Aulani Owners Thread - ALOHA!

[kjd469]

Is there a thread somewhere that explains, easily, what in the world is going on with Aulani and how it affects the owners? We bought June 1, closed the 15th or so and have received no paperwork. Our guide just says "things take longer in HI" but I can't help but think it is related to the whole Jim Lewis/ dues mess.

Things DEFINITELY take longer in Hawaii....we bought on the Members Cruise last year, closed in October and have received nothing - I inquired a couple of months ago and was told everything is slower there, etc. etc. We finally show up on the Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances as having our deed officially recorded May 11, 2011, so hopefully we'll recieve our deed soon!

 

[rparmfamily]

Things are in no rush here...we are on "Aloha time" LOL!!! You'll find people drive slower here too LOL.

Looking at the price for the Arizona Tour, they quote $63. I wonder what that includes, since it's free to actually go to. (unless it includes other paying attractions)

We are going Sept 2nd we are SSR/BLT members!

 

[adminjedi]

Aulani owner staying August 29-September 3. Can't wait! Any other Founding Members staying Opening Week?

We won't be going until December! So looking forward to it!

 

[disnanny]

My wife and I will be calling in October for a pool garden view studio in May. Wish us luck. We're considering a Norwegian inter-island cruise afterwards. We've never been to Hawaii, so we thought we should make the most of our visit. Anybody ever done the cruise or know anybody who has?

We will be staying at Aulani in Feb 12 for two weeks.

We did the Hawaii cruise with NCL a few years ago. It was our first ever cruise and we did enjoy seeing the different islands and the cruise was okay. After cruising with Disney it is hard not to compare but it is like comparing apples and oranges. The cabins are small on NCL, there is a charge for every beverage. We did not care for the "free style" cruising, there can be long lines for dinner and you get different wait staff each night. Would not cruise with them again after doing several Disney cruises.

I am hoping someone can answer my question, we purchased 200 pts at Aulani in January, would this not qualify us to be founding members. I called GS and they were not able to answer this, and directed me to the person we purchased from. We have left numerous messages for her but she is working on one of the ships right now.

 

[ColinA]

Staying 18th and 19th January 2012 using points on our way back from WDW.

 

[adminjedi]

I am hoping someone can answer my question, we purchased 200 pts at Aulani in January, would this not qualify us to be founding members. I called GS and they were not able to answer this, and directed me to the person we purchased from. We have left numerous messages for her but she is working on one of the ships right now.

There was a limit to how many points would be sold as founding member. If those were gone before you purchased, you will not be a founding member even though you purchased enough points. You should have received a document regarding founding member with your contract docs if it pertained to you.

 

[disnanny]

There was a limit to how many points would be sold as founding member. If those were gone before you purchased, you will not be a founding member even though you purchased enough points. You should have received a document regarding founding member with your contract docs if it pertained to you.

friends of ours purchased in May (5 months after us) and they have picked their tile. I would really hate to miss out on this opportunity. Our intention was to purchase more points and be able to leave them for our children and grandchildren. It would be so nice to have something perm at Aulani with our family name.

Anyone have suggestions what I should do....I really hope we are not to late to pursue this as others have bought after us and they have tiles

 

[adminjedi]

Anyone have suggestions what I should do....I really hope we are not to late to pursue this as others have bought after us and they have tiles

Call MS again...call your guide and if they are unavailable ask for their manager. There is someone who can help you....don't stop asking!

 

[disnanny]

thanks, I will start calling and hopefully get some answers....we are looking so forward to our first visit in Feb 2012 and it would be so nice to know that we have a family tile as a permanent fixture at Aulani.

We did the Alaska cruise in May and were a tad disappointed with the DVC desk. We had every intention of adding even more points, but they seemed more interested in selling to new clients than looking after existing members, due to this we didn't buy.

It would be great to add on points each year for our family, we will try again when in Hawaii in February.

 

[dreamlinda]

Waiting for a trip report, somebody ~ anybody, waiting, waiting......

 

[Frikitiki]

Well, I have my initial thoughts of the property here: http://thetikioutpost.com/2011/08/wave-has-arrived-at-disneys-aulani.html with a link to hundreds of photos. I'm working on the details of what I did on opening day.

 

[dreamlinda]

Well, I have my initial thoughts of the property here: http://thetikioutpost.com/2011/08/wave-has-arrived-at-disneys-aulani.html with a link to hundreds of photos. I'm working on the details of what I did on opening day.

OHHH, thank you Frikitiki!!!!!!!

 

[Debs Hill]

Has anyone out there taken any of the Disney Excursions? How crowded is the beach? And would love to see some food porn of the restaurants!!! Can't afford the airfare from the UK yet so living through your experiences!!!
Debx

 

[pthuhges2]

We're going in November for Turkey day week.. Can't wait! Thanks for the Opening Day pics, they're AWESOME!

Pat

 

[canadianminniemouse]

Has anyone out there taken any of the Disney Excursions? How crowded is the beach? And would love to see some food porn of the restaurants!!! Can't afford the airfare from the UK yet so living through your experiences!!!
Debx

Both the beach and the pools were not crowded when we were there. We always found some chairs to put our towels on by the pool and the beach is definitely not like Waikiki.

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[darby888]

Both the beach and the pools were not crowded when we were there. We always found some chairs to put our towels on by the pool and the beach is definitely not like Waikiki.

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Canadian Minnie -

Wow, that 2nd picture just looks amazing. Thank you for posting.

Can you tell us some more about any of your experiences there....

 

[AZMermaid]

I saw a post talking about the charge to rent two chairs and an umbrella, but it looks like there are "open" chairs on the beach and the pool. When/why/where would these chairs be rented for the day?

 

[jmatias]

I saw a post talking about the charge to rent two chairs and an umbrella, but it looks like there are "open" chairs on the beach and the pool. When/why/where would these chairs be rented for the day?

The single lounger chair is free for resort guest.

If you want the 2 seater wooden lounger that comes with a fabric type umbrella cover you can rent those. Those were located higher up the beach on a grassy patch closer to the walkway.

You can also rent a beach umbrella for $15 for the day. The CM's will set that up for you.

Jen

 

[rparmfamily]

Just the basic loungers are free (there are lots on the beach), umbrellas are $ and the fancy wood chaise lounges (doubles) with the thick pads cost $.

 

[AZMermaid]

Thanks! Are they included in the $99 pp length of stay beach rental thing?