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Aloha. You’ve arrived at a magical place-a first-of-its-kind Disney creation, inspired by shared family stories. Here you can celebrate the elegance and history of the Hawaiian culture, and embrace a whole new world of possibilities. In the Ko Olina area on the leeward side of Oahu, the Resort is perfectly placed—close to Hawaiian favorites but just far enough away to be an enchanting escape. The soaring architecture of the lobby offers stunning mountain and ocean views, while throughout the Resort you’ll discover luxurious details and flawless Disney magic in harmony with the natural world.
KA WA‘A, a Lu‘au at Aulani Resort:
Aloha ‘Auinala! As the sun dips into the ocean to end the day, a conch shell is blown in the distance and a Hawaiian oli chant begins. This is the tradition of welcoming our Guests to KA WA‘A, a Lu‘au at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa which Guests will soon be able to experience once again!
Set under the stars on the beautiful Halawai Lawn, KA WA‘A immerses you in the live music, traditional dance, and ancient stories of Hawai‘i through Disney’s signature entertainment. Prior to the show, Guests are encouraged to participate in family activities that are now enjoyed from the comfort of their own table. The activity demonstrations include flower arranging and poi pounding, a process in which Taro root is ground to create poi -- a food that is a staple of the ancient Hawaiian diet.
The lu‘au features a three-course plated meal that includes mouth-watering island favorites such as ahi poke and lomilomi salmon salad, imu-style braised pork, island fish, teriyaki chicken, local seasonal vegetables, and a dessert trio. To accompany the meal, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are included in the event price.
After dinner, Guests are treated to an enchanting journey through Hawaiian history and discover its deep cultural roots in canoe (wa‘a) exploration, which brought the first explorers to the shores of Ko Olina. Throughout the evening, lively music and traditional Hawaiian dance vividly bring the show’s story to life.
The lu‘au is offered three nights per week, weather permitting. Reservations can be made online, or by calling (844) 284-7644.
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General policies & fine print
Walt Disney World reservations must be booked with the correct guest names. A complete name change to the lead name is considered a cancellation and will require a new reservation.
A major credit card is required upon check-in to cover phone or incidental charges.
Convention attendees cannot book this property for their convention stay, they must book through the proper convention source. Convention attendees that violate this policy will be responsible for paying any higher rates and may not be eligible for any promotional offerings.
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Room requests are not guaranteed and are based upon availability upon check-in.
Ratings & reviews
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7176 reviews
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Feb 18, 2025A Magical Time In Hawaii
We had an incredible time at this wonderful hotel. We had visited previously during Fall break and it was very crowded. This time we made sure to visit earlier and it made all the difference. The staff was very friendly and the food was great (although expensive). The kids loved the private beach and the lazy river.
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Feb 18, 2025Paying a premium price for a less than premium experience !
Here right now . Do not expect a premium experience while here! Premium prices for a Walmart experience. There are virtually no chairs available no matter what time of day you go down to the pool. I mean not even 1. There are also no chairs available by the beach. If you want to get your steps in, then come to Aulani Disney resort because you will spend your day looking around for chairs and waiting for someone to hopefully leave so you can sit down. There aren’t enough floats for the lazy River either so if you want to float the River , bring your own float . If you didn’t book auntys Beachhouse 45 days out or whenever it opens up for booking then you’re not getting in there. Workers there are the least friendly that we’ve come across also at this resort . We’ve been here twice before ( most recently 6 years ago) and it was NOT like this . The service level is mid at best and we have noticed more workers that aren’t friendly and happy as you’d expect with Disney. Truly so disappointed with the vacation . It certainly doesn’t align with the previous visits we’ve had here , or on a Disney cruise, or on our numerous trips to Disney World and DisneyLand. Plus side is the characters are great and short lines to see then . The cleaning staff are pleasant and such a breath of fresh air . I will say that after complaining about the lack of chairs twice in 3 days I did get offered a cabana for free of charge for tomorrow . So that leaves me with just 6 days of laps around the pool area now during our week vacation.
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Jan 31, 2025
Concrete monstrosity.Horrible cheap Disney rip off
What an awful place. I would not even give it one star . The whole place looks worse than the photos. A complete concrete monstrosity with zero charm or appeal. Zero class. We went as part of a meet up with family. We wouldn’t normally have chosen any type of Disney resort usually after having visited Disneyworld once before and hated that too. The staff are quite rude and appear bored most of the time. The whole atmosphere is one of the most grandeur tackiness . Junk food galore and if you want a decent meal then sorry , it ain’t gonna appear. They have the audacity to describe their menus to sound like a five star restaurant- beware the food is tacky USA rubbish. Getting a pool chair is like a visit to Benidorm , get out early and drop your towel and dare anyone to challenge you to move it ! The characters costumes looked grubby and the shows are a cheesy mess. In fact the whole place could have been modelled on the Benidorm sitcom. Do yourself a favour - if it’s a classy, five star experience you want , save your cash and choose somewhere like the Maldives where no creature in a furry suit will jump on you from behind a bush.
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Jan 30, 2025Great Stay. Perfect for Our Family.
This was our first visit to Aulani. Surprisingly, it is not overly Disney. They don't play Disney songs in the common areas. Character sightings were rare for me. My kids so a few characters in passing. There are touches of Disney like Mickey Mouse lamps and Mickey shaped ice creams and snow cones. But otherwise, it is minimal. Our two bedroom villa was very comfortable for our family of five with two upper teen kids and an elementary aged kid. The beds were comfortable. We had two queen beds and one king plus sleeper sofas. There are three tvs and 2.5 bathrooms. Perfect amount of room for our family. We hit the nearby Target to buy some food to prepare some meals in the room. Otherwise, we ventured out around the island for meals or ate at the resort. You can expect resort prices ($16 for a caesar salad). The pool deck and beach can be crowded. We never had trouble find a few chairs together. Given the time difference, we were often up and ready to hit the pool by the time it opened. So getting chairs was no issue. It doesn't really start to fill up until about 9:30 AM. Hotel service is fantastic, as you would expect from Disney. I think the hotel has a capacity of 4,000 people, and is almost always at a high occupancy level. We did a cabana one day. Definitely worth it. The pools and lazy river are fantastic. The infinity pool is great, too. There is even a small water park for kids. Be sure to take in a few sunsets from the pool or beach. They are breathtaking. Valet parking and self-parking are the same cost, so we did valet. They are very quick when retrieving the car. Overall a great stay. I would say the hotel is a bit over priced for what you get, but it is Hawai'i. The price is in line with nearby resorts, so you don't feel gouged, but still, I felt like it was overpriced and a little dated.
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Jan 27, 2025
Aulani in Winter
My Fiancee and I recently stayed at Aulani on a 1 Bedroom Ocean View suite from 17 Jan to 23 Jan 2025. I am a DVC member but promise to give an honest assessment even though its my 3rd time to Aulani in 5 years. Kim and I got engaged in Maui the week prior as this was a 3 island trip I planned for us. Aulani is beautiful and the service terrific. We enjoyed the Olelo Room Bar area, Hot Tub, Lazy River, Pools and the convenience of what was nearby. The biggest comment is for two indivudals in the Olelo Room bar, Aukai and Jeana. Both provided outstanding service, quality food and drinks and provided helpful insight to local places we were interested in visiting. We felt it was important to mention them because we did come back a few times to just enjoy the great service and nice atmosphere. My one concern I did have and its not a bad thing but I miss the open menus that the other restaurants used to have. I see more catering to the Disney Dining which is ok but my fiancee is Vegatarian and the Olelo room was the only option that could serve her food she could enjoy. The other places used to have more options but its not just a tailored 4 course menu.