I thought that trip would be the "once in a lifetime trip", but we are now planning to go back in 2015. I could make a looooooong list of things I wish I knew!
Sooo true... I am already looking at when we can make it back.... we always planned to do another big trip to WDW.... but honestly I think my family would all vote to go back to Aulani instead.
The one thing I wish I knew about Aulani is that I would fall completely in love with it!!
My DH, DD and I talk about Hawaii all the time. For the last 9 months. I really never imagined we would like it that much. I thought that trip would be the "once in a lifetime trip", but we are now planning to go back in 2015. I could make a looooooong list of things I wish I knew!
I had my suspicions! I'm the vacation planner and as soon as it opened I stalked airline and Disney sites for deals. Luckily we got a great package though an airline and went in early 2012. I also tried to learn everything about DVC and finally said 'yes' when the Disney site asked if I wanted to chat. Had a wonderful talk and got the info mailed. I spent the weeks leading up to our vaca get ting as much info as possible. I put the propaganda out and asked if DH wanted to look at it. My heart sank as he told me to recycle it all. (I packed a few things anyway). After we got there I caught him reading the in-room material. In less than 24 hours he suggested we visit the DVC center! Looking back I wish I knew what a great deal the pre-construction rates were. Should have gotten more points - we have added on twice since (one of them a Christmas gift from DH!)The one thing I wish I knew about Aulani is that I would fall completely in love with it!!My DH, DD and I talk about Hawaii all the time. For the last 9 months. I really never imagined we would like it that much. I thought that trip would be the "once in a lifetime trip", but we are now planning to go back in 2015. I could make a looooooong list of things I wish I knew!
Here's another.....
Goofy makes unscheduled appearances in the pools (with Photopass photographer ) between 12-130ish.
Only after 4pm though....You can grill for dinner, but not for lunch.
Its not just Goofy. You'll also see Mickey & Minnie and, of course, Stitch.
Is there anywhere that I can locate menus (and pricing) for restaurants on the property including pool side?
I am looking at the Aulani website and it says there is a charge of $15 for the rainbow reef snorkelling. Is this for the rental of equipment or can you bring your own and snorkel for free?
I am looking at the Aulani website and it says there is a charge of $15 for the rainbow reef snorkelling. Is this for the rental of equipment or can you bring your own and snorkel for free?
I am certain that's the fee just to enter the area. I always see people wearing a light life jacket too but not sure it it's optional or mandatory (I lean toward the latter).
We go to the islands to snorkel around the island and we've never gone into rainbow area so I may be incorrect.
Thanks so much for the quick reply (love the Disboards!) I am planning on heading over to Hanauma Bay on Oahu plus Turtle town on Big Island so we will have our gear with us either way. Does anyone know if it is like the snorkeling at Typhoon Lagoon where you basically just glide across one way and then exit the other side or can you float around at your leisure? LOL-so many snorkeling questions-sorry!
You float around at your leisure and stay as long as you like.