Aulani and the end of our journey (Days 12-16)

Looking at the main lobby lanai While at Aulani, we enjoyed the pool areas and the beach.  The water was a bit on the cool side in the kids play area (Menehune Bridge) and the lazy river (Waikolohe Stream) but a good temperature in the family pool and the hot tubs. I also took the opportunity to enjoy a manicure at the Laniwai Spa, while my husband entertained the kids back in our suite.  Laniwai Spa Laniwai is a full service...

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Disney Aulani Character Breakfast and Honolulu (Day 11)

We started our day with a character breakfast at Makahiki's.  We made reservations well in advance of our trip - if you want to do a character breakfast you have to book this possibly months advance since they fill up quickly.  We were decked out in our Aloha wear to enjoy our time there.  The kids got to take pictures with Mickey first and then we were escorted over to our table.  It was a buffet and the food was great - a real...

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To Oahu and Disney Aulani (Day 10)

By now, we were pros going through airport security and were on another short flight to the next island.  We chose not to rent a vehicle on Oahu since we were planning on spending most of our time near the resort - we planned to rent a car for maybe a day or two when we would venture farther.  We had pre-arranged with Charley's Taxi for a transfer to the resort (Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa) from the airport.  They offer a fixed...

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