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Touring Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii [2020]

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Ordinary Adventures
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👁️ 179K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 33:40

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide an extensive tour of Disney's Aulani resort in Oahu, Hawaii, following a week-long stay. They begin by detailing the amenities within their island garden view room, including the kitchenette, bathroom features like the rain shower, and the specific Aulani branded toiletries. The video covers the resort's response to the pandemic, noting safety measures such as sanitized remote controls, social distancing markers, and limited elevator capacity. The tour moves through the main lobby and various retail locations, including upscale shops and the extensive merchandise found at Ka La Kai. The creators highlight the resort's unique design elements, such as the Menehune figures hidden throughout the property and the Hawaiian-inspired artwork. They explore the diverse pool areas, including the lazy river, the Rainbow Reef snorkeling area, and the adults-only infinity spa. The video concludes with a look at the private beach cove and various dining options, with the creators expressing that the resort is their favorite Disney destination due to its beauty and authentic atmosphere.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we should also say that we paid for all this out of our own pocket we paid for the room we paid for the rental car we played for the flight so none of this is sponsored

i think this is my absolute favorite disney resort that we've ever stayed at

i highly highly highly cannot recommend doing this even if you're scared of fish just do it

it's literally me that's literally how i feel i'm just not actually crying on the outside

Creator's Tips & Advice

Go to Target or Costco to stock up on waters, sodas, and snacks to avoid Disney prices.
Use a Disney Visa card for a 10% discount in the merchandise stores.
Rent a car at the airport for the whole trip to save money and explore the island.
Try the Rainbow Reef snorkeling experience even if you're scared of fish.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety during pandemicDisney implements temperature checks, requires safer travels documentation, and enforces social distancing and mask policies.
Cost of items at resortRent a car and visit Target or Costco to stock up on essentials at lower prices.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the amenities and room features at Disney's Aulani Resort?
QHow are safety precautions handled during the pandemic at the resort?
QWhat activities and pools are available at Aulani?
QIs Aulani worth visiting compared to other Disney resorts?

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