Trip report-top ten moments at Aulani

[teach22180]

I enjoyed reading all of your trip reports, and it helped me make my plans so I would like to contribute some feedback for the next group of Aulani visitors. I am a solo retired traveler who spent 5 nights at Aulani a couple of weeks ago before I joined a globus tour that went to 4 islands. I had a wonderful 3 week adventure and I'm so grateful that I was able to go see Hawaii. I'm a big Disney fan and really glad I added the days at Aulani. This was earlier in my retirement than I had planned to go there, but with the current conditions an outdoors vacation sounded like a really good idea.
Honorable mentions:
Dull whip and shave ice both at the resort and on my circle island tour.

 

[teach22180]

#10-making a wristlet lei at the Aulani Luau. It was the best part of the night for me!

 

[teach22180]

#9-chatting with Chip and Dale at the character breakfast. The food was yummy too. That mac nut sauce for the pancake was amazing!

 

[teach22180]

#8-sunset cruise at the Ko Olina Marina. The valet staff was amazing and found me a cab because that was just too far for me to walk. It was so pretty out on the water.

 

[teach22180]

#7-menehune hunt at the resort. I tried to take a pic of the coolest effect, but it didn't turn out well. I wish I hadn't waited til the last day! I didn't finish all the missions.

 

[SueInBoston]

#8-sunset cruise at the Ko Olina Marina. The valet staff was amazing and found me a cab because that was just too far for me to walk. It was so pretty out on the water.View attachment 656847

hello, can you share which cruise company you went with?

Thanks

 

[teach22180]

#6-character meetings on the lawn were so chill and relaxed for all of us, cast members, characters and guests.View attachment 656878

 

[teach22180]

hello, can you share which cruise company you went with?

Thanks

Ko Olina Ocean Adventures. They were very kind when I asked if I could leave my shoes on due to neuropathy. We had drinks and a cheese plate and cup of shrimp cocktail.

 

[SueInBoston]

Ko Olina Ocean Adventures. They were very kind when I asked if I could leave my shoes on due to neuropathy. We had drinks and a cheese plate and cup of shrimp cocktail.

thank you!

 

[GBBTomorrow]

Your countdown has me very excited for my first trip in December! Thanks! Keep 'em comin'!

 

[teach22180]

#5-amazing service, food and atmosphere at both Monkeypod and Roys. I had better food at other places during my tour but the entire package was wonderful at those 2 restaurants.First 3 pics are Monkeypod. Last 3 are Roys.

 

[teach22180]

#4-swimming and chilling at the resort was so relaxing. Hawaii is so beautiful! This was my view when I looked up!

 

[teach22180]

#3-stargazing was so cool. They let us take a pic through the telescope! Do it early in your trip because it can be cancelled for clouds.

 

[teach22180]

#2-early mornings in the resort. I was up early because of the time difference and I enjoyed my morning kids French toast from Ulu's. I didn't take pictures of that, so here's a picture of sunrise from my 15th floor balcony that overlooked the luau.

 

[teach22180]

And...#1-looking out my window or sitting on the balcony!

 

[WAstateDVCDaddy]

Thanks for the TR! Glad you had a great time, and congrats on retirement!

I might have to make some French toast for breakfast tomorrow!

 

[SueInBoston]

Thank you again, the star glazing pic is so cool. it was cancelled last time we were there in 2019, I will make sure to sign up at the beginning of our trip this time.

 

[the1dog]

I really like the format of your trip report -- Top 10 with photos! Thank you for posting.

 

[PetePanMan]

Nice report with good mix

 

[MouseOfCards]

Thanks for sharing and the great photos!