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Our VIP group ready to party Hawaiian style!

Our VIP group ready to party Hawaiian style!

Is Aulani's Ka Wa'a Luau Worth It? Our VIP Dinner Show Review!

June 6, 2018

On our recent trip to Disney's Aulani in Hawaii we wanted to book a Luau dinner show to experience some culture and tasty food. There are quite a few options for different Luau's and unfortunately in the past we had experienced one that was on the cheaper side and ended up severely disappointed. KA WA‘A – A Lū‘au at Aulani, takes place on resort property (the Hālāwai Lawn) a few nights a week. Luau's aren't cheap to begin with, and Disney's is higher than others, but we figured Disney does things top notch and decided to book. Check out what we thought of the evening in paradise.

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In Travel, Foods & Drinks, Special Experience Tags Aulani, Hawaii, Luau, Oahu, VIP, Resort, Dining Review
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Aloha Hawaii! Part 3 of 3

Our Perfect Week in Oahu: An Aulani & Island Adventure Itinerary

May 18, 2018

This is the final chapter of our adventure to Disney’s Aulani in Oahu. Make sure to have read Part One and Part Two of our travel journal before digging in to hear about Pearl Harbor, Disney Dining and the North Shore. Read on to learn more…

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In Travel, Planning Tags Aulani, Hawaii, Disney Vacation Club, Oahu
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The check-in area at Makahiki. (Photo credit: disneyaulani.com)

The check-in area at Makahiki. (Photo credit: disneyaulani.com)

Aulani Makahiki Character Breakfast: Our Full Hawaiian Dining Review!

May 8, 2018

While staying at Disney's Aulani resort we reserved two dining experiences. One was a Hawaiian Disney Character Breakfast at a restaurant called Makahiki, named for the Hawaiian harvest season. Located in the main building right below the main entrance lobby, the restaurant features colorful, culture inspired decor inside, and pretty koi ponds outside. Makahiki is a buffet style restaurant open for breakfast and dinner. We decided to reserve a late morning spot, both to avoid the crowds and to be able to have a big brunch and skip lunch that day. Keep reading to see some delicious Disney food with a Hawaiian flair...

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In Travel, Foods & Drinks Tags Aulani, Hawaii, Disney Vacation Club, Oahu, Dining Review
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Aloha Hawaii! Part 2 of 3

Oahu Itinerary: Aulani Resort Pools & Kualoa Ranch Tours

May 2, 2018

Our adventure continues at Aulani in Oahu. Make sure to have read Part One of our travel journal for the start of our trip and then get ready to continue into part two featuring a great resort day and an adventure to Kualoa Ranch. Read on to learn more…

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In Travel, Things to Do, Planning, Foods & Drinks Tags Aulani, Hawaii, Disney Vacation Club, Oahu, Tour/Excursion
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Aloha Hawaii!

Our Perfect Week in Oahu: Aulani, Diamond Head & Hanauma Bay!

March 23, 2018

On our latest trip to Hawaii we carefully crafted an itinerary that would balance a range of activities and sightseeing around Oahu, mixed with plenty of time to just relax and enjoy Disney's Aulani Resort. (You can read our review of the resort and 10 first time tips here.) With our best travel buds joining us we had a blast. Looking for ideas for your trip itinerary? Read on for Part One of our adventures in Hawaii...

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In Travel, Things to Do, Foods & Drinks, Planning Tags Aulani, Hawaii, Oahu
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Mickey at Aulani

Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa: Our First-Time Review + 10 Top Tips!

March 2, 2018

Being huge Disney fans our bucket list includes many different destinations around the world. One of those happens to be an amazing resort in Hawaii. Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa is located on Oahu and is a part of the Disney Vacation Club family. To celebrate a milestone anniversary we decided to make the long journey from the East Coast to this slice of paradise with a little bit of pixie dust. We knew that Aulani would be different than a Disney resort located near a theme park, but we also figured it would have some special magic too. Needless to say we absolutely loved it. Being first time visitors to Aulani we wanted to share a review of the resort as well as our Top 10 tips to get the most out of this magical Disney destination. (Make sure to see the bottom of this article for links to itineraries and dining reviews too!)

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In Travel, Resorts & Hotels, Foods & Drinks Tags Aulani, Hawaii, Oahu, Anniversary, Resort Review, Disney Vacation Club
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