🌊 Must-Do Aulani Amenities
🏰 Make the most of your one day here
'Awa'awa Lazy River
Signature experience. Float through lush tropical landscape. Kids absolutely love it.
Waikolohe Pool
Main family pool with waterslides, splash zone, and interactive water features.
Rainbow Reef
Private snorkeling lagoon — swim with real tropical fish. Extra fee but worth it.
Ka Maka Grotto
Hidden waterfall grotto pool. Quieter and more serene — great for adults.
Disney Characters
Moana, Stitch, Mickey in Hawaiian attire. Check the schedule at front desk on arrival.
Ko Olina Beach
Private calm lagoon beach right at the resort. Gorgeous turquoise water, calm for kids.
Your Day at a Glance
| Time | Stop | Details | |
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| 7:00 am | 🥞 |
Breakfast at Aulani
Makahiki Restaurant OR poolside casual · Last morning in Hawaii 🌺
✨ Character Breakfast Option
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Two options for your last Hawaii morning: Makahiki Character Breakfast (~$55/adult) — Mickey, Minnie, Moana in Hawaiian outfits. Book at disneyaulani.com 30 days out (Oct 26). Ask your server to swap waffles for Mickey waffles! Casual option — Ulu Café or Little 'Opihi's poolside (~$15-22/person). Either way, eat well — it's your last Hawaii morning. Full checkout is 11am but you can keep using all amenities after. |
| 9:00 am | 🌊 |
Morning Pool Time
'Awa'awa Lazy River · Waikolohe Pool · Ko Olina Beach
Pool opens 8am
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Last morning in Hawaii — make it count! Lazy river, waterslides, beach lagoon, Ka Maka Grotto. Squeeze in a character meet if the girls want one last photo. Rainbow Reef snorkeling lagoon available for a small extra fee if you want one last underwater session. Enjoy until ~10:15am then head back to the room to pack up. |
| 10:15 am | 🧳 |
Pack Up + Check Out
Aulani Front Desk · Checkout by 11:00am
⚠️ Official checkout is 11:00am
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Head back to room at 10:15am — pack everything, do a final room sweep. Check out at front desk by 11:00am and hand in your room key. Bags go with bell desk — they'll hold everything while you keep enjoying the resort. No need to leave! Wristbands still work, pool and beach still fully accessible after checkout. |
| 11:00 am → 3:00 pm |
😎 |
Keep Enjoying Aulani — Post-Checkout
Pool · Lazy River · Beach · No rush
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You're checked out but still fully in Aulani mode. Wristbands still work, pool chairs still yours, beach still beautiful. A full 4 hours to soak up the last of Hawaii. Use the pool changing facilities to freshen up before dinner — no room needed. This is the best part of Aulani's post-checkout policy. 🌺 |
| 12:00 pm | 🍽️ |
Lunch at Aulani
Little 'Opihi's (poolside) or Ulu Café
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Little 'Opihi's — beachside kiosk, poke bowls, shave ice, casual poolside lunch without leaving your spot (~$15-22/person). Ulu Café — more substantial hot meals if you want a proper sit-down (~$18-25/person). Charge to the room key until checkout — after that, pay directly. |
| 5:00 pm | 🍖 |
Early Dinner at Aulani
Makahiki Restaurant (recommended)
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Makahiki is Aulani's main table service restaurant — Hawaiian regional cuisine, great for families, beautiful open-air setting. Book in advance via the Disney dining reservation system. Alternatively, AMA AMA is their beachfront fine dining option if you want a more special send-off dinner. Either way, eat early — you need to leave by 7pm. |
| 7:00 pm | 🚗 | Uber to HNL Airport ~25 min drive from Ko Olina · Pre-schedule night before |
Request Uber from Aulani lobby. ~25 min to HNL. Arrive airport by 7:30pm — gives you 2+ hours before 9:40pm departure. Head to Terminal 6, check bags, then straight to security. |
| 7:30 pm | 🛋️ |
IASS Hawaii Lounge — HNL Terminal 2
Priority Pass · CSR or Venture X · Family of 4 covered
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Flash your CSR or Venture X at the door — covers you + Vivi + 2 kids (2 free guests per card). Relax, grab snacks and drinks, let the kids decompress before the flight. Way better than sitting at the gate. |
| 9:40 pm | ✈️ | Wheels Up — HNL → LAX Flight departs 9:40pm HST |
Mahalo, Hawaii! Land in LAX early Wednesday morning. What an incredible Thanksgiving week. 🌺 |
Tips & Reminders
⚠️ Action Items
- Pre-schedule Uber for 8:00am Tuesday night before
- Book Makahiki or AMA AMA dinner NOW via Disney dining reservation system
- Enroll CSR or Venture X in Priority Pass before the trip if not done
- Do online Aulani check-in in advance to speed up arrival
🏰 Aulani Insider Tips
- Wristband kiosk opens 8am — get there early for good pool chairs
- Colors change daily — can't reuse yesterday's band
- Room key card in swim shorts pocket — buy snacks without your phone
- Ask front desk for Luana Lounge access card to change clothes before room is ready
🎯 Target Stop Tips
- Opens 7am — earliest option near Aulani
- Get: water, snacks, sunscreen, drinks for the room
- Saves significantly vs Aulani resort prices
- Tell Uber driver in advance you need a quick stop
✈️ Airport Notes
- Leave Aulani by 7:00pm for 9:40pm flight
- HNL is ~25 min from Ko Olina — easy drive
- IASS Lounge in Terminal 2 — use CSR or Venture X
- Kids under 2 fly free on most airlines — confirm your booking
Key Contacts
🏰 Aulani Resort
(808) 674-6200
92-1185 Ali'inui Dr
Check-in: 3:00pm
🎯 Target Kapolei
(808) 457-3679
4450 Kapolei Pkwy
Opens 7:00am daily
✈️ HNL Airport
Departs 9:40pm HST
IASS Lounge · Terminal 2
Arrive by 7:30pm