Aulani Villas & Views -- Updated 03/21/2017

[Pete W.]

Does anyone have any recommendations? I plan on calling MS this week with our requests and just want to ask for some decent areas. Thank you in advance

What view do you have? Recommendations will be based on the view you've reserved.

 

[disneygal55]

I have been reading posts for a couple of days trying to figure out what requests to make. Help lol! We have been to WDW many times and I know what to request there but I just can't seem to get a handle on Aulani.
I have booked two studios...one for my DH and myself and one for my two sons and DIL's. The first five nights are in an Island Gardens View and the last three nights are in an Ocean View.
Any recommendations on what to request for the best views? From reading posts it seems that EWA building, highest floor is a good start for both OV and IV.
We are looking looking forward to this once in a lifetime trip for our family!

What view do you have? Recommendations will be based on the view you've reserved.

Oops sorry. My post was on the previous page right above my last post.

 

[Pete W.]

Highest floor Ewa building can mean different things. For OV, you could be either inside or outside the 'U' so you might want to also add 'a view of the pool' if you want to be inside the U. If you're traveling after April this year, you may see construction on the new resort next door if you have either an IV or OV unit outside the U in the Ewa building because you will be facing the construction site. So for IV it may actually be best to ask for the highest floor possible in the Waialae building facing the Four Seasons resort which could net you at least a partial view of the ocean (since IV goes up to floor 7 and OV begins on floor 8).

 

[disneygal55]

Pete, thank you for explaining the Aulani views. I have always been the planner for all of our Disney vacations and just want to make this trip as special as possible for my family.

 

[Caracoles]

Disneygal, we were there last week in 1052 in the Ewa tower which is a 1 BR OV and had a great view of the pool, ocean, and sunset. I think 1054 next door is a Studio and would have pretty much the same view.

We were just left of the Olelo Room and could hear the music in the evenings. We thought it was a perfect location and will request a room ending in 52 next time.

 

[disneygal55]

Disneygal, we were there last week in 1052 in the Ewa tower which is a 1 BR OV and had a great view of the pool, ocean, and sunset. I think 1054 next door is a Studio and would have pretty much the same view.

We were just left of the Olelo Room and could hear the music in the evenings. We thought it was a perfect location and will request a room ending in 52 next time.

Thank you so much!

 

[heaven2dc]

Highest floor Ewa building can mean different things. For OV, you could be either inside or outside the 'U' so you might want to also add 'a view of the pool' if you want to be inside the U. If you're traveling after April this year, you may see construction on the new resort next door if you have either an IV or OV unit outside the U in the Ewa building because you will be facing the construction site. So for IV it may actually be best to ask for the highest floor possible in the Waialae building facing the Four Seasons resort which could net you at least a partial view of the ocean (since IV goes up to floor 7 and OV begins on floor 8).

What construction? I haven't heard of anything being built on that site yet (rumors for years about Atlantis resort but nothing confirmed as to start date.). Thanks!

 

[Pete W.]

What construction? I haven't heard of anything being built on that site yet (rumors for years about Atlantis resort but nothing confirmed as to start date.). Thanks!

No official announcements but locals have been circulating rumors of construction starting in the spring and there's been a reported uptick in condo/villa sales in the area as some owners look to get out before the 2 yr projected construction project begins which could at least temporarily reduce property values/rental income.

 

[motherof5]

I'm thinking of using my DVC points to use on Alani. Quick question someone told me that they take cash payment for resort fees on top of using your dvc points is this correct?

 

[motherof5]

Highest floor Ewa building can mean different things. For OV, you could be either inside or outside the 'U' so you might want to also add 'a view of the pool' if you want to be inside the U. If you're traveling after April this year, you may see construction on the new resort next door if you have either an IV or OV unit outside the U in the Ewa building because you will be facing the construction site. So for IV it may actually be best to ask for the highest floor possible in the Waialae building facing the Four Seasons resort which could net you at least a partial view of the ocean (since IV goes up to floor 7 and OV begins on floor 8).

Is it true that besides using your DVC points you have to pay resort fees? And what are they?

 

[OKW Lover]

I'm thinking of using my DVC points to use on Alani. Quick question someone told me that they take cash payment for resort fees on top of using your dvc points is this correct?

Is it true that besides using your DVC points you have to pay resort fees? And what are they?

I believe you are referring to the Hawaii Occupancy Tax. Its a small charge imposed by the state of Hawaii on all lodging.

 

[motherof5]

I believe you are referring to the Hawaii Occupancy Tax. Its a small charge imposed by the state of Hawaii on all lodging.

Thank you. Someone else responded with the same. Glad that is all it is.

 

[kyton]

We've recently returned from our twice yearly trip to Oahu and decided to stay at Aulani for the 5th time. Thought these photos may come in handy for some with future planning. We never choose on view - simply because we aren't the type of people to sit on a lanai, we are always at the lagoon or poolside. So we booked a 2 bedroom Garden view villa and were allocated 787 in the Ewa Tower. The villa overlooked the grounds where the luau is held, Aunty's playground and had views towards the ocean and the Beach Villas.

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[Diznygrl]

How long before your trip should you be calling/emailing to make room requests? I know when you do online check-in the day before they have a special "requests" box for you to fill out, but I'm thinking is it too late by then?

I'll be visiting again at the end of September and the only reason I'm eager to make a request this time is because I absolutely do NOT want a room in the same area I was placed two years ago, at the way far end of the Ewa tower right above the huge, noisy, hot industrial fans that I'm assuming are used to run all the air conditioners. Ocean view was pretty much a waste over there because it was too loud and hot to sit out on the balcony. You could even hear the fans inside the room with the door closed. All day, all night. In hindsight we should have requested a move but I didn't want the hassle at the time. The only scar on what was otherwise an absolutely amazing vacation. But I don't want to make the same mistake again!

 

[OKW Lover]

How long before your trip should you be calling/emailing to make room requests?

We always make our requests when we book the reservation.

 

[keaster]

Just wondering what people think...when the new Atlantis resort is built, will Aulani have to reclassify some views on that side of the resort facing the island?

 

[OKW Lover]

when the new Atlantis resort is built, will Aulani have to reclassify some views on that side of the resort facing the island?

Interesting question. Not sure what those are classified as now. But aren't they already facing another resort (Marriott time share?) even though its further away? Then again, maybe the new Atlantis resort will be so spectacular that people may ask for them.

 

[Pete W.]

Virtually all of the units in the Ewa long wing facing the vacant property are classified as Island Gardens (there are a few Ocean View units in the top floors nearest the lagoon). Last month we stayed in 1BR #1477 which had a very nice partial view of the ocean even though it is an Island Gardens View. My wife and I agreed that the view will be dramatically different once Atlantis is built, and we definitely wouldn't want to be facing that direction during the construction.

 

[Luv2trav]

We have a 1 bedroom OV room reserved for this July. I would love to be on a higher floor on the inside of the U as close to the beach as possible. What would I request?

 

[OKW Lover]

I would love to be on a higher floor on the inside of the U as close to the beach as possible. What would I request?

Exactly the way you just stated it. That tells the room assigner what is important to you and gives them the flexibility to do it.