Aloha, Jacques! Welcome back to planDisney and Welcome Home! I'm so glad that you've stopped by with your vacation planning question. I always love chatting with a fellow Disney Vacation Club Member!
I am also at the beginning phases of planning my family's very first trip to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. And guess what! We also plan on going in May/June 2023! I hope to see you there, neighbor! I am SO excited to finally be making it out that way, stepping into the gorgeous grand lobby for the first time, feeling the tropical breeze, hearing the waves lap the shore, and taking that first sip of a mai tai. Ahhhh. That sounds like a pixie-dusted paradise to me! Let's get this Hawaiian planning party started, Jacques!
While there is no planning DVD offered for Aulani, you can go to
the Aulani website and
request a planning brochure. You will be prompted to answer a few simple questions about whether or not you're a first-time visitor, when you're planning to visit, and what your interests are. Then, you can simply download the beautiful and informative brochure.
I would also suggest thoroughly exploring the
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa website to learn
information about the Resort, the endless list of free and paid
Resort activities, island excursions, amazing
dining experiences, and fabulous
services offered at the spa. I have so much fun perusing the website; I can't imagine what it'll be like to actually be there. A magical paradise, for sure!
Jacques, you can also get some really great planning information on the
Aulani page on the DVC website. I love visiting this site for a Resort overview, information on Vacation Points, and to have the dining options and recreation offerings at a glance.
My Aulani expert planDisney panelist pals have been giving me some Aulani tips and tricks that I am so excited to pass on to you, Jacques! My pal
Kamini suggests participating in the "Make Your Own Mickey Ears" activity at the Resort. As your trip is approaching, keep an eye on the
Daily 'Iwa: Aulani Resort Daily Activities Schedule on the Aulani website or app to see the dates and times that this and other activities are offered. My pal
Doug recommends that you don't miss the
Menehune Adventure Trail, and I cannot wait to participate in this oh-so-fun complimentary, interactive scavenger hunt around the Resort!
Happy planning, my friend! Jacques, please feel free to stop by any time with any vacation planning or DVC questions. You've got a friend in me!
I hope to see ya real soon,
Mandy