Disney Aulani w/ Kids – Seattle, a Sleeper Train to Universal Hollywood & 5-nights at Aulani in Hawaii
Kelsey sits down with Caroline to hear all about her son’s special 10th birthday adventure in June 2025 that started with a solo trip to Seattle for a Mariners baseball game, continued with a sleeper train ride to Hollywood for a day at Universal Studios, and ended with the whole family spending 5 magical nights at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii. Caroline shares everything you need to know about visiting Aulani with kids including the Disney luau, kids clubs, food, pools, activities, and even hula-ing with Minnie Mouse.
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Caroline's Evermore Resort (Orlando, FL) episode
- Seattle to LA via the Amtrak Coast Starlight Sleeper Train
- Silver Cloud Inn in Seattle across from Mariners stadium
- Seattle Gum Wall
- SKYJO Card Game
- Sheraton Universal Hotel in Hollywood, CA
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Honolulu Airport: Daniel K. Inouye International
- Hele Hele shuttle
- Disney Planner: https://www.jkmousetravel.com/
- Aulani Resort: Rainbow Reef, Painted Sky, Spa, Auntie's Beach House Kids Club, Luau, Scavenger Hunt, Ama Ama, Makahiki, The Olelo Room (sushi bar),
- Pearl Harbor
- Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina: Mina's Fish House by Michael Mina
- Monkeypod
- Ko Olina, Hawaii
Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.