Elizabeth, a podcast fan favorite, is back to chat about her upcoming trip to Hawaii. She and her extended family plan to visit Kauai (home of Stitch), and then her immediate family will be wrapping up the fun with a visit to Aulani: A Disney Resort and Spa. Between these two destinations, Elizabeth and her family were in for some fun. In addition to exploring the rich culture of Hawaii and learning about its history, things they were most looking forward to were whale watching, eating Hawaiian shave ice, and seeing lots of their pal, Stitch. Oh, and by the way, the kids don’t know they are going to Aulani yet (it’s a secret!!!!).
Trip Dates: March 12-23, 2026
Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 3/5/26
Episode Specific Links:
Listen to Elizabeth’s previous episodes of the show!
Kuhio Shores (Elizabeth’s exact unit)
Elizabeth’s Podcast Recommendations for Researching Aulani:
DCL Duo Podcast: Living Aloha: Highlights from Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
Addicted to the Mouse: Beginner's Guide to Aulani (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
Make It Magical: Visiting Aulani for the First Time Part 1 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify) and Part 2 (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
The DVC Show: Pros & Cons of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
Elizabeth’s YouTube Recommendations for Researching Aulani:
Our Z Roll - Our Z Roll's Aulani Playlist (Elizabeth said: Adorable family YouTubers-- they went to Kauai before their Aulani trip, too! They didn't give us that idea, but they were fun to watch before we left for our trip.) In addition to their playlist, they have an Aulani Pros and Cons video and an “Ultimate” Walkthrough of Aulani that are worth checking out.
DFB Guide - DFB Guide's Aulani Playlist
All Ears - All Ears' Aulani Playlist
People mentioned in this episode:
Miranda and Corey Benfield - @bippityboppitybenfields
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