Imagine celebrating Christmas not amidst snow and chilly air, but with warm Hawaiian breezes, palm trees, and the shimmering Pacific at your doorstep. That’s the magic of Aulani during the holiday season. Here’s our guide to what you can expect at Disney Aulani Resort & Spa at Christmas. Featuring experiences you won’t want to miss, holiday exclusives, and how I can help you plan your dream holiday getaway there.
🎄 What Disney Aulani Resort & Spa at Christmas Looks Like
At Aulani, the holiday season is infused with island charm and Disney magic. Some of the highlights are the resort begins its festive décor around late November/early December. You’ll find all of this and more: When visiting Disney Aulani Resort and Spa at Christmas, you’ll see how they transform the space with seasonal decorations and events.
- Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths, and tropical-twist holiday decorations throughout. Characters such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy appear dressed in holiday attire around the resort for meet-and-greets.
- Special holiday treats & displays like the pastry team’s showpiece display. Two giant macaron trees with over 400 macarons, a white-chocolate tree decorated with over 100 Mickey gingerbread cookies, topped by the snowman Olaf.
- Family-friendly holiday activities include cookie-decorating for keiki, holiday movie nights under the stars, carolers strolling the lobby and gardens.
- A distinctly Hawaiian take on the holiday. Instead of snow, you’re more likely to stroll the lagoon beach, hear hula and chants, enjoy holiday cheer in a tropical setting.
The Big Feature Experience: He Mo‘olelo Hemolele – A Story of Faith, Hope & Aloha
One of the standout holiday features at Aulani is the show titled He Mo‘olelo Hemolele: A Story of Faith, Hope & Aloha. This show is inspired by the holiday tradition of the Candlelight Processional at other Disney properties, but re-imagined with a Hawaiian cultural twist. Experience hula, chants, storytelling, songs all woven into the holiday narrative. The show is limited-time (holiday season only) and uses the beautiful backdrop of the resort’s ambience to deliver something unique. It embodies the spirit of “faith, hope & aloha”. A middle ground between holiday tradition and island serenity. Because this is a signature holiday event at Aulani, planning ahead is wise if you want to include it in your visit. If you’re dreaming of a stress-free Christmas here, this show combined with the décor, treats, and Hawaiian winter vibes! Mo‘olelo Hemolele is the embodiment of the unique atmosphere at Disney Aulani Resort and Spa during the Christmas holidays, setting it apart from typical holiday resorts.
🎁 Final Thoughts
Disney Aulani Resort & Spa at Christmas offers a rare blend: holiday charm and island paradise. Picture yourself sipping cocoa by a palm-fringed lagoon. Watching hula performers in holiday attire, enjoying Disney character magic in Hawaiian surroundings. If that vision speaks to you, this resort is everything holiday dreams can be! I’d love to start shaping your holiday trip today! Pick your dates, lock in your room choice, and map out your most memorable holiday experience yet. Experience the holiday season like never before. Or, if you’re looking for something a little more spooky, Disney’s Aulani at Halloween also offers some fantastic not so scary experiences as well!
