Best Kept Secret at Disney’s Aulani!

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  • @jazziered142
    @jazziered142 Рік тому +61

    My mom died 14 years ago today. My heart to yours Kitra. It's still hard.

  • @TheMademsily
    @TheMademsily Рік тому +20

    Your mom is so proud of you Kitra ❤ she was definitely with you in that moment

  • @Caydon808
    @Caydon808 Рік тому +5

    It was so great to meet you both! Thank you for stopping by Hale Manu and chatting with us! Hope y’all enjoyed your stay with us! See you again soon! Aloha!

  • @deannakiralla9047
    @deannakiralla9047 Рік тому +2

    Your momma will always be with you Kitra! 💓
    So happy for you both, that your able to return.

  • @disneyLani
    @disneyLani Рік тому +1

    Mahalo you two. You are living my dream. My heart goes out to you Kitra. My Dad has been gone 25 years and still miss his morning phone call. 🥺🥺They are always with us.

  • @cklo8799
    @cklo8799 Рік тому +3

    You can tell how much fun you had on your trip!! Thank you for showing us all the off property ideas! It is so nice when vloggers take the time to show viewers what else there is to do off property at all theme parks!

  • @therealfinster
    @therealfinster Рік тому +8

    Wow!! I live right by Aulani and our family loved keeping up with your hawaii adventures two years ago! Can’t wait to see where you guys go this year!

  • @L.M.P104
    @L.M.P104 Рік тому +1

    This was really fun to watch love every second of this Aulani video amazing what a beautiful and wonderful resort thank you for showing us all

  • @digitalcynic
    @digitalcynic Рік тому +2

    Ordinary Adventures, extraordinary reviews! Your hard work filming and editing is greatly appreciated. Some of the best travel tips yet!! Thank you!

  • @brendamclean8447
    @brendamclean8447 Рік тому +2

    Just love your Hawaii videos❤ so fun to watch!

  • @Stephaniee7329
    @Stephaniee7329 Рік тому +2

    I’m Planning on going next month and your videos have been a big help! I’ve learned where to go and eat, and what to do around the island Tysm guys 🥲❤

  • @mstevens8823
    @mstevens8823 Рік тому +5

    I love your pronunciation of the Hawaiian words & how you use the correct local terms 💜 thank you!!!

  • @vhacker71
    @vhacker71 Рік тому +3

    I feel full just watching you two eating all that wonderful food. Cheer to another great video and adventure. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩.

  • @cmg6918
    @cmg6918 Рік тому +5

    Great vid! My family and I just got back from the Halycon and it was a blast! We had the same cast as the one on yall’s trip and Lt. Croy was hilarious! I just wanted to thank y’all for your videos, they helped us with our journey on the Halycon and on Batuu.

  • @sypderguy12
    @sypderguy12 Рік тому +3

    The Sunday brunch at the Four Seasons is AMAZING! You have to do it next time you go!

  • @TheSMCCOLE
    @TheSMCCOLE Рік тому +3

    My Moms fav song was IZ's Beautiful world/over the rainbow. I cry EVERYTIME. Yesterday would have been her 58th birthday. Big hugs!

  • @cindybridges3046
    @cindybridges3046 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Sorry about your loss. Your videos of the resort are the only ones I’ve seen and love them. I will have to stay there next time I’m in Hawaii.

  • @lcflngn
    @lcflngn Рік тому

    We were just remembering Iz’s version of that beautiful song last night… Our niece is 15 now, and when she was a tiny baby Iz soothed her like nothing else. Fussy generally, but she just instantly calmed down with it. So beautiful. A great one to remember your mom by.

  • @shaunm382
    @shaunm382 10 місяців тому +3

    Those shrimp chips are so good! Especially when topped with poke.

  • @sarahskillin8436
    @sarahskillin8436 Рік тому +2

    Loved the vlog as always. Thank you 🙌

  • @Beachcheeka
    @Beachcheeka Місяць тому +1

    You guys are so fun! I own timeshare at Marriott....love love love Ko Olina. You guys did a great review! Subscribed 😊

  • @photog14
    @photog14 Рік тому +6

    Love the HI videos! Incredible editing....can imagine it must take forever to finish editing a video! Great storytelling as well, makes me want to stay at the Aulani,

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much. This one took two days to edit

    • @photog14
      @photog14 Рік тому

      @@OrdinaryAdventures Wow, that seems quick to edit this video in 2 days...so many clips and b-roll! Your channel has the best camera work!

  • @spoonlessvalkyrie7514
    @spoonlessvalkyrie7514 Рік тому +3

    Kitra that was my moms favorite song! We played it at her funeral. It’s hard to hear. It makes me happy but sad at the same time. Sending love ❤❤❤❤

  • @Chieftracyhorse
    @Chieftracyhorse Рік тому +2

    Gosh, what a beautiful place!🥰 Thanks for sharing.❤️

  • @jugatsu23nichi
    @jugatsu23nichi Рік тому +1

    Each time I've been to Ko Olina, I always go to Monkey Pod...sometimes multiple times. I love that place! Thank you for taking a video there!

  • @jeremygonzalez2230
    @jeremygonzalez2230 Рік тому +1

    Great vid. Informative with very helpful info.

  • @mikehildebrand3135
    @mikehildebrand3135 Рік тому +1

    I cant say thank you enough. We are in the early stages of planning for our Aulani trip later this year, The Monkey pod tip is a gem in my books.

  • @kayel4487
    @kayel4487 Рік тому +2

    Lots of delicious foods! Also that surfboard autograph idea was great!

  • @sentwistle4325
    @sentwistle4325 Рік тому +1

    great video! Very helpful. Hoping to go to Aulani some time soon!

  • @kristenw218
    @kristenw218 Рік тому +4

    Love seeing you two have such a wonderful vacation! I can’t wait to go to Aulani one day!

  • @CruisingWithJT
    @CruisingWithJT Рік тому +1

    You guys!!! This video has been SO helpful for our upcoming trip to Aulani. Thank you thank you thank you!! Loved watching your Aulani videos!!

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому +1

      You’re going to have the best time ever JT!

    • @CruisingWithJT
      @CruisingWithJT Рік тому

      @@OrdinaryAdventures Woohoo! Can't wait! So excited! :) I am recommending your Aulani videos to everyone I know. Keep up the great work!

  • @KameronKitajima
    @KameronKitajima Рік тому +2

    So fun! Thanks for sharing. We’re going to the Aulani in a couple of weeks and we just love the Christmas merch y’all shared. We’re actually meeting our wedding planner this Aulani trip as we’re getting married at the Aulani next year through Disney Fairytale weddings! Your original Aulani videos convinced us to check out and stay at the Aulani last year and we fell in love with the Aulani and we knew we had to have our special day there ❤. We also ate at Michael Mina’s and it was great so def check it out for dinner.

  • @aleben012
    @aleben012 Рік тому +10

    Kitra you’re so strong & beautiful. So happy you guys enjoyed Aulani ❤

  • @oleg1ch
    @oleg1ch Рік тому +2

    Its amazing to see the differences between your trip two years ago and now. You were essentially just there so you're familiar with the area but it looks like you're still discovering and experiencing some things for the first time. Great times...

  • @audrees.properties
    @audrees.properties Рік тому +3

    Lovingggg the Aulani vids so much 😭

  • @SuperPoplyfe
    @SuperPoplyfe Рік тому

    What a great video. I'm going to Hawaii the day after Christmas and I can't wait now!

  • @caitieZerbo666
    @caitieZerbo666 Рік тому +2

    The chocolate pie at monkey pod is amazing!! I went there in Maui and it was so good. Definitely recommend and the margarita pizza is good too

  • @KawaiiNancy
    @KawaiiNancy Рік тому +1

    Yay!! Making travel plans to go to Hawaii your vids have convinced my hubby Wooo! 💜💜💜👋

  • @vokumu3819
    @vokumu3819 Рік тому +3

    When I went t Aulani years ago for a massage booking, we spent the early afternoon at the beachside restaurant and the ONLY thing I can remember clear as day is a mocktail on the menu that was LITERALLY the most unforgettable part of my whole entire Hawaii trip called Lime in a Coconut. SO GOOD. But really, I love Aulani and hope to stay there one day! It was definitely a fun visit and their spa amenities were to die for!

  • @letsdivedeep.
    @letsdivedeep. Рік тому +1

    This was so beautiful!!! I can’t wait to bring my family in july❤

  • @marxdesign
    @marxdesign Рік тому +2

    WOW Lobster Deviled Eggs !!! 🤩🤩🤩 Looks so good. Fun video

  • @nicolegrimm9904
    @nicolegrimm9904 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this! I’m taking my teens in August and was worried about finding the right balance of Disney & cool off-site activities.

  • @curator3539
    @curator3539 Рік тому +1

    It's so cool that there is so much to see and do within walking distance so you are not chained to the resort. As much as I love WDW if you don't have a car/car access it feels so hard to do anything off property.

  • @barbhawkinson659
    @barbhawkinson659 Рік тому

    That pizza looked delicious! Kitra my mom sends me hearts to show me she's still with me 💞 I love that you keep hearing her song ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @marieldabu9784
    @marieldabu9784 Рік тому

    omg just narrowly missed you guys! only got the chance to stop by Ko Olina and admire Aulani - definitely saving up to stay there one day. so happy you guys got to enjoy!! Mahalo!

  • @scully392z
    @scully392z Рік тому +1

    The Monkeypod Restaurant is really good and there are 2 branches on the Big Island. I love it there! It’s a 20 minute drive for me. I love watching your videos.

  • @weaseljavelin9443
    @weaseljavelin9443 Рік тому +3

    This is Craig Dennis did you both have a nice safe thanksgiving me and my mom and my had a nice thanksgiving i watch your both new videos all the time and i in joy all of your both videos all the time👍👍👍👍👍

  • @HD20204
    @HD20204 Рік тому +4

    Love the channel. I think this might be one of my favourite videos. It has everything! Jokes, great tips, and heart! The quality is probably some of the highest I’ve seen for any Disney vlog. Trending toward cinematic! Thanks for making this amazing content available for free. With 0 click bait or hidden advertisements for scams.

  • @TheSchwegmann
    @TheSchwegmann Рік тому +1

    Poke Tacos at MonkeyPod are FANTASTIC!

  • @midheavenmusic5153
    @midheavenmusic5153 Рік тому +3

    I love all your videos, but I'll take this one as a good omen! Next summer I'm having a very small wedding in Hawaii. We are staying at Aulani, getting married at "secret beach" and having dinner after at Monkey Pod :D

  • @SteveSmith-ud2do
    @SteveSmith-ud2do Рік тому +2

    I was watching your Aulani catalog last night, and I was inspired to order food from a Los Angeles restaurant called "ixlb Dimsum Eats." Bao and dumplings... I felt like I was right there with ya!

  • @kananiOO7
    @kananiOO7 Рік тому +1

    Aloha from Oahu you both are my favorite cuties ❤ love all your videos! your both authentic and REAL about every bit of your videos helps a lot w/ making decisions traveling period🥰 xoxox

  • @geniitheconjurorsmagazine
    @geniitheconjurorsmagazine Рік тому +2

    Glad to hear about the many new food choices at Off the Hook!

  • @edvaira6891
    @edvaira6891 Рік тому +2

    35:00…So glad you discovered Secret Beach! Absolutely FANTASTIC place to catch the sunset (I managed to get an awesome time-lapse our last night)

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому

      Damn should have went there for sunset. Good tip

    • @jefflove745
      @jefflove745 Рік тому +1

      I think secret beach is actually about 100 yards just around the bend of what is being called secret beach in this video which is just adjacent to 4 Seasons. If you head out to the street from Aulani and walk past the 4 seasons, you come across an empty parking lot. Cut diagonally across the parking lot and you'll see a 4ft wide path that leads to a beach with sea turtles swimming. It's about 2 feet deep at low tide but that's enough for the turtles to swim. I was just there 3 days ago... it's definitely worth checking out. It's just next to paradise cove.

    • @Cbethanie96822
      @Cbethanie96822 Рік тому

      Was able to see a monk seal last time. Nice.

  • @christiantheimprovguy1769
    @christiantheimprovguy1769 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for showing what's around the resort. I feel like I never really understand a place until I see what's around it and where its located.

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому

      💯 it is a bit secluded but there’s a bunch of hotels and that shopping area

  • @suzyq5865
    @suzyq5865 Рік тому +1

    Nothing better than Fried Spam,Fried Potatoes and Beans! Lived on this while husband and I were stationed in Army in Germany in 1971..lol. Years later I found out Hawaiians love Spam..

  • @devoncopley9296
    @devoncopley9296 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽❤️🥰⚡️💥💫✨✨

  • @eightventures
    @eightventures Рік тому +6

    We have been watching you guys for years. Love the adventures you and kitra go on. Keep up the great 🎥

  • @soitsmelaura
    @soitsmelaura Рік тому +1

    Omg I luv that surf Mickey lamp ornament and that food at the ABC stores 🤤🤤

  • @emlocke12
    @emlocke12 Рік тому +1

    Aww, Kitra. I’m not sure if my mom and I know each other’s favorite songs, but I’m going to make a point to talk about it with her. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @brondageorge
    @brondageorge Рік тому

    OMG....Stitch is my favorite character....will be visiting there next month.....gonna need a suitcase for all that Stitch merch!!

  • @Mr-fl8iq
    @Mr-fl8iq 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent video!
    My family is going 2 Hawaii July 2025. I will definitely use this as a guide

  • @RosalieHobbs
    @RosalieHobbs Рік тому +1

    OMG I knew it was you! I didn't know if I should've mentioned UA-cam to you guys but I instantly thought about this chanel while we were out on the water. Thank you for being my shark cage buddies!

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому +1

      You should’ve said something! That was a fun day (minus kitra getting sea sick)

    • @RosalieHobbs
      @RosalieHobbs Рік тому

      @Ordinary Adventures Haha I know even I started feeling quesy! And auright, next time you guys drop in I'll be sure to say aloha 🤙

  • @TheKCKing
    @TheKCKing Рік тому +10

    Fun fact: Pineapple on pizza was started in Canada. Another fun fact: It ABSOLUTELY deserves to be a pizza topping no matter where you are! Looked great!

  • @ameliabrinker4814
    @ameliabrinker4814 7 місяців тому +1

    I am loving all of the Duffy merch. I live in Indiana and weirdly enough a family friend has this giant barn sale every year and my mom JUST found me a Mickey ear hat from WDW there but it literally has Duffy on it with a whole assortment of other disney characters! The best part is that they were 10cents.

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  7 місяців тому

      Might even be worth money, some Duffy merch is rare

    • @ameliabrinker4814
      @ameliabrinker4814 7 місяців тому

      ​@OrdinaryAdventures I was thinking the same thing. I'm trying to figure out when they were released but haven't been successful yet. They even have the Sorceror Mickey hat on them. The only problem is that even if they were worth money, I'm not sure I can part with them especially when I only paid 10 cents for them. 😅

  • @blobblefish8789
    @blobblefish8789 Рік тому +3

    OMG I love your videos I hope you had a great time❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤

  • @nicoleaz488
    @nicoleaz488 Рік тому +1

    Hate that you’re showing me all the cool stuff I don’t need to buy but now planning on buying when we are there this summer!!

  • @luonajgarroutte212
    @luonajgarroutte212 Рік тому +1

    I love the Monkeypod Kitchens too. They have them on several islands and I go every chance I get. The mai tais, pizzas and fish tacos are wonderful. I'll have to try the coffee shop in January. The pineapple chews are very good. I buy multiple bags. 😆

  • @rigel-r
    @rigel-r Рік тому +2

    my girlfriend and i LOVE watching your videos, we hope to visit Aulani one day!!

  • @daniellelow-anderson1194
    @daniellelow-anderson1194 Рік тому +1

    The Ukulele version of Somewhere over the Rainbow get me every time. I walked down the aisle to this song at the Aulani in 2019.

  • @karenglaicar5486
    @karenglaicar5486 Рік тому

    Nice video. Love the shopping. The 4Seasons hotel is beautiful. Thanks for all the great info. Cheers!! (Peter Christmas is coming go back and get the necklace).

  • @sandis6572
    @sandis6572 Рік тому +1

    Nice to visit off season - we were there over New Years and the first week of January. Everything was incredibly busy at the resort and across the street. Monkey Pod and the Mexican restaurant wait times were nearly two hours - just a little FYI. ABC was awesome and great food, but also very busy.

  • @RealCity-SD
    @RealCity-SD 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m new to your channel,I’m really enjoying it was wondering where you guys like staying at when in Waikiki

  • @bartvostermans4009
    @bartvostermans4009 Рік тому +2

    We’ve been going to Koolina for more than 20 years. It’s so beautiful. We always stay at the Marriott Vacation Club which is a few lagoons away. Their frozen Mai Tai at Longboards, is the best…Also, there is a Costco nearby. If you don’t have a rental car, use a ride-share like Uber or Lyft.

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому

      👍 we got to target instead because we don’t have the room for the bulk purchases from Costco

    • @bartvostermans4009
      @bartvostermans4009 Рік тому

      @@OrdinaryAdventures that’s true but they have the best deal on chocolate macadamia nuts and tarot chips 🤪. Also fun to look for the local stuff that you cannot find at Costcos on the mainland.

  • @Nerdeliciously_Aimee
    @Nerdeliciously_Aimee 7 місяців тому +1

    Spam in mac n cheese is sooo good, my grandma would always make her homemade mac n cheese, then cube up spam in it and bake it. If you like spam, I highly recommend

  • @angelazuspan6302
    @angelazuspan6302 Рік тому +1

    I'm literally planning my June trip as you post your videos. Everytime you do something interesting I literally pause and add it to my itinerary. Tonight I added Monkey Pod Kitchen, the secret picture spot, and the hula story. Is the Hula Story time posted on the app?

  • @theefamilyadventures
    @theefamilyadventures Рік тому +1

    I bought that Mickey lamp ornament for my wife while we were there. She loves it!!

  • @StrikanNYC
    @StrikanNYC Рік тому +1

    Noe Italian at the Four Seasons really is a treat. Great food. Well worth a visit.

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому +1

      We were planning to go but ate too much so had to cancel our reservations lol

  • @DisneyArchitect
    @DisneyArchitect Рік тому +1

    Congrats on 300k subscribers!

  • @nickjow415
    @nickjow415 Рік тому +3

    That’s me in 38:19! Wanted to say hi but you were in the middle of a video

  • @jlizelle
    @jlizelle Рік тому

    great episode. always nice to check out the area around Aulani. I ate at Monkeypod in Maui a few years ago and Robin Williams and his family were eating. He passed the following year.

  • @tinawimberley5035
    @tinawimberley5035 11 місяців тому +1

    Was the walkway to the secret beach at the Four Season's also? Going in April, I can't wait!!

  • @allisonabbott-kline4765
    @allisonabbott-kline4765 Рік тому +1

    MonkeyPod has been one of our favorites on Maui for years. Bulgogi tacos with the Mai Tai is a win win. Aloha nui....

  • @jingorokitty
    @jingorokitty Рік тому +1

    The Island Country Market is awesome! Love their musubi’s (not only spam but katsu and teriyaki versions also). Did you end up trying one? Their Dole Whip is excellent too. 🤫
    The Aulani Hula Story show is great! And as a dancer with a mainland hula hālau, I can attest to its authenticity! Really enjoyed the oli (chant) and the use of traditional hula implements! 👍🏼🌺

  • @jasminerivers1305
    @jasminerivers1305 Рік тому

    That must be a beautiful feeling having that song following you at your favorite moments. Enjoy It All =)

  • @sheltiegirl78
    @sheltiegirl78 Рік тому +1

    I made the same as steak you guys did about trying to access secret beach from the 4 season side. You have to access it from the front and the sidewalk and cut through the loo out parking lot. You'll find the public access path and public parking spaces and then it's there the water is calm and it's very nice. You guys are very close tho.

  • @Heartfelt07
    @Heartfelt07 Рік тому +1

    I said what about. Breakfast at Tiffany’s! 🎵 🎶 love that song lol

  • @JLT3
    @JLT3 11 місяців тому +1

    Here’s a dad‘s pro tip about the secret beach. If you are a strong winner, decide to go in, there’s very sharp underwater coral about 6 feet into the water. We sadly just left a lot, but I have a few cuts on my feet and these as memories. 😂 The waves were huge on Black Friday, so it was worth it!

  • @funnymanatee
    @funnymanatee Рік тому

    Funny use of those color bars at the beach!

  • @lizbeth6267
    @lizbeth6267 Рік тому +1

    Uncle's Ice Cream sandwich is a must try if your in hawaii!

  • @tinawarren275
    @tinawarren275 Рік тому +1

    Love all your tips. We will be at Aulani in April. Did you find Target to be very expensive or would you just recommend the ABC store across the street for drinks and snacks? Can’t wait to meet you both someday. You’re are favorite!

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому

      I think target had better prices, still more expensive than the mainland

  • @QuatroAtYale
    @QuatroAtYale Рік тому +2

    Hey, not fair! I just started a change to my diet, because I've gone to a different diabetic medicine regime. And I just made it through Thanksgiving without blowing away my blood sugar! Too much food! Ok, if I can't eat it, at least I can watch. Oh, and the merchandise was very cool. I loved the view of the other resort (yeah, you guys are very fair!) and especially the secret beach.

  • @aces7515
    @aces7515 Рік тому

    That’s a big ABC store, I’d go crazy! The Aulani gift shop, omg, I’d be buying everything. You two are great, thank you!

  • @edvaira6891
    @edvaira6891 Рік тому +2

    29:00…While they may not have filmed White Lotus at That particular Four Seasons, THEY DID actually film the Hawaiian scenes from, of all things, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at this Four Seasons!! (We saw the movie only about three weeks before visiting, so we were kind of stoked to recognize A LOT of the hotel grounds!)

  • @Sags09
    @Sags09 Рік тому +1

    My fav local coffee shop here in Aurora IL has a honey oat latte and it’s my absolute favorite!!!!!

  • @LindaCovey
    @LindaCovey Рік тому +1

    Thank you! Off to Aulani in a few weeks and I was hoping I could find a “secret beach” in the area. I’m a beach person not a pool type. ABC store!

  • @lkathryn84
    @lkathryn84 Рік тому +1

    ABC stores just pumping out the classic tunes from my younger days! lol

  • @MechaTrekAD
    @MechaTrekAD Рік тому +1

    I love Turtle Chips! In New York City it's available in many places though I usually get them from H-Mart, a chain of Korean Grocery Stores. Try them if you get a chance. Really, really good!

  • @kromhout99
    @kromhout99 Рік тому +2

    If you ever get a chance to go to Maui, you should go the food There is the most amazing food I have ever had, it is so laid-back , the nature is so beautiful ,the beaches are so beautiful ,the people are amazing. I hope you get to go there one day.

    • @OrdinaryAdventures
      @OrdinaryAdventures  Рік тому

      What Resturants do you recommend in Maui

    • @kromhout99
      @kromhout99 Рік тому

      @@OrdinaryAdventures south Maui fish company is a food truck that has the best poke I have ever tasted , Mamas Fish House is amazing, Kula lodge restaurant is a must ,the view is insane and make sure to eat outside ,,of course monkeypod in kannapli , and paia fish market !! So many good places beyond these too !

  • @kellyenos9217
    @kellyenos9217 Рік тому

    Kitra your nails are on point, did you get them done before you left? Love the color!