NEW: August 2024: Aulani Adult Only Pool

[AstroBlasters]

Aloha Guest,​

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We are delighted you have chosen Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaii as your vacation destination. To help you better plan your visit, we want to let you know about a change that is taking place to our pool amenities. After listening to Guest feedback, Wailana Pool will once again become an adult-only pool, offering a more relaxed and tranquil space for Guests and Disney Vacation Club Members ages 18 and over. This change will take place beginning August 5, 2024. As part of this change, the cabanas located at Wailana Pool will also be available exclusively for Guests and Members ages 18 and over (additional charges apply for cabana rentals, and reservations are recommended). ‘Alohi Point whirlpool spa will continue to be an adult-only area. All other pool amenities within the Waikolohe Valley are available for the entire family to enjoy. Family cabanas are available to rent at Keiki Cove, Menehune Bridge and Ka Maka Landing. At Aulani Resort, we pride ourselves in offering spaces for every member of the family, and we look forward to offering this additional option for adults seeking a quiet space. Your comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities. Should you wish to modify your reservation, please contact your original booking agent.​

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For reservations made through Disney Vacation Club® Member Services, please call 800-800-9800or 407-566-3800 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or 9 a.m.and 7 p.m. (ET) Saturday and Sunday.​

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The Cast Members at Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaii look forward to your arrival and wish you a truly magical stay!​

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Sincerely, Disney Destinations, LLC​

 

[DRussell83]

This is honestly the best news I have heard ALL YEAR. - Signed a childless Aulani owner

 

[Paul Stupin]

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​ ​ Aloha Guest,​

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​ ​ We are delighted you have chosen Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaii as your vacation destination. To help you better plan your visit, we want to let you know about a change that is taking place to our pool amenities. After listening to Guest feedback, Wailana Pool will once again become an adult-only pool, offering a more relaxed and tranquil space for Guests and Disney Vacation Club Members ages 18 and over. This change will take place beginning August 5, 2024. As part of this change, the cabanas located at Wailana Pool will also be available exclusively for Guests and Members ages 18 and over (additional charges apply for cabana rentals, and reservations are recommended). ‘Alohi Point whirlpool spa will continue to be an adult-only area. All other pool amenities within the Waikolohe Valley are available for the entire family to enjoy. Family cabanas are available to rent at Keiki Cove, Menehune Bridge and Ka Maka Landing. At Aulani Resort, we pride ourselves in offering spaces for every member of the family, and we look forward to offering this additional option for adults seeking a quiet space. Your comfort and enjoyment are our top priorities. Should you wish to modify your reservation, please contact your original booking agent.​

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​ ​ For reservations made through Disney Vacation Club® Member Services, please call 800-800-9800or 407-566-3800 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or 9 a.m.and 7 p.m. (ET) Saturday and Sunday.​

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​ ​ The Cast Members at Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaii look forward to your arrival and wish you a truly magical stay!​

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​ ​ Sincerely, Disney Destinations, LLC​

I just got that email, and was going to post just now, but you beat me to it!
This is great news, though we don’t really use that pool much because it’s crammed into such a confined space and doesn’t really feel like you’re in Hawaii. That said, nice to know management is listening.

 

[AstroBlasters]

This is honestly the best news I have heard ALL YEAR. - Signed a childless Aulani owner

I’m glad the news will have a positive impact on your trip.

 

[DRussell83]

I just got that email, and was going to post just now, but you beat me to it!
This is great news, though we don’t really use that pool much because it’s crammed into such a confined space and doesn’t really feel like you’re in Hawaii. That said, nice to know management is listening.

I agree - the view in front of Ama Ama can not be beat! but I have been super stressed about the sitting situation as it used to be our safe space and I'm so happy with this news because my parents (in their 70s) might be joining us in January and I'm happy they will have a place to be now. Also just have been so disappointed as owners with how much has been taken away so this was absolutely the right move.

 

[Genie+]

Good news! Thanks.

The title says 2025?

 

[AstroBlasters]

Good news! Thanks.

The title says 2025?

Oops! We are going in August of this year, but I just finished walking our June 2025 reservation yesterday…. so that must have been top of mind!

Updated.

 

[AstroBlasters]

I agree - the view in front of Ama Ama can not be beat! but I have been super stressed about the sitting situation as it used to be our safe space and I'm so happy with this news because my parents (in their 70s) might be joining us in January and I'm happy they will have a place to be now. Also just have been so disappointed as owners with how much has been taken away so this was absolutely the right move.

We reserved seating in front of Ama Ama for our upcoming stay. Not having to worry about finding a seat with a good view is a huge stress relief with how we will plan our days.

Character breakfast has a 9am opening? Take it! We won’t lose our chairs!

Brunch at Longi’s? Absolutely!
What time? Whenever we want!

Just get up and go for a walk along the lagoons whenever we please? Don’t mind if I do!

 

[DRussell83]

We reserved seating in front of Ama Ama for our upcoming stay. Not having to worry about finding a seat with a good view is a huge stress relief with how we will plan our days.

Character breakfast has a 9am opening? Take it! We won’t lose our chairs!

Brunch at Longi’s? Absolutely!
What time? Whenever we want!

Just get up and go for a walk along the lagoons whenever we please? Don’t mind if I do!

I think we are going to reserve for one day as well as we just love that area - but I was an early bird (coming from CA) that didnt mind getting down early to get a seat so I was pretty upset that some of the levels are now reserved.

 

[AstroBlasters]

I think we are going to reserve for one day as well as we just love that area - but I was an early bird (coming from CA) that didnt mind getting down early to get a seat so I was pretty upset that some of the levels are now reserved.

We come from Oregon, so I would usually get down there at 6:15am.

I’m happy to pay to avoid the Hunger Games…. but that’s just me.

 

[Dobermanns]

We come from Oregon, so I would usually get down there at 6:15am.

I’m happy to pay to avoid the Hunger Games…. but that’s just me.

You are not alone on both accounts! Being from So Cal our body clock is 3 hours ahead, and we are early risers anyways. But having casabellas reserved means I don’t have to worry at all when we are at the morning fitness classes.

 

[OKW Lover]

So happy to hear this. I really like spending some quiet time at the adult pool and have missed that the past several trips to Aulani.

 

[buzlite]

nice. Even with kids it’s nice to take turns escaping the kids and returning refreshed!

 

[HIRyeDVC]

I presume beach chairs in that area will also be off limits for kids and families?

 

[OKW Lover]

I presume beach chairs in that area will also be off limits for kids and families?

That was confirmed as well

 

[Paul Stupin]

We come from Oregon, so I would usually get down there at 6:15am.

I’m happy to pay to avoid the Hunger Games…. but that’s just me.

Me too!

 

[jimmymc]

This will be nice, especially if it makes the seating less crowded.

 

[WAstateDVCDaddy]

Sounds like I’ll be one of the few dissenters here. My daughter (DD7) dislikes crowds and noise in general. The Wailana pool was where my daughter first took off her water wings and swam unassisted. She still prefers this pool as it’s less crowded, and more comfortable for her.

I’m happy for those who wanted the return of an adults only pool, and totally get it. The last time we were there, a local family took turns doing cannonballs into the pool - including their 6’+ dad, and their 3-4 year old - who did it w/o his water wings, and the dad didn’t notice. Ugh. But it will still be a loss for families with little ones who wanted a quieter area.

 

[WinterSolider]

I hope when my kids are grown and I'm traveling more frequently without them, I don't become the kind of person who prefers the boring pool.

I don't begrudge anyone who does, but it's not for me. Even without kids, the two feature pools plus lazy river are so much more interesting and fun. Plus I like people-watching.

I’m happy to pay to avoid the Hunger Games…. but that’s just me.

I know there are frequent Aulani-goers but I'm at about 25 nights total and I've honestly never seen what all the fuss is about when it comes to the chairs. We travel with a big group, usually 8 or more, and we've always had chairs together at all hours of the day.

 

[KKKKCS]

Missed it by 2 days. We checked out on 8/3.