The Journey Begins…Live Aulani Trip Updates.

[JC1984]

IMPOSSIBLE! I was reliably told that you had to rope drop the pool at 8am and be prepared to knife someone to find a chair.

Nope don’t know if it is the “great sickness” or just the slow season. We will see this weekend with MLK holiday.

 

[JC1984]

As of 0944 HST

 

[JC1984]

So question to all you…we are thinking about buying more points for Aulani so we can get a 2 bedroom. Will DVC take you to a 2 bedrooom or do they only tour Grand Villas? I will ask a Cast Member just didn’t want to leave the pool

 

[JC1984]

No lines at all for the 2 slides. Think the max in front of us was 2 parties

 

[hawnstyln]

If you walk over to the Menehune Bridge splash area, there is a DVC 2 bedroom lockout you can tour in your swim attire. Take a look when you get a chance, There are guides inside to answer any questions.

 

[travelbug]

I would request ASAP. I requested at my 11 month mark but calling DVC Member services. Yes this is the EWA tower. I did request a higher floor but I am more than happy with this room.

Thanks for the reply! Enjoy your stay!

 

[JC1984]

Well they got us. Shopping now for an add on resale contract so we can get a Grand Villa…

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Well they got us. Shopping now for an add on resale contract so we can get a Grand Villa…

Lol a GV is like 1,000 points for a week. That's a far cry from a 1BR Island Garden View.

 

[JC1984]

Lol a GV is like 1,000 points for a week. That's a far cry from a 1BR Island Garden View.

Happy Wife Happy Life

 

[Col. Forbin]

Enjoy Aulani! Such a cool place.

 

[corgi_monster]

So question to all you…we are thinking about buying more points for Aulani so we can get a 2 bedroom. Will DVC take you to a 2 bedrooom or do they only tour Grand Villas? I will ask a Cast Member just didn’t want to leave the pool

If I remember correctly,

Please tell me you are drinking Kona coffee...and if not, it is soooo worth it to take the time to make your way over the Island Country Market and buy a small bag of 100% Kona for the room.

This!!! Or grab a cup from Wailana or Ulu Cafe. $8 but sooooooo worth it!

 

[OKW Lover]

Well they got us. Shopping now for an add on resale contract so we can get a Grand Villa…

Grand Villa's at Aulani are spectacular!!!

 

[JC1984]

We had a fantastic pool day yesterday. Was at the pool from 8:30 to 4:00 with a break for lunch in the room. Not very crowded.
Watching the sun rise going to make some bacon and eggs and then we are headed out to drive the North Shore and hit a shrimp truck. Our plan is to hit Secret Beach on the Marine Corps Base at Kaneohe Bay and then turn in our rental car since the rest of the trip will be at the pool.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

...and hit a shrimp truck.

Get the scampi or the spicy. The lemon butter ones aren't that good.

 

[JC1984]

If I remember correctly,


This!!! Or grab a cup from Wailana or Ulu Cafe. $8 but sooooooo worth it!

We did get a Aulani Special while we were at the pool yesterday. Was tasty. I brought coffee from the mainland because we drink a lot and I didn’t want to have to take out a second mortgage to buy enough

 

[JC1984]

Secret Beach at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

 

[mort1331]

Is that beach only for military? or can joe public go?

 

[WAstateDVCDaddy]

Is that beach only for military? or can joe public go?

You have to get access to the Marine Corps base to get there. In that same area, Kalama and Lanikai beaches have much bigger sand areas to lay out in, and (IIRC) far fewer pebbles in the sand.

I remember going to MCBH beach as a kid, and it had the longest runout - you could walk out 50 yards and still be only 3 feet deep in the water. (Seemed like that when I was 10 anyway)

 

[JC1984]

You have to get access to the Marine Corps base to get there. In that same area, Kalama and Lanikai beaches have much bigger sand areas to lay out in, and (IIRC) far fewer pebbles in the sand.

I remember going to MCBH beach as a kid, and it had the longest runout - you could walk out 50 yards and still be only 3 feet deep in the water. (Seemed like that when I was 10 anyway)

Yeah lots of coral in the sand. A nice quiet beach but not very big

 

[JC1984]

Came back to Aulani around 1:30 no problem finding front row seats at the main pool. Main pool did close for a bit due to someone taking a #2 but the Cast Members were quick to clean it up. A great day now to get ready for Ohana Movie Night.