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Did you notice the hidden Mickey in the wallpaper?I know there must be more, so what else have I missed????
Did you notice the hidden Mickey in the wallpaper?I know there must be more, so what else have I missed????
No! What about the seal and hammerhead shark carved into the lazy river rock work?!Did you notice the hidden Mickey in the wallpaper?
Drink stations are not open. I asked our server on the beach when they would be coming back, and she said maybe in two months, maybe next year. So yes, for now, it’s an individual Aulani paper beverage cup each time.Thanks for all the wonderful information, Paul! It's all been very helpful! Quick question about the current status of the drink stations. We've used the refillable mugs there in the past, but I believe I read that the drink stations aren't open currently. Does one have to buy an individual cup/drink each time?
Drink stations are not open. I asked our server on the beach when they would be coming back, and she said maybe in two months, maybe next year. So yes, for now, it’s an individual Aulani paper beverage cup each time.
I wasn’t actually even aware of the refillable mugs, but now my wife and I will totally get them if they’re available when we’re next here. They sound like a great deal.
Thanks. Do they still have the water drinking stations with paper cups or are we supposed to go in to ulu cafe to ask for a drink of water.Drink stations are not open. I asked our server on the beach when they would be coming back, and she said maybe in two months, maybe next year. So yes, for now, it’s an individual Aulani paper beverage cup each time.
I wasn’t actually even aware of the refillable mugs, but now my wife and I will totally get them if they’re available when we’re next here. They sound like a great deal.
Haven’t seen a single water drinking station!Thanks. Do they still have the water drinking stations with paper cups or are we supposed to go in to ulu cafe to ask for a drink of water.
We’ve walked by the gas grills, but have not seen anyone using them throughout our stay, so my guess is that they’re not open.I would ask at the front desk, but today we check out, and I’m just going to do it through the television. You might want to just call them closer to your arrival date to get a better idea.As with the others, thanks for the info Paul. We head to Aulani in a month and am wondering if the barbeque grills are open for use these days. As in past visits, grilling 2-3 nights helps defray the food costs of a trip. Wish all the DVC resorts had gas grills, only other I know of is at Grand Californian.
I know this doesn't answer your question, but it just reminded me of something we saw on our Spring Break trip a few weeks ago (too long ago haha).As with the others, thanks for the info Paul. We head to Aulani in a month and am wondering if the barbeque grills are open for use these days. As in past visits, grilling 2-3 nights helps defray the food costs of a trip. Wish all the DVC resorts had gas grills, only other I know of is at Grand Californian.
Random Aulani advice as we get ready to fly home!
1. Watch the moon set over the water at least once, even though it’s late.
2. Splurge a little on dining if budget allows. Breakfast and lunch at the Four Seasons is really good.
3. Park on level L of the parking structure. Easier to get in and out.
4. Lock you car doors when visiting tourist sites!
5. Don’t bother bringing magic bands. No one seems to know if they’ll ever be used here.
6. If you’re planning on coming here more than once, start a tradition! Or two, or three! We like getting a new pin for our key card lanyards each time, among many other things.
7.Leaving the light on in the shower makes for a good night light, especially for the one bedrooms.
8. Seek out and appreciate the amazing detail suffused throughout this place! The number of animals carved into the concrete rock work of the volcano and lazy river is very impressive. I dare you to find them all. And there are all sorts of interesting ancient looking Hawaiian images that light up at night and appear in the pathways around the pool.
9. A half day drive around the southern tip of the island is totally worth it.
10. Try something you’d never consider elsewhere, like stand up paddle boarding! That red catamaran that sits on the beach goes out multiple times during the day. Looks like a blast! I think we’re going to try it next time!
I know this doesn't answer your question, but it just reminded me of something we saw on our Spring Break trip a few weeks ago (too long ago haha).
The grills are open at the Marriott and not all that busy. The Marriott is also selling chicken or pork meals for people to grill at Longboards. It comes with the meat, veggie, and I think a starch. We didn't buy one because it's just the two of us and would have fed us for 3 meals. They come in aluminum trays so would be easy to carry from the Marriott to Aulani. They were incredibly popular as we saw many people taking these from their rooms to the grills.
As these are picked up from Longboards, it would be an easy option for people staying at Aulani or the Four Seasons.
Yes bring your lanyards! We did. They also sell a fun collection of them in the store.It's been 5 years since we were at the Aulani - should we bring our DL lanyards with us? It's too bad they don't use magic bands - those are great, especially since they are waterproof.
Tuesday’s are the dayFYI, our flight home on Hawaiian to LA was packed with people, including a huge number who were waiting on standby for available seats. Everyone wore masks, but I can’t say we felt incredibly safe and comfortable. I didn’t realize that Sunday was such a major travel day. In the future I think we’ll travel home on a different day.