Because the snorkeling area isn’t particularly large, you don’t get the feeling of it being a colorful underwater wonderland, but it’s still pretty cool and frankly we love it. There are way better snorkeling spots in Oahu, but this spot is so convenient and you see enough that we didn’t feel the need to snorkel anywhere else. We’d bring our gear every day when we went to the beach. During periods of high surf, though, which aren‘t that frequent, the sand gets stirred up and you can’t see anything. No doubt that’s true elsewhere too.Thought I'd hijack this thread instead of starting a new one.
What is the snorkeling like at the Ko Olina lagoons?
Where was the bag stolen? We’ve always felt totally safe leaving some of our stuff on our chaises either by the pool or at the beach. Have never heard of this happening.We have had our bag stolen at Aulani - so please be careful. Lost a phone and a pair of prescription eye glasses. We now only bring down one phone that we keep with us in a water proof carrier.
You'd be better off getting responses if you start a new threadThought I'd hijack this thread instead of starting a new one.
What is the snorkeling like at the Ko Olina lagoons?
Aloha,DH and I are heading to Aulani in just over two weeks, a bucket list trip. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I have read other first time posts but have a few additional questions. We are planning split stay: 4 nights Aulani, 2 nights Kauai, 2 nights Maui and back to Aulani for 3 nights.
Aulani
At WDW you have a Magic Band that gives you access to the parks, room, etc. and that is all you need. At Aulani you have to show DVC membership for wrist band each day. Where do you put items like your phone while at the pool? How do you charge meals to room?
Best way to venture into Waikiki for a day without a car?
Has anyone done the circle tour excursion? Would you recommend it? (torn between wanting to see it all and having relaxing vacay)
Kauai - staying in Lihue
Want to do air tour of island.
Any other suggestions?
Maui - staying in Ka’anapali
So lost with this leg. originally thought of Road to Hana tour but it’s a long day. Has anyone done the Half Day to Hana tour? Recommendations?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Sorry to hear this but always be safe! Bringing the phone in the water is best to capture those moments or at least have a waterproof case/bag.Where was the bag stolen? We’ve always felt totally safe leaving some of our stuff on our chaises either by the pool or at the beach. Have never heard of this happening.
While in Maui I would recommend going to the Old Lahaina Luau. It was amazing and I feel the best luau I have been too. I would also recommend the Haleakala Downhill Bike Ride. It does start a little early, but my Wife and I really enjoyed it. One last recommendation is Honokalani Beach. It a Black Sand Beach and is worth the trip, you could combine this with half day road to Hana.DH and I are heading to Aulani in just over two weeks, a bucket list trip. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I have read other first time posts but have a few additional questions. We are planning split stay: 4 nights Aulani, 2 nights Kauai, 2 nights Maui and back to Aulani for 3 nights.
Aulani
At WDW you have a Magic Band that gives you access to the parks, room, etc. and that is all you need. At Aulani you have to show DVC membership for wrist band each day. Where do you put items like your phone while at the pool? How do you charge meals to room?
Best way to venture into Waikiki for a day without a car?
Has anyone done the circle tour excursion? Would you recommend it? (torn between wanting to see it all and having relaxing vacay)
Kauai - staying in Lihue
Want to do air tour of island.
Any other suggestions?
Maui - staying in Ka’anapali
So lost with this leg. originally thought of Road to Hana tour but it’s a long day. Has anyone done the Half Day to Hana tour? Recommendations?
Thanks for your thoughts.