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Home » Home/Crafts/DIY » Travel » Hawaii Vacation Photo Overload and a Review of Disney’s Aulani Resort

Hawaii Vacation Photo Overload and a Review of Disney’s Aulani Resort

Published on September 3, 2012, Updated September 5, 2016 by Kristin Maxwell | 10 Comments

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Not because I want to evoke some major pangs of jealousy or anything, but I thought I’d share some photos (ok, a lot of photos, sorry!) of our Hawaiian vacation, along with a review of the most beautiful resort I’ve seen.

I have been to Hawaii a total of three times, and each time it’s more beautiful.

 

This time we stayed at the gorgeous Disney Aulani Resort.

This place is seriously amazing. It’s not just another “hotel”, It’s full of true Disney storytelling magic.

There is a small, man-made cove that is semi-private (there are no private beaches in Hawaii).

 

They have an amazing water play area that my kids thoroughly enjoyed, especially the water slide and the lazy river!

 

 

 

I got lots of great pictures of my kids.

One day we drove a half hour from the resort and spent an afternoon in Waikiki.

 

Here’s Cooper right before he was knocked over by a wave that soaked his clothes (of course we didn’t plan for the actual beach, so no towels, and no change of clothes. Oops).

 

My favorite adventure was a dolphin watch. It was also Cooper’s first boat ride.

We saw lots of dolphins, including this little guy with a big owie on his side. 🙁

 

We also made the hike to Waimea Falls. It was quite humid, but a beautiful walk.

 

 

We took a few family pictures too.

 

Being that Aulani is a Disney resort, there were a few Disney characters that were also “on vacation.”

 

As you can see, they were pretty thrilled to see Mickey.

We enjoyed our favorite treat: Hawaiian Shaved Ice!

And finally, a couple of sunset shots…well, after-shots. Unfortunately I always forgot until it was too late.

 

Still beautiful, nonetheless.

The kids did fabulous on the airplane, which I was worried about. The hardest part has been the return to civilization!

Thank you to Kristen, Rhonda, and Tanya for guest posting for me during my vacation. I’ll be back to normal soon, I promise!

Don’t forget, Reclaimed Bliss launches this Wednesday, September 5!!!

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  1. Retta says

    November 5, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I was out to look at this resort area before it opened, they were still putting in the lagoons. I really want to stay there, jealous! I keep trying to talk my husband into it, but he says it is too far from Waikiki and we would have to drive to everything. True or not?

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  2. Patty (Patty's Pretty Things) says

    September 9, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    what beautiful pictures Kristin. Looks like you had a lovely trip with your darling children.

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  3. Vikki says

    September 4, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Looks like you had a fabulous vacation, the kids look sooooo adorable! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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  4. Anonymous says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Beautiful vacation with the kids. Isn’t Hawaii breath taking? My nextdoor neighbors daughter is in Grad school there-started 2 weeks ago. I want to go back to school just to go there! I love Mickey and Minnie!
    Linda in Illinois

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  5. Ranchgirl says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Welcome back! And thanks for sharing. I love vacation posts. It makes me feel like I was there! Too cute.

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  6. Kristen {Ella Claire} says

    September 4, 2012 at 5:28 am

    I LOVE all of your pictures! It looks like you had such a fun time with your sweet kiddos. What a cool mom to take them to Hawaii!

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  7. Katie- Hems for Her says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    Take me with you next time- please! 🙂

    So beautiful and so much fun- I loved all the photos!

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  8. Jenn Lifford says

    September 3, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    It looks like it was an amazing vacation! I would love to take my kiddos to that resort. I always have such a hard time too adjusting back to reality when we return from vacation! 🙂

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  9. shaggysheephome says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    Now That looks like a vacation. My vacations always Involves visiting families and sleeping on floors.

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  10. Our Pinteresting Family says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Your photos look great, Kristin! That resort looks beautiful and a lot of fun. Love the pictures of your kids. They look like they had a blast. Megan

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