Aloha, Jason!
Welcome to planDisney! How exciting that you are thinking of enjoying one of my favorite Disney Resorts -
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Jason, see the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me, and it's why our family has visited Aulani several times.
Jason, I called Aulani to inquire about the possibility of
special offers for stays in the summer months. As summer is one of the busiest months, the Resort hasn't historically offered discounts on stays in the summer season, although last year was an exception and a discount was offered. However, the Cast Member I spoke to was unsure if one would be offered this year.
My recommendation would be to book your stay now, as the Resort does sell out in the summer. As our family visits Hawaii each summer, I can confirm it is one of the busiest seasons for visitors to the islands, and I wouldn't want you to miss out on being able to book the room of your dreams.
However, should a discount be offered in the coming months, you can call Aulani to see if the room you booked is eligible for the discounted rate or if you may be able to get a different room at the discounted rate. The Cast Member noted that sometimes, specific room categories or views are the discounted ones, and they could possibly change your room type for the discounted pricing, depending on availability.
But I would recommend that you do not wait to book your accommodations. If a discounted offer is to come out this year, it is hard to say when it will be released. I recommend checking the Aulani site regularly over the next few weeks in March and April and keeping your eye on the
Disney Parks Blog where it may be posted. This is where you will find the most current Disney news, and discover anything that's new and shiny - like treasure from a sunken pirate deck.
Now, Jason, when you visit Aulani, I highly recommend booking the
KA WA'A Luau, as it is one of my favorites on the island. We chose the Preferred Seating, which allowed us to enter the event earlier and included a few perks, including premium seating for the best views of the performance. If you try to book the reservation online and don't see availability, I recommend giving the Holoholo Desk a call. Sometimes they can access additional availability that is not showing on the website.
I hope this helps you, Jason! If you have any further questions about your Aulani vacation, surf back here to see me and I'll be your Wayfinder. At planDisney, we know the way to help you plan the vacation of your dreams and you are part of our 'ohana. 'Ohana means family, and that means nobody gets left behind.
A Hui Hou (that means "until we meet again" in Hawaiian,)
Keri