You'll Never be Bored at Aulani in Hawaii!
Rebecca Jones
11.2.21
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, is the perfect resort for the entire family. There are so many activities to take part in, both complimentary and fee-based, that everyone will find something to keep them entertained. In this blog, I’ll highlight some of my family’s favorites in both categories.
Among the complimentary activities, of course our favorite is the pool area. The smallest of guests love the Menehune Bridge, an interactive water play area with bridges, slides, and fountains to splash around in. The Waikolohe Pool is the place for everyone. At 8200 square feet, it’s a large pool with zero entry and a waterslide. My personal favorite is Waikolohe Stream, though. This lazy river allows you to float through rock formations and natural foliage on a complimentary tube float. The Wailana Pool is separate from the main area and features an infinity design that allows you to sit and enjoy looking at the beach and ocean from a distance. If the beach is more your thing, Aulani has that too! Their amazing beach has several chairs and umbrellas available, and you can check out boogie boards and sand toys from Makiki Joe’s on the beach.
There are plenty of things that are included in your stay, which the children in your family will love. First, there is Aunty’s Beach House. This supervised center allows kids ages 3-12 to have time away from their parents, while enjoying games, arts and crafts, storytelling, and general outside fun. You will want to pre-register your child for Aunty’s Beach House before you arrive at Aulani. Kids will also enjoy the Menehune Adventure Trail, a scavenger hunt where guests work together to solve puzzles and clues to find statues and other surprises of these little mischievous people of Hawaii.
The entire family will enjoy storytelling at the fire pit in the evenings, where Uncle talks about the legends of Hawaii. Adults and kids alike might enjoy guided tours of the artwork, nature, and wildlife of the Aulani Resort. Pau Hana Room is a community area where everyone can play games, do arts and crafts, and generally spend time together.
Moving on to some of the premium activities that require an additional fee, I have to mention the stand up paddle boards, available at Makiki Joe’s for $45 an hour. My son loved gliding through the lagoon when we rented one for him. You can also rent snorkeling equipment for $25 a day, which gives you access to the Rainbow Reef. I’ve detailed the Rainbow Reef in a separate blog, which you can find linked here.
A highlight for most of my vacation is the spa, and Laniwai Spa is no exception. They offer a variety of services, from your traditional massages and pedicures to family and couples spa experiences. There is also a kids spa, called Painted Sky: HI Style Studio where children ages 3-12 can receive a “fun fashion transformation.” With any spa service, you have access to the Kula Wai Hydrotherapy Garden with private vitality pools and six waterfall rain showers, each with increasing intensity.
In the Pau Hana Room, there are several activities you can take part in for a separate fee. They include t-shirt stamping, making your own Mickey ears, learning to play the ‘ukelele, and painting an Aulani-inspired canvas. Some of these activities require reservations prior to your arrival at Aulani.
All of these activities, whether free or for a fee, can be found in your Daily I’wa. This schedule is available on Aulani’s website, or in their app, so be sure to download that before your visit.
My family loved our time at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa. I’d love to tell you more, and help you plan your own Hawaiian vacation. Please call me at (325) 733-8399 or email me at rebecca@wishesfamilytravel.com to start planning! I hope to hear from you soon.