Meet Aulani: Where Hawai’i meets Disney

Looking for a family vacation where you can experience authentic culture and make memories that will last a lifetime? Then tell your friends and family you are off to a Hawaiian Family Vacation at Disney’s Aulani!

Aulani (pronounced Ow-lan-ee) is located O’ahu which is a U.S. island, part of the Hawaiian island chain and home to the state capital, Honolulu.

Experience Aulani Resort & Spa, combining the wonder of Disney with the beauty of Hawai’i in one legendary vacation destination. Explore exciting activities and share exhilarating moments amidst pristine beaches and natural beauty on the island of O‘ahu.

“Aulani” means “messenger of a chief.” Here, you’ll discover the legends of the Hawaiian islands. A major initiative at Aulani has been its use of the Hawaiian language, which is spoken by just three percent of the islands’ residents. The language is present in place names across the resort, but especially at the ‘Ōlelo Room, a lounge and bar overlooking a koi pond on the edge of the resort’s pool area. Every member of the lounge’s staff is fluent in Hawaiian, and its décor features wood carvings of a variety of common objects labeled with their Hawaiian names.

Resort History

Aulani Resort opened in August 2011. A major expansion project was completed in fall 2013, offering families even more to enjoy!

Rooms & Suites: 351 hotel rooms, including 16 suites
Villas: 481 Disney Vacation Club units, including 19 Grand Villas
Dining: 2 restaurants, 3 lounges and several quick-service dining venues
Laniwai – A Disney Spa
Fitness center
Aunty’s Beach House kids club
Pools, waterslides and more

Spacious villas are designed to comfortably accommodate larger groups—so you can feel at home on your vacation.

Choose from 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Villas with the following features:

Separate bedrooms that offer privacy
A full kitchen, so you can prepare light meals and snacks from the comfort of your villa
Spacious living and dining areas where your family can reconnect
Washer and dryer—pack lightly and avoid airline baggage fees

A little more than you need? Deluxe Studios feature a kitchenette and queen-size sleeper sofa—a great option for smaller travel parties and shorter stays.

Activities

With so much to see, do and experience every day at Aulani Disney Resort & Spa, it’s easy to enjoy a fun-filled week in paradise—all from the comfort and convenience of the Resort.

At Aulani Resort

From festive pool parties to our complimentary kids club, guests of all ages will find lots of ways to enjoy a fun-filled stay.

Explore a range of activities designed to engage youngsters while immersing them in island culture laced with magical Disney touches. Craft and play games at Aunty’s Beach House, embark on a high-tech scavenger hunt and watch movies or stargaze as a family. Most of these offerings are yours to enjoy at no additional cost!

Aunty’s Beach House

Kids explore Hawaiian culture, art and music—with a dash of Disney magic—at this supervised activities club for Guests ages 5 to 12. Most activities are complimentary; select experiences are available at a fee.

‘Imi Loa Nāa Hōkū (Explore the Stars)

Learn how ancient Polynesian voyagers navigated to Hawai‘i using the stars as a guide. Fees apply for this Premium Experience.

KA WA‘A – A Lū‘au at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa

Experience an exhilarating and enchanting journey through Hawaiian history—and discover its deep cultural roots in canoe (waʻa) exploration, which brought the first ancient explorers to the shores of Ko Olina.