Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, is the perfect place for a dreamy getaway. Whether you’re excited about the sandy beaches, the tropical vibes, or the magical Disney touch, planning ahead will help you make the most of your trip. Time to Start Planning Planning a trip to Aulani? Start thinking about your vacation almost a year and a half in advance. This early planning gives you a head start on booking your stay and saving up for your dream holiday. What to Do Now: Choose Your Dates:  Look at your calendar and decide when you’d like to visit. Remember, the best times to visit are during less crowded months or when you find special rates.  Dates are open for reservations up to 499 days in advance. Budget:  Start setting aside money. Aulani is a luxurious resort.  You can set up a payment plan. Book Your Stay One year before you plan to check in, it’s time to make your reservation at Aulani. The resort allows bookings up to 499 days in advance, so be ready to act wh

Hawaii is such a wonderful place to to visit and relax. Combine that with Disney and you will have a magical time. Aulani is located in Ko Olina and is part of the area where all the man-made lagoons are located. Oahu can be quite busy with traffic almost everyday, and Ko Olina feels like you are away and in paradise. Aulani is located about 30-45 minutes from the airport. Once you arrive, you can take a shuttle or rent a car from the airport to the resort. We did the latter because we wanted to stop at our favorite places to eat along the way. You truly don't need to leave the resort at all to have a good time. We rented a car mainly to get food and to visit family. When we arrived, we chose to valet our car for $40/night because it was the same price as self-parking. The convenience of it was worth it. As you walk into the lobby, you are greeted with a lei which is a symbol of aloha. The combination of the smell of the lobby and the ocean was very relaxing. Checking in w

We had the pleasure of dining at Aulani's Makahiki breakfast and it was a delightful, delicious experience! Makahiki is a restaurant at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai'i. The Aulani Resort is recognizably Disney as soon as you pull into the property. Its well-manicured gardens, water features, and stunning lobby look like a Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World.  As off-site guests to Aulani, (we stayed in Waikiki, but that's another blog) I have some helpful tips for visiting the resort, whether it be for the restaurants, the beach, or both! Makahiki – The Bounty of the Islands is open daily and reservations can be made 30 days in advance. I made my reservation on the Aulani website. There were a few times to choose from. I chose the earliest available that day, which was 8:30 a.m., because we had jetlag from the trip. A friendly Cast Member called me a few days before the reservation to confirm it with me. You can, however, find earlier times on other d