Is it ok to go to Monkeypod while kids are at Aunty's?

[twodogs]

Can you leave the resort while kids are at Aunty's or not? We would like to go to Monkeypod for dinner, but not sure if this is allowed? Thanks!

 

[OKW Lover]

Wisdom of doing this aside, I don't know how they would know if you left the resort while the kids are at Aunty's.

 

[Mofang]

Nothing to add on the Aulani policies, except to say that Monkeypod is awesome! The chef behind Monkeypod, Peter Merriman, is wonderful - although I might be a bit biased since we got married at Merriman's Kapalua on Maui We love happy hour at Monkeypod and it would be a wonderful adult getaway if you can make it work

 

[CampbellzSoup]

It's not like you're going far and seeing how monkey pod involves you going directly across the street just make sure your kids have their phone numbers for you in case they need you.

I too would like to add that monkey pod is phenomenal they don't price gouge you and the service is incredible the atmosphere is really friendly and happy too

Their happy hour offerings are a steal in Hawaii prices

 

[E&Cmom]

As long as you have your cell phone on you and they can get hold of you if there is a problem, there shouldn't be an issue. It is only a short walk away.

 

[twodogs]

Thanks all. I would think Disney would have an official policy on where you can be while they are at Aunty's, but if there is one, I can't find it. I remember some on these boards posting that they went to Roy's and just told the folks at Aunty's where they would be, and that was ok with the CMs. But since this is our first trip, I'm not sure if Monkeypod is closer or farther than Roy's. PS my kids will be almost 9 and 11 when we go, so they will definitely know how to reach us if needed. I just didn't want to break a Disney policy. But in general, do people use Aunty's to just have adult time around the resort but not leave the resort?

 

[jtba]

Thanks all. I would think Disney would have an official policy on where you can be while they are at Aunty's, but if there is one, I can't find it. I remember some on these boards posting that they went to Roy's and just told the folks at Aunty's where they would be, and that was ok with the CMs. But since this is our first trip, I'm not sure if Monkeypod is closer or farther than Roy's. PS my kids will be almost 9 and 11 when we go, so they will definitely know how to reach us if needed. I just didn't want to break a Disney policy. But in general, do people use Aunty's to just have adult time around the resort but not leave the resort?

i talked to Aunty's about this and they said yes, you can leave your kids behind as long as they know how to reach you in case of emergency.

 

[E&Cmom]

Monkey pod is around the same distance to Roy's just in the opposite direction. Both are a very short walk away.

There was no policy of where you could go that I remeber but they do ask for a cell phone number so they can text you if needed.

 

[catmegs]

Yes, we had no issues having quite a few lunches/ dinners over at Monkeypods two years ago while our sons were at Aunties. There was one occasion Aunties did call us during lunch when our youngest son (just turned 4) had a potty accident, but I just got the rest of our food to go/ paid the bill and we were back within 10 minutes. It's really close by!

 

[twodogs]

Thanks so much! We will be making a reservation!

 

[twodogs]

Wisdom of doing this aside, I don't know how they would know if you left the resort while the kids are at Aunty's.

I have not been to Aulani, nor have we ever used a "Kid's Club" at a Disney resort, but can you expand on what you think would be unwise about having the kids in Aunty's? Is it a safety issue? I made an assumption from reading on these boards that the kids' clubs are safe and well-run at Disney, though again, we've never used them before. My children are going to be almost 9 and 11 years old, so I felt like they were capable of participating and staying with the counselors quite easily. I assumed this was similar to hiring the babysitting service through the resort (which we are also doing, for the day we take my parents to Pearl Harbor, just to make sure my father can do this "bucket list" tour on his own schedule, not the kids'), as far as safety and supervision (though I realize the ratio of kids to caregivers is not the same as a private babysitter would be). The Aulani site touts the counselors as childcare professionals, but please let me know what you mean by it possibly being unwise. Thank you!

"Supervised Fun
While the kids play, parents can enjoy some relaxing alone time and rest assured knowing that their children are being supervised by childcare professionals, our Disney Youth Counselors."

 

[twodogs]

Can anyone comment on my question in the prior post? Now it's freaking me out... Thanks!

 

[E&Cmom]

Your kids will be fine especially at 9 and 11. Mine are close were 11 and almost 8 when we went to Aulani. It is just down the street. I personally wouldn't go on an an excursion ( my comfort level) but have no issues going down the street for a few hours for dinner. We left the property to go for walks and once went to the store in the same complex as monkeypod. I found the CMs at Aunty's to be wonderful and if there was any problems they will reach text/ call you. My younger DD got upset during one of the activities and didn't want to participate so they texted us. By the time we got there, she was happily playing with something else. don't stress and enjoy your dinner.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

They'll be fine and supervised at Aunty's. As long as Aunty's can contact you, and you are right across the street so you can get back quickly, I don't see a downside.

 

[twodogs]

THANK YOU!!! Your reassurances are very helpful! Yes, we will have 4 adults, 4 phones and be across the street, so good to know they will reach out to us with any issues. Hopefully a smooth evening, and I can't wait to try Monkeypod!

 

[twodogs]

I had to call Aulani yesterday for another thing, and I asked the CM about going to Monkeypod. She said (and I realize that you have to take what phone CMs say with a grain of salt at times) that you are certainly allowed to go off property, even off to an excursion or whatever, while they are in Aunty's, as long as they can reach you by phone/text. I will only venture so far as Monkeypod while mine are there, but it sounds like it is a non-issue.

 

[bumbershoot]

This showed up in one of those sponsored by google things at the bottom of the page, and the subject line mystified me enough to draw me in.

I have not been to Aulani, nor have we ever used a "Kid's Club" at a Disney resort, but can you expand on what you think would be unwise about having the kids in Aunty's? Is it a safety issue? I made an assumption from reading on these boards that the kids' clubs are safe and well-run at Disney, though again, we've never used them before.

They are questioning "the wisdom of leaving property while your kids are there", not "the wisdom of leaving kids at Aunty's". (except they are putting that question aside, so they aren't really questioning it)