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Imagination Skyway

Guide to Aulani Disney Resort and Spa Hawai’i | Top Family Hotel

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family, History

4.9846 Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa opened in 2011 on the island of Oahu, bringing the magic of Disney to this tropical Hawaiian paradise. With an array of hotel rooms, Disney Vacation Club studios and villas, amenities, pools, restaurants, shops, and a private beachfront lagoon, Aulani is one of the best Disney experiences you can share with your family away from the theme parks and a top-rated family hotel in Hawai'i. In our conversation, we’ll share everything you need to know about Aulani, offer advice for your next stay, and discuss all the reasons to add this location to your Disney travel wish list. Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel.   View virtual room tours of Aulani: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/destinations/list/us-hawaii/aulani-hawaii/points-rooms   Read Matt's Imagineering column in WDW Magazine.   Imagination Skyway is a Disney Parks and Imagineering podcast. Episodes explore attraction design, recap Disney news, and dive into the stories behind the magic, including interviews with Disney Imagineers, Disney Legends, and other Disney creators. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company. Disney is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company.   Tag me and join the conversation below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Email: matthew.krul@imaginationskyway.com  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Enjoy the show!

Transcript

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0:00.0

What happens when the magic of Disney meets the wonders of Hawaii?

0:03.5

In this episode, we'll share how to plan the perfect trip to Aulani at Disney Resort and Spa.

0:12.5

Welcome aboard Imagination Skyway, your guided tour through the worlds of Disney and Imagineering.

0:17.7

I'm your host, Matthew Krall, and it's my job to explore the stories and places

0:22.1

we love and the people who bring them to life. Today's episode is all about Alani, a Disney

0:27.3

resort and spa. Opening in 2011 on the island of Oahu, Alani brings the magic of Disney to this

0:33.3

tropical Hawaiian paradise. With an array of hotel rooms, amenities, pools, restaurants, shops,

0:39.1

and a private beachfront lagoon, Owlani is one of the best Disney experiences you can share with

0:44.7

your family away from the theme parks. And our conversation will share everything you need to

0:49.1

know about this resort, offer advice for your next day, and discuss all the reasons you'll

0:54.0

want to add this location to your Disney travel wish list.

0:57.6

As you fasten your seatbelt, I encourage you to take out your mobile devices and search for Imagination Skyway on your favorite social media app.

1:04.4

Better yet, if you're looking for ad-free episodes, bonus contents, and the ability to comment directly on the podcast, head to patreon.com

1:12.5

slash imagination skyway, where you can sign up for a free account or a premium subscription.

1:18.2

And if this episode leaves you yearning for a trip to Disney or any other destination,

1:22.3

reach out to our partners and sponsors at KMV Travel by visiting KMVTravel.com slash skyway.

1:30.2

As we begin our journey, please remain seated.

1:32.5

Keep your hands and arms inside the podcast at all times

1:35.0

and enjoy your journey aboard Imagination Skyway.

1:43.5

When you think about traveling to a Disney destination, the top of mind for most listeners

1:50.8

is going to be Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or perhaps an international Disney Park, but it's

1:56.4

usually going to revolve around at Disney Park, perhaps a Disney cruise.

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