The official Grand Opening Events will be held September 20th through 23rd, however the Aulani opened it’s doors to guests yesterday.
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, was designed by Walt Disney Imagineers working hand in hand with Hawaiians to create a place celebrating island culture and history. Everything from the wondrous volcanic outcroppings to the breathtaking Resort architecture honors the fundamental connection between nature and humanity that the Hawaiians have cherished since the beginning of time. And because Hawaiians love to layer meaning in their words, so the name “Aulani” has more than one meaning. It is the place that speaks for the ancestors, yet it is also the place that speaks with deep messages.
Aulani is indeed a place where ancestral stories are told, built with the nobility, beauty and grandeur of Paradise.
Learn more about the Disney Aulani hotel.
Why Family Travel Requires More Planning — and More Expertise
Family travel is the most rewarding kind of trip to plan well and the most stressful kind to plan poorly. Children have different thresholds for long travel days, disrupted sleep schedules, and adult-paced itineraries. At Atlas Travel Center, we’ve been booking family vacations since 1987, and we’ve learned that the key to a great family trip isn’t finding a place with a kids’ club — it’s designing an itinerary that genuinely works for every member of the group, regardless of age.
Disney destinations, in particular, require a level of advance planning that surprises most first-timers. Dining reservations open 60 days in advance and popular restaurants fill within minutes. Lightning Lane passes and special event tickets require strategy. Knowing which parks to prioritize on which days, how to minimize wait times, and where to build in rest — these are the details our advisors have helped thousands of families navigate over the years.
Beyond the Theme Parks
Some of the best family travel memories happen away from the most crowded destinations. A family cruise offers unmatched value — one price covers accommodation, food, entertainment, and transportation between destinations, with something for every age onboard. Caribbean all-inclusive resorts with water parks, Rocky Mountain ranch vacations, national park road trips, and European river cruises tailored for multi-generational groups are all experiences our advisors design regularly.
Let Atlas Help You Plan the Perfect Family Trip
Contact Atlas Travel Center to speak with a family travel specialist. We’re CLIA-certified, ARC-accredited, and have maintained an A+ BBB rating throughout our 35+ years in business. We’ll ask the right questions, find the right fit, and take the planning off your plate so you can focus on making memories.
