BOSSIP Be Trippin’: Disney Vacation Club Made This…
When it involves Disney experiences — this was one for the books!
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As you’re planning holidays for household and buddies in 2025 we extremely advocate any Disney households or Disney adults contemplate a two-stop journey just like the one our Sr. Content Director Janeé Bolden took to Disneyland and Aulani Resort.
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The journey started at Disneyland the place we stayed on the new Villas at Disneyland Hotel. While our group of 4 comfortably shared a deluxe studio — the identical type of lodging the bulk of guests to The Villas expertise — we found some actually luxurious choices during a tour of the property — together with a more plush Fantasia-themed two-bedroom villa and the three-bedroom Grand Villa, which sleeps up to 12 visitors and an toddler! It’s a double-level show stopper with a HUGE terrace the place fireworks are undoubtedly viewable! It was undoubtedly giving luxurious AirBNB for the final word Disney fan vibes.
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Character themed decor is round each nook of the property, drawing on storied Disney tasks like Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Frog, Bambi, Frozen and Moana — however the true enjoyable was interacting with characters like Goofy, Pluto and Chip & Dale at a character themed breakfast, just like the one we loved at proper close to the lodge, at Goofy’s Kitchen, on the second day of our journey.
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This breakfast was the epitome of a fantasy feast — with almost any offering you possibly can think about out there — whether or not vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, keto, or meat lovers– the choices had been optioning. And of course, there was the whole lot candy and savory to appeal to more finicky younger palates.
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After some sustenance and photograph ops, we headed off to the park, which was simply a short stroll from the restaurant. We spent most of our park time at Disneyland, the place we loved some traditional favourite rides together with Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. While we loved simply strolling round California Adventure Park — having fun with the unbelievable previous West model of the park — Pixar Pier was for sure a crowd favourite (due to the Incredicoaster and the Ferris Wheel)!
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Did you understand that Disney Vacation Club members have entry to their own personal lounge? Lucky us! We had been capable of take a break from the crowds and tour the Star View Station — a great place to get pleasure from a cool beverage, refill our water bottles, and charge our telephones earlier than heading to the subsequent attraction.
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We spent most of the day at Disneyland however closed out the night by taking within the World of Color ONE show at California Adventure Park. If you’re a fan of fireworks and lightweight exhibits you don’t need to miss this! Similar to the projections over at Cinderella’s citadel, besides over WATER with choreographed lights and music — we had been in a position to absorb some of our favourite storytelling moments from Walt Disney movies together with The Lion King, Moana, Ratatouille, and more. If you determine to go to the parks, make sure to order a particular viewing space on your celebration so you possibly can see with out having to fret about discovering a spot hours prematurely.
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Food is such an important half of any trip and there have been three standout meals from this journey that we wished to be sure to focus on. The first was an unforgettable dinner at Napa Rose the place we celebrated our buddy Chelsea’s birthday. The restaurant is positioned inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and the food and repair had been each phenomenal. Our waitress Wendy was actually unforgettable — she swore us to secrecy however she did rap for us. If you finish up at her desk undoubtedly make a request she does the identical for you.
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Another memorable and unbelievable meal was our lunch at Blue Bayou at Disneyland. Make a reservation in the event you can. The Imagineers did some of their best work right here making it really feel like a actual Louisiana swamp. The food was a actual deal with for our buddies, even Monique and Terri who’re New Orleans natives!
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After three stunning days and nights at Disneyland three of us (sadly Chelsea couldn’t make the second leg of the journey) boarded a flight to Honolulu to spend the rest of the ladies’ journey in paradise on the Aulani Resort & Spa. This stunning resort was actually a marvel to behold. We arrived and settled into our Disney Vacation Club one-bedroom villa earlier than touring the resort.
One of the best options of the lodge are the various murals and carvings you discover constructed into the design and structure. We actually loved this space, which celebrates the Hawaiian language and tradition.
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One of our favourite issues in regards to the one-bedroom villa we stayed at in Aulani was the double balconies the place we had been in a position to have a look at the Lazy River on one aspect and the seaside and ocean on the opposite.
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One of our favourite actions at Aulani was the Make Your Own Mickey Ears workshop! We needed to take a group photograph with everybody sporting their new Hawaiian-themed ears.
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If you’re into excursions, Aulani presents paddle boards at Makiki Joe’s Beach and it’s also possible to rent gear for snorkeling to get pleasure from swimming with the fish at Rainbow Reef. We additionally spent some time on the seaside and hit the adults-only pool — since we had been kid-free for the journey! Besides stress-free poolside and floating down the Lazy River aka Waikolohe Stream — one other main spotlight of Aulani is the Laniwai Spa. As quickly as you test in you’re capable of decide a rock with a particular phrase, you be taught the which means, and might set your intention earlier than heading in on your therapy.
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One of the highlights of our journey was undoubtedly our sundown dinner at ‘AMA’AMA. The food was unbelievable however the views of the seaside made the evening unforgettable. As unbelievable as that dinner was — the journey wasn’t full till we skilled the KA WA’A Lū’au on Kipuka Lawn.
Check out a few more key reminiscences and moments from the journey!
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We saved the best for final with the Luau.
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It’s all the time great coming back to DVC swag within the room after a day of out of doors actions!
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This was a enjoyable sight to see every single day at Aulani.
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