DVC Resort — Home Resort Priority Exchange
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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is Disney's resort on the island of Oahu, situated at Ko Olina on the western shoreline approximately 25 miles west of Honolulu. Opened in 2011, Aulani was built around the genuine culture and people of Hawaii rather than any Disney intellectual property — the Hawaiian name, architecture, art, and programming were developed in collaboration with Native Hawaiian cultural advisors. Disney character experiences and programming are present but understated compared to the Walt Disney World resorts; Aulani leans into authentic Hawaii first and Disney second.
The beach and pool complex at Aulani is the central draw. The resort sits on a man-made lagoon at Ko Olina with calm, protected swimming and a snorkeling reef wall stocked with tropical fish and gentle stingrays. The Waikolohe Valley pool complex includes multiple pools, waterslides, a lazy river called the Waikolohe Stream, and a dedicated children's splash area. Ko Olina itself is a gated resort community with four lagoon beaches — Aulani guests access one exclusively, with the neighboring lagoons walkable in minutes. For Disney families who want a luxury beach vacation, Aulani is a destination-class resort.
Per-point pricing at Aulani runs $19–21, reflecting the demand from a destination that adds flight cost for most continental US travelers. Booking competitiveness is moderate — Aulani serves a different travel purpose than the theme park resorts and doesn't face the same 11-month pressure. For DVC members or renters planning a Hawaii trip, using points at Aulani often delivers significant savings over comparable Oahu beach hotels. Browse available Aulani DVC points.