Aulani Owners Thread - ALOHA!

[VGCgroupie]

I’m just remembering those 2:58am alarms to call to reserve the seats… it was awful, but at least I got most of what I wanted….

Who exactly does this call every day change help? Not the DVC guest….

Calling everyday is like how they do the other experiences that are very popular and book quick. I think it’s because if you have to call everyday it gives more people a chance to book. I really believe the time change plus calling daily will make getting a reservation 75% less likely than previously. I’m not happy about it at all.

 

[808blessing]

What a change!! I donʻt rent cabanas but noting that it is usually me setting my alarm super early to make east coast alerts!

 

[buzzgirls&dad]

Is the time change to 8am just for Cabanas? Or does it include dining as well? I just spoke to a CM on Wednesday and they said dining at Midnight HST. I know some times CM are the last to get updates but they did say that dining had moved to 45 days.

 

[PCDisFan]

I’m very happy about not having to get up at 3:59 MT to book, but it’s going to be a pain to do this for multiple days in November for our February trip.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

I just keep thinking that this is Disney making life a bit easier for the casual/short visitor while making it more annoying for the more dedicated long stay visitor (and likely DVC owner). Although I’m a DVC (AUL!) owner, I generally don’t stay more than 5 days so it works out for me, but I still don’t love the general trend.

I guess we’ll find out soon it reserved seating gets much harder to book. We don’t have our 2026 trip in the books yet— hoping one of you guys will report back soon.

 

[AstroBlasters]

I just keep thinking that this is Disney making life a bit easier for the casual/short visitor while making it more annoying for the more dedicated long stay visitor (and likely DVC owner). Although I’m a DVC (AUL!) owner, I generally don’t stay more than 5 days so it works out for me, but I still don’t love the general trend.

I guess we’ll find out soon it reserved seating gets much harder to book. We don’t have our 2026 trip in the books yet— hoping one of you guys will report back soon.

Agreed. It’s like the DVC owner doesn’t have a voice in the room…