Jkpark
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 7, 2012
It has been 6+ years since I have been to Aulani. This trip we have one studio and one 2BR unit. Guests are 74, 46, 45, 35, 36, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6.
I know this has changed and I seem to read different reports depending on which resort - What comes in the studio versus 2BR. Mainly coffee maker, plates/cups/silverware/bowls versus plastic, toaster? I believe I will need regular basket filters for each? Wine/beer opener? Can opener?
Towels/trash service - we are staying 5 nights. What should we expect in terms of towel and trash service? Did I read this is different for a studio versus 2BR?
Should I bring sponge/dish soap? or are those still provided in all villas regardless of size? I'll bring laundry pods and dryer sheets from home.
Toiletries - has Aulani converted to the on the shower wall shampoo and conditioner? or little bottles? Trying to decide how much I might need to bring from home.
Are we allowed to bring a cooler/bag to the pool/beach with waters, snacks, sandwiches? I'm assuming no glass and no alcohol - any other restrictions?
Do they still rent kayaks or just paddleboards now? I found conflicting information on this.
Are most premium activities booked morning of? I have dining and luau and spa booked. Thinking more of premium kid activities?
Do they still have photopass where you can view them on your TV each night and buy them all on a USB at the end of the trip? Will they connect the two rooms for an add on price for this purpose similar to a cruise?
Anything else that you wish you had known before your recent trip? Appreciate any advice. My extended family is relying on me to be the expert and it has been a long time so I don't want to provide bad information.
Thanks!
I know this has changed and I seem to read different reports depending on which resort - What comes in the studio versus 2BR. Mainly coffee maker, plates/cups/silverware/bowls versus plastic, toaster? I believe I will need regular basket filters for each? Wine/beer opener? Can opener?
Towels/trash service - we are staying 5 nights. What should we expect in terms of towel and trash service? Did I read this is different for a studio versus 2BR?
Should I bring sponge/dish soap? or are those still provided in all villas regardless of size? I'll bring laundry pods and dryer sheets from home.
Toiletries - has Aulani converted to the on the shower wall shampoo and conditioner? or little bottles? Trying to decide how much I might need to bring from home.
Are we allowed to bring a cooler/bag to the pool/beach with waters, snacks, sandwiches? I'm assuming no glass and no alcohol - any other restrictions?
Do they still rent kayaks or just paddleboards now? I found conflicting information on this.
Are most premium activities booked morning of? I have dining and luau and spa booked. Thinking more of premium kid activities?
Do they still have photopass where you can view them on your TV each night and buy them all on a USB at the end of the trip? Will they connect the two rooms for an add on price for this purpose similar to a cruise?
Anything else that you wish you had known before your recent trip? Appreciate any advice. My extended family is relying on me to be the expert and it has been a long time so I don't want to provide bad information.
Thanks!