Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa Reviews

We are so happy that we chose Disney Aulani Resort to have our wedding. We both love Disney, and having our wedding at this resort has made our Disney experiences even more memorable. Our wedding was an evening ceremony in January 2024 at the Laniwai Spa. This is a lovely, enchanting and private outdoor venue made unique for each ceremony with perfect lighting and beautiful decorations of your choice. We decided after much thought that an intimate elopement would be perfect for us.

Our coordinator Kim Ross was amazing! She took care of all of our concerns during the planning process and stayed with us throughout the ceremony making sure it went smoothly. Aulani makes the planning process very simple! They have several venues to choose from. Kim helped us get in touch with the vendors they use and/or recommend for the various services. We were able to choose our specific ceremony type, music, decorations, flowers, leis, cake, and hair and makeup services. Kim coordinated our photographer, videographer, dining reservations, and wedding timeline for the day as well as taking care of the wedding license. This was a huge help to us and made the day as stress free as possible. We have to give a shout out to Randy our musician and Kimo our officiant! The atmosphere they created made us so comfortable and able to enjoy and cherish our ceremony. We are so so happy with how our wedding turned out and thoroughly enjoyed meeting and working with the vendors for our various services. They are truly professionals are we were blown away by their work! We cannot say enough how happy and thankful we are for how everything turned out. We are already planning to return for anniversary trips as we love everything about the resort! We had very good experiences at the beach, the pools and every restaurant. Our room was lovely and all the staff are extremely kind and accommodating. Disney Aulani is highly recommended for your wedding or stay!

Jonas & Rebekah

Thank you so much for Kim and company at Aulani for our beautiful wedding. We appreciate the thorough communication, detail, and how the day was organized. They were able to customize our wedding to our preferences and make it intimate and special. We'll never forget our special day!

Working with Disney's Fairytale Weddings at the Aulani Resort & Spa was beyond what we could have imagined it to be. This was our first wedding, so we had no idea what to expect but our wedding planner (Kim Ross) helped us in every way possible to give us the best experience. She was incredible to work with, from the quick response times, to the monthly Zoom meetings (since we weren't local), to the day we arrived on the island for our wedding weekend festivities; it was truly a smooth wedding planning process for us. If you are thinking about having a Disney wedding or a Hawaii wedding, definitely check out Aulani Resort & Spa! Their Fairytale Weddings team (services, communication, attention to detail, knowledge, contacts with vendors, etc.) to the Aulani resort itself (views, experiences (luau), rooms/villas, atmosphere, etc.) were tremendous and we have zero complaints. So many of our wedding guests said, "This wedding was a movie." or "This was the best wedding I have been too." This brought us joy and happiness, all thanks to Kim and all of her hard work! We can't truly thank her and everyone enough for bringing our fairytale wedding to life!! This was a milestone moment, that we will remember for the rest of our lives!!

My husband and I got married at Aulani and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Our wedding planner Kim was nothing short of incredible. She was so attentive, thoughtful and genuine in each interaction we had. We couldn’t have imagined a better way to celebrate the start of our lives together!

There are not enough words I could use to describe how wonderful my experience with Nicole Tam was.
On our first call, she was clear with understanding my wants and my concerns, helping to make me feel that my dream was possible.

The planning process went very smoothly. That, I can’t emphasize enough. She made me feel that I was in control the whole time, no need to rush things giving me plenty of time to research.

I have a tendency to micromanage, so the feeing of being in control was very important to my confidence during this experience.

Planning a wedding from a different state is complicated and difficult, and even though she was able to make me feel confortable about the choices i made, I was still scared of the outcome. And let me tell you something, I’m hard to impress, but there was not a single thing that didn’t exceed my expectations. All the details were even more than I could have dreamed. Everything was perfect and delicious.

Due to the distance, I hadn’t tried any food beforehand, and every single thing from the appetizers, to deserts, to drinks was absolutely not only very beautifully displayed, but more importantly it was utterly delicious. I had people saying “It was the best sushi I ever had”, “the best margarita”, “the best mai tai”, and “the best cake”. The buffet had endless choices, and everything very well done.

I would like to give a shout out the team Nicole was able to put together. The attention they paid to all of the guests was very much up to Disney’s standards. We had a person dedicated to serve just us (the bride and groom) and I thought this was an amazing detail. My cup was always full and there was always something available to eat.
It was a night to remember. Like my cousin said “I haven’t seen a wedding like yours, not even in the movies.” Nicole Tam…you were born to make dreams come true.

With all our gratitude,
Mahalo
Jezica and Leandro Dias

Thanks to Kim, I was able to have the wedding of my dreams! I also endlessly heard from guests about how much they enjoyed both my wedding & food and that was so great to hear! My husband and I didn’t get to try a tasting of food or cake prior to picking, but every guest who had a comment on them.. said it was great and impressive! I’m so happy I went with Aulani & that I had the help of Kim, she’s the best. Do not hesitate to get started with Aulani & Disney Fairy Tale Weddings!

Aulani made everything so easy! They were able to accomdate our busy schedules to provide personalized care and everyone there was just so sweet and made us feel so special. Our planner, Kim was just amazing. She went far beyond the extra mile to make sure our day went exactly as pictured. The associated vendors are top notch and so friendly! We had an unforgettable experience

From the moment we met Nicole we knew that we were in good hands. Her professionalism, calming demeanor, and infectious enthusiasm immediately put us at ease. She took the time to understand our vision, walk through all our options, and helped transform all of our wishes into reality. She really helped make all our Disney Fairytale wedding dreams come true!

Nicole was incredibly organized and detail-oriented. She created a comprehensive timeline, managed all vendor communication, and made sure to keep us on track throughout the planning process. She was always available to answer our questions and address any concerns.

We could not have asked for a better wedding planner! Nicole is truly a wedding miracle worker. She made our wishes of having a fire knife dance at our reception come true! She made the entire planning process stress-free and enjoyable, and she ensured that our wedding day was absolutely perfect! If you are looking for a wedding planner who is professional, organized, creative, and passionate, then we highly recommend Nicole. You will not be disappointed!

My husband and I knew we wanted a Disney wedding, and we’re thankful we decided on Aulani! We had never been to Hawaii before and figured it would be the perfect place for our destination wedding and honeymoon.

We connected with Candice, who was welcoming, kind, and instrumental in helping us decide on Lanikuhonua as our ceremony and reception venue. Initially, we aimed for the 'Ama 'Ama patio or the Rainbow Reef Patio, but those were already booked on our date. As it turned out, this worked to our advantage, as we later discovered those locations weren't as private as we hoped.

I was thrilled when Nicole was assigned as our wedding coordinator, having heard she was the best (and she certainly lived up to that reputation). Working with her was an absolute joy as she guided me through every step of the planning process. Our monthly phone calls felt like conversations with a friend. Nicole streamlined the entire experience by presenting choices for DJs, floral arrangements, hair/makeup, and photography. When I encountered challenges securing a limo and ordering leis just days before the wedding, Nicole took charge, arranging for the limo company to contact me and even handling the lei order.

On our wedding day, Nicole and Kamalani were on hand to ensure everything ran seamlessly. It seemed Nicole had shared some insights about my husband and me with the vendors because they all knew our story and our likes. With our intimate gathering of around 30 people, everyone remarked on the lovely and relaxed atmosphere. It's often said that the bride and groom are too tired to eat, but my husband and I were able to sit down and truly enjoy our meal.

Planning any wedding can be stressful, especially a destination one, but Nicole's expertise made it remarkably smooth. Aulani is fortunate to have her as a wedding coordinator, and I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone considering a wedding at Aulani to go for it! Our wedding was an absolute fairy tale thanks to Nicole and her team!

Nicole was recommended to me by another Disney bride so we requested Nicole from the start of our wedding planning journey. I can see why Nicole was so highly recommended because she's not only professional but also incredibly kind. Throughout the planning process, she kept us on track with our wedding tasks during our monthly calls and also helped us stay within our ideal budget. We felt so comfortable working with her since she was receptive to our feedback and helped us with all of our questions and custom requests! For example, we requested to do our tasting/tour earlier than expected due to our travel plans, and she was able to accommodate us! Meeting Nicole in person was also such a treat - she has an incredibly warm energy and we really felt welcomed onto the property. On the wedding day itself, Nicole was on top of the entire schedule and diligent in managing the vendors. She ensured the day ran smoothly and we really did have the most magical day. We highly recommend working with Nicole if you're planning an Aulani wedding - you won't regret it!

Getting married through Aulani helped make the experience so easy! Kim, our wedding coordinator, was helpful every step of the way and was always available to assist us. The venue was breathtaking and if I could do it again, I wouldn’t change a thing!

Disney Fairytale Weddings, specifically Nicole Tam, was perfect. Every last detail was beyond our expecations. The fact that Disney controlled the catering and service staff made things run so smoothly. I can not say enough good things - everything was our dream and move.

I had originally heard of Disney Weddings when my sister got married at the Grand Californian hotel. When I talked to her about her experience with the the wedding planning she said it was more so of just choosing everything she liked and they handled the rest.

When I started planning my wedding I knew I wanted to have my wedding at Aulani! I had such a great time working with Kim Ross as my wedding planner, she was super organized and we walked through each step of the planning process together. It's nice because Disney has a set list of approved vendors you can choose from so it made the stress of researching vendors so much easier.

I highly recommend if anyone is thinking about doing a Disney wedding to go for it! The whole property is gorgeous and I had an amazing time.

Nothing but great things to say about the wedding team at the Aulani resort. From the prompt replies when first inquiring up until the day of our vow renewal, our experience was absolutely great. Our coordinator Nicole was always a phone call/email away with any questions or anything involving our event.

We had a small but intimate 10 year vow renewal ceremony on the sunset alcove of the Aulani property. We had a great view and the setup was just perfect for our group of family in attendance. We wanted to keep it on the minimal side and it worked out just perfect. The flower arrangement was from sweet petunia was beautiful. We wanted to take it home. Our ukulele player Randy set such a great ambience and is a very talented musician. Bianca our photographer was very knowledgeable of the property which made it easy to get to the spots for photos within our given time.
I can’t stress enough that the wedding team at Aulani is beyond amazing to work with. They made our small intimate ceremony feel like a grand event. Thank you Nicole !

A wedding at Aulani is nothing short of a fairytale. We got married there in September and every part of the process was simply magical.

Nicole, our wedding coordinator, was an absolute joy to work with and a highlight of the journey to the aisle. Wedding planning is stressful but we entrusted Nicole rather early. She was well-informed, detailed, and flexible. There were some nuances of our wedding that hadn't been done often or ever, and Nicole always found us an answer, alternative, or resolution. Her colleague, Kamalani, was also working magic behind the scenes. It was such a treat to do our venue tour and menu tasting with her. Also, Nicole and Kamalani's day-of coordination was unmatched as every detail was fully realized. One of our favorite memories of the evening was when Nicole and Kamalani opened the doors for us during our grand entrance. It was a beautiful kindred moment that made us feel lucky to have had these two ladies a part of our special day.

Many say hiccups are bound to happen on wedding day, but Nicole, Kamalani, and the Aulani team truly made us feel like we were the best exception. The day we dreamed of all our lives was everything we asked for and more.

We visited Aulani for the first time in 2021 and absolutely fell in love with the place. After we got engaged in 2022, we knew we wanted to get married at a Disney property in 2023 because we knew we were going to get exceptional service in addition to being huge Disney fans.

The setup / contract:
We decided to go all out and go for the Aulani for a wedding of 80 people. We reached out to Disney Fairytale weddings online and a representative from Disney got back to us quickly. We got connected with Candice who was super helpful in walking us through the logistics of all the packages and options that were available. We worked with Candice for about a month, signed the contract, and we were connected with our incredible Wedding Manager, Nicole Tam.

Wedding Planning:
We weren’t sure what to expect when trying to plan a wedding at Aulani from California but I know it would not have been possible without the incredible Nicole Tam. From our very first meeting, my husband and I knew we were in very good hands. We wanted to have a wedding that blended our Jewish and Japanese backgrounds and Nicole listened to all of the ideas we had and found ways to make it happen. Nicole also gave a ton of her expertise in giving us suggestions which made our big day even more special or easier. Nicole even helped book reservations for the Luau for our welcome dinner and secured dining reservations for the day after the wedding. She makes you feel so confident going into the day of the wedding and is there every step of the way. Also, the Aulani team is absolutely incredible and so much fun. Our guests had such great things to say about every interaction they had (they raved about the food for a few days after.)

Nicole was so thorough during our monthly meetings making sure we were on track and was extremely communicative outside of the meetings. What was even more helpful is the communication and relationship Nicole has with the Aulani approved vendors, and how she works through the timeline with them.

The Tasting:
We were able to visit the Aulani for a menu tasting a few months before the wedding, and I knew from that experience that the wedding would be perfect. If you can make it out for a tasting, I highly recommend it. We reworked a lot of our menu, including the cake flavors, because we fell in love with a few dishes we had in person. A big plus also is Aulani bakes in the cost of the tasting into your package unlike other venues that charge you for the tasting.

The vendors:
The Aulani has an approved vendor list which is great. Note that you can also use your own outside vendors but will cost you extra vs. using the vendors approved by Aulani. For us, we had an amazing set of vendors Photography (Bianca Photography), DJ/MC/Lighting/Photobooths (Hawaii Events Unlimited), and Flowers (Love Letter Weddings), all highly recommended.

The Big days:
We had our welcome dinner at the Kawa’a luau the night before the wedding, had the ceremony on the stunning AMA AMA Patio facing the beach, cocktail hour on the Kipuka Lawn and reception in the Kaiona Ballroom. Nicole was all hands on deck for us the entire day and made it so easy the day of the wedding as well as the days leading up to the wedding. We wanted to create a magical and unique experience for our guests, and the way it turned out was beyond what we even thought possible. Nicole made It was a truly unforgettable experience and the cost itself was well worth it just to have Nicole work with us. I would tell anyone that if you are thinking of getting married at Aulani, just do it.

We had the wonderful opportunity of working with Kim as our wedding planner. With her steady guidance we were able to plan our wedding relatively stress-free and when our special day came, every single thing went without a hitch. We don’t understand why anyone would have a traditional wedding when you could visit this beautiful island instead and work with such fantastic people. Highly recommend!

We are incredibly grateful for the unforgettable wedding experience at the Aulani. Everyone was friendly and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. Our wedding planner, Nicole, did an amazing job as well. Planning a destination wedding can be really daunting, but her exceptional communication and dedication made the entire process stress-free. Our monthly planning meetings kept us on track and ensured every detail was perfect. Thank you, Nicole and the Aulani team, for creating a magical wedding experience for us!

We had a magical experience getting married on the Ama-Ama patio. We chose a morning wedding and the sunshine over the ocean was stunning. Our traditional Hawaiian service was beautiful and moving. Every detail was handled with the utmost care by our gifted wedding planner Kim Ross. She thought of everything!

Nicole helped to make our wedding everything we could have imagined. From the beginning she made the process so seamless and stress free. Could not recommend her and Aulani enough!

Aulani was incredible. But there are no words to describe our Planner Nicole! Not only did she guide me over the previous 12 months with her knowledge she also became a friend who I could look forward to speaking with each month. Our day went beyond smoothly and we know it was mostly because of her!
Our guests all commented on the high quality of the food and the atmosphere provided.
I couldn’t fault 1 thing about our day and would highly recommend Aulani and Nicole

We had our dream wedding at Aulani and couldn't be happier with our experience. Kim and her team were so helpful, and made the planning very easy. Could not recommend more.

There is not enough time and not enough words to describe how amazing our experience was with hosting our Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Aulani, Disney Resort.
Our Coordinator, Nicole, was so delightful - Our months of planning from the Mainland to Hawaii went so smoothly. Nicole is amazing at what she does, and we loved our entire wedding planning experience with her. Our Day Of Coordinators were Kim and Kamalani. Kim was absolutely amazing, and we both got along with her so well. We can genuinely say we made a new friend. Kamalani is also amazing, she works so hard behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly. The Aulani Team really is a Dream Team and honestly, as a Type-A individual and Bride, I couldn't have asked for a better team!
Our Venues were 'AMA 'AMA Patio and Halawai Lawn, and both were so beautiful and perfect for our Ceremony and Reception Dinner Celebration. The food was so good, and the food and beverage staff were so great.
I could go on and on about how happy we are that we chose Aulani, but if you're reading this, don't hesitate and reach out to Aulani now!

We had the best experience with Aulani can’t recommend them enough!

Married 2nd May 2023

Our wedding at Aulani was just the most magical day we could have ever imagined.
We flew over with our closest friends and family from England.

Our planner/ Co-Ordinator was the brilliant Kim Ross. She was incredibly efficient the entire planning process as well as emailing after our planning sessions with up-to-date budget costing, vendors, and ideas.

We have truly made a lifelong friend in Kim. She went above and beyond to make our day special and unique to us. We even asked for special requests such as having a special character attend our wedding and she was able to talk to the right people to make it happen. We were lucky enough to be the first couple to have Goofy attend our wedding at Aulani.

We planned a wedding with an 11-hour time difference, but communication was never an issue, zoom calls were scheduled that worked for both of us along with constant email communication.

On the day Kim was just amazing, we knew everything would run smoothly.
Our ceremony was at Ama Ama Patio at 9am, followed by a mimosa hour on the lawn and a sit-down brunch in the Ballroom. They catered to our special food requests, so we had magical touches such as mini breakfast burritos and spam hash. The cake not only looked beautiful but both layers tasted amazing. The bar staff as well as the food staff and our shaved ice station were brilliant, incredibly attentive, and friendly.

We used Imaginewurks for videoing the ceremony and they were brilliant.

Randy was our musician and just wow! Honestly, he is just the most amazing ukulele player our guests can’t stop talking about how brilliant he was.

Make-up and hair- Perfectly made, Erika and her team are just brilliant.

Floral was sweet pea petunia and just wow. I sent over lots of reference photos and ideas on what I wanted and on the day was just amazed what a beautiful display they had created. It lasted in our room for the next week and half and was such a beautiful reminder of our special day.

Kimo our officiant, he was just the nicest guy and gave us the perfect ceremony, he kept us both calm and during the rehearsal the day before ran through everything with us.

We are so grateful to have had to most magical day, so thank you Aulani weddings/ Disney fairy-tale weddings.