Aulani is a spectacular Resort from the entrance drive to the amazing views from the lobby when you first arrive. Nothing beats the feeling when you first walk in and take in the full panorama.
At some point, if you are reasonable, you have to agree that the towers of rooms are necessary to...
With young kids, you may be spending most of your time at MK. Depending on the stroller situation, we found it easiest to stay on the monorail line. That's not to say using the buses is out of the question. Just something to consider.
Never had any issues throughout the years. AKL, Yacht and GF have always been exceptionally clean. I have yet to see a Marriott in any state where I didn't have to leave early the next morning just to be away from the filth.
H2O plus has reorganized, relocated away from Chicago to San Francisco and reinvented their business model, thus the many changes. They still have their Disney contract for several years forward, however.
You cannot go wrong with dinner at 'Ohana. There are a lot of great things -- the food, the atmosphere, everything. It's very popular and you may encounter a slight hiccup ( although not the norm). But if you relax and go with the flow, you will have a great experience. Just like with...
Most of the time, it's easier and similar - if not the same - prices to book directly with Disney Travel. Everything syncs together and cancel/changes are never a worry. Sometimes prices are better on third party, but it's whether or not you want the extra work and worry of going through them...