Thank you for posting this photo - we had already booked our DVC rental and like a week later they announced the refurb! We are going to be there at the end of October. Most days we are doing excursions that actually take us away from Aulani but on the Thursday we are there, we rented the Executive Lanai by Ama Ama. I'm wondering if this is going to be a less than relaxing experience because of the construction noise..... wish I'd had the foresight to book it on the weekend instead. When you're walking around the resort does it just feel like a construction zone, or is it still beautiful and relaxing? Trying to go in with a good attitude, but also trying to manage my expectations - it's a balance. Maybe we're better off booking another excursion and skipping the Executive Lanai this time....This is some serious work being done. Jackhammers and some heavy equipment. Not complaining but people need to know what they are getting into.
How will it change on October 11? We’ll be there on the 8th...to be honest I hate all the construction Disney is doing! The parks In Orlando are a mess..I know they’re trying to make things better, but for the prices they charge, they should do more. We are DVC members..our daughter lives and is getting married in Hawaii. Trying to save money with the wedding..but I would never choose to stay there if I were paying cash....they’re are so many more places that are just as beautiful without all that mess..just my opinion
I am very disappointed with the construction but trying to have a good attitude. We rented points and booked (and didn't buy point protection, we're young and healthy and roll the dice by not buying travel insurance, I realize that - I will probably buy point protection in the future). Then like a week later they announced the refurbishment. If we had just booked and not rented points, I probably would've cancelled and waited until later. But I'm trying to keep a good attitude about it - while still managing my expectations. We are doing a lot of excursions and will be away from Aulani so I'm hoping it won't affect us that much - but it's supposed to be this beautiful resort where you want to stay there and hang out and relax....
Thank you!! That is very good to hear and makes me feel better.
Ok you have me confused. You say its a mess but you want them to do more. If they do more there will be more of a mess. Most people have said the work has not been overly disruptive. I think the advice above about going in with a good attitude about it will help your experience.
This is my first time visiting, but if it’s as amazing as everyone says it is, I’m sure it won’t be the last!
