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Guide to Aulani Disney Resort and Spa Hawai’i | Top Family Hotel

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think this has become my favorite Disney resort. Um, and you know, I've been lucky to go to a lot of different Disney resorts and they just do it so well here.

If you are thinking about a Hawaii vacation with children, I would 100% recommend this.

The service level of course is exceptional as always. The dining, every single piece of it is just so well done.

It's okay to just sit and relax. And that's so kind of out of the the ordinary for us sometimes as Disney fans because we just want to keep going going going.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Consider breaking up the trip with a stop at Disneyland on the way to or from Aulani to ease jet lag.
✓Use the Disney Vacation Club website's virtual tours to get a realistic sense of room layouts.
✓Don't over-plan; leave time to relax and enjoy the resort's atmosphere.
✓If traveling from the East Coast with young kids, consider the time change challenge but know it's worth it.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Jet lag from East Coast travel — Consider breaking up the trip with a stop at Disneyland; it's worth it despite the challenge.
Booking complex experiences like the luau — Plan ahead 3-4 months in advance and consider reaching out to a travel agent for help with dates.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Aulani a good destination for families with young kids?
QWhat are the best ways to get from Honolulu International Airport to Aulani without a car?
QHow long should you stay at Aulani to experience it fully?
QWhat are the dining options at Aulani and which are the best?
QShould you break up a trip to Aulani with a stop at Disneyland?

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Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa opened in 2011 on the island of Oahu, bringing the magic of Disney to this tropical Hawaiian paradise. With an array of hotel rooms, Disney Vacation Club studios and villas, amenities, pools, restaurants, shops, and a private beachfront lagoon, Aulani is one of the best Disney experiences you can share with your family away from the theme parks and a top-rated family hotel in Hawai'i. In our conversation, we’ll share everything you need to know about Aulani, offer advice for your next stay, and discuss all the reasons to add this location to your Disney travel wish list. Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway (https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway) . To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel (https://www.kmvtravel.com/skyway) .   View virtual room tours of Aulani: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/us-hawaii/aulani-hawaii/points-rooms   Read Matt's Imagineering column in WDW Magazine (https://www.wdw-magazine.com/shop/?ref=SKYWAY) .   Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company.   Tag me and join the conversation below. • Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway (http://www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway) • Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway (http://www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway) • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway • Email: matthew.krul@imaginationskyway.com  How to Support the Show • Share the podcast with your friends • Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify • Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Enjoy the show!