O'AHU 2026
A Family Adventure
NOVEMBER 6 - 13
WAIKĪKĪ / LĀʻIE / KO OLINA
THE TRIP AT A GLANCE
Our Oʻahu week
- 00HNL AIRPORTArrival + van pickup
- 01WAIKĪKĪVacation begins!
- 02LĀʻIE + PCCA cultural day together
- 03KO OLINAAulani The Disney Resort
- 04NORTH SHOREOptional, depending on energy
THE TRAVELING PARTY
Three families, one island week
| SEOUL FAMILY | SAN DIEGO FAMILY | ADELAIDE FAMILY |
|---|---|---|
| GrandmaGrandpa | Joon KimJeannie ChungJaeon, 9Taeko, 7Shae, 4 | Yeonsoo KimQiushi LiQianhou, 4 |
LODGING PLAN
- NOV 6 - 8
- Ilikai / Waikīkī
- NOV 8 - 12
- Aulani / Ko Olina
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Flights, stays and the daily rhythm
- Seoul Family ArrivesYP151 ICN → HNL 12:10 PM
- Adelaide Family ArrivesJQ765 ADL → SYD 5:05 PM
QF103 SYD → HNL 9:00 AM - San Diego Family ArrivesAS94 SAN → HNL 3:21 PM
- DAY1WAIKĪKĪ WELCOME
- DAY2LĀʻIE + PCC
- DAY3MOVE TO AULANI
- DAY4RESORT DAY
- DAY5NORTH SHORE OPTION
- DAY6FAREWELL DAY
- DAY7GROUP SPLIT
- San Diego Family DepartsAS827 HNL → SAN 3:59 PM
- Seoul Family DepartsYP152 HNL → ICN 12:10 PM
- Adelaide Family DepartsQF104 HNL → SYD 6:20 PM +1
QF749 SYD → ADL 10:35 PM - DAY8BACK IN WAIKĪKĪ
until next time!
NOV 06 | FRIDAY | WAIKĪKĪ
Arrival day + family reunion
Adelaide family lands
QF103 lands; luggage drop + easy morning.
Beach, lagoon or rest
Choose the easiest reset.
San Diego family lands
AS94 arrives at HNL.
Pick up rental van
San Diego family picks up van at HNL.
Everyone regroups
Settle into the Ilikai.
Welcome dinner at Duke's
Optional beach walk afterward.
NOV 07 | SATURDAY | LĀʻIE + PCC
Fresh fish, island culture + lūʻau
Breakfast in Waikīkī
Easy start before the long day.
Drive to Lāʻie
No East Oʻahu sightseeing detour.
Ken's Fresh Fish Takeout
Picnic at Hukilau Beach or eat at PCC.
Polynesian Cultural Center
Villages, snacks, shade and breaks.
Lūʻau dinner and evening show
Leave promptly when the show ends.
Estimated Waikīkī return
Straight to the hotel and bed.
NOV 08 | SUNDAY | KO OLINA
Relocate to Ko Olina / Aulani, A Disney Resort
Monkeypod breakfast
Then pack and check out.
Drive to Ko Olina
Keep lunch easy and flexible.
Arrive early at Aulani
Store bags and explore the resort.
Check-in
Split: Costco grocery team / Aulani Resort team.
Cook dinner in the villa
Optional Moʻolelo Fire Pit Storytelling.
NOV 09 | MONDAY | AULANI
A relaxing Aulani Resort day
Sleep and reset
No morning swim.
Kalapawai Café & Deli brunch
A leisurely family start.
Aunty's Beach House
Complimentary kids care - 90 minutes.
Pools and water play
Lazy river, slides and lagoon.
Ukulele Lesson
Whole family activity at Pau Hana Community Hall.
Off the Hook
Poke Market
Disney Family Fun Animation
Yeonsoo's family at 7 PM; Hanjoon's family at 8 PM. Grandparents free time.
NOV 10 | TUESDAY | NORTH SHORE
Half day trip to North Shore (optional)
Breakfast at villa
Aunty's Beach House
Complimentary kids care - 90 minutes.
Leave for Haleʻiwa
Or stay at Aulani for programmed activities.
Poke + Kono's picnic
Meet at Haleʻiwa Beach Park.
Matsumoto shave ice
One short viewpoint afterward.
Return to Aulani
Pool, sunset and flexible dinner.
Treasure Hunt & Characters
Menehune Adventure Trail + characters.
NOV 11 | WEDNESDAY | AULANI
Final resort day + farewell dinner
Aunty's Beach House Galactic Games!
Premium Experience. Kids only.
Adult relaxation time
Adult-only whirlpool spa at Alohi Point.
Lomi Lomi Spa Appointment
Mom, Yeonsoo & Jeannie.
Lunch
Location pending
Aunty's Beach House
Kids care - optional if kids still want to go.
Final resort afternoon
Then dress and take family photos.
Farewell dinner at Roy's
San Diego family packs afterward.
NOV 12 | THURSDAY | FAMILY SPLIT
Final Goodbye
SAN DIEGO / THU 11/12
Wake + final prep
Leave Aulani
Return rental van
AS827 departs
Arrive San Diego
SEOUL + ADELAIDE / THU 11/12
Aunty's Wayfinding with Moana
Premium Experience for Qianhou. Adults pack.
Final resort time + checkout
Move to Waikīkī hotel
Sunset + convenient dinner
WORKING BUDGET
Budget Summary
TOTAL BUDGET $30,000$23,613.13ESTIMATED TOTAL$6,386.87 remaining
- LODGING$15,386.99
- MEALS$4,600.00
- ACTIVITIES$1,876.14
- TRANSPORTATION$950.00
- SHOPPING + MISC.$800.00
USD. Parking is included; airfare is excluded. $0 villa meals use the grocery budget.
OʻAHU 2026 / THE FAMILY EDITION
Budget Breakdown
Updated family trip budget · USD
TRIP BUDGET$30,000.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL$23,613.13
REMAINING BUDGET$6,386.87
● LODGING● MEALS● ACTIVITIES● TRANSPORT● SHOPPING
LODGING$15,386.99
| 11/6-8 | Ilikai Hotel & Resort / Waikīkī | $2,146.99 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8-12 | Aulani Disney Resort / Ko Olina | $13,240.00 |
| 11/12-13 | Waikīkī hotel - Seoul + Adelaide | TBD |
TRANSPORTATION$950.00
| 11/6-12 | Alamo 12-passenger van - estimate, not booked | $700.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6-12 | Parking: Ilikai $90 + Aulani $160 (est.) | $250.00 |
ACTIVITIES$1,876.14
| SAT 11/7 | Polynesian Cultural Center tickets | $1,556.14 |
|---|---|---|
| WED 11/11 | Galactic Games - Kids Only | $256.00 |
| THU 11/12 | Wayfinding with Moana - Qianhou | $64.00 |
MEALS$4,600.00
| FRI 11/6 | Dinner - Duke's Waikīkī | $800.00 |
|---|---|---|
| SAT 11/7 | Breakfast in Waikīkī | $100.00 |
| SAT 11/7 | Lunch - Ken's Fresh Fish takeout | $200.00 |
| SAT 11/7 | Dinner - PCC lūʻau, included in tickets | $0.00 |
| SUN 11/8 | Breakfast - Monkeypod Waikīkī | $400.00 |
| SUN 11/8 | Lunch - flexible / optional | $100.00 |
| SUN 11/8 | Dinner - villa / Costco food | $0.00 |
| MON 11/9 | Brunch - Kalapawai Café & Deli | $400.00 |
| MON 11/9 | Snack - optional | $100.00 |
| MON 11/9 | Dinner - Off the Hook / Poke Market | $650.00 |
| TUE 11/10 | Breakfast - villa / Costco food | $0.00 |
| TUE 11/10 | Lunch - Poke for the People or Kono's | $200.00 |
| TUE 11/10 | Snack - Matsumoto Shave Ice | $50.00 |
| TUE 11/10 | Dinner - flexible | $500.00 |
| WED 11/11 | Lunch - location pending | $200.00 |
| WED 11/11 | Dinner - Roy's Ko Olina | $900.00 |
| THU 11/12 | Dinner - Seoul + Adelaide, location pending | TBD |
SHOPPING + MISC.$800.00
| SUN 11/8 | Costco groceries / Kapolei | $500.00 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6-12 | Miscellaneous travel necessities | $300.00 |
USD. Parking is included; airfare is excluded. $0 villa meals use the grocery budget.
QUICK DIRECTORY
Dining / Waikīkī + Ko Olina
Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikīkī
2169 Kālia Rd #111, Honolulu
808-900-4226Daily 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM; breakfast to 11:00 AM
Kalapawai Café & Deli - Kapolei
711 Kamōkila Blvd #105, Kapolei
808-674-1700Sun-Thu 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM; Fri-Sat to 9:00 PM
Off the Hook - Aulani
92-1185 Aliʻinui Dr, Kapolei
808-674-6200 (resort)Breakfast 6-10 AM; lunch 11 AM-3:30 PM; dinner 4:30-9 PM, daily
QUICK DIRECTORY
Lāʻie + North Shore
Ken's Fresh Fish
55-730 Kamehameha Hwy #102, Lāʻie
808-888-7193Tue-Wed + Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM; call ahead
Poke for the People
66-528 Kamehameha Hwy Suite A, Haleʻiwa
808-888-0788Hours need phone confirmation before the picnic
Hukilau Beach Park
Kamehameha Hwy, Lāʻie (opposite 55-692)Optional Saturday picnic; check posted access hours
Haleʻiwa Beach Park
62-449 Kamehameha Hwy, HaleʻiwaTuesday picnic meeting point; check posted access hours
QUICK DIRECTORY
Hotels + travel essentials
Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites
1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu
808-949-3811Check-in 3 PM; checkout noon; valet $45/day
Aulani Resort
92-1185 Aliʻinui Dr, Kapolei
808-674-6200Villas from 4 PM; checkout 11 AM
Pool, lagoon and character locations: use the Aulani app.
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Lāʻie
800-367-7060Islands 12:15-5:30 PM; HĀ 7:15-8:35 PM. Closed Sun + most Wed.
Costco Kapolei
4589 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei
808-674-3900Mon-Fri 10 AM-8:30 PM; Sat 9:30 AM-7 PM; Sun 10 AM-6 PM
Executive members may enter earlier.
HNL Airport + Alamo rental return
300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu
844-913-0736 (Alamo)Alamo: confirm branch hours and return instructions
Rental Car Center; allow time to reach your terminal.