Ep. 619 - Bonus Show - Living Aloha: Highlights from the Duo’s 14-Day Stay at Aulani, Disney’s Hawaiian Resort

2026-01-16

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We’re sharing a special bonus episode recapping our 14-day holiday stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa — including Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and everything in between This episode is a true long-stay deep dive. We cover what changes when Aulani isn’t just a few nights, but two full weeks— from crowd dynamics and pool chair strategy to dining, spa time, and off-property adventures across Oʻahu. You’ll hear about: Holiday crowds and how Christmas compares to New Year’s at Aulani Pool days, cabanas, and whether re...

We’re sharing a special bonus episode recapping our 14-day holiday stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa — including Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and everything in between

This episode is a true long-stay deep dive. We cover what changes when Aulani isn’t just a few nights, but two full weeks— from crowd dynamics and pool chair strategy to dining, spa time, and off-property adventures across Oʻahu.

You’ll hear about:

Holiday crowds and how Christmas compares to New Year’s at Aulani
Pool days, cabanas, and whether reserved seating is worth it
Two luaus compared: Paradise Cove vs. Aulani’s Ka Waʻa
Off-property highlights like Pearl Harbor, the North Shore, Kualoa Ranch, and a Blue Hawaiian helicopter tour
Dining favorites, shave ice debates, malasadas, and where we’d eat again
A behind-the-scenes tour with Aulani’s Ambassador and the cultural storytelling woven into the resort

If you’ve ever wondered whether Aulani works as a long, slow-travel vacation — especially over the holidays — this episode is for you.

Listen now and join the conversation!

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