Book your vacation to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii

Aulani

A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i

Beachside Resort on the Island of O’ahu
350+ Rooms, Suites and Villas
2 Pools, Waterslides & Lazy River
One of the World’s Best Resorts for Families: Conde Nast Traveler

Mickey Mouse can surf. Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa invites you to discover an island paradise with a touch of magic. This enchanting resort opened in 2011 with authentic inspiration from the Hawaiian islands’ rich culture and history. Spread across 21 acres (8.5 hectares) on the island of O‘ahu, you’ll relax among lush tropical gardens, undulating pools, a snorkeling lagoon, a private beach and a luxurious spa. Aulani is a dreamy tropical paradise. You’ll never want to leave.

Let’s make your Hawaiian dream vacation easy.

We’re experts about Aulani, and we’re booking reservations through 2027.

BRILLIANT GUIDES FOR WALT DISNEY WORLD

Walt Disney World in 2026 & 2027

When is the best time to visit? How busy will it be in the theme parks?

Why should I book a hotel on-property vs. off-property?

What’s located at each theme park? What’s a must at Disney Springs?

What rides, dining, & experiences are most popular & need reservations?

How can I combine park tickets, dining, and hotel stays to save money?

What are realistic tips for transportation and getting places on time?

How much do park tickets cost? Which ticket options save money?

How do I use the MyDisneyExperience app, Lightning Lane, and MagicBand+?

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Disney pays us to help plan your trip, from your first wish list until your departure. We’ll even assist you during your vacation until you’re happily back home.

Our trip planning is free when you book a Disney vacation with us; you’ll pay the exact same price as booking on your own, but with these amazing perks:

Pricing insights: We don’t just tell you what the price is, we tell you why. We know how to find the calendar’s best availability & the lowest crowds.

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Text support: Need help? From the moment you book — until you return safely home — quick, informative help is just a text message away.

World class Disney expertise: Every year, we book guide hundreds of clients’ vacations to Disney destinations around the world. Far beyond the parks, we’re nerd-level experts on Disney’s resort hotels, cruises, tours, restaurants, & more.

Reservation magic: Whether it’s character dining, holiday parties, private tours, or VIP guides, we help secure the most in-demand Disney experiences.

It’s never too early to start planning! Why do it alone when you can have free, expert-level help?

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You do the wishing. We do the thinking.

Wishful Thinking is an affiliate of Academy Travel, a Diamond Authorized Disney Vacation Planning Agency.

Disney pays us to help plan your trip, from your first wish list until your departure. We’ll even assist you during your vacation until you’re happily back home.

Our trip planning is free when you book a Disney vacation with us; you’ll pay the exact same price as booking on your own, but with these amazing perks:

Pricing insights: We don’t just tell you what the price is, we tell you why. We know how to find the calendar’s best availability & the lowest crowds.

Certified pros: Disney is always changing, and outdated info is everywhere. Disney trains and informs us throughout the year to stay on top of all the latest offerings.

Text support: Need help? From the moment you book — until you return safely home — quick, informative help is just a text message away.

World class Disney expertise: Every year, we book guide hundreds of clients’ vacations to Disney destinations around the world. Far beyond the parks, we’re nerd-level experts on Disney’s resort hotels, cruises, tours, restaurants, & more.

Reservation magic: Whether it’s character dining, holiday parties, private tours, or VIP guides, we help secure the most in-demand Disney experiences.

It’s never too early to start planning! Why do it alone when you can have free, expert-level help?

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"We found Wishful Thinking when looking for a travel agent that had experience booking trips to Disneyland Paris, which I seemed to have a harder time finding than some of the other Disney resorts. I'm so glad that we managed to find Wishful Thinking! They had a lot of great tools and resources that helped us identify the trip we wanted to plan and what options we had when visiting the parks. We were able to plan an excellent trip to Disneyland Paris complete with a short trip to the city; both parts of the trip went smoothly, and we were able to truly maximize and enjoy our experience in both locations. I think Disneyland Paris is my new favorite park and I'll definitely be back to Wishful Thinking in the future!"

"Absolutely amazing communication! Wishful Thinking had all the answers for everything and made my trip to Disneyland Paris so easy and smooth! I could not have done this trip without Chris’s help. Thanks so much!"

"I felt like I had an accomplice on our Walt Disney World trip, but one who was as present (or as out of the way) as I needed. Clutch move: helping us move hotels and making it seamless for us. Also great: walking me through some ideal itineraries and pulling through on some key dinner reservations!"

"Chris was caring, patient and so resourceful! This was our first time traveling internationally with our daughter and during a holiday busy season (NYE). He took time to care about our safety and gave tips not just for Disneyland Paris but regarding our overall Paris travel, showing his passion of travel. We have a 2026 Walt Disney World adventure planned with my husband’s work and plan to contact Chris for planning so we can travel together!"

"Chris guided us to the perfect hotel for our anniversary stay at Disneyland, helping out and taking care of the little details that made our visit even more special. His help and insights were invaluable. I hadn’t used a travel agent before for our Disney visits, but I will definitely be using Wishful Thinking for our future visits!"

"Hands down, Wishful Thinking is my recommended travel agency for international park trips & Adventures by Disney trips. Chris's amount of information -- made accessible, enthusiastically -- is Wishful Thinking's differentiating factor. From the website to their city of Paris travel guide to social media accounts, I came to rely on and look forward to Chris's take on things. When I think fancy or potentially tricky, Chris is my guy!"

"Chris was able to explain the complexities of Walt Disney World in a way that was easy to comprehend, including Genie+, the importance of dining reservations, etc. We will 100% will use Wishful Thinking again and would enthusiastically recommend."

"Having someone to walk me through how Tokyo Disney Resort works was invaluable. I didn’t know to book a vacation before talking to Chris and I’m so glad for his advice! The trip was even better than I expected. Enthusiastically recommend Wishful Thinking."

"Wishful Thinking was SUPERB! So friendly and always available, even at the very last minute (which was when I booked the trip). Extremely knowledgeable in EVERYTHING about Walt Disney World."

"Chris was absolutely FANTASTIC! We were flying blind planning for our quick trip to Disneyland Paris, and literally helped us through EVERY STEP... absolutely recommend him!"

"We recently took a very last-minute weekend getaway to Walt Disney World. It was AWESOME and literally all because of Wishful Thinking. They helped us get Park Pass reservations, make a flexible schedule based on our preferences, and lots more. I cannot recommend them enough! And with Wishful Thinking’s help, we can’t wait to go back again soon!"

"This is our second vacation planned with Wishful Thinking. Chris really outdid himself again! He offered recommendations at Universal Orlando Resort and then let us chose from there. Offered his expertise when we asked. We had an incredible week at the Portofino Bay Hotel and fun filled days at the parks. We will definitely use Chris and his team for future trips."

"I am an experienced traveller as well as a longtime Disney pass holder who lives 30 minutes from WDW. I have been to California Disneyland many times as a child and as an adult. I have been to Disneyland Paris. I planned all these things on my own. But Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea concerned me a bit. The reservation rules, language barrier, etc. made me nervous so I reached out to Wishful Thinking for guidance, bookings, and moral support. Chris was excellent in answering questions, bookings, telling me how to book the things I needed to do on my own, and giving advice on places other than Disney parks to visit while in Japan. I would absolutely recommend Wishful Thinking to anyone planning a Disney trip, especially to Japan! Thank you!"

"Our Wishful Thinking agent was our one-stop for answers to our many, many questions about Walt Disney World. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave us down-to-earth, realistic feedback on the various options and how they might work for our family. In addition, he was full of enthusiasm! I got excited about our vacation just by hearing the timbre of his voice."

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Aulani

Let’s make your Hawaiian dream vacation easy.

Walt Disney World in 2026 & 2027

Join our community!

NEXT STEPS

Tell us what you're wishing.

You do the wishing. We do the thinking.

You do the wishing. We do the thinking.

TESTIMONIALS

© Wishful Thinking 2026 | As to Disney artwork, logos, and properties: ©Disney | The official Disney web site is available at www.disney.com. | Ship Registry: The Bahamas

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