Originally Posted By TDLFAN Yes folks. Finally made a trip to Disney's Aulani in Ko Olina, Oahu Hawaii. What can I say that haven't been said before? This is the Disney hotel to sell for kids in return for a short stay. The place is pure class and Polynesian wonderful all around. The staff was excellent and the amenities quite enjoyable. Gotta love the beach area. So nice and relaxing. It was nice to see Mickey and other characters roaming around the volcano pool and putting on a show with meet and greet. The restaurants were a bit overpriced but decent surroundings and the gift shop is ok. Basic Disney resort shop with overpriced Disney souvenirs. I was shocked to find duffy's girlfriend Shelly Mae on sale here as well with some exclusive merchandise of her own. I guess this is the only place where Shelly Mae can be found outside Tokyo DisneySea. Other amenities outside the hotel are great. Manicured properties with golf course and shopping area and even a train ride. Just lovely Hawaiian surroundings. Make the bayside tower at the contemporary resort look like the projects by the Hudson River. So the Aulani finds itself in my list of "must do" Disney resorts on Earth, alongside the Grand Californian, Tokyo DisneySea Miracosta, Hong Kong Disneyland hotel, Wilderness Lodge at WDW and the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel. My rating A++. TDLFAN says check it out.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm glad to hear that it passed the ultimate test! I don't see a Hawaiian vacation at any point in my foreseeable future, but I'd definitely like to check it out if given the opportunity
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys TDLFAN- glad you loved it. My wife and I went for the first time on our 35th anniversary last year and fell in love with it just like you. Everything about it reminded me of the old WDW when the staff actually cared. Planing to go back next February.
