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Exploring Disney’s Aulani in 2025 | New Eats, Character Fun & Hidden Secrets!

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Ordinary Adventures
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👁️ 235K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 1:16:25

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a week-long return to Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii to celebrate a birthday. The video provides a detailed walkthrough of a premium ocean-view room, highlighting amenities like the kitchenette and local Hawaiian soaps. The couple explores various dining options, including a three-course dinner at Makahiki featuring prime rib and baby back ribs, a quick-service experience at Ulu Cafe, and a character breakfast with Chip and Dale. They also visit Off the Hook for Maui-style onion rings and a chicken club, and conclude their trip with appetizers and cocktails at the Olelo Room. Beyond food, the creators highlight resort activities such as relaxing in the hot tub, floating in the lazy river, and swimming in the Rainbow Reef. They also share tips on finding hidden Menehune statues and meeting exclusive characters like Duffy and Shell May. The video concludes with a tour of the resort's exclusive merchandise, including themed apparel, mugs, and Loungefly bags, as well as a visit to the lagoon beach.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Disney Cruise Line
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's one of our favorite places in the world and we are celebrating my birthday in paradise.

The hot tub at Alani, I think, is the best place on this planet during a sunset.

This might be the best version of a pinina colada that I've ever had.

This is hands down the best lazy river in the entire world.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Buy the week pass for Rainbow Reef if staying for a week.
Check the merch store every few days for new shipments.
Hire a photographer for sunset photos instead of using the photo pass.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding rare characters like OluCheck the app for meet-and-greet times and make sure to meet him when you see him, as he's hard to find.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the new eats and hidden secrets at Disney's Aulani in 2025?
QWhat is the experience like meeting characters like Duffy and Friends?
QWhat are the best places to watch the sunset at Aulani?

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Top: North Shore shrimp trucks
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