Aulani Owners Thread - ALOHA!

[AstroBlasters]

Aloha from Aulani!

Have been so busy since we got here I haven’t had much time to be on my phone. That’s a good thing!

This stay hasn’t been as good as our last stay. Part of it could be bringing extra family that adds a thick layer of stress. That is completely my fault and a mistake I won’t make again. On check in day our room was ready literally at 4pm to the second. In the future I need to book a cabana for check in day or an extra night. The lounge was a huge disappointment and frankly upsetting. The room was packed with people, many of them sleeping. Unacceptable imo.

The member welcome home weeks activity was booked up many days in advance. That’s okay I understand.

The character lines so far have been very long and I witnessed non guests lie their way into staying in line. The HOKU Hideaway characters aren’t DVC exclusive.

The upside is most CM outside of check in have been wonderful. The room is is great condition. Views are beautiful. We are still very happy to be an owner for now.

PS my magic bands work perfectly!

Yes, adding extended family definitely adds stress and we are huge fans of having a cabana or veranda booked on arrival day.

I hope a few more days waking up to ocean front views and a few more nights of enjoying the music at Olelo room soothes your soul!

 

[GrimGrinningGuy]

Aloha from Aulani!

Have been so busy since we got here I haven’t had much time to be on my phone. That’s a good thing!

This stay hasn’t been as good as our last stay. Part of it could be bringing extra family that adds a thick layer of stress. That is completely my fault and a mistake I won’t make again. On check in day our room was ready literally at 4pm to the second. In the future I need to book a cabana for check in day or an extra night. The lounge was a huge disappointment and frankly upsetting. The room was packed with people, many of them sleeping. Unacceptable imo.

The member welcome home weeks activity was booked up many days in advance. That’s okay I understand.

The character lines so far have been very long and I witnessed non guests lie their way into staying in line. The HOKU Hideaway characters aren’t DVC exclusive.

The upside is most CM outside of check in have been wonderful. The room is is great condition. Views are beautiful. We are still very happy to be an owner for now.

PS my magic bands work perfectly!

How much extra family?

Surprised to hear the character lines are long since schools back

 

[juliebee]

How much extra family?

Surprised to hear the character lines are long since schools back

Some areas of the US don’t start school until after Labor Day, including some of Oregon and Washington

 

[Doingitagain]

Some areas of the US don’t start school until after Labor Day, including some of Oregon and Washington

Same for most of Minnesota. Last week was a big travel week since summer camps and sports programs were over and school was not in session for a lot of families.