Ep. 619 - Bonus Show - Living Aloha: Highlights from the Duo's 14-Day Stay at Aulani, Disney's Ha...
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It is a celebration more of Hawaiian culture than it is of Disney.
If you want a pool chair, you've got to be down there before 8:00 a.m.
The spa is fantastic. Do not sleep on the Alani Spa.
We cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone who is looking for just that great vacation away from it all.
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We’re sharing a special bonus episode recapping our 14-day holiday stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa — including Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and everything in between This episode is a true long-stay deep dive. We cover what changes when Aulani isn’t just a few nights, but two full weeks— from crowd dynamics and pool chair strategy to dining, spa time, and off-property adventures across Oʻahu. You’ll hear about: • Holiday crowds and how Christmas compares to New Year’s at Aulani • Pool days, cabanas, and whether reserved seating is worth it • Two luaus compared: Paradise Cove vs. Aulani’s Ka Waʻa • Off-property highlights like Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, Kualoa Ranch, and a Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour • Dining favorites, shave ice debates, malasadas, and where we’d eat again • A behind-the-scenes tour with Aulani’s Ambassador and the cultural storytelling woven into the resort If you’ve ever wondered whether Aulani works as a long, slow-travel vacation — especially over the holidays — this episode is for you. Listen now and join the conversation! Help Support the Show: • Book your next Disney vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel (https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo) • Join the waitlist for DCL Magazine and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store: https://dcl-magazine.com Stay Connected with the DCL Duo Website (https://dclduo.com) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo) | Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo) We’re Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned. #Aulani #AulaniResort #DisneyAulani #DisneyHawaii #OahuVacation #HawaiiHoliday #DisneyVacation #SlowTravel #FamilyTravel #HolidayTravel #DisneyResort #KoOlina #DisneyPodcast #DCLDuo #TravelPodcast #AulaniReview #HawaiiWithKids #DisneyTravel