moericus
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Dec 29, 2010
- Messages
- 341
Just a little nod to Aulani Studios being really nice, functional, and bigger than expected. We only stayed one night (2 days) on our Island trip, but would definitely go again. The room was great for a family of four. The rain maker in the shower was a nice surprise. Large counter in the bathroom. Kitchenette was in it's own little "hallway" making it a really nice space. Living room space was as big as any studio I've seen with a nice size sleeper sofa.
I forgot to bring the breakfast foods so had to run down to the store in the morning. I was annoyed the single serving cereal bowls were not there because I saw them in the Ulu Cafe the day prior. So I had to "settle" for some Hostess little donuts.
Lazy River was awesome as long as you let the rowdy kids pass, water slides were awesome, enough pools to give you some space, many-many lifeguards, beach was crowded but manageable, character meet&greets went well.
Quick service outdoors (Ulu) was very limited in both seating and food options. Since there was no where to sit, you just stood around waiting for your food. I suggest grabbing a Pool side cafe table instead. It was much easier with a waiter, has more options, and about the same price.
I had not paid for a character meal without the meal-plan in a long time. Makahiki was quite the sticker shock. After I got the check I made sure to hit the carving station again, but with the picky kids and a big lunch... I know Disney made out like bandits on us.
I forgot to bring the breakfast foods so had to run down to the store in the morning. I was annoyed the single serving cereal bowls were not there because I saw them in the Ulu Cafe the day prior. So I had to "settle" for some Hostess little donuts.
Lazy River was awesome as long as you let the rowdy kids pass, water slides were awesome, enough pools to give you some space, many-many lifeguards, beach was crowded but manageable, character meet&greets went well.
Quick service outdoors (Ulu) was very limited in both seating and food options. Since there was no where to sit, you just stood around waiting for your food. I suggest grabbing a Pool side cafe table instead. It was much easier with a waiter, has more options, and about the same price.
I had not paid for a character meal without the meal-plan in a long time. Makahiki was quite the sticker shock. After I got the check I made sure to hit the carving station again, but with the picky kids and a big lunch... I know Disney made out like bandits on us.
