[ 2012 ] Pictures from our Disney Aulani resort stay in Hawaii

[ciscogizmo1]

Lovely pictures! I can't wait for our stay in July. I'm almost half tempted to just hang out at the resort.

 

[AnnaS]

Love the pictures. Your husband did a great job!!! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

 

[pefs65]

Great Pics. Awesome resort.
I am trying and hoping to book a stay for 2013.:whoopie:

 

[HatTrick]

My husband took the photos.

What camera does he use?

 

[hypnotiq]

What camera does he use?

According to the EXIF info on the photo, its a Canon Powershot SD880 IS

 

[alwysonvac]

He brought along both his Nikon D80 and Canon Powershot but he only had the small camera with him at Aulani.
Also, a few of the outdoor shots in the HGVC set were taken by my girlfriend with her Nikon D90.

 

[HatTrick]

He brought along both his Nikon D80 and Canon Powershot...

Coincidentally, the same cameras I travel with.

 

[uop1497]

Pictures from our Disney Aulani resort stay in Hawaii

alwysonvac ,

Your husband took great pictures . I just wonder if he is a photographer. Thanks for sharing .

 

[ACDSNY]

Your husband took some amazing pics.

We did a 3 night tester stay in Janauray on our way to Kauai and Maui and now we're trying to go back for 5 nights in December after Kauai. I just sent the link to the photos to the couple that will be traveling with us, they'll be so excited after looking at these.

 

[alwysonvac]

alwysonvac ,

Your husband took great pictures . I just wonder if he is a photographer. Thanks for sharing .

Thanks
My husband has taken lots of photos (normally of birds and trains - his hobbies) but he is not a professional photographer.

 

[kane]

We had a terrific stay at Disney's Aulani in Ko Olina. We loved the look and feel of the resort. We're looking forward to staying here again during our trips to Oahu.

We used our DVC points to reserve a one bedroom poolside garden view room for a one night stay. I was told that occupancy was at 51% which was perfect. We would definitely return during low season.

We saw the Starlit Hui evening show which was ok (nothing special but it was free). They place mats on the ground for you to sit on during the show. It's not very comfortable. I would not go out of your way to see it if you've seen other Hawaiian performances.

TIP: Skip the drinks on ice at the beachside lounge called Off the Hook. My pricey cocktail was mostly ice. Either request a frozen drink, soda without ice, or beer.

Here's a link to my photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/40089311@N05/sets/72157629608370877/show/

Enjoy !!

Great photos! Now, please tell us.... What camera was used for these?

 

[Beefnot]

Great photos! Now, please tell us.... What camera was used for these?

Read this thread

 

[Culli]

Awesome pics thanks! I want that Mickey lamp

 

[krmlaw]

just lovely! cant wait til i can trade in

 

[pkyorkbeach]

I really enjoyed the pictures.

Thank you

 

[TimeshareFriend]

These photos are absolutely phenomenal! Great job, I have scoured the internet trying to find a nice layout of the property. Out of curiosity did you attend the presentation? If so what are the pricing for points and maintenance fees?

Thanks!

 

[hypnotiq]

MF is $5.96/pt and I think contracts are $130 or $135/pt IIRC.

 

[slum808]

Current Aulani priceing from DVCNews.com

"For a limited time, receive 20 free points for every 100 points purchased; purchase price is $135 per point"

http://www.dvcnews.com/index.php/dvc-program/financial/pricing-a-promotions

 

[Catira]

Thanks
My husband has taken lots of photos (normally of birds and trains - his hobbies) but he is not a professional photographer.

Wow from looking at the photos I would have guessed they were taking by a professional photographer. He makes the viewer feel they are right there with him. He did a phenomenal job.

 

[srjth]

Great photos! Makes me wish I didn't sell my DVC membership. Thank you for sharing.

 

[luvsvacation22]

I'm so happy that everyone is enjoying the photos

They are awesome pics. Thank you so much for sharing them. I sent the link to my kids who are in college to show them where they will be staying in a few short weeks. It will be a nice picture incentive to get them through the grueling end of finals. We have a two-bedroom ocean view reserved at Aulani. Needless to say, we are all very excited!

 

[alwysonvac]

They are awesome pics. Thank you so much for sharing them. I sent the link to my kids who are in college to show them where they will be staying in a few short weeks. It will be a nice picture incentive to get them through the grueling end of finals. We have a two-bedroom ocean view reserved at Aulani. Needless to say, we are all very excited!

You're welcome

If view makes a difference to you, take a look at this thread on the disboards - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2907389

There appears to be two types of ocean views. Ocean view rooms are either located inside the U structure (aka facing the pool) or outside the U structure (aka facing away from the pool). Each location has PROs and CONs. I personally love the views I've seen posted from the pool facing rooms. However if you want peace and quiet during the day, the rooms facing away from pool would probably be the better option to have noted on your upcoming reservation.

I'm sure you'll have a wonderful stay.

 

[luvsvacation22]

You're welcome

If view makes a difference to you, take a look at this thread on the disboards - http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2907389

There appears to be two types of ocean views. Ocean view rooms are either located inside the U structure (aka facing the pool) or outside the U structure (aka facing away from the pool). Each location has PROs and CONs. I personally love the views I've seen posted from the pool facing rooms. However if you want peace and quiet during the day, the rooms facing away from pool would probably be the better option to have noted on your upcoming reservation.

I'm sure you'll have a wonderful stay.

Thank you so much once again! I am a view person and I normally check out all the info for views from BLT or AKV, etc. However, I have not done that with Aulani. I guess I figured all ocean views would be nice. I am so glad you posted this because they are not all equal. I am thinking of requesting the new long Ewa building at the end nearest the ocean, but hopefully getting some view of the pool area below. I would really like to look at the pool area at night but have a good view of the ocean and sunset.

 

[heathpack]

Thank you so much once again! I am a view person and I normally check out all the info for views from BLT or AKV, etc. However, I have not done that with Aulani. I guess I figured all ocean views would be nice. I am so glad you posted this because they are not all equal. I am thinking of requesting the new long Ewa building at the end nearest the ocean, but hopefully getting some view of the pool area below. I would really like to look at the pool area at night but have a good view of the ocean and sunset.

We had an ocean view room deep in the U facing the pool. An unexpected benefit is that we were right above the bar. Don't worry- your room is SILENT once you shut the sliding glass doors to the balcony. But if you leave the doors open or go sit on the balcony, you will hear lovely live Hawaiian music every night. It was awesome to sit on the balcony in the evenings, cocktail in hand, ocean in the distance, Hawaiian music floating through your head.

H

 

[Magic1962]

Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Yes! awesome pictures.... I wish RCI points could trade into this place.....