Aulani Disney Resort in Hawaii: 40 Things to Know Before You Go!

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  • čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
  • If you've wanted to go to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii, I'm sharing 40 things to know about Disney Aulani before you go! This video is full of Aulani Tips and Secrets so you know more about the resort. In our Disney Aulani Review, you'll learn more about the Aulani Luau, Ways to Save Money in Hawaii, how to save money booking your Disney Aulani Vacation, an Aulani Villa Room Tour, info about the Aulani Spa, things to avoid at Aulani & the Aulani Pool!
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Komentáře • 352

  • @TheMeleaShow
    @TheMeleaShow  Před 5 lety +35

    THERE ARE HIDDEN DOLLAR SIGNS IN THIS VIDEO!!! HOW MANY DID YOU FIND??? Tell me below!!!

  • @christinachang740
    @christinachang740 Před 5 lety +81

    Hawaii is the best place to Uber because of the aloha spirit! I went on a "babymoon" with my 6yo to the Big Island and our driver was an older lady who was the absolute sweetest! She gave us her number in case we wanted to use her for the ride back to the airport, which we did, and not only did she remember our names (5 days later), she gave my daughter a little gift bag filled with goodies! Soooo sweet!

  • @OneInAMillion31
    @OneInAMillion31 Před 5 lety +38

    After living there for 3 years all I'm gonna say is its expensive but so freaking beautiful. I miss hawaii

  • @thecozyintrovert
    @thecozyintrovert Před 2 lety +5

    We just booked 10 days at Aulani and I am so freaking excited! I’ve been binging on CZcams videos. Thanks for the tips!

  • @beverlysantillano
    @beverlysantillano Před 5 lety +12

    We went to Aulani in October last year 2018. Family of 6. Loved it! Best family vacation ever, but we saved by having lua at the Polynesian Cultural Center just a couple of dollars more per person but you can check in hours earlier to shop shops. We rented a mini van from the airport. Much cheaper! Self park to save from tipping valet. And ate off resort most of time. One character breakfast. And a few other restaurants on Aulani. Saw Pearl Harbor and the Sea Life Park. It can be pricey , you just have to pick and choose.

    • @TheMeleaShow
      @TheMeleaShow  Před 5 lety

      I agree! You do have to pick and choose for sure!

    • @esthelacarvajal4530
      @esthelacarvajal4530 Před rokem

      Polynesian cultural center luau was amazing! Such a vibe 😍

  • @apriljoon
    @apriljoon Před 4 lety +2

    Hands down one of the best review video on CZcams. You were concise and got right to the point!!! I hate videos that take forever to get to the tip.

  • @battlement
    @battlement Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks Melea, these vacation saving tips are video gold! Have a good 2019!

  • @sophiamontes2883
    @sophiamontes2883 Před 4 lety +7

    ive been there around three times growing up and it’s an amazing experience, yes i was unaware of the price because we went when i was 7,9, and 11, it is one of the reasons why i love the island and disney. there is a lot of things to do outside of the hotel like going to the farmers market and my dad took me scuba diving

  • @tonhajo9630
    @tonhajo9630 Před 5 lety +2

    You are so helpful! I am considering Vacationing at this Resort. I really appreciate all of your helpful tips.

  • @tiffanybrown2259
    @tiffanybrown2259 Před 5 lety +1

    planning my vacation for next year and this is such a big help!!

  • @florifisalmero8413
    @florifisalmero8413 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for your video! It was very informative and it really gave me a heads up as far what I need to do to make most of my stay there!

  • @matthewcollins93
    @matthewcollins93 Před 4 lety

    Great review thanks! Definitely help me better plan my upcoming trip.

  • @legitjerk09
    @legitjerk09 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm so happy you put this because the at place is so expensive and this video definitely showed us it wasn't worth it. Thank you 🙏

  • @Tryingtohaveityall
    @Tryingtohaveityall Před 5 lety +6

    Always love your Disneyland tips - especially hotels. How about a Disney Cruise?

  • @alexisannaaguirre5364
    @alexisannaaguirre5364 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so much for posting this video! I recently got engaged to my boyfriend of six years on Saturday, September 21, 2019! We’re eloping in Oahu, Hawaii in March 2020 & we are staying at Aulani for part one of our Disney honeymoon (2nd part being The Disneyland Resort). So we are definitely taking notes from this video!

  • @sydneemarie9828
    @sydneemarie9828 Před 4 lety

    I’m going there tomorrow and this really helped! Thank you!

  • @divemasterben
    @divemasterben Před 5 lety

    Awesome job! You did a fantastic overview of great tidbits!

  • @stephaniemcdowell2607
    @stephaniemcdowell2607 Před 5 lety +6

    You have confirmed why we didn’t stay there when we visited in October. We found a VRBO next door in the Ko’Olina and it was seriously amazing. The pools were gorgeous and hardly very busy. We bought groceries at the nearby Target and Costco. We walked next door to Aulani to check it out one day and couldn’t believe how packed the pools were. If you want a relaxing vacation, I would suggest the beach villas next door.

  • @outsidelife5411
    @outsidelife5411 Před 5 lety

    good info! thanks! We're thinking about coming here next April.

  • @thenerdymillennial
    @thenerdymillennial Před 5 lety +6

    Definitely do one for the Disney cruise line

  • @stephaniemitchell5544
    @stephaniemitchell5544 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for this video, lots of great info!!

  • @Uhiwailani
    @Uhiwailani Před 5 lety +1

    Your video is so informative! You were spot on with everything you’ve explained. Love it!

    • @TheMeleaShow
      @TheMeleaShow  Před 5 lety

      Thanks! Tried to be as transparent as possible so people can make their own decisions about going. :)

  • @TheLongsally
    @TheLongsally Před 3 lety +6

    Since I am a DVC member, this is perfect for my family as the room is free and so is the parking. Free upgrades also in the spa!!! I am stoked to get there

    • @widhrbwh7543
      @widhrbwh7543 Před 3 lety +2

      same i am a dvc member and im going next year

    • @ninifire4282
      @ninifire4282 Před 2 lety

      @@widhrbwh7543 take me; please????

  • @lindseymarie6053
    @lindseymarie6053 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for the advice already been to the resort like five Times but this was really helpful!!

  • @bessyisyourbestieforever3164

    This was such a helpful video. Thank you sooo much!!!

  • @tiatia947
    @tiatia947 Před 5 lety +1

    This was a very useful video! Thanks!

  • @caseykemp3526
    @caseykemp3526 Před 4 lety

    Great video; thanks for taking the time to do this!

  • @TheOptimalLife
    @TheOptimalLife Před 5 lety +8

    I didn’t even know this place existed until last week! 😯

  • @VioletBloom
    @VioletBloom Před 5 lety

    Oooooooooo.... I’m having a ball vlogging Orlando Disney places, but this is AMAZING! I can’t wait to go to Hawaii 🥰

  • @marktinasteinke8900
    @marktinasteinke8900 Před 2 lety

    You do an excellent job - speak clear and concise! You don't ramble. Give good info and do great editing!!

  • @victoriarose9090
    @victoriarose9090 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us! :)

  • @bobbiejoschieber9536
    @bobbiejoschieber9536 Před rokem

    This was all great info! Thank you

  • @mewa5798
    @mewa5798 Před rokem

    You have the best review. I wasn’t going to go until I saw your review

  • @MakingMagicalAdventures

    Thank you so much for the info!!! We can’t wait to go the end of this year!

  • @chenoamorrison2951
    @chenoamorrison2951 Před 5 lety +5

    Would love to see a video on the different cruise options!

  • @homefries5557
    @homefries5557 Před 5 lety +1

    Great detailed review!!

  • @meldenyse1970
    @meldenyse1970 Před rokem

    I need to start saving for this trip now.

  • @USMC-0311
    @USMC-0311 Před 3 lety

    ...thank you for the video and the information!!

  • @christietomlinson5083
    @christietomlinson5083 Před 5 lety

    This is really helpful, thanks!

  • @duniaollala5583
    @duniaollala5583 Před 2 lety

    Def Subscribed! Omg your vlog is so so cool, to th point and useful

  • @marks9897
    @marks9897 Před 5 lety

    Awesome tips, thank you

  • @WolfieRiddle93
    @WolfieRiddle93 Před 4 lety

    Ill be moving to hawaii soon next year im so excited

  • @fancyfeathers5343
    @fancyfeathers5343 Před 4 lety

    Awseome my daughter who is 8 years old and I were just doing research for our trip, she was enthralled with your video. You do amazing thank you so much so for the information & I took notes. I can't believe that you did this, also we appreciate your time. Now we just don't know how far out to book this crazy stuff going on.

  • @CherylSStone
    @CherylSStone Před 5 lety +1

    Such a thorough, informative and fun video!! Thanks!!

  • @jjakuben
    @jjakuben Před 4 lety +1

    Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for this video! While it’s obviously beautiful, I would’ve been soooo disappointed with all the additional charges!

  • @sadiaiqbal1356
    @sadiaiqbal1356 Před 5 lety

    Great video reallly helpful

  • @wendimiller6903
    @wendimiller6903 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent Video and Content! As DVC Members, I think it will be added to our bucket list to do! Would love to see your family do the Waterparks of the Pocono's...Kalahari Resort, Great Wolf Resort and Aquatopia/Camelbeach Waterpark are three within a 15 drive of each...more are within an hour drive. Some great restaurants and shopping experiences too within a short drive...Given your travel knowledge, would love to hear your perspective on what is quickly becoming a major Waterpark area!

  • @lillygirl34
    @lillygirl34 Před 5 lety

    I absolutely love your vacation tips video's!!!!

  • @TheStephaniemom
    @TheStephaniemom Před 5 lety

    Scotland with my kids is on my bucket for sure!

  • @TheHitchhikingBones
    @TheHitchhikingBones Před 3 lety

    Great tips, especially if it's your first time to visit Aulani. Thanks!

  • @alejandrasalazar9443
    @alejandrasalazar9443 Před 5 lety

    I loved this! Definitely message of the video is to save up a lot before lol! I'd love to see video on Cancún México anywhere in the Riviera Maya. Thanks! Love your videos!

  • @litcarspottinglifejoshuath1272

    I just got back from Hawaii and I’m watching this video again because I miss Hawaii

  • @cuddlesclown
    @cuddlesclown Před 3 lety

    Thank you your video is the best compared to the rest you were really detailed

  • @MISSLEONAJB
    @MISSLEONAJB Před rokem

    Very useful video - thank you xx

  • @atropos0754
    @atropos0754 Před 5 lety

    Great video, I subscribed 😀

  • @jayg8339
    @jayg8339 Před 5 lety

    This is a great and informative video! I am going to Oahu soon and and staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. If you can and have the time, could you possibly do a know before you go video? Thank you 😃

  • @Silverpanda-ew9ng
    @Silverpanda-ew9ng Před 5 lety

    I agree the food is pricey your pronunciation of all the hawaiian words are really good. Nice vid.

  • @kimberlygilbert8712
    @kimberlygilbert8712 Před 2 lety

    This video actually changed my mind..

  • @lindsayjensen8216
    @lindsayjensen8216 Před 5 lety +4

    I want to do a Disney cruise! Hawaii is on my list of places to go!

  • @wahsdarb1013
    @wahsdarb1013 Před 2 lety

    I just booked the luau and drinks are included and unlimited now!

  • @bryanjeske6856
    @bryanjeske6856 Před 5 lety +4

    Excellent informative tour !!! Thank-you for this very professional guide !!! Aulani is very beautiful and well organized , but yes, very pricey - especially the $37 per day parking fee which probably discourages people from renting a car where you can drive to the more affordable grocery stores like ABC. Overall, i still think Hawaii is top-notch , but most families can't afford Aulani. Hey, how about a tour of Aruba ?

  • @vaomoala934
    @vaomoala934 Před 5 lety +1

    We just went in November loved it but yes a bit pricey. We thought it was worth it! We stayed 1/2 our time there and half on north shore we got to experience both sides which are totally different! You were spot on with your tips our kids were up at 4am too we would walk down to the other hotel lagoons as well.

  • @raccoonperson9.11
    @raccoonperson9.11 Před 3 lety

    I already live in Hawai'i with my ohana, but we're going on a staycation going to Aulani!

  • @GlenTateyama
    @GlenTateyama Před 5 lety

    I like this one! 😍😎👍

  • @ryanracerwong1275
    @ryanracerwong1275 Před 4 lety

    I love that store

  • @xxxmoexxx1
    @xxxmoexxx1 Před 5 lety

    I would love to see a Disney cruise

  • @MonicaHernandez-tf6ty
    @MonicaHernandez-tf6ty Před 5 lety +3

    A Disney cruise! My dream vacation.

    • @carmenmartinez4972
      @carmenmartinez4972 Před 5 lety

      We just went on a Halloween Disney cruise last year and it was amazing and so much cheaper since food and drinks are included and Disney Characters everywhere

  • @Addleysmom
    @Addleysmom Před 5 lety +2

    This has been so helpful! the video quality as well as the great explanations will be so valuable when we go for our two week trip this summer. My ex husband purchased a DVC after years of Disney vacations -we co-parent and in doing so have vacationed four years together with our daughter for two weeks. It’s been such a blessing to our relationship with each other and our child especially the way Disney handles so much that takes away stress during a vacation. But I must admit I’ve been in the dark for the DVC as he does all the planning and so forth. But Hawai’i is new for us so I’ve been needing more info and this was just lovely. We look forward to the Luau and the spa. The tips on the close properties like the Four Seasons was excellent as I’m headingnow to book dinner reservations. Looking forward to future travel vids for DVC properties -we r heading to Europe next so maybe you guys will be doing that one before we go. Best regards!

  • @reecenelosn4633
    @reecenelosn4633 Před 4 lety

    I’ve been there before it so nice

  • @juliegreenberg3326
    @juliegreenberg3326 Před 5 lety +2

    I would love you to do a video like this for a disney cruise.

    • @TheMeleaShow
      @TheMeleaShow  Před 5 lety +1

      Great idea! We've had a great disney cruise and a bad disney cruise. So that could be a good video!

  • @chalanagoossen6790
    @chalanagoossen6790 Před 3 lety

    Watching this from the netherlands, definitely on our list! Thanks for the great video, how old are your kids?

  • @nix9958
    @nix9958 Před 5 lety

    Thanks a lot 👌

  • @kimbracooke3844
    @kimbracooke3844 Před 5 lety +1

    We have stayed at the Marriot next to the Aulani resort and we always hit the costco before we go so we can utilize the kitchen!!

    • @TheMeleaShow
      @TheMeleaShow  Před 5 lety

      Yes!! Such a smart idea! It can really save families a ton!

  • @kimberlydelatorre6159
    @kimberlydelatorre6159 Před 5 lety

    Love you so much 😘

  • @miamoussa2623
    @miamoussa2623 Před 5 lety +2

    I love aulani I go there each year, and I’ve been there 10 times

  • @ameliacraik3392
    @ameliacraik3392 Před 5 lety +4

    I've been there it is amazing went during pro bowl friend had timeshare do she let us buy her week time so it was alot cheaper for us but Costco target are there and the prices te same as the mainland and the strip mall across the street was so nice lots shops restaurants so worth it

  • @kimberlydelatorre6159
    @kimberlydelatorre6159 Před 5 lety +1

    So Beautiful

  • @Alyssa24Rae
    @Alyssa24Rae Před 5 lety +1

    You did such an amazing job at explaining all the benefits of Disney Aulani!!! So happy you went to Monkey Pod, it one of my favorite places in Ko'Olina along with Just Tacos!!! I live in Kapolei, Hawaii right by that Costco you mentioned in your video!:) We are at the Four Season or Aulani every weekend!:)

    • @TheMeleaShow
      @TheMeleaShow  Před 5 lety

      Honestly, if we go back, we would probably try the Four Seasons. It was priced similarly to Aulani and not as crowded. Have you guys stayed there before? Thoughts?

    • @ninifire4282
      @ninifire4282 Před 2 lety

      @@TheMeleaShow stay at an Airbnb!

  • @beckymanning7008
    @beckymanning7008 Před 5 lety +1

    I’d love a video on just vacationing in Hawaii in general (not just Aulani). Although this was great information!

  • @esthelacarvajal4530
    @esthelacarvajal4530 Před rokem

    I didn’t even think of instacart for our Hawaii trip! Omg. Would’ve been such a time saver lol. We didn’t rent a car since we went kid free, and those store runs added up!

  • @arielrichards3079
    @arielrichards3079 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks! We plan on getting married here in the next 2 years and I'm trying to find cheap ways. Lol

  • @charleshamilton9274
    @charleshamilton9274 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow. Excellent video. Thorough, candid, entertaining. Thanks.

  • @wongsequipmentservice4400

    We are also DVC members and go once or twice a year. One thing I didn't see mentioned is that the pool area also has 2 water slides. The tube riding slide you can go single or double rider. We enjoy the coconut shrimp from the snack bar, $12 I think so not bad. I've only been to a couple of other luxury resorts on the Big Island and the food offerings there are of comparable price. The small mall across the street also has a really good pizza restaurant.

  • @sharonmorton1981
    @sharonmorton1981 Před 5 lety +1

    Have you done any of the Disney Adventures? I'd love to hear about those experiences.

  • @ashleyjones6344
    @ashleyjones6344 Před 5 lety

    Please post more!!

  • @mariahaestheticchannel2995

    I went there omg the cafe there it was sooo good and I went to the same store

  • @robertfrisk9689
    @robertfrisk9689 Před rokem +1

    I went to aluni in January and it was nothing like she said. No lay for us or necklace, we never had to save a beach chair their were plenty. The food was expensive but we ate 2 meals and a snack. Went to the dinner and our drinks were free. Used rubber no problems!

  • @jenniferjackman5822
    @jenniferjackman5822 Před 5 lety +9

    I like your vacation reviews. I love hearing all your money saving tips. But sometimes I wish that you’d pick places that are a little cheaper. Some of these places just seem so pricey, even with all the ways to save. Maybe Tahiti Village in Las Vegas or saving money by using a home away rental or something? I know these aren’t bucket list places but maybe more affordable? Just a suggestion. You do a great job and I love seeing your videos. Bucket list locations, maybe: Disney World or Alaska.

  • @cmdye1
    @cmdye1 Před 5 lety +2

    I want to know about the DVC.

  • @bastianr4185
    @bastianr4185 Před 4 lety

    Hi there, I was wondering if the offer for the DVC tour is still available?

  • @Arebollar2
    @Arebollar2 Před 4 měsíci

    Have a question about the refillable cups. When you say coffee, does that mean at the coffee stand that has latte? or is it just plain coffee and where do we get that at?

  • @janiecerodrgiuez7254
    @janiecerodrgiuez7254 Před 4 lety

    The Marriott Mena House in Egypt! We have two small kids but would luv to visit as the hotel is literally across from the pyramids 🤗

  • @no_1ndnoly
    @no_1ndnoly Před 2 lety

    I remember that

  • @ar159101
    @ar159101 Před 5 lety

    I live down the street from the Aulani and if you do rent a car go with Turo. Although parking is expensive, there are so many good places to eat in Waianae and you will save a ton of money on food.

  • @chadpennycuff5236
    @chadpennycuff5236 Před 5 lety

    Excellent Video! Very helpful and very well done.

  • @wendyhagen8207
    @wendyhagen8207 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the tips. We are DVC members and have gone to Aulani several times and learned some new tips! I also like the DVC member breakfast every Monday morning. We get free Aulani baseball caps when we go.

    • @TheMeleaShow
      @TheMeleaShow  Před 5 lety

      That is crazy! We specifically asked if there was anything special for DVC members and they said no. So that's crazy you got free caps!

    • @joyceyoung3344
      @joyceyoung3344 Před 5 lety +1

      So is DVC worth it I've been looking into it cause I want to actually do Disney vacations more then one time

  • @Shopah0lic26
    @Shopah0lic26 Před 5 lety

    This was a very helpful video thanks for doing it! They don’t have dining plans at the resort like at Disney?

    • @TheMeleaShow
      @TheMeleaShow  Před 5 lety

      When we were there they didn't have anything like that.

  • @grahammiller5812
    @grahammiller5812 Před 6 měsíci

    do they do day passes , good video

  • @KatieGrady1997
    @KatieGrady1997 Před 5 lety

    Could you do one on Glenwood Springs, in Colorado?

  • @alchemistz06
    @alchemistz06 Před 5 lety

    I'd like you to do a video on XCaret in Mexico