Aulani Owners Thread - ALOHA!

[wink13]

This morning we booked a 1 bedroom ocean view at the seven month mark. Studio OV was also available, but I did not ask about the other views. Hey ~ it's Hawaii and I am from Colorado, I want to see the ocean!!

Congrats!!! We did the same OV 1 bedroom for our Oct 2011 trip. Planning on a trip report when we return.

 

[dreamlinda]

Congrats!!! We did the same OV 1 bedroom for our Oct 2011 trip. Planning on a trip report when we return.

Yes, please do a trip report!! We all have a lot to learn and will need tips, we will be waiting

 

[tbay]

Hi Everyone
We will be staying next door to Aulani next week
Can't wait to see it. Will let you know how beautiful
it is . Hope I don't get addonitis fever

 

[Frikitiki]

Here is my blog post: http://thetikioutpost.com/2011/07/july-disney-aulani-update.html

And here is a link to all the pictures that I took yesterday (7/13) http://www.flickr.com/photos/frikitiki/sets/72157627065253963/with/5936033944/

 

[Disneylovers]

Wow, don't know how I missed this thread before! Have to join in the fun!

We added on at Aulani last year when they first started selling. Bought a small contract, as DH doesn't care all that much for Oahu, (he prefers Maui and the Big Island) so we got enough points for a few days of banking and borrowing.

We have a trip planned to the islands for February 2012 for our 25th wedding anniversary. We are spending 4 nights on the Big Island, four nights on Maui, and Feb. 19th to 22nd at our home, Aulani! Because our use year is March, we didn't have enough points for more days, so we're settling for 3. Since, like I said DH doesn't care that much for Oahu, I figure we're going to spend a lot of time checking out our new home. Can not wait!!!!!

 

[Brancaneve]

Signin' up

 

[stopher1]

We're now just 1 month from the resort's Grand Opening of Phase 1!!

 

[ChiSoxKeith]

New pics of Aulani up over at yesterland dot com.

1 month to go until the open. 47 days until our week long visit.

 

[darby888]

Our trip to Aulani is fast approaching (3 more months) in a garden view studio.

For those of you that will be there for the grand opening, has Disney notified you of your transportation options yet.

Really hoping for a ME service ?? and car rental service from the resort??

 

[dreamlinda]

Our trip to Aulani is fast approaching (3 more months) in a garden view studio.

For those of you that will be there for the grand opening, has Disney notified you of your transportation options yet.

Really hoping for a ME service ?? and car rental service from the resort??

We don't go until Feb. '12, but MS told me there was not a plan for a bus service, I am hoping they will be altering that decision in short order!! They did say there would be a rental car desk, but did not indicate which company. Fingers crossed....

 

[hsuthard]

I took a tour today and just posted a thread in the Resorts forum, with lots of pictures: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2770245

It looks so enticing, my sister who lives here in Oahu has already started planning a spa day with her husband for his birthday, followed by dinner at the restaurant. It sounds like they've been stealing away all the best spa, restaurant, and hotel employees from all the local resorts.

 

[Leilanie94]

Yesterday, I booked our character breakfast dining for our stay vacation in November. We're excited! Woo hoo!!!

 

[Leilanie94]

Aloha!

I am an island gal - born, raised, and long time resident from Oahu, Hawaii.

We are new owners of this resort! We are excited!!!

We have reservations for October 2011.

Please correct my info:

We have reservations for November 4-6

Thank you!

 

[dreamlinda]

Yesterday, I booked our character breakfast dining for our stay vacation in November. We're excited! Woo hoo!!!

Please, please share your thoughts after your visit. My need/desire for info is growing each day!!

 

[sssteele]

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?

 

[TreesyB]

You can start booking stuff? Cool!

 

[mdsd8700]

You can start booking stuff? Cool!

Here is a link to Mousesavers.com, it has all descriptions and prices for all the excursions.

http://www.mousesavers.com/hawaii.html

We are planning on a June, 2012 trip. Will be checking back here to read all of the trip reports and first hand experiences once the resort opens!

 

[dizkrazkate]

DH and I were in Hawaii two weeks ago and took the tour. We are AKV owners. The place was truly beautiful. We were allowed to take photos of the actual room, but not the grounds. Anyway, I have done a piece for my blog all about it, photos included. Feel free to check it out, link in my siggie.

 

[canadianminniemouse]

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

 

[AZMermaid]

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.