What's Included at Aulani for Kids? A Parent's Guide

What's included at Aulani for kids? The kids club, pools, tubing and splash areas come with your stay. Here's what's free and what costs extra.
What's Included at Aulani for Kids? A Parent's Guide

What is included at Aulani for kids? A lot. Aulani lists Aunty's Beach House kids club activities, the pools and tubing, the kids' splash and play areas, beach toys, movies under the stars and evening storytelling as included with your stay. A few extras, like premium kids club programs, cost more.

Families from Idaho, Utah and the Mountain West plan Aulani trips with us, and a big question is what the price includes. Here is a simple breakdown, based on what Aulani lists on its own website. If you want a broader look at the resort, start with our Aulani Disney Hawaii resort page.

What is included at Aulani for kids: the quick list

Aulani lists these as included with your stay:

  • Complimentary kids club activities at Aunty's Beach House
  • Waikolohe Pool, with zero entry and the Volcanic Vertical tunnel body slide
  • Waikolohe Stream, with two tubing rides: fast rapids through caverns and a lazy river
  • A Menehune-themed kids area with two slides and a play structure
  • A splash zone with squirting jets, made to look like a tidal pool
  • The beach at Ko Olina
  • Complimentary boogie boards and sand toys from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • The Pau Hana Room, a game room with games, crafts and movies
  • A resort scavenger hunt with riddles and hidden statues
  • Disney movies under the stars on Hālāwai Lawn
  • Fireside storytelling with Uncle in the evening
  • Disney Character experiences

Aulani also says it has no resort fees. That is nice to know when you compare it to other Hawaii resorts.

Aunty's Beach House: the Aulani kids club

Aunty's Beach House is the supervised kids club. Aulani lists it for kids ages 4 to 12. Kids do Hawaiian crafts, music, games and Disney fun while Disney Youth Counselors watch them.

Here is what parents should know:

  • Most activities are complimentary.
  • Aulani runs daily themed programs in 1.5-hour blocks at no extra cost.
  • Premium Experiences run about three hours and cost extra.
  • Every child must be pre-registered online. Pre-registration does not promise a spot.
  • Reservation-required activities open 45 days before the date.

Book the activities your kids care about as soon as the window opens. Popular times fill up.

Pools and water fun for kids

The pools are the heart of Aulani for most families.

Waikolohe Pool

Aulani calls this the main pool. It has a zero-entry edge, so little kids can walk in, and the Volcanic Vertical tunnel body slide. Aulani says the pool area hosts games, dancing, music and Disney Character appearances.

Waikolohe Stream

This is where you grab a tube. You can pick the faster rapids that twist through caverns, or the slow lazy river through the landscaping.

Play areas for little ones

The Menehune area has two slides and a play structure for small kids. There is also a splash zone with squirting jets for babies and toddlers.

What costs extra at Aulani for kids?

Not everything is included. Things to plan for:

  • Premium Experiences at Aunty's Beach House
  • Rainbow Reef, the saltwater snorkel lagoon, which Aulani does not list as included
  • Cabanas in the Waikolohe Valley pool area
  • Snorkel gear, paddleboard and kayak rentals at the beach
  • Meals at the restaurants
  • Spa services

Prices change often, so ask us for a current quote before you budget.

Aulani with toddlers and kids under 4

Kids under 4 are too young for Aunty's Beach House, so plan on family time. The good news is that a lot of the included fun works for toddlers:

  • The zero-entry Waikolohe Pool
  • The splash zone with squirting jets
  • The Menehune play area
  • Sand toys at the beach
  • Movies on the lawn in the evening

Plan pool time in the morning, a nap in the middle of the day, and the beach later in the afternoon.

What about teens at Aulani?

Teens 13 to 17 have their own hangout spot with daily teens-only events. They also tend to love the tubing, the body slide and the beach.

Booking windows to know

Aulani opens bookings at different times. A few that matter for families:

  • Some activities open 180 days ahead online
  • Aunty's Beach House reservation activities open 45 days ahead in the Aulani app
  • Dining opens 30 days ahead in the Aulani app
  • Rainbow Reef is reserved in person on the day you go, at the Rainbow Reef desk

We put these dates on your planning list, so you do not miss them. Timing the trip itself matters too. Our guide to the cheapest time to visit Aulani can help you pick dates.

Is Aulani worth it for kids?

For most families, yes. You pay more than at many hotels, but the kids club, pools, tubing and activities come with your stay, and there is no resort fee. If you want a fuller take, read is Disney Aulani worth it. Our Disney Aulani Hawaii post is another good starting point for families still comparing options.

Booking through a travel agent costs nothing extra. Packages can come with a payment plan. Tickets or add-ons bought alone may need to be paid in full. Ask us about package options when you request a quote.

If you want to look at packages, request a free quote and we will put options together for you. Our travel planning services page explains what we handle.

FAQ

Is the kids club free at Aulani?

Most Aunty's Beach House activities are complimentary for kids 4 to 12. Premium Experiences cost extra.

What ages can go to Aunty's Beach House?

Aulani lists it for ages 4 to 12. Kids must be pre-registered online.

Is the lazy river included at Aulani?

Yes. Aulani lists Waikolohe Stream, with the lazy river and the rapids, as included with your stay. Check for any maintenance notices before your trip.

Does Aulani have a resort fee?

Aulani says it has no resort fees.

Is snorkeling included at Aulani?

Aulani does not list Rainbow Reef as included. Ask us for the current details and price.

Plan your Aulani trip with us

If you want help picking dates and planning kids club times, we would love to help. Request a free quote at funparkgo.com and tell us your dates and kids' ages.