Aulani Without the Overwhelm

Planning an Aulani vacation? Skip the hours of digging through Facebook groups, TikTok and Google trying to figure out what actually matters. This 16-page guide is filled with the tips, money-saving hacks, and little Aulani secrets I wish I knew before our family stay.

Inside you’ll find:

• Money-saving tips, including how we saved on our stay
• What’s included with your resort stay (and what isn’t)
• Pool, beach & activity tips
• Rainbow Reef snorkeling + fish-feeding information
• Our $25 PhotoPass hack
• The wooden surfboard secret
• Character meet-and-greet tips
• Our favorite food & treats
• Aunty’s Beach House information
• Splurges we considered and what we chose to skip
• A simple 3-day Aulani itinerary
• A handy pre-trip & resort checklist

This isn't a guide to doing everything at Aulani.

It's a guide to knowing what's actually worth your time and money so you can stop researching, stop second-guessing, and enjoy your vacation.

Based on our personal experience during our 2026 Aulani stay. Prices, policies, schedules and availability can change.