Aloha, Wendie, and thanks for stopping by planDisney! My day just got a little more magical with this most excellent question. I'm happy to chat with you about planning a trip to where the sky meets the sea...otherwise known as
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa! Let's drop in and take a Hawaiian roller coaster ride together, shall we?
Aulani is an incredible spot, blending Hawaiian art and architecture with special Disney touches for a uniquely magical resort on the island of Oahu. Our family had our very first stay as
Disney Vacation Club Members at Aulani, and coincidentally, we've been recently discussing a return trip!
Wendie, there are many Certified Disney Travel Planners who can assist you with organizing a trip to Aulani. I would check with your family and friends to see if they have experience with a specific planner who they would recommend. I use the services of a dear friend from college whenever we're booking a non-DVC Disney adventure, and it makes any vacation smooth sailing. An internet search for "Certified Disney Travel Planner" will also turn up plenty of planners for you to peruse, as well as recommendations and reviews.
I will say that a trip to Aulani is much less complicated than a vacation at Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, so it is possible to plan a memorable vacation yourself! You can book a stay at Aulani directly or investigate vacation packages offered through your local warehouse club. These can be a great deal, including flights, hotel reservations, and a rental car.
Aulani offers a host of activities to engage Guests of all ages, so with the resort as your home base, you can start looking into what may interest your group. You can find an overview of some of our family's favorites with booking windows
here. There are all sorts of
excursions offered that depart from Aulani, and I am sure you will find something for everyone to enjoy!
Wendie, I hope this information is helpful to get the ball rolling for your trip beyond the reef. If I can help with additional questions for planning a practically perfect vacation, please
reach out directly and I'll be happy to assist! Thanks again for visiting our planDisney
'Ohana.
SEA Ya Real Soon!
Susan