Pre-Trip Report: Elizabeth’s Aloha to Aulani Vacation (March 2026)

About this episode

Elizabeth returns to discuss her upcoming family trip to Hawaii, including visits to Kauai and Aulani Resort.

Elizabeth, a podcast fan favorite, is back to chat about her upcoming trip to Hawaii. She and her extended family plan to visit Kauai (home of Stitch), and then her immediate family will be wrapping up the fun with a visit to Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa. Between these two destinations, Elizabeth and her family were in for some fun. In addition to exploring the rich culture of Hawaii and learning about its history, things they were most looking forward to were whale watching, eating Hawaiian shave ice, and seeing lots of their pal, Stitch. Oh, and by the way, the kids don’t know they are going to Aulani yet (it’s a secret!!!!). Trip Dates: March 12-23, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/5/26 Episode Specific Links: Listen to Elizabeth’s previous episodes of the show! Aloha United Way Community Relief Fund Kuhio Shores (Elizabeth’s exact unit) Hanapepe, Hawaii Elizabeth’s Podcast Recommendations for Researching Aulani: DCL Duo Podcast: Living Aloha: Highlights from Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) Addicted to the Mouse: Beginner's Guide to Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) Make It Magical: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Part 1 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) and Part 2…

People in this episode

Host: Virginia

Guest: Elizabeth

Topics covered

• Hawaii travel
• family vacation
• Aulani Resort
• whale watching
• Hawaiian culture
• Disney
• family activities

Keywords

• Hawaii
• Aulani
• Kauai
• family vacation
• whale watching
• Hawaiian culture
• Disney

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aloha United Way Community Relief Fund

Books & works: DCL Duo Podcast: Living Aloha: Highlights from Aulani, Addicted to the Mouse: Beginner's Guide to Aulani, Make It Magical: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Part 1, Make It Magical: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Part 2, The DVC Show: Pros & Cons of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Our Z Roll - Our Z Roll's Aulani Playlist

Places: Hawaii, Kauai, Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa, Hanapepe, Hawaii

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