On select dates during the month of January at Makahiki – The Bounty of the Islands, the dinner buffet will be transformed into a delightful character meal! Aulani’s favorite “Uncle” will captivate Guests with songs and stories as he celebrates the Menehune – “magical little people of Hawaiian legend said to inhabit the valleys and […]
Snacks with Character Lifestyle & Special Diet Offerings Now Available in Disney Parks, Cruise Line and Aulani!
Guests asked and Disney answered! As was announced on the Disney Parks Blog, they just launched a Disney-branded line of better-for-you snacks that are great for Guests looking for dietary alternatives related to food allergies or lifestyle choices! Patrice Guy, merchandiser with Disney Theme Park Merchandise had this to say about the new Snacks with Character line: […]
Catamaran Excursion at Aulani
This past summer my family stayed at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa. We love the water so we decided to book a catamaran excursion. You can book this in advance through the resort’s website or you can book through the tour desk at Aulani once you are there (if there is still availability). DIStracted […]
The ‘Ōlelo Room at Aulani
My family was very fortunate and visited the island of Oahu, staying at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa. We stayed in an ocean view one bedroom villa using our Disney Vacation Club (DVC) points. The resort did not disappoint! We discovered a bar/lounge called The ‘Ōlelo Room. It is not oceanfront, but it is a […]
Mahalo Member Mingle on Mondays at Aulani
My family was fortunate enough to stay at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. We are Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members and used our points to stay in a one-bedroom ocean view villa for nine nights. Heavenly! One of the perks, as DVC members, is the Mahalo Member Mingle. […]
BREAKING NEWS! 2016 Rates for Walt Disney World and Aulani Coming Soon!!
Travel agents received word that the 2016 Walt Disney Travel Company vacation packages will be available for booking this month. Vacation packages for Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa will open Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Walt Disney World Resort vacations packages will be available on Monday, June 22, 2015. These packages are for travel starting […]
Aulani Happenings – May 2015
Aloha from Hawaii! Changes are coming here on Oahu that may affect visitors to Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa. As of July 1, 2015, Oahu will impose a plastic bag ban at all stores. What does that mean to visitors of Aulani? If you plan to shop at Safeway or Target in nearby Kapolei […]
Dining Review: Aulani’s ‘Ama ‘Ama
Last week I got to explore Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, and had the opportunity to dine at ‘Ama’Ama. This gorgeous restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ‘Ama’Ama chefs highlight the Hawaiian culture by using fresh local ingredients in their creations. DIStracted Trivia: ‘Ama’Ama is a local Hawaiian mullet fish ‘Ama’Ama […]
Aulani Happenings Spring 2015
On Saturday, March 7th, my family attended the 2nd Annual Ko Olina Children’s Film & Music Festival. The festival is held during the early year at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa and Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina. This festival is a benefit for Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children here on […]
Aulani: A Dream Turned into Reality
How many places are on your bucket list to visit? And how many times have you researched actually traveling there to find that your “dream” vacation isn’t in your budget? That’s what I thought for the longest time with Hawai’i! Hawai’i I have always wanted to go to Hawai’i. My husband and I discussed it […]