CaptainAmerica
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2018
11 am in February…In my opinion, though, that’s just the most boring “adult” pool ever. They could’ve at least done a seating ledge along the wall and some waterfalls coming down it. And one of those cool barnacle rock things from the grotto pool.11am. Though to be fair, my mother got in shortly after this. I believe she's the first person in it all day.
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Can barely see it from 14. You can definitely hear it, but I can also hear Olelo so I'm not docking points for that. They're done by 8pm.11 am in February…In my opinion, though, that’s just the most boring “adult” pool ever. They could’ve at least done a seating ledge along the wall and some waterfalls coming down it. And one of those cool barnacle rock things from the grotto pool.
Send a pic from a balcony so we can see how big that stage really looks from up there. Seems like it’s bigger this time but maybe it’s just me.
What time of day was this? How busy were the other pools?Current look at the former adult pool that people are upset is no longer an adult pool.
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We were in and around the various pools from about 8:15 to 4:30. That pool never had more than four people in it as far as we could tell, and never any children. Even though kids are allowed there, it's not a terribly fun or interesting pool so they don't WANT to be.What time of day was this? How busy were the other pools?
They could’ve at least done a seating ledge along the wall
We were there this past week as well and also noticed the energy shift starting on Friday. It was our last full day at Aulani and I’m glad that the rest of our trip wasn’t like that. Overall, we had an amazing time and are already discussing when to return.What a difference a day makes. Most of our trip this week was phenomenal. Polite guests, fantastic cast, high level of service. Then the long weekend hit. Starting Friday, the resort was completely overwhelmed with the most obnoxious guests I've ever seen. Most were that one type of DVC member that takes "owning the place" a bit too literally. This one woman went so far as to collect a bunch of fresh towels in the evening, take them to her room overnight, then use them to reserve 10+ chairs the next morning at 7am before the towel stands were even open. I'm anti-mask but pro-following-rules, and was super annoyed when mask compliance went to hell as well. Cast did their best but staffing was nowhere near the level it needed to be, except at the bell and valet stands. Those guys took amazing care of us.
Curious if @Inga experienced the same switch in the whole vibe of the resort starting Friday.
I'm itching to get back already as well, but I won't let myself even start to consider it until everyone involved decides that the pandemic is 100% over. Aulani, Disney, Hawaii, Honolulu, the TSA, etc.We were there this past week as well and also noticed the energy shift starting on Friday. It was our last full day at Aulani and I’m glad that the rest of our trip wasn’t like that. Overall, we had an amazing time and are already discussing when to return.
I'm itching to get back already as well, but I won't let myself even start to consider it until everyone involved decides that the pandemic is 100% over. Aulani, Disney, Hawaii, Honolulu, the TSA, etc.
It's really weird going on vacation to a place that feels, in some ways, less free and fun than what you're used to at home.Thank you for saying this. This is my opinion as well. We had booked for spring break but cancelled. I have no desire to travel anywhere that still has covid restrictions in place.
It's really weird going on vacation to a place that feels, in some ways, less free and fun than what you're used to at home.